tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-84143908753680717272024-03-18T23:34:19.922-04:00Ready, Set, Read!A reader's delight filled with reviews, lists, recommendations, and more!Gennifer Eccleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00649868338706328764noreply@blogger.comBlogger570125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8414390875368071727.post-31288480664201449442020-06-09T11:00:00.001-04:002020-06-09T11:00:02.868-04:00Shadowhunters: Do I Even Like the Books, or am I just too Far Down the Rabbit Hole to Quit?<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisZfT5lE3jGdf82xEbkrqAl_FI7fl3SOksGkTpn4p-KShxfCQ3RtvSHPZfXrWIYPmm7J-i3n80ue1vY597bUicXXvEzni0_dH6q5wAn01-DV6U28tzqd9Z5FnkG0e6gX_NHpFCEObBDTs/s825/shadowhunters+-+do+I+even+like.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="200" data-original-width="825" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisZfT5lE3jGdf82xEbkrqAl_FI7fl3SOksGkTpn4p-KShxfCQ3RtvSHPZfXrWIYPmm7J-i3n80ue1vY597bUicXXvEzni0_dH6q5wAn01-DV6U28tzqd9Z5FnkG0e6gX_NHpFCEObBDTs/d/shadowhunters+-+do+I+even+like.png" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: times;"><font size="4">Hello everyone and welcome back to my blog! I'm Genni, and today I wanted to do another little discussion post, once again on a popular series. If you missed my last post about rereading <i>Percy Jackson</i> in quarantine, <a href="https://readysetandread.blogspot.com/2020/05/rereading-percy-jackson.html" target="_blank">check it out here</a>. But if you want to read about my existential crisis with Shadowhunters, read on. <br /></font></span></div><div><span style="font-family: times;"><font size="4"><br /></font></span></div><div><span style="font-family: times;"><font size="4">My history with Shadowhunters tracks back to my middle school years, when the first adaptation of <i>City of Bones,</i> <i>The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones</i> was released in theaters. Like many others, I did not watch it. However, I was now aware of the series; Lily Collins' eyebrows might have made me watch the trailer, but <i>City of Bones</i> was now in the corners of my psyche. Later that year, I bought the e-book edition of <i>City of Bones</i>, only to be gifted a week later the paperback edition. It was a sign, folks. And then I tried to read the book multiple times... and failed. But being the try-hard I am, I gave it a fourth go, and it stuck. Even then, I didn't really like <i>City of Bones</i>, but the aforementioned friend told me that I would be hooked by the third book. <br /></font></span></div><div><span style="font-family: times;"><font size="4"><br /></font></span></div><div><span style="font-family: times;"><font size="4">My friend wasn't wrong. I didn't particularly enjoy <i>City of Bones</i> or the second book, <i>City of Ashes</i>, but I'm the first to admit that the third book, City of Glass, was pretty great. And then I started a blog, and my thoughts have been immortalized since. In late 2015, I gave the fourth book in the Mortal Instruments series four stars, the fifth 4.25 stars, and while I didn't review the sixth and final book, <i>City of Heavenly Fire</i>, on my blog, my 2017 goodreads review is succinct with, "This was so damn good! 4.5 stars." Okay..then. So I guess I did like the series? <br /></font></span></div><div><span style="font-family: times;"><font size="4"><br /></font></span></div><div><span style="font-family: times;"><font size="4"><b><i>Lies.</i></b> My apparent love for Mortal Instruments was a facade. Don't get me wrong, I enjoyed the books, but I also felt a pressure to love them because everyone else seemingly did, as well. When I didn't really like <i>Clockwork Angel</i>, the first book in Clare's Infernal Devices trilogy, I still gave it a 3.8 stars (oh, what an arbitrary scale I used!) even though I said, "I just couldn't care for the characters and I haven't connected to them at all yet" and "I didn't relate to any of the characters or parts of the plot." While hindsight is 20/20, it's clear I didn't even really like <i>Clockwork Angel</i> back then, but I still gave it a favorable rating out of fear of going against the crowd. I was a proverbial sheep, and I don't blame myself; I was 15 and blogging. I had opinions, but I wasn't steadfast in them, being easily persuaded by big names loving the series. <br /></font></span></div><div><span style="font-family: times;"><font size="4"><br /></font></span></div><div><span style="font-family: times;"><font size="4">Fast-forward to June of 2020. Approaching my 21st birthday, not only do I hold tight to my opinions, but I've also caught up with the Shadowhunters canon. Mortal Instruments and Infernal Devices? Both done. Clare's third series, The Dark Artifices? Also read. And today, I finally finished <i>Chain of Gold, </i>Clare's most recent addition to the Shadowhunter chronciles. Luckily for me, the bookstore I work at received an ARC of the book, and I snatched it up. And then it sat in my room for a couple months. Even I questioned my behavior; why am I letting of YA's most anticipated releases sit on my bedroom floor when I have the chance to read it before getting inevitably spoiled? And I came to the conclusion: I don't actually care that much about the series. <br /></font></span></div><div><span style="font-family: times;"><font size="4"><br /></font></span></div><div><span style="font-family: times;"><font size="4">While I've read all of Clare's core series - none of the coauthored series or novellas, however - I found myself not really caring about <i>Chain of Gold</i> at all. The Dark Artifices series might have been my favorite of Clare's series, but <i>Chain of Gold</i> has no big tie back to that trilogy, but rather the one I had mixed feelings on half a decade ago. And when I finally did pick up the book, it took me <i>three weeks</i> to finish it. In that time, I started and finished other books, watched who-knows how many tv shows, and worked full time. I was busy, but reading<i> Chain of Gold</i> was also really low on my to do list; there were times when I questioned just putting the book away for another day. <br /></font></span></div><div><span style="font-family: times;"><font size="4"><br /></font></span></div><div><span style="font-family: times;"><font size="4">This most recent experience, and my previous one with <i>Queen of Air and Darkness</i> - the final book in my favorite series, but one I put down for <i>almost a full year </i>- makes me question whether I even like the series to begin with. I haven't come clear to an answer but I do know this: sometimes Cassandra Clare's books seemingly have little to no plot, and while character-driven stories are fine, they aren't when I don't really care about the characters. Also, every time I open a Cassandra Clare book, my eyes rebel because of that fucking font. It takes me hours to acclimate to it, most definitely impeding my enjoyment. And yet, I know I'm going to continue reading. I might not be biting at the heels for another book, but I've been reading these books for almost a decade now, and I don't see myself stopping until Clare does. But in the wait between books, maybe I'll find some fantasy reads that I wholeheartedly enjoy, rather than ones I may not even like, let alone love. </font></span><br /></div>Gennifer Eccleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00649868338706328764noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8414390875368071727.post-81531773652520760922020-05-25T12:00:00.001-04:002020-05-25T12:00:02.801-04:00Rereading Percy Jackson During Quarantine | My Thoughts on the Series 10+ Years Later!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><font size="4"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiSEKKy4s0kAaF4vOnLYIKeNsPkPt9e11LoJcQOqBtdHIcdj4m2wlubaDVR86q7Qyuf-aT1z9ogdeYp-yEQKLjW7H4wdVx41ytbfaLaG_dJUInGQymT55Qgz9ok8VW7hvqaWDxpJZkUO8/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="200" data-original-width="824" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiSEKKy4s0kAaF4vOnLYIKeNsPkPt9e11LoJcQOqBtdHIcdj4m2wlubaDVR86q7Qyuf-aT1z9ogdeYp-yEQKLjW7H4wdVx41ytbfaLaG_dJUInGQymT55Qgz9ok8VW7hvqaWDxpJZkUO8/d/rereading+pjo_graphic.gif" /></a></font></div><div><font size="4"><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet;"></span></font></div><div><font size="4"><span style="font-family: trebuchet;">Hello everyone and welcome back to my blog! I haven't visited this space in a while, but I wanted to revist this little corner of the internet I made so many years ago! Now that quarantine has slowed life down a little, I want to try and dedicate some more time to the blog. No promises that I'm going to be updating frequently, but you might see me peek my head up every now and again. <br /></span></font></div><div><font size="4"><span style="font-family: trebuchet;"><br /></span></font></div><div><font size="4"><span style="font-family: trebuchet;">In the midst of finals season earlier this month, I desperately wanted to reread the Percy Jackson series. I follow Rick Riordan on twitter, and for the last couple months, he had been teasing followers about a potential adaptation. These tweets regenerated my interest for the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series, which I devoured as a kid. I generally credit the series for inspiring my voracious reading, but I had never reread the series, fearing that it wouldn't have lived up to my rose-colored hindsight. <br /></span></font></div><div><font size="4"><span style="font-family: trebuchet;"><br /></span></font></div><div><font size="4"><span style="font-family: trebuchet;">Half a month later (with some breaks between the books), I have finished the series! Perfect timing, too, as Percy Jackson and the Olympians (PJ&O) is going be adapted on Disney+ as a television series. While I would have been excited about this news regardless, I'm much more eager for the adaptation now that the series is fresh in my mind. <br /></span></font></div><div><font size="4"><span style="font-family: trebuchet;"><br /></span></font></div><div><font size="4"><span style="font-family: trebuchet;">As a college student, I was wary that I wouldn't enjoy the Percy Jackson series that much. And to an extent, I was correct. Back when I read the series when I was 9 and 10 years old, PJ&O took over my head; I constantly was thinking about the series, how the final book would play out, and yes, even wrote my first fanfiction set in Riordan's world. Percy's problems felt like my problems. After rereading the series, I am not spurred to write fanfiction, nor do I have the intense feeling of camaraderie with Percy. As a kid reading the series, I felt as if I was right there, following Percy, Annabeth, Grover, and all the others during their quests. <b>As a 20 year old reading the series during a global pandemic, I found the books to be a great source of escapism, bringing me laughs and a wave of nostalgia.</b> I don't think this experience is inferior to my first, and generally speaking, the series held up. <br /></span></font></div><div><font size="4"><span style="font-family: trebuchet;"><br /></span></font></div><div><font size="4"><span style="font-family: trebuchet;">Upon rereading the series, I faced each book with more trepidation, worrying that this was the book that was going to disappoint me. As I finished each book, my expectations also grew, making a possible disappointment even more threatening. As I picked up <i>The Lightning Thief</i>, the first in the series, I wasn't expecting much. I was thinking, "Okay, I liked this book back in 2008. I knew I liked it then, but I also know it's not my favorite in the series." These are generally my thoughts now, as well. <i>The Lightning Thief</i> was such a fun and quick read, perfect for tweens and adults alike, but I still had a general sense of detachment. Reading about Percy, Annabeth, and the whole cast of characters was like seeing an old friend you fell out of touch with; pleasant, but acknowledging the distance, and how much closer you were years ago. <br /></span></font></div><div><font size="4"><span style="font-family: trebuchet;"><br /></span></font></div><div><font size="4"><span style="font-family: trebuchet;">Upon reading the second book, I lowered my expectations; I remembered <i>Sea of Monsters</i> as my least favorite. Well, my memory proved wrong. As I continued the series, I enjoyed each book more than the last (though the final two books are very close), and I was surprised that my memory reserved <i>Sea of Monsters</i> as my least favorite! Upon rereading <i>Sea of Monsters</i>, I had such a fondness for characters that were introduced or got more page-time, like Tyson, Bessie, and Clarisse. As a 9 year old reading the book, I empathized the most with Percy, getting annoyed when he would, never contemplating other's perspectives. As a 20 year old with a complex approach - I would hope, at least, since I'm majoring in English - I found myself gravitating towards the new characters. Perhaps this is because Percy, Annabeth, and Grover felt so familiar; I remembered them much more than the secondary characters. While reading about them was a place of comfort, the expanded cast brought a freshness to my reading experience, opening up plot lines and internal conflicts I had forgotten about as years passed. I found myself recognizing Percy's flaws, and enjoying the book more because of them. <b>I wasn't completely drawn into the story as my past-self was, but I appreciated how <i>Sea of Monsters</i> built upon the first novel's foundational world-building, introducing more characters, places, and plot points. </b><br /></span></font></div><div><font size="4"><span style="font-family: trebuchet;"><br /></span></font></div><div><font size="4"><span style="font-family: trebuchet;">If any book was a disappointment, it would be <i>The Titan's Curse</i>. In my head, <i>The Titan's Curse</i> was my favorite of the series; I was expecting one thing, and got another. Spoiler: this is all because I had misremembered some of my favorite scenes occurring in <i>The Titan's Curse</i>, when they actually occurred in the <i>Battle of the Labyrinth</i>! However, this is also the book that introduced real consequences. We had our first character deaths - which I remembered, but was still dreading - and the world continued to expand, introducing Artemis and her hunters, Apollo, and the Titans. Back in the day, I loved this book. Upon reading it now, I recognize how <b><i>The Titan's Curse </i>works as a bridge</b>, still having some juvenile jokes that were key to the first two books, but introducing dire consequences, which become more prevalent as the series continues. <br /></span></font></div><div><font size="4"><span style="font-family: trebuchet;"><br /></span></font></div><div><font size="4"><span style="font-family: trebuchet;"><b><i>The Battle of the Labyrinth</i> was better than I remembered! This fourth installment was a quintessential adventure novel</b>, continuing to expand on the world-building, upped the ante, and included key moments for the Percabeth ship - a favorite of mine back in the day. We see the trauma on the first three books really affect Percy and co. in this penultimate novel, and the stakes grew. It also helped that I didn't remember the narrative in nearly as much detail as I did the previous three. I loved rereading the Calypso chapter, which I remembered loving as a kid, and I still have a great fondness for today; Percy's interaction with Calypso perfectly captured his internal struggle to be a hero, which conflicts with his desire to be a normal kid. I'll be honest, though, reading each book in such quick succession was starting to wear on me. I took a week-long break before jumping into the last book in the series, and I had an absolute blast. <br /></span></font></div><div><font size="4"><span style="font-family: trebuchet;"><br /></span></font></div><div><font size="4"><span style="font-family: trebuchet;"><b><i>The Last Olympian</i> felt like a breath of fresh air, and after a week-long break of the series, was a fantastic finale.</b> Unlike the last four novels, which featured Percy and his friends going on a quest and going up against several smaller enemies, Percy's friends all coalesce to face the final big bad in <i>The Last Olympian</i>. However, there were a couple of that threw me, such as Grover's lack of presence, and some pretty obvious foreshadowing to deaths. Riordan focuses on sideline characters, giving them complexities only to kill them off. Obviously, this made for a more impactful death scene, but it was also a clue onto his was going to face their untimely demise. In fact, the consequences felt a bit tame, with none of the core three characters facing any dire consequences. Despite all of this, I was completely drawn into the story. Even though I remembered<i> The Last Olympian</i> quite well - I've reread this one before, unlike the others - I still had a blast, and was impressed by how Riordan expertly plotted the series, expanded the world-building throughout the novels, and tracked each character's progression. <br /></span></font></div><div><font size="4"><span style="font-family: trebuchet;"><br /></span></font></div><div><font size="4"><span style="font-family: trebuchet;">Upon rereading the series, I found some flaws that nine and 10 year old me didn't catch. But none of this hindered my enjoyment; <b>I had a wonderful time revisiting these books, which spurred me to become such an avid reader. </b>I'm now a blogger, an English major, a bookseller, and perusing a career in publishing. If it weren't for books like these, I wouldn't have had such a passion for reading, which eventually became a passion for publishing. This series doesn't get all the credit - of course, I've put in a lot of hard work and hours, cultivating this! - but it was a foundational text in becoming the reader I am today. When reading the books, I was completely drawn into the story, and I'm looking forward to reading more of Riordan's back-list and his imprint, hoping to capture that same magical feeling. <br /></span></font></div><div><font size="4"><span style="font-family: trebuchet;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhps3DR_Jg0n_JcO1UTMux2BbRVwXx5Q8rzZjnJJI85IIf1j1wbiXhP-7PI2epRQuenQvhtvDH0at65klhEIdmD06ERWsIotJnqd6_FfLHjTY2P0xNq3SVD33sgt7zPcLY7x9vv-OF0s5o/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="124" data-original-width="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhps3DR_Jg0n_JcO1UTMux2BbRVwXx5Q8rzZjnJJI85IIf1j1wbiXhP-7PI2epRQuenQvhtvDH0at65klhEIdmD06ERWsIotJnqd6_FfLHjTY2P0xNq3SVD33sgt7zPcLY7x9vv-OF0s5o/" /></a></div></span></font><div style="text-align: center;"><font size="4"><span style="color: #7baaf7;"><b><span style="font-family: trebuchet;"> Have you been rereading your childhood favorites during quarantine? </span><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet;"></span></b></span></font></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><font size="4"><span style="color: #7baaf7;"><b><span style="font-family: trebuchet;"></span></b></span></font></div><div style="text-align: center;"><font size="4"><span style="color: #7baaf7;"><b><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet;">Thanks so much for stopping by, and happy reading!</span></span></b></span></font></div><div style="text-align: center;"><font size="4"><span style="color: #7baaf7;"><b><span style="font-family: trebuchet;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet;"><br /></span></span></b></span></font></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet;"><font size="4"><span style="font-family: trebuchet;"><font size="4"><span style="color: #7baaf7;"><b>Genni at Ready, Set, Read!</b></span><br /></font></span></font></span></div><div><span style="font-family: trebuchet;"><font size="4"><br /></font></span></div><div><span style="font-family: trebuchet;"></span><br /></div>Gennifer Eccleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00649868338706328764noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8414390875368071727.post-5093899700509999352020-03-15T13:00:00.000-04:002020-03-15T13:00:00.194-04:0010 Feel Good Reads to Ease Your Anxiety<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">With all the news swirling around about COVID-19, I know that many of us are feeling anxious, including myself. Plus, with professionals suggesting we distance ourselves socially, loneliness will surely creep in. To help alleviate some of the anxiety and loneliness many of us are feeling, here are 10 reads that will hopefully ease your anxiety and transport you into a simpler world of happy endings.</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"><i>Crazy Rich Asians</i> by Kevin Kwan</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i>Crazy Rich Asians </i>is one of my most recent reads, and I had such a fun time reading it! After watching the movie a couple years back, I always wanted to read the source material, but I never got around to it. This semester, I am taking a class about book to movie adaptations, and was required to read <i>Crazy Rich Asians</i>! I had such a fun time immersing myself into this high-drama, extremely capitalist world where no one is good enough unless your the richest of the rich. It's nothing like my world, and I quite enjoyed escaping to another!</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"><i>Nothing to See Here </i>by Kevin Wilson</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i>Nothing to See Here </i>is such a delightful read. The novel follows Lillian, a 20-something year-old whose life is off-track. When she's asked to become a caretaker for two children who combust into flames when they get agitated, she decides to go along with it. <i>Nothing to See Here</i> is bizarre, hilarious (I laughed out loud multiple times), and heart touching. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">If you would rather read a YA novel, then feast your eyes (and your food desires) on <i>Tweet Cute</i>, a 2020 re-imagining of rom-com classic <i>You've Got Mail</i>. The chemistry between the two leads, Pepper and Jack, is spot on, filled with banter, awkwardness, and a strong bond. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I read <i>The Bookish Life of Nina Hill </i>last year, and the more I think about it, the more I like it. When Nina Hill discovers she's the daughter of a wealthy man, who has just recently deceased, she's shocked, and doesn't really want to deal with the drama that comes with being part of a big family. Part romance, part family drama, and part coming of age, <i>The Bookish Life of Nina Hill </i>is an upbeat and charming novel that will put your mind at ease. </span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"><i>Would Like to Meet </i>by Rachel Winters</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">If you love romantic comedies but would rather read one than watch one, <i>Would Like to Meet</i> is the book for you! As a lover of rom-coms, I was delighted to read a book that was essentially a love letter to meet-cutes. Much like <i>The Bookish Life of Nina Hill</i>, <i>Would Like to Meet</i> is part romance and part coming of age. You'll root for the romance just as much as you root for the main character as she learns to stick up for herself in the workplace, where she is an overworked assistant to a prominent film agent. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Gosh, I can rave about <i>Dear Sweet Pea</i> for ages. But I'll try and wrap it up: <i>Dear Sweet Pea</i> is a wonderful novel, and even though it's targeted for readers ages 8-12, it's really for everyone. The messages of body-positivity, forgiveness, friendship, and finding your voice is universal. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">If you would rather read a graphic novel, I have two recommendations for you, including <i>The Prince and the Dressmaker</i>! Jen Wang's graphic novel follows a friendship between (you guessed it) a dressmaker and a prince who loves wearing dresses. Surprisingly tender and supportive, <i>The Prince and the Dressmaker</i> will give you hope for a better, more accepting world where all gender expressions and identities are celebrated, rather than regulated! </span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"><i>Check, Please</i> by Ngozi Ukazu</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">If you've already read <i>The Prince and the Dressmaker</i>, another graphic novel that I recommend is <i>Check Please</i>, which follows Eric "Bitty" Bittle and his first two years at university. Eric is gay, vlogs, loves baking, and is on the hockey team. There's not much of an overarching plot, but that's what I love - the heart of <i>Check Please</i> is the characters, and boy is the heart strong! Bitty is such a charming lead, and you'll quickly fall in love with all the supporting cast as well. </span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"><i>Red, White, & Royal Blue</i> by Casey McQuiston</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i>Red, White, & Royal Blue</i> is escapist fiction at its best. Enter into a world where a divorced woman of two Latinx children wins the election, and follow the budding enemies-to-frenemies-to-lovers relationship between Alex, first son of the United States, and Henry, His Royal Highness. McQuiston does an excellent job balancing the humorous with the serious, ultimately delivering one of the best reads of 2019. </span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"><i>The Unhoneymooners </i>by Christina Lauren</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Last on this list is <i>The Unhoneymooners</i>! Christina Lauren is a staple author for me; whatever the author-duo releases, I read. Most of us probably can't travel to Hawaii right now, but <i>The Unhoneymooners</i> will transport you a Hawaiian honeymoon. Olive and Ethan might not be happily married, but their siblings (seemingly) are. After a bout of food poisoning, Olive and Ethan take their place on the nonrefundable honeymoon, catching feelings in the process. <i>The Unhoneymooners</i> is just an all-around fun time, that will hopefully give you some laughs during this anxious time! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">I know this is a bit late, but hey, better late than never! </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Another great contemporary romance? <i>Get A Life, Chloe Brown</i>! Chloe Brown is on a mission: to get a life. After a near-death experience, Chloe has a new lease on life and wants to make the mot of it, and her motorcycle-riding sexy superintendent just might be able to help. Hibbert's novel has charisma, chemistry, and passion. Chloe is also chronically ill and has an autoimmune disease, and I really appreciated the representation! Get your hands on it ASAP if you want a smart and sexy romance!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i>The Right Swipe </i>was a sleeper-hit for me! I read and quite enjoyed the novel on first pass, but it's since stuck in my head quite more than I expected. <i>The Right Swipe</i> works both as a slow-burn, "once bitten, twice as shy" romance, but also serves as a commentary on racism and sexism within the workplace, and both intricately work together to silence women of color. I'm eagerly anticipating to read more from Rai after reading <i>The Right Swipe</i>, and since I just got the advanced reader copy of <i>Girl Gone Viral</i>, that future is not far from my grasp! </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Hello everyone and welcome back to my blog! I'm Genni, and I'm thrilled to participate in the <i>Tweet Cute</i> book tour! As I mentioned in an <a href="https://readysetandread.blogspot.com/2020/01/best-fiction-ive-read-this-year-2019.html#more">earlier post</a>, <i>Tweet Cute</i> was one of my favorite reads of last year, and I hope all of you YA, romance, or contemporary readers will pick it up!</span><br />
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<b>Author: </b>Emma Lord (Follow her on <a href="https://twitter.com/dilemmalord?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor">Twitter </a>and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dilemmalord/?hl=en">Insta</a>!)</span><br />
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<span id="freeText11915091704214694390" style="font-size: large;"><b>A fresh,
irresistible rom-com from debut author Emma Lord about the chances we
take, the paths life can lead us on, and how love can be found in the
opposite place you expected.</b><br /><br /><b>Meet Pepper</b>, swim team
captain, chronic overachiever, and all-around perfectionist. Her family
may be falling apart, but their massive fast-food chain is booming ―
mainly thanks to Pepper, who is barely managing to juggle real life
while secretly running Big League Burger’s massive Twitter account.<br /><br /><b>Enter Jack</b>,
class clown and constant thorn in Pepper’s side. When he isn’t trying
to duck out of his obscenely popular twin’s shadow, he’s busy working in
his family’s deli. His relationship with the business that holds his
future might be love/hate, but when Big League Burger steals his
grandma’s iconic grilled cheese recipe, he’ll do whatever it takes to
take them down, one tweet at a time.<br /><br />All’s fair in love and
cheese ― that is, until Pepper and Jack’s spat turns into a viral
Twitter war. Little do they know, while they’re publicly duking it out
with snarky memes and retweet battles, they’re also falling for each
other in real life ― on an anonymous chat app Jack built.<br /><br />As their relationship deepens and their online shenanigans escalate ― <i>people on the internet are shipping them??</i>
― their battle gets more and more personal, until even these two rivals
can’t ignore they were destined for the most unexpected, awkward,
all-the-feels romance that neither of them expected.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">When I was reading <i>Tweet Cute</i>, I was absolutely enamored. This recent release follows two seniors in high school, Pepper and Jack, who run their family's restaurant's social media. The companies are rivals, especially after Big League Burger (Pepper's family's restaurant chain) seemingly copies a recipe from the smaller, local Girl Cheesing, run by Jack's parents. Not only do their tweets become a media sensation, but Pepper and Jack also have their own stressors, including college applications and potential love interests, whom they message on an anonymous chat app. <b><i>Tweet Cute</i> is a perfect mix of heartfelt, romance, humor, and (most importantly) food </b>that will leave you craving for both grilled cheese and Monster Cake, a delicacy in the book I hope to recreate. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">One thing you should know about me: I love rom-coms. Like, if I have free time, I'm watching or reading something rom-com-eqsue, at the very least. So I was completely onboard when I realized that <i>Tweet Cute</i> was a 21st century-social media-high school re-imagining of the classic rom-com <i>You've Got Mail</i>. The film follows Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan's characters, who are adversaries professionally, but are unknowingly messaging each other on the internet. Not only is the film romantic and cute (and has a large focus on independent bookstores!!), but it's perfect for a recreation. So much has changed since the film's releae in 1998, which featured dial-up internet and one lonely search engine. In a world that is so intricately tied in social media and the internet, <b>Emma Lord perfectly captures the essence of the rom-com while masterfully translating it to 2020. </b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The last main thing I want to touch on during my review is the way the story is told! While mostly told in a classic prose (think paragraphs and dialogue, the usual), there is also a good amount of mixed media! The tweets both Pepper and Jack send out are formatted into the novel, as are the direct messages and texts they send each other. I thought this was a great way to show Pepper and Jack's banter and their relationship as it matured from banter to deeper conversations. <b>Not only did this mixed media narrative make the book easier to read, but it showed (rather than told) the readers their interactions! </b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This list would have had a lot of overlap with my best fiction, non-fiction, and romance books I've read this year, so I've excluded those that I've already mentioned on the blog! So here are some that I haven't given the due diligence to, but I still think you should check out!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i>Meet Cute </i>is such a darling romance novel. I read this all the way back in May 2019, and I would still recommend it to this day. If you like contemporary romance that adds fandom culture with familial issues that ends on such a satisfying note. This was my first Helena Hunting novel, but it won't be my last. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i>Love from A to Z</i> is such a wonderful, soulful book. Though a YA novel, it's perfect for anyone who wants to read a book that wonderfully balances complex issues (Islamophobia, sexism, chronic illness, grief) and a heartwarming love story. S.K. Ali is such a talented writer, and she left me wiping away tears plenty of times.</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"><i>Again, But Better</i> by Christine Riccio</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">When I finished <i>Again, But Better</i>, I was so pleasantly surprised. I've been following Christine Riccio for quite some time, but was a bit hesitant to pick up her debut novel, but I'm so thankful I did! The following are my thoughts right off the bat, and I still agree with all of them! I just might have to revisit this book as I'm applying to internships at the moment. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">— Gennifer Eccles (@genniblogs) <a href="https://twitter.com/genniblogs/status/1138255471922634752?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 11, 2019</a></span></blockquote>
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<span style="font-size: large;">2019 was the year I started reading contemporary adult novels! <i>Evvie Drake Starts Over</i> is romance-adjacent, and though I still love love love my romance, <i>Evvie Drake Starts Over </i>was such a lovely little tale about starting over, forgiveness, grief, and love. Also, if you like baseball, it's got that as well! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i>Watch Over Me </i>is Mila Gray's fourth novel, and she has yet to disappoint. Gray always writes emotional, sexy romances that last long after I close the final pages. I was hooked right away, and didn't put down the book until there was nothing left. If you are looking for a passionate romance that packs an emotional punch with a strong focus on familial bonds, look no further!</span><br />
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Gennifer Eccleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00649868338706328764noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8414390875368071727.post-24432862181494425442020-01-15T12:00:00.000-05:002020-01-15T12:00:05.180-05:00Best Non-Fiction I've Read Last Year | 2019 Yearly Rewind<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">Hi everyone and welcome to my blog! I'm Genni, and today I'll be sharing with you the best non-fiction books I've read this year. as someone who predominately reads fiction year-round, I tried to expand my bounds and delve into non-fiction. I didn't read much, but definitely found some stars.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I listened to this book on audio, and I had such a great time. It was the perfect audiobook to listen to as I did chores around my apartment - engaging, yet not so complicated that I had to give my whole entire focus to it. Pan's memoir, where she attempts to become more extroverted, was both comical and clever. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Like <i>Sorry I'm Late, I Didn't Want to Come, </i>I also listened to <i>Beauty Sick </i>on audio. I listened to this right as I started back school this previous fall, and it was perfect timing. Once school starts, I'm surrounded by so many more people, and it's really important that I don't let strangers make me feel insecure. Engeln goes into depth about the pressures larger society puts on women to maintain this ideal sense of beauty and perfection, and how those expectations are internalized. I found this book to be empowering and a timely reminder of the systematic and structural sexism in beauty we place among women. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I read this book for research purposes during the spring of last year, and was drawn in so quickly. At first, I was reading the book for specific chapters, but Kilpatrick's voice was strong, and the anecdotes from tweens and teens even more so. Being a teenage girl is complex, and I appreciated that Kilpatrick did not belittle their experiences. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Rounding out this list is a 2019 release, which I was lucky to read as an ARC. As a bookseller, there are many more ARCs at my disposal, from genres that I usually don't run to, and <i>Nobody's Victim </i>was one of the first I picked up once I started my job. It's a harrowing, at time horrifying, yet ultimately empowering look at the modern day dating scene and pornography, and the dangers both of those present. Goldberg is an attorney fighting for justice against sex crimes - ranging from rape to revenge porn - and her voice and skill at relating past cases while retaining respect was impressive. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #674ea7; font-size: large;"><b>As always, thanks so much for stopping by and I'll see you soon in another post!</b></span></div>
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Gennifer Eccleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00649868338706328764noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8414390875368071727.post-88563215946371519012020-01-10T09:00:00.000-05:002020-01-10T09:00:11.600-05:00Best Fiction I've Read This Year! | 2019 Yearly Rewind<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">Hey everyone and welcome back to my blog! I'm Genni, and instead of doing a mega-post of all my favorite books I read this year, I wanted to splice it up into four different categories. You'll see the best fiction, best non-fiction, best 2019 releases, and best romance books I've read this year, and there won't be any overlap/repeats!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">If you want a book that is just full of energy and an all-around good time, then look no further than <i>The Bookish Life of Nina Hill</i>! Nina Hill just realized that she has a slew of family members when her biological father, who she has never known, passes away and leaves her as a beneficiary in his will. Cue a burgeoning romance, and you've got a lovely book! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i>Red, White, and Royal Blue </i>was everywhere this past summer, and for damn good reason. Who doesn't want to transport themselves into a world where a divorced mother of two Latinx teenagers wins the 2016 presidential election? The plot follows the dynamic, compelling relationship between the First Son of the US, Alex, and His Royal Highness, Henry. Cue the laughs, swoons, tears, and all. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I read this all the way in the beginning of 2019, and <i>Love and Other Words </i>stayed with me the whole entire time. It's heartfelt, bittersweet, and sometimes painful. I might have read this book in the beginning of the year, but I picked this up time and time again. I hope you do, too. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I didn't know how wonderful kids' books could be until I read <i>Maybe Tomorrow?</i> The picture book is one of the best portrayals of grief I've ever read, and it moved me, and the two coworkers I was reading this with, to tears. A must read for kids and adults alike. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">If I had to pick the best middle grade novel of the year, it would be <i>Dear Sweet Pea</i>. I laughed out loud, I cried, and most of all, I felt accepted. I wish I read this body positive and heartfelt middle grade when I was Sweet Pea's age, but I'm so glad I got the chance to read it at 20 years old. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i>Tweet Cute</i> is one of the best YA contemporary novels I've read in a really long time. It's an ode to the rom-com classic, <i>You've Got Mail</i>, but also has its own 2020 twist, with the two high-school leads battling it out on Twitter. The YA novel is laugh out loud funny, but also perfectly captures the anxiety of unrequited crushes, applying to colleges, and strained familial relationships. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I'll be honest, I was not expecting <i>Neverworld Wake</i> to make this list, simply because I had no definitive plans to read the novel in 2019. Well, thank goodness by mood reading kicked in! I picked up <i>Neverworld Wake</i> on a whim, and I was immediately drawn into it. It's best not knowing much about the plot, but here are some key words/phrases: death, <i>Groundhog Day</i> (the movie, not the quasi-holiday), grief, mystery. <i>Neverworld Wake</i> is the most original novel I've read this year, and I'm eager for more to discover its compelling narrative.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here's a question: why is nobody talking about Krista & Becca Ritchie's character-driven, soulful, queer, galactic fantasy duology? <i>The Last Hope</i> was the finale to the Ritchie's two part series, and it was beyond fantastic.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Much like <i>Dear Sweet Pea</i>, <i>There's Something About Sweetie</i> struck a personal chord with me. So rarely do I find characters who look similarly to me (read: plus-sized, curvy, fat, whatever word that works for you) and aren't ashamed of it. Sweetie is one of those characters, and I'm so grateful for Sandhya Menon for making me feel seen, and reminding myself that I, too, deserve a great love story, even if mainstream media tells me differently. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i>Girls With Sharp Sticks</i> is another YA novel that flew under many readers' radars. The novel takes place at a sinister all-girls boarding school, following a cast of diverse teen girls who slowly begin to think for themselves, become empowered, and fight against their misogynistic keepers (read: prisoners). Ending with a twist I can happily say I did not see coming (and that's rare!), I'm eager to read the next book in the series, due out this year. </span><br />
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Gennifer Eccleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00649868338706328764noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8414390875368071727.post-25330146189308790342019-12-16T00:00:00.000-05:002019-12-16T00:00:07.064-05:00BOOK REVIEW | Watch Over Me by Mila Gray<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Title: </b>Watch Over Me</span><br />
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<b>Author: </b>Mila Gray</span><br />
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<b>Series? </b>Watch Over Me is a part of a companion series, but you can read this as a standalone. </span><br />
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<b>Pages: </b>352</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Publication Date: </b>December 3, 2019</span><br />
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<b>Publisher: </b>Simon Pulse</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Source: </b>I was provided an e-arc of Watch Over Me in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own! </span><br />
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comes a striking new novel about a young woman— desperately trying to
protect her family from their violent father—who finds safety, and a
passionate romance, with an ex-Marine.</b><br /><br />Ever since Zoey was a
kid she’s been caring for her mom and her little sister, defending them
from her violent father. She’s been the strong one, the responsible one
as she sacrificed her wants and dreams to keep her family together.<br /><br />Now
the life they’ve built for themselves in California is about to be
upended. Her father, just released from prison, has discovered where
they’re hiding and has come looking for them.<br /><br />Enter Tristan. A
former Marine and now member of the Coast Guard, Tristian promises his
best friend, and Zoey’s Marine brother, that he will take care of Zoey
and her family. Protect them, watch over them, and be the rock they need
in their lives.<br /><br />And as Tristan starts to help Zoey deal with the
emotional fall out of her childhood, their relationship turns from
protector to something more. The two grow closer as a romance blooms
into a heart-pounding and powerful relationship that Zoey hopes will be
strong enough to fight off the damage her father has done to her and her
family.<br /><br />But not everyone can be kept safe forever, and when
Zoey’s father does show up, a confrontation ensues that will change
Zoey’s world forever.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">If there's one thing you should know about me, it's that I'm attending university right now. As a third-year college student, the one thing I'm in dire need of is free time. During the midst of midterms a couple months ago, I made a dire mistake: I picked up the ARC for <i>Watch Over Me</i> by Mila Gray. Now, don't get me wrong, I really enjoyed the book. So much so that I read it in one day, shirking all the studying I should have been doing. <i>Watch Over Me </i>swept me away in its world of action and romance, and I was glued to the last page.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Mila Gray has been a long time go-to author for me. I absolutely loved <i>Come Back to Me</i> when I read it in 2016, and its sequels - especially Run Away With Me, my favorite in this companion novel series, did not disappoint. So when I saw <i>Watch Over Me </i>available to download, I bit at the chance. Like the rest of the series, <i>Watch Over Me</i> was a wonderful romance with a good chunk of suspense, leaving my heart aching and my nails bitten (metaphorically).</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Zoey, our main character, has had a rough go of it; she's positioned herself as the defender of her family against her abusive dad. Shortly after Zoey, her mom, and her little sister move to California, Zoey's father is released from prison, and is intent on revenge. A recent move and the threat of her father are enough to upend Zoey's life, but its rocked to the core when Tristan arrives. Tristan is a reminder of everything Zoey can't do, like put herself first. As the threat of her father looms, Zoey starts falling in love with Tristan, culminating in a thrilling conclusion. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">If you're looking for a suspenseful romance, look no further! Though I wished we got more peaceful scenes to even out the pace of the novel, <i>Watch Over Me</i> is another solid romance novel by Gray. If you haven't checked out this series, do so now. You can start anywhere, and I would recommend them all.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>With that, I give Watch Over Me 4 out of 5 Flowers! </b></span></div>
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Gennifer Eccleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00649868338706328764noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8414390875368071727.post-91712317645329404662019-12-04T11:50:00.000-05:002019-12-04T11:50:35.501-05:00September, October, and November Wrap Up!<span style="font-size: large;">Hello everyone! Long time, no see! I'm Genni, and though it's been a hot minute since I've written on this lovely blog of mine, I wanted to say hello and talk about all the books I read in the last three months. . I haven't been doing too great at reading for fun, and most of what I do read isn't on goodreads (articles, chapters, bits and pieces of texts), so I am behind on my goodreads challenge. Here's hoping that I can squeeze my last twenty books in during Thanksgiving and winter holiday breaks!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/34851677-romancing-mister-bridgerton"><i>Romancing Mister Bridgerton</i></a> by Julia Quinn</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Romancing Mister Bridgerton is the fourth novel in Quinn's Bridgerton series, which I've been having so much listening to on audio. Though this one was fun, it was my least favorite so far, and I haven't picked up another in the series yet. However, I hope to begin listening to them again in the new year as I eagerly await Shonda Rhimes Netflix series! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/37828981-maybe-tomorrow"><i>Maybe Tomorrow?</i></a> by Charlotte Agell</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Anyone who thinks kids books are just for kids needs to read this book. Maybe Tomorrow is such a heartfelt and wonderful take on grief and friendship. And yes, I cried while reading it (are we surprised?). </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/43822663-watch-over-me">Watch Over Me</a></i> by Mila Gray</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The semester is in full swing, which basically means that it takes me a super long time to read books now. But that was not the case for Watch Over Me, which I read in one day. I opened it up on my kindle app, as I received the e-arc via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review, and was immediately drawn in. Once again, Mila Gray delivers a heartfelt, sexy, and tender romance.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/24452142-beautiful-secret"><i>Beautiful Secret</i></a> by Christina Lauren</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Talking about sexy romance, we've got Christina Lauren! Beautiful Secret is the fourth book in Lauren's Beautiful series. Since Lauren is one of my favorite romance authors - the duo are best friends in real life - I eventually want to read everything they've written. Unfortunately, this one kinda missed the mark for me. It wasn't bad by any means, I just didn't click with the book.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/40525432-neverworld-wake"><i>Neverworld Wake</i></a> by Marisha Pessl</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Neverworld Wake is one of my favorite books taht I've read this year, and in this list today. The novel basically defies explanation, but it is essentially about a group of teens who are forced to relive the same day over and over again (think Groundhog Day). In reality, all the characters are on the brink of death, and in this Groundhog day world, called a Neverworld Wake, they must reach a consensus on who to save (only one can) and the rest will die. Cue a murder mystery, time travelling, and deeply personal look into interpersonal poltiics, grief, friendship, love, and manipulation.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/28483584-blurred-lines"><i>Blurred Lines </i></a>by Lauren Layne</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">After the mega-high that was Neverworld Wake, I was a bit let down by Blurred Lines, which is a romance novel following two best friends/roommates who fall in love with each other. This will scratch your itch if you're looking for a romance, but it wasn't anything special for me.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/43092891-get-a-life-chloe-brown">Get A Life, Chloe Brown</a></i> by Talia Hibbert</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">After listening to Blurred Lines, I gave another romanc enovel a chance, <i>Get a Life, Chloe Brown</i> by Talia Hibbert. <i>Get a Life </i>was a super fun and offered a great escape from reality. To be honest, I don't have much to say. I think most, if not all, contemporary romance readers will enjoy this one. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/42117382-can-t-escape-love">Can't Escape Love</a></i> by Alyssa Cole</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This month, I read both of Alyssa Cole's Reluctant Royals novellas for a book club. Though I haven't read the full length novels, I did have a good time reading Can't Escape Love. It didn't stick with me, but it was cute. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Beauty Sick was one of the most powerful books I've read this year! In a culture obsessed with women's appearance and beauty, it's hard to not constantly think about my own appearance. This really put things in perspective, and also showed how the cultural obsession with women's appearance negatively affects women and is another form of the patriarchy!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/39803890-in-paris-with-you"><i>In Paris With You</i></a> by Clementine Beauvais</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I'll be straight with you: this was a disappointment for me! I was thinking I was going to be reading a cutesy romance, but it felt more literary fiction than anything else. It was fine, just not what I was expecting. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Such a Fun Age is one of my favorite books of the year! More info will be out on the publication date, December 31! But essentially, Reid tackles race relations and what it means to be a woman in modern day America!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/40514431-evvie-drake-starts-over">Evvie Drake Starts Over</a></i> by Linda Holmes</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I've heard about Evvie Drake Starts Over throughout this year, and I was so glad I managed to pick it up before the end of the year! It was cute and heartfelt, and also tackled abuse and grief really well! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The Bromance Book Club is probably one of the best romance novels I've read this year! I haven't read mnay romance novels that feature established, married couuples trying to get back on track. The couupel is so sweet, and I'm highly anticipating the sequel! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/42128976-once-ghosted-twice-shy?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=ujaRGMlZvA&rank=4">Once Ghosted, Twice Shy</a></i> by Alyssa Cole</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">As I mentioned earlier, I read Alyssa Cole's Reluctant Royals novellas. I thought this was fine, but I just couldn't connect to it, and thought that it could have been organized a better way!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2590136-barracoon"><i>Barracoon: The Story of the Last Black Cargo</i></a> by Zora Neale Hurston</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I read Zora Neale Hurston's biography of Cudjo Lewis for a class, and it was a great read. For a slave narrative, Lewis' story does not follow the common "tropes" you see in the genre, so he is narrative is really important to how we conceptualize American slavery. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6226835-handsome-girlfriend-volume-one"><i>Handsome Girlfriend vol. 1 </i></a>by Wataru Yoshizumi</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">And here's where my Thanksgiving break started! I had a fun time reading this manga volume from Wataru Yoshizumi, who wrote one of my favorite mangas, <i>Marmalade Boy</i>. I didn't love this one, but rarely do I love the first volume in a manga series, since it's mostly introductory stuff!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/42431386-the-bookish-life-of-nina-hill"><i>The Bookish Life of Nina Hill</i></a> by Abbi Waxman</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">And lastly, but surely not least, I read The Bookish Life of Nina Hill! I've had my eye on this one from quite some time, and much like Evvie Drake Starts Over, I am so happy I picked it up! I had a wonderflu time reading this, and it's one of my favorites of the year. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">So those are all the books I read these past three months! Since this is already a super long post, I won't be doing a life update, but might fill y'all in a bit later, possibly in a different post, so look forward to that! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">As for my goals with this blog, I'm not too sure where this is going. I definitely don't want it to end, but like I said in my last post, it's a bit hard to keep this going with all of my schoolwork, part-time job, and extracurriculars. </span><br />
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Gennifer Eccleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00649868338706328764noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8414390875368071727.post-50398040141659916712019-10-04T00:00:00.000-04:002019-10-04T00:00:04.311-04:00What I'm Currently Reading + Life Update! <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">Hello friends! Long time, no see! Welcome back (or to) my blog! Since I haven't been here in a hot minute, today's post is just a catch up. :)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>To be honest, I've kind of hit a slump with reading and blogging. </b>If y'all don't know, I have basically changed from predominately reading YA to reading adult romance. Since my reading tastes have shifted, I've felt kind of "off" about this blog; I started this when I was 16, and now I'm 20. Obviously in four years, I'm allowed to change, and I want this blog to, as well. <b>So while I'll still be talking about books, the type of books might not be the same. </b>You'll be seeing a lot more romance with some nonfiction and YA sprinkled in there. Also, I want this to be a place where I can express my opinion. I don't want it to always be about books, and while it predominately will be, don't be thrown off with new content!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Besides that lil' blogging update, I've been stuck in the middle of quite a few books.</b> I stopped listening to <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/24452142-beautiful-secret"><i>Beautiful Secret </i></a>by Christina Lauren just over halfway through. Don't get me wrong, I was really, really enjoying it. CL is one of my favorite authors, and I'm determined to finish up their series this year. I just got way too overwhelmed with life to continue the audiobook at the moment. Plus, another book caught my eye...</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>And that book is <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/40525432-neverworld-wake"><i>Neverworld Wake</i></a> by Marisha Pessl! I've never read anything by Pessl, but damn do I want to rectify that after I complete<i> Neverworld Wake</i>.</b> It's been slow going listening to the audiobook - I only listen to it in the mornings and night when I'm getting ready for school and going to sleep - but it's been capturing me. When my mind wonders, my mind goes back to the book. It's essentially Groundhog Day meets a classic "whodunnit" mystery thriller with a hint of "battle until one survives" feeling. It's good, y'all! I highly recommend!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>If you didn't know, I'm currently a junior at UNC Chapel Hill.</b> It's an amazing school, but I'm definitely feeling the pressure of being an upperclassmen. as someone who wants to work in publishing as a career, I'm hyper aware that the industry is competitive and that it takes a while to get a job that it self-sustaining. <b>So basically, I'm doing everything to ensure that I will have a job by graduation, or soon thereafter, in publishing!</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>I'm a full time student living off campus, which is already taking up a ton of my time and energy, but I<i>'</i>m also working part time at a local bookstore as a bookseller.</b> I love the store and get along great with my coworkers, but it's also a job, and takes a lot out of me. When I'm done working a seven hour shift, the last thing I want to do is homework, or clean my dishes, or put up my clothes. But alas, I have to.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Besides work and school, I also have several extracurricular. I'm the president of a student organization on campus, and it's a lot of work! I was the secretary last year, but I didn't realize that here was so much bureaucracy involved in running a student organization. Emails, orientations, delegating tasks, the list goes on.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>As you can tell, I've got a lot on my plate.</b> It's a constant balancing act, and while I love this blog and think it's a testament to my hard work and passion, it does tend to get ignored in favor of all my other responsibilities. <b>I don't want to make empty promises and say I'm going to get better, so keep in mind that maybe the most I can do is four posts a month.</b> It'll have to be enough, or else I'm seriously going to have a breakdown. So I hope all of you can still come visit when I do post, and not be disappointed when I don't.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Title: </b>The Last Hope</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Author: </b>Krista and Becca Ritchie</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Series? </b>Yes, The Last Hope is the second in a duology. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Pages: </b>400</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Publisher: </b>Wednesday Books</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Publication Date: </b>August 13, 2019</span><br />
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<span id="freeText13051104443829038784" style="font-size: large;"><b>A stunning conclusion to the sci-fi romance duology by writing duo Krista & Becca Ritchie, <i>The Last Hope</i> is filled with twists and turns you'll never see coming.</b><br /><br /><i>Sacrifice all you have to survive.</i><br /><br />Imprisoned
for weeks on an enemy starcraft, Franny, Court, and Mykal have sat with
an unfathomable revelation. But as they fight to stay alive, escaping
prison means trusting a young mysterious stranger. He knows everything
about their lost histories, and when answers aren’t given freely, the
bonded trio are forced to join a mission. One that will determine the
fate of humanity. <br /><br />Legend says, a baby—the first of her
species—has the power to cloak and teleport planets. Tasked with
retrieving the infant, Court fears the baby is just a myth, and if they
fail, they’ll never find the truth about their origins. <br /><br />As Court
and Mykal grow closer, their linked bond becomes harder to hide, and
dynamics change when Franny begins to fall for someone new. Vulnerable
and with no choice, the hunt for the baby sends the trio on a dangerous
path to Saltare-1: a water world where their enemies can’t die and
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<span style="font-size: large;">There are two major reasons why <i>The Last Hope</i> was pushed into both "five-star" and "favorite book of the year" category. The first is the Ritchie's<b> nuanced, aching, and authentic take on friendships.</b> The second, is their <b>fantastic world building</b>. But I'll get to that in a moment. First, let's talk about the characters. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>I'm a reader who needs to love the characters to love the book. While I liked Court, Mykal, and Franny from<i> The Raging Light </i>last year, I fell in love with them this August.</b> The Ritchie's took such a great amount of time building the core three's characters in the last novel that I immediately fell into into the world of its sequel without any whiplash. At the heart of <i>The Last Hope</i> are its three main characters and they're profound bond with each other. It's so easy to relate to Franny, the girl who yearns for adventure, yet fears the consequences. Mykal is full of heart, and his all encompassing goodness grounds these relationships. Court, the mastermind, always puts so much pressure on himself, and I just wanted to give him a hug, even though Court would never hug a stranger. <b>Reading these three interact with each other was captivating. They jump off the page on their own, but their unbreakable bond is what makes them come to life. </b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Outside of the core three characters, we also see a wonderful cast of both familiar and new faces. </b>I was a bit scared we weren't going to see some of my favorites from the last book, and was delighted when they appeared. I won't get into too much detail here because of spoilers, but the addition of these characters was wonderful, and injected the novel with energy right as I felt the novel slowing down. The "mysterious stranger" from the synopsis also plays a big role, and I just loved him. All the characters are absolutely necessary; they add depth to the relationships among the crew and provide a unique perspective to the world around them and the conflicts that arise. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Now, onto the world building. </b>This one took me by surprise. In my fantasy novels, I let world building slide in sake of more time with eh characters or a faster moving plot, which is why I struggled just a tiny bit with the first book. However, all the world building of the first book paid off. Given the knowledge based from <i>The Raging Light</i>, the Ritchie's were able to construct a detailed and convincing conflict. <b>The political intrigue was riveting, and the stakes, which were dangerously high, left me reading as fast as I could.</b> For readers who have a hard time suspending their disbelief while reading fantasy novels, this series would be no problem. The co-authors put so much effort and thought into their world, that I wholly believed in every intricacy or reveal about the world. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>This much is obvious: I loved The Last Hope, and I believe that it could captivate a multitude of readers across genres. </b>If you like fantasy and sci-fi, here you go. If you like character-driven stories, here you go. If you like romance? Here you go. You've got the picture - <b><i>The Last Hope</i> is a well-balanced, intricately thought out, and compelling novel. </b>It will make you clutch your chest with worry, empathize with the characters, swoon a little, cry, and then repeat it all over again. <b>I recommend this series to absolutely everyone, and I do hope you give it a chance!</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">With that, I give <i><b>The Last Hope</b></i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b>5 out of 5 Planets! </b><span style="font-size: x-small;">No surprise there! :) </span></span><br />
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<br />Gennifer Eccleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00649868338706328764noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8414390875368071727.post-8284910493375539302019-09-11T12:00:00.000-04:002019-09-11T12:00:04.214-04:00August Wrap Up!<br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">I've had a rocky relationship with Kasie West. Some of her books I've really disliked, others were just okay, and there were a couple that shined. <i>Maybe This Time</i> fell into this weird limbo where I liked certain aspects, but was generally annoyed the whole entire time. I do think it's a good read for some people, but it just wasn't for me. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">I started reading <i>The Drama Years</i> a couple months back as research for a middle grade novella that I was writing for a class. I didn't read the whole thing for my research, and put it on the back-burner until the end of the summer when I had some free time to finish it up</span>. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">I received an ARC of <a href="https://readysetandread.blogspot.com/2019/08/book-review-start-here-by-trish-doller.html"><i>Start Here</i></a> is exchange for an honest review this summer, and I'm so happy that I got a chance to read it! Start Here is a coming of age novel that follows two friends, Willa and Taylor, the summer after the death of their best friend, Finley. The novel is sad and heartbreaking at times, empowering in others, and left me with a smile on my face at the end. If you want to read a book that wonderfully tackles the complexities of grief, friendship, and growing up, then this is the one for you. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i>Royally Matched</i> was my third audiobook of the month after <i>An Offer from a Gentleman</i> and <i>Maybe This Time</i>. While <i>Royally Matched </i>was fun, and I loved The Bachelor spin on a romance novel, I just didn't connect with this one. I didn't dislike it, but I didn't think about it after I listened to those last minutes. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Once again, after I read a good amount of contemporary novels, I ventured somewhere else!<i> A Curse so Dark and Lonely</i> is an inventive and fresh take on the Beauty and the Beast fairytale. I loved the disability representation, and the ending was good enough to read as a standalone, but left just another for what I'm sure is going to be a great sequel. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Last but certainly not least is <i>Dear Sweet Pea</i>, which is one of my favorite novels of the year. It's releasing on October 1, and I cannot wait for everyone to read it. Murphy expertly tackles middle-school issues, from mean girls and crushes to body-shaming and divorce. Sweet Pea is such a wonderful protagonist, and I cannot wait to read more from Murphy!</span> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>As I mentioned August was super hectic for me!</b> Mid-month, I moved into my apartment and WOW, it was a lot more work than anticipated. Luckily, my apartment came fully furnished, but the shopping still took quite some time. Moving in went totally fine, and I actually had a great day with my sister! There was the issue of wi-fi, which I didn't have for a couple days after move in, but I figured it all out! </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>A handful of days after I moved in, I started my junior year of university!</b> I can't really wrap my head around being an upperclassman, but I feel really at home with my surroundings, my friends, and my majors. But what comes with starting college? A ton more responsibilities! <b>I'm the co-Campus Correspondent/editor in chief of my university's chapter of <a href="https://www.hercampus.com/">Her Campus</a>. </b>Her Campus comes with a steady stream of work, but I really love working for Her Campus. It's rewarding both to see my own work on the site, and see other writers, editors, and social media correspondents grow! Another responsibility I have is being the president of another student organization. This org is a club about books, but not a book club. I'm really focused on getting our name out there and growing our membership this year, and our first meeting went really well! <b>Lastly, I'm also still working!</b> I did cut down on my hours, given that I have a lot more to juggle, but it's always nice to have a little expendable outcome, so I don't need to worry if I forget to cook a meal one day!</span></span><br />
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Gennifer Eccleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00649868338706328764noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8414390875368071727.post-65675800825142708252019-08-13T00:00:00.000-04:002019-08-13T07:07:57.205-04:00BOOK REVIEW | Start Here by Trish Doller<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Title: </b>Start Here</span></span><br />
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<b>Author: </b>Trish Doller</span></span><br />
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<b>Series? </b>No, Start Here is a standalone. </span></span><br />
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<b>Pages:</b> 352</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Publisher: </b>Simon Pulse (Simon & Schuster)</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Publication Date: </b>August 13, 2019</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Source: </b>I recieved an ARC via Simon and Schuster in exchange for an honest. Many thanks to the publisher! All thoughts and opinions are my own. </span></span><br />
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<span id="freeText9357298319701769646" style="font-size: large;"><b>Two teens go on a
life-changing sailing trip as they deal with the grief of losing their
best friend in this heartwrenching, hopeful novel from the author of <i>Something Like Normal </i>and <i>In a Perfect World</i>.</b><br /><br />Willa
and Taylor were supposed to spend the summer after high school sailing
from Ohio to Key West with their best friend, Finley. But Finley died
before graduation, leaving them with a twenty-five-foot sailboat, a list
of clues leading them to destinations along the way, and a friendship
that’s hanging by a thread.<br /><br />Now, Willa and Taylor have two months
and two thousand miles to discover how life works without Finley—and to
decide if their own friendship is worth saving.<br /><br />From acclaimed
author Trish Doller comes a poignant tale of forgiveness, grief, and the
brilliant discoveries we make within ourselves when we least expect it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">While I might be an avid romance reader, here's a little secret - I love contemporary novels that focus on friendships rather than romance. Willa and Taylor's friendship is tenuous at best, and nonexistent at worst. I loved how Doller wrote Willa and Taylor's friendship. Friends lash out at each other, sometimes lose respect for each other, and through it all, friends still have each other's backs. <b>Willa and Taylor's friendship isn't perfect, and I loved that friendship was represented in all of its messy glory.</b> </span></span></div>
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Gennifer Eccleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00649868338706328764noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8414390875368071727.post-2508497956587079352019-08-11T00:00:00.000-04:002019-08-11T00:00:01.563-04:00July Wrap Up!<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Hello everyone and welcome back to my blog! I'm Genni, and today I'll be wrapping up everything that happened in July. And let me tell you, it was a busy one, personally, professionally, and reading-wise!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">After being a bit disappointed with <i>The Love Solution</i>, I wanted to read a novel that seemed to be a shoe-in for at least four stars. Unfortunately, <i>How to Hack a Heartbreak</i> just missed the mark. I did give the book 3.5 stars, and that's because I loved reading about a woman in STEM and how she navigated a sexist world, both professionally and romantically. <b>The protagonist, Mel, is a great, and she had such a distinct voice. However, the novel just felt a bit off-balance. </b>The romance between Mel and her love interest wasn't fleshed out that much, and yet there was so much focus on this being a romance novel. In fact, <b>I think the strongest points of the novel was its social commentary, and I wish the book leaned more into that. </b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">After reading <i>Fix Her Up</i> by Tessa Bailey in June (<a href="https://readysetandread.blogspot.com/2019/07/mini-book-reviews-recent-romance.html">review here</a>), I wanted to read more from the author. <b>While I did find the ending a bit abrupt and melodramatic, Bailey's writing sucked me in, and I could not put this romance novel down!</b> The novel follows Addison, a black sheep in a small town, and Elijah, the new mayor. <b>Their relationship was wonderful</b>; I felt the tension, their devotion, and also their reservations about diving deep into such strong feelings while everyone is watching. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Since I started my new job at a local indie bookstore, I've had the pleasure of having access to a ton of ARCs, spanning genres. This has allowed me to explore other genres outside of YA and romance, like nonfiction essays by Carrie Goldberg, an accomplished victim's rights attorney. <b>Her essays on her personal experiences and her (anonymous) clients were angering, appalling, and will also inspire readers to fight back.</b> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">In my last life update, I mentioned that I was offered a job at a local indie bookstore right by UNC, which is the university I attend! <b>I started on the 9th, and so far have had a great time.</b> Working at a bookstore is so different from working at a huge company like Harris Teeter. I'm given a lot more tasks, so there's always something for me to do. I like that I'm never just standing around doing nothing, and the atmosphere is both relaxing and welcoming.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Outside of the job update, <b>I also celebrated my 20th birthday!</b> I spent the day-of with my parents; we had a nice lunch at a new local restaurant and went to the movies and saw <i>Spider Man: Far From Home</i>. (Side note: I liked the movie, but I also didn't love it.) You might see a post shortly about the movies I've been watching; I miss talking about other entertainment on the blog! <b>A couple days later, I went to a lemur center with one my friends.</b> I have never seen lemurs in real life, so it was great to learn more about them! <b>Then a week after my birthday, my two closest friends and I went to see a baseball game in a nearby city. </b>It was a pro game, but the team actually serves as a feeder team into a team in the MLB. I don't watch baseball too much, but I love the atmosphere of the ballpark! <b>Overall, I had a great month! </b></span></span><br />
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<br />Gennifer Eccleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00649868338706328764noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8414390875368071727.post-86322929973846013902019-07-31T10:30:00.000-04:002019-07-31T10:30:04.207-04:00An Impromptu Readathon | My Disney-a-thon TBR!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Hello everyone and welcome back to my blog! I'm Genni, and today I'm going to be sharing with you my TBR for Disney-a-thon, a readathon I recently found about on twitter. You can go check out all the info <a href="https://twitter.com/disneyreadathon">here</a> on the profile for the readathon.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><a href="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/71b8JiX-tWL._SY679_.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="Image result for tangled poster" border="0" class="irc_mi" data-iml="1564580088874" height="320" src="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/71b8JiX-tWL._SY679_.jpg" style="margin-top: 0px;" width="213" /></a><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Now, if you know anything about me, I suck at TBRs. </b>And normally, that means I suck at readathons. You see, I'm a mood reader. If you don't know what that means, I essentially let the wind take me where it goes. I never have that many plans on what I'll read next. The only time that I actually read books at specific times are when I'm assigned to read them by a certain date, whether that is an ARC I have, or a book for a class.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">The first book that came to mind for this prompt was <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/36478784-the-flatshare?ac=1&from_search=true"><i>The Flatshare</i></a> by Beth O'Leary. However, when I tried to request it from my local library, I couldn't! Lo and behold, I requested this weeks ago, and it still hasn't come in. Since the book isn't coming in anytime soon,<b> I decided to take a go at <i>Check, Please! </i>by Ngozi Ukazu. </b>All I know about this well-loved graphic novel follows an LGBTQ+ relationship. That's literally all I know, besides the fact that it takes place in university and has a hockey focus, and that's all I need to know.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">After reading<i> Check, Please!</i>, I'm due to read a dark and/or mysterious book. <b>I actually have an advanced readers copy, or ARC, of <i>Containment </i>by Caryn Lix, which fits perfectly for this prompt.</b> <i>Containment </i>is the sequel to <i>Sanctuary</i>, which released last year. I'll admit, I've read the first couple pages of the novel, and it's already introduces some pretty tricky moral dilemmas and seems to be rife with tension and PTSD. <b>Cue the darkness! </b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Much like the case for the first prompt, I had a book in mind right away after seeing this prompt, <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/43124133-ayesha-at-last?ac=1&from_search=true"><i>Ayesha at Last</i></a> by Uzma Jalaluddin. And just like the other prompt, <i>Ayesha at Last</i> won't be available to me for quite a bit, even after placing a request. Instead of <i>Ayesha at Last,</i> <b>I decided to read another Pride and Prejudice retelling: <i>Pride, Prejudice, and Other Flavors</i> by Sonali Dev! </b>I'm looking forward to reading a diverse P&P retelling. Also, this cover is just beautiful.</span></span><br />
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Gennifer Eccleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00649868338706328764noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8414390875368071727.post-12876411302108716372019-07-30T00:00:00.000-04:002019-07-30T00:00:08.493-04:00Mini Book Reviews | Recent Romance Releases!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXVwqyVpKkMzmMmfqULR32NKEi91MdOc3rXyI8uuvaif5I6UMnJsBFMWUc0TtCPXM61UimIFTzbaV6tr5pXy8zj5JUt6RoK_HyelSx76JPqnNLhm1-dhZChI6bx-q-rSwdkqu04-eog3g/s1600/fix+her+up.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="475" data-original-width="312" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXVwqyVpKkMzmMmfqULR32NKEi91MdOc3rXyI8uuvaif5I6UMnJsBFMWUc0TtCPXM61UimIFTzbaV6tr5pXy8zj5JUt6RoK_HyelSx76JPqnNLhm1-dhZChI6bx-q-rSwdkqu04-eog3g/s320/fix+her+up.jpg" width="209" /></a><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Title: </b>Fix Her Up
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Pages: </b>400
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<span id="freeText9251238924213383500" style="font-size: large;"><b>A brand new romantic comedy from New York Times bestseller Tessa Bailey!</b><br /><br />Georgette
Castle’s family runs the best home renovation business in town, but she
picked balloons instead of blueprints and they haven’t taken her
seriously since. Frankly, she’s over it. Georgie loves planning
children’s birthday parties and making people laugh, just not at her own
expense. She’s determined to fix herself up into a Woman of the
World... whatever that means.<br /><br />Phase one: new framework for her business (a website from this decade, perhaps?)<br /><br />Phase two: a gut-reno on her wardrobe (fyi, leggings are pants.)<br /><br />Phase three: updates to her exterior (do people still wax?)<br /><br />Phase four: put herself on the market (and stop crushing on Travis Ford!)<br /><br />Living
her best life means facing the truth: Georgie hasn’t been on a date
since, well, ever. Nobody’s asking the town clown out for a night of hot
sex, that’s for sure. Maybe if people think she’s having a steamy love
affair, they’ll acknowledge she’s not just the “little sister” who
paints faces for a living. And who better to help demolish that image
than the resident sports star and tabloid favorite?<br /><br />Travis Ford
was major league baseball’s hottest rookie when an injury ended his
career. Now he’s flipping houses to keep busy and trying to forget his
glory days. But he can’t even cross the street without someone recapping
his greatest hits. Or making a joke about his… bat. And then there's
Georgie, his best friend’s sister, who is not a kid anymore. When she
proposes a wild scheme—that they pretend to date, to shock her family
and help him land a new job—he agrees. What’s the harm? It’s not like
it’s real. But the girl Travis used to tease is now a funny,
full-of-life woman and there’s nothing fake about how much he wants
her...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i>Fix Her Up</i> has taken the romance community by storm, and for good reason! I had the pleasure of reading an ARC of this book, and <b>I was completely enamored.</b> I picked this up late at night, thinking I could get a couple chapters in before going to bed. Lo and behold, I got to around the 40 percent mark and realized it was way past my bed time. And don't be taken aback by the illustrated cover, this book is <i><b>steamy</b></i>. If you're going to read this in public, be prepared to blush and make sure no one is reading over your shoulder. For someone who has a horrible (nonexistent) poker face, I read this in the wonderful privacy of my bed. The emotional conflict was also done so well. I really related to Georgie and her insecurities about not being taken seriously, especially professionally. My only complaint about <i>Fix Her Up</i> was the ending. I felt it was too abrupt, and I wish that there was just another chapter. <i>Fix Her Up</i> is a standout romance release of this year! </span></span><br />
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rival dating app creators find themselves at odds in the boardroom but
in sync in the bedroom.</i><br /><br />Rhiannon Hunter may have
revolutionized romance in the digital world, but in real life she only
swipes right on her career—and the occasional hookup. The cynical dating
app creator controls her love life with a few key rules: <br /><br />- Nude pics are by invitation only <br /><br />- If someone stands you up, block them with extreme prejudice <br /><br />- Protect your heart <br /><br />Only
there aren't any rules to govern her attraction to her newest match,
former pro-football player Samson Lima. The sexy and seemingly sweet
hunk woos her one magical night... and disappears. <br /><br />Rhi thought
she'd buried her hurt over Samson ghosting her, until he suddenly
surfaces months later, still big, still beautiful—and in league with a
business rival. He says he won't fumble their second chance, but she's
wary. A temporary physical partnership is one thing, but a merger of
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Author: </b>Kelly Rimmer </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Series? </b>Yes, the first in a companion series</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Pages: </b>372</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Publication Date: </b>May 28, 2019</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Publisher: </b>HQN (imprint of Harlequin)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Source: </b>I received an e-arc of Unexpected via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
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<i>Co-parenting with her best friend. What could go wrong?</i>
</b><br /><br />The next three decades of Abby Herbert's life are as
carefully planned out as the last three were. Best career ever? Check.
Great friends, one of whom she lives with in a stunning Tribeca
apartment? Check. Perfect man to share her dream family? Surely just a
matter of time. But then she gets devastating news from her doctor--if
she wants to get pregnant, she needs to get started on that by...well, <i>yesterday</i>. On the bright side, she has the <i>perfect</i> person in mind to be the father.<br /><br />Tech entrepreneur Marcus Ross has been harboring decidedly <i>not</i>-friends
feelings toward Abby. He doesn't want to lose her and, knowing his
feelings are one-sided, he's been trying to move on. When he learns
about the curveball Abby's just been hit with, he promises to be there
for her however she wants him to be, even if the idea of fatherhood is a
little complicated for him right now. But it isn't long until
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Much like the other two novels I've reviewed today, this was the first book I've read by Kelly Rimmer, who has also written a slew of books I'm only hearing about now. <b>If you're looking for a fast-paced, angst-ridden, comedic, sweet romance novel with some depth, you've come to the right place with <i>Unexpected</i>. </b>The novel follows two best friends, and from the first line of the synopsis, I was requesting a copy from Netgalley. I adore best friend romances, and thought Kelly Rimmer did a fantastic job of establishing a close friendship while also making sure the romance felt new, flirty, and yes, awkward. The question throughout reading isn't "will they won't they," since Abby and Marcus, the two leads, get in the sack pretty quickly after learning that Abby's window of opportunity to have a kid is closing; the real question is, "will they ever admit their feelings for each other and to themselves?" Cue the hemming and hawing that makes me both fall in love with a romance and want to reach into the book and give them a wake up call! Unexpected is such a quick read, and I'm definitely going to check out more from Rimmer. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Hello everyone and welcome back to my blog! I'm Genni, and today I'm going to be doing a book tag! </b>I haven't done one of these in a quick minute, but was actually thinking of creating my own Stranger Things book tag when I saw this on my feed. The first one I saw was Jessica from <a href="http://jessica-agreatread.blogspot.com/2019/07/stranger-things-book-tag.html">A GREAT Read</a>, and it was made from Tracy at <a href="http://www.cornerfolds.com/2019/07/stranger-things-book-tag.html">Cornerfolds</a>. Check out their posts, which I hyperlinked.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>I absolutely devoured the third season of Stranger Things, and I'm glad to see all the hype transferring into the book community.</b> If Netflix really wanted to get money hungry, they'd do some middle grade/YA book series. Maybe it could focus on the mundane, like what happened in between the time jump of seasons 2 and 3, or other characters, like Eleven's "sister," who I didn't care too much about, to be honest. </span><br />
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<li><span style="font-size: large;">I wish Nancy had more of a purpose, because it seemed like she was written for the love triangle in mind in the first and second seasons, and then was pushed aside when it all got resolved. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">The cinematography was on point! The season was so beautiful and eye-catching. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">I thought the ending episode was fantastic. I laughed; I cried. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Robin and Erica are such stand outs, and I loved both of them so much. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">The first couple episodes didn't feel distinct from each other, and I would like a bit more separation from episode to epsilon. I love having a season-long ARC (as we always do), but the singular episode plot lines felt a bit too similar in the first couple episodes.</span></li>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I was hooked right as I opened <i>Getaway Girl</i> by Tessa Bailey. While romance novels are easy to interest me in general, I couldn't put this down! <i>Getaway Girl</i> opens with the protagonist, Addison Potts, attempting to crash her cousin's wedding when the groom, Elijah, is stood up. <b>There's drama from the first page, as well as sparks between the two main characters. The novel never slowed down either, even as it nears 300 pages. </b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I actually don't read too much fantasy anymore. While it was one of my favorite genres when I was getting into reading, I find that I can't connect with the characters as much in a fantastical setting. However, t<b>he fantasy world of <i>The Raging Ones</i> would be interesting to experience, but just for a day or so, and then I'd like to come back to the real world, <i>thankyouverymuch</i>. </b><i>The Raging Ones</i> is set in a far future in a different galaxy and different planets. In this world, people are born knowing when they die. There are some who die before maturation, like Babes, and others who live past 100 years, such as Influentials. <b>I wonder what it would be like to live in this world, where I know the day I was going to die, and if that would affect my actions and values. </b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>This one is really easy to answer! The first answer that comes to mind are the group of friends in The Percy Jackson series.</b> I started reading Percy Jackson & the Olympians when I was a kid, and I loved reading about Percy's friendships with Grover and Annabeth, along with his interactions with side-characters like Nico, Bianca, Thalia, and more. Percy, Grover, and Annabeth have each other's backs, and would literally die for each other; that is some serious loyalty. But they also fool around and are just kids as well, leading to some genuine laughs while reading. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Okay, this is so unfair to Joyce Byer! Joyce, while a little unhinged, wasn't crazy by any means - she is a grieving mother who was right. Nevertheless, <b>my favorite "unhinged" characters are from <i>Girls With Sharp Sticks</i> by Suzanne Young.</b> Philomena is a student at Innovations Academy, where teenage girls are trained to be the misogynistic "perfect woman." <b>These girls are so submissive to the men of the academy, it's unnerving. </b>While this does change throughout the novel, there are times Philomena and her others classmates revert to this behavior, and it is very disturbing. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I'm going to go with <i>Delirium</i> by Lauren Oliver for this one. Now, I haven't read the book in quite a bit, but the government is just really strange. <b>The government in <i>Delirium</i> criminalizes love, citing it as the reason for many deaths. Looking back on it, this is just a head-scratching and freaky way of thinking. </b>Making people battle to the death as punishment for a rebellion? Horrifying, but at least readers could insert themselves into the sort of deranged thinking and kind of see their reasoning. But <b>the government of <i>Delirium</i> makes such out-there decisions</b> (like outlawing love), <b>making the government come off so bizarre.</b> </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>After closing <i>How to Hack a Hearbreak</i>, I had the great sense of wanting more. </b>However, this wasn't a good "wanting more," in which I yearned for another glimpse into the world. Instead, <b>I wish there was more time expanding the romance and developing the side characters so that they were more dimensional.</b> There was a great lot that interested me, but I always felt like there wasn't enough. Give me more!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Hello everyone and welcome back to my blog! I'm Genni, and today I'll be doing another backlist book review. Backlist book review is a new series on my blog where I review books that I read weeks, perhaps months, ago. Check out my first three backlist book review posts, where I reviewed <a href="https://readysetandread.blogspot.com/2019/01/backlist-book-review-2-this-cruel.html">This Cruel Design</a> by Emily Suvada, <a href="https://readysetandread.blogspot.com/2019/01/backlist-book-review-1-restore-me-by.html">Restore Me</a> by Tahereh Mafi, and <a href="https://readysetandread.blogspot.com/2019/02/backlist-book-review-3-kiss-quotient-by.html">The Kiss Quotient </a>by Helen Hoang. Instead of my usual paragraph format, I'm going to be answering four questions:</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Title: </b>Love from A to Z</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Author: </b>S.K. Ali</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Series? </b>No, Love From A to Z is a standalone.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Pages: </b>384</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Publication Date: </b>April 30, 2019</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Publisher: </b>Salaam Reads (imprint of Simon and Schuster)</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Source: </b>I received an ARC via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own. :) </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">4 out of 5 Flowers!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i>Love From A to Z</i> follows two main characters: Zayneb, a Muslim high-school student who notices all the oddities of the world, and Adam, a college student who is hiding his recent diagnosis of multiple sclerosis from his family. After one of Zayneb's teachers, who is an Islamophobe, makes a mountain out of a molehill, Zayneb is suspended right before spring break. She travels to Doha, Qatar for an early spring break with her aunt. On the plane ride, she meets Adam, who, lo and behold, is in Doha for the spring as well. The novel isn't just a romance, even thought that is a key plot point. Love From A to Z also tackles Islamophobia, grief, chronic disease, and activism with such grace. <b> </b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">I actually don't remember too much about <i>Love From A to Z</i>. This is very much my fault, though. I took my time reading my ARC, so my reading experience was spread over a couple weeks. However, <b>I do remember crying multiple times and being so enraptured by the novel.</b> <i>Love From A to Z</i> is very much character-driven; I normally don't do well with character-driven novels, but <b>I felt so connected to both Zayneb and Adam</b>. Just writing this review and thinking back to the book makes me want to pick it up and skim it again! <br /><b></b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Hey everyone and welcome back to my blog! <b>Now that summer is in full swing, I wanted to give some recommendations to you. Below are 10 exceptional summer reads.</b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i>The Unhoneymooners</i> has been raved about all over my Twitter feed, and for good reason. If you didn't know, <b>Christina Lauren is one of my favorite authors</b>, and they did not disappoint with their newest release, which is a hate-to-love romance that takes place in Maui. <b>It's hilarious as well</b>; I laughed out loud multiple times. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">I had the absolute pleasure of reading an e-arc of <i>There's Something About Sweetie</i> earlier this year, and I absolutely fell in love with the book. <b>I wish I had this novel when I was 16</b>, when I was so insecure about myself. Reading about a fat MC like Sweetie was so inspiring, and <b>this is by-far my favorite book of Menon's to date. </b>Just writing about this makes me want to go back and reread it! </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">I wouldn't be surprised at all if you've already heard of this book! <i>Red, White, & Royal Blue</i> was all over my twitter feed upon its release, and I was so glad it was getting all the attention it deserves. RW&RB is part m/m romance novel, part political drama, and part slice-of-life. <b>I absolutely adore the novel, and there's definitely been times I've flipped through my copy just to read some of my favorite scenes. </b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">If you've been subscribed to my blog for a bit, you might have seen me recommend <i>Hunger: A Memoir of (my) Body</i> time and time again. I don't read too many memoirs, but this one has stuck in my mind since I read it two years ago. <b>Gay's memoir is heartbreaking, resilient, and so vulnerable. I'm awed by how Gay opens herself up to her audience. </b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">I read <i>Stay Sweet</i> last summer and I had an absolute blast. The novel is set in the summer and follows Amelia, a teen who finds herself unexpectedly in charge of an ice cream stand while she finds confidence in her abilities. <b>When I think of summer read, my mind immediately jumps to this one.</b> Reading about the sweet romance and even sweeter ice cream will transport you into a summer filled with possibilities. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Hello everyone and welcome back to my blog! I'm Genni, and today I'll be talking about all the books I read in June, which wasn't that many, if I'm being honest. I got myself into a reading slump of sorts, but I've started getting back into the swing of reading, so here's to a productive July!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><i>Fraternize</i> started off really strong for me, but then it kept dragging. </b>and dragging. and draaaaginggg! The novel follows three main characters, Emerson a plus-sized cheerleader for an NFL team, Miller Quinton her first love who happens to be on said team, and Grant Sanchez, another love interest who is also a football player. While I love a good love triangle, this one drawn out. It took so long for something to be revealed, and I just didn't click with the dramatic writing. For instance, Miller said multiple times that him and Sanchez were "brothers" and that the football team was a "brotherhood." Also, he kept on referring to football games as a "war" and that he'd "war" for Sanchez. <b>I was over the novel by the time the it wrapped up. </b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">After my disappointing time with <i>Fraternize</i>, I was looking for a breath of fresh air. I have been looking forward to reading <i>Again, But Better</i> by Christine Riccio ever since Christine's first video about her writing process. <b>I'm not going to lie, I was a bit anxious reading it, but I loved this. The novel meant a lot to me on a personal level</b>, as you can tell from this tweet (which got a lot more attention that I was anticipating). </span></span></div>
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I’m almost done reading Again, But Better by <a href="https://twitter.com/xtineMAY?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@xtineMAY</a> and Shane’s arc perfectly explains my passions, anxieties, and goals of having a career in publishing! I love having a story I can relate so much to, and one that makes me feel like I can accomplish my dreams 💗💗💗</div>
— Gennifer Eccles (@genniblogs) <a href="https://twitter.com/genniblogs/status/1138255471922634752?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 11, 2019</a></blockquote>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">I picked up <i>Hex Hall</i> for a year-long readathon (<a href="http://romanceopoly.com/">Romanceopoly</a>), and it was honestly on a whim. I saw that is was available on Scribd as an audiboook, and essentially thought, "What the hell? Why not?" <b>I never jumped on the <i>Hex Hall</i> bandwagon of the 2011-ish era, but I can see why it was so popular!</b> I did guess all the twists, but I wasn't too surprised by that since Hex Hall's main demographic is on the younger side of YA. I'm not jumping at the bit to continue the series, but I know I will whenever I feel in a witchy mood! </span> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>I had such high hopes for <i>Final Girls</i>, but the more I think about it, the less favorable my views are.</b> <i>Final Girls</i> was soo slow for the first 70 percent. Sager did a good job at ramping up the tension, but I was eventually over the slow pace. I did guess the major plot twist (not the one about Sam, though, which was great!), which was a bit disappointing. I also thought that the flashbacks in <i>Final Girls</i> was much stronger than the modern-day plot line. <b>Essentially, I wasn't too scared or thrilled by <i>Final Girls</i>, but it did make me uncomfortable</b> (mostly because I didn't like any of the characters and they did very questionable things), <b>which is a success in its own right. I was just hoping for something more frightening. </b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Outside of reading, <b>I had a great June!</b> I was working a lot at Harris Teeter, where I am currently a cashier. If you remember, last month I mentioned that I had interviewed with a lcoal indie bookstore.<b> I'm thrilled to say that I was offered a job there, and I start next week.</b> While Harris Teeter was a great intro into the working world, I'm so excited to work for and with a bookstore. If you didn't know, I want to work in publishing one day, and <b>I hope this opportunity will open up some doors for me! </b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Along with working and getting another job, I was also a camp counselor for a two-week creative writing camp! </b>The camp is based from my university (University of Chapel Hill) and is student-run. This was my first time ever being a counselor, and I had such a wonderful time with all the kids. We had a reading celebration at the end of camp, and I was so proud of all the work and creativity of the campers. <b>I'm definitely going to be a counselor again next year; it was so rewarding! </b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">That was basically my June - working almost every day and counseling on my off-hours. So yeah, good excuses why I haven't been posting as much, right? I know I haven't been posting that regularly, but I really think I will get back in the swing of things this July! </span><br />
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Gennifer Eccleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00649868338706328764noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8414390875368071727.post-76342718100830919022019-06-29T00:00:00.000-04:002019-06-29T00:00:00.369-04:00My Most Anticipated Summer Releases! <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiryLgT9cj6J5ERHnpHr5Gcxf3F6URedm8bJQkpfWEqc-WpGv7m7Ol2b7e6T4YFDssY24thDhjOjFoN9hkMuSd2qsVvnneK6-sHx8esL8BCi2gW5S-N162rs22SS-uU8U8luJGa2Sk59MU/s1600/unhoneymooners.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="475" data-original-width="306" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiryLgT9cj6J5ERHnpHr5Gcxf3F6URedm8bJQkpfWEqc-WpGv7m7Ol2b7e6T4YFDssY24thDhjOjFoN9hkMuSd2qsVvnneK6-sHx8esL8BCi2gW5S-N162rs22SS-uU8U8luJGa2Sk59MU/s200/unhoneymooners.jpg" width="128" /></a><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Hello everyone and welcome back to my blog! I'm Genni, and today I'll be talking about some books that I cannot wait to be published. As a blogger, I am so thankful to have the opportunity to have read ARCs of upcoming releases, and I will talk about the ones you should look at for in another post.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Since June is already underway, I'm only going to highlight books that were published in June that I have not read yet, since I can't necessarily anticipate a book I've already completed. There are already some wonderful summer reads on shelves like <i><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/42201431-the-unhoneymooners?ac=1&from_search=true">The Unhoneymooners</a></i> by Christina Lauren and <i><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/41150487-red-white-royal-blue?ac=1&from_search=true">Red, White, and Royal Blue</a> </i>by Casey McQuiston. There's also upcoming releases, like <i><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/39863092-the-right-swipe?ac=1&from_search=true">The Right Swipe</a></i> by Alisha Rai, that I highly recommend as well! </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Virtually Yours by Sarvenaz Tash </b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">I wanted to request <i>Virtually Yours</i> via Netgalley, but didn't have the time (management) to download this one. However, <i>Virtually Yours</i> literally sounds like my dream book. <i>Virtually Yours</i> follows Mariam Vakilian, a NYU freshman, and her love life. I personally love novels set in college/university, particularly because I am attending UNC right now. Also, I am a sucker for love triangles, which sounds pretty prominent in the synopsis. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i>Wild and Crooked</i> is a YA contemporary novel set in a small town, in which two main characters Kalyn Spence and Gus Peake, are connected, just not in a good way. Kalyn's father murdered Gus', and when Kalyn moves back, she must under pseudonym. I don't know too much else, but <b>the synopsis really struck me! </b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i>This Time Will be Different </i>sounds absolutely amazing. It's a YA novel that tackles Japanese-American discrimination. An own voices novel, I'm sure that it'll hit hard, in teh best way possible. Also, I can't wait to read about CJ's (the main character) work at the flower shop! (yes, there's flowers. yes, I'm excited about it) </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i>The Wedding Party </i>is Jasmine Guillory's companion novel to both <i>The Wedding Date</i> and <i>The Proposal</i>, both of which I have read. I did enjoy both prior novels, and considering that <i>The Wedding Party</i> will follow my two favorite side characters of the prior novels, Maddie and Theo, I'm definitely going to pick this one up! </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Release Date: July 23, 2019</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">I bumped into <i>The Marriage Clock</i> on goodreads as I was drafting my earlier post about <a href="https://readysetandread.blogspot.com/2019/05/discussion-cover-trends.html">cover trends</a>. <b>The synopsis for T<i>he Marriage Clock</i> sounds perfect for me.</b> The main character, Leila Abid, sets a countdown for herself. She has three months to find Mr. Right. If she doesn't find him in 90 days, her traditional Indian parents can arrange a marriage for her. I'm excited to read about all the dating scenarios, mishaps, and hopefully lovey-dovey moments as well. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">I'm going to be honest, the first thing that drew me to <i>How to Hack a Heartbreak</i> was its cover. I absolutely love it. Pretty recently, I've been getting into romance a lot more, and I was so intrigued by this novel. Mel, a programmer, gets fed up with the existing dating apps, and makes one herself. The problem? The app goes viral, and her life is near implosion. <b>Sign me up!</b> </span><b><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Truly, Madly, Royally by Debbie Rigaud</span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">I only have one phrase for you, which will explain why this is on my list: <b>Royal romance. That's all I need to be convinced! </b>Count me in! (Also the biracial relationship is pretty fucking awesome, too.) </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Release Date: August 6, 2019</span><b> </b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i>Containment </i>is the sequel to Caryn Lix's debut novel, <i>Sanctuary</i>, which I read last year and <a href="https://readysetandread.blogspot.com/2018/07/book-review-sanctuary-by-caryn-lix.html">reviewed</a>. <b>After the ending of <i>Sanctuary</i>, which closed one door, yet opened a huge ass window, I'm looking forward to reading more in Lix's world. </b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Release Date: August 8, 2019</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i>No Big Deal</i> hadn't been on my radar until I read the plus-sized fashion book,<i> Plus+</i>, which Bethany Rutter edited. <i>No Big Deal </i>is a YA contemporary following Emily, a fat MC in her last year of high school. She's fine with her body, the problem is other people telling her to change.<b> I am in such a mood for a body positive YA, and am eagerly looking forward to this! </b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i>The Last Hope</i> by Krista and Becca Ritchie is the sequel to their YA fantasy, <i>The Raging Ones</i>, which I reviewed <a href="https://readysetandread.blogspot.com/2019/01/book-review-raging-ones-by-krista-becca.html">here</a>. Though I thought <i>The Raging Ones </i>was a bit slow for my tastes, the end left me </span><span style="font-size: large;">yearning for more! <b>The characters are the shining light of this series, and it'll be great to read from them again. </b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i>Start Here</i> is a contemporary YA about two friends, Willa and Taylor, the summer after their senior year after high school shortly after their best friend, Finley, passes away from cancer. While Willa and Taylor have had a falling out, they decide to live out Finley's last wish, for the two of them to Key West from Ohio.<b> I've started to read this one, and the writing definitely packs a punch -- I've had to hold myself back from crying a couple times! </b></span></span><br />
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Gennifer Eccleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00649868338706328764noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8414390875368071727.post-56081534638051755792019-06-10T00:00:00.000-04:002019-06-10T21:55:26.665-04:00June TBR!<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Hello everyone and welcome back to my blog! I'm Genni, and today I'll be taking a look at the books I hope to read this June. Of course, this doesn't always mean that I'll read them; I'm a mood reader, after all. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i>The Last Hope </i>is the sequel to Krista and Becca Ritchie's sci-fi/fantasy novel, <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/30301147-the-raging-ones?ac=1&from_search=true"><i>The Raging Ones</i></a>. While I did find <i>The Raging Ones</i> slow, I thought the premise and characters were so strong, pushing me to download the sequel from Netgalley. I just started this one, and I have high hopes for this conclusion to the duology. You can read my review of the first book <a href="https://readysetandread.blogspot.com/2019/01/book-review-raging-ones-by-krista-becca.html">here</a>. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">I mentioned earlier this year that <i>Again, but Better</i> was one of my most anticipated reads. I have watched Christine's videos since the dawn of time (at least, it feels that way), and have been watching her progress with <i>Again, but Better </i>since her first video on it. Needless to say, I was excited. However, I started hearing some pretty mixed things, so I took my time with picking it up. I'm about 100 pages at the time of writing this post, and most likely will be done by the time you're reading. I'm enjoying it now, even though I see the flaws others have discussed. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">It's no secret that Jenn Bennett is one of my favorite authors. Read my rave reviews of her contemporary novels <a href="https://readysetandread.blogspot.com/2019/04/book-review-serious-moonlight-by-jenn.html">here</a> (<i>Serious Moonlight</i>), <a href="https://readysetandread.blogspot.com/2018/04/book-review-starry-eyes-by-jenn-bennett.html">here</a> (<i>Starry Eyes</i>), and <a href="https://readysetandread.blogspot.com/2017/04/book-review-alex-approximately-by-jenn.html">here</a> (<i>Alex, Approximately</i>). After hearing that Bennett's upcoming release was a historical fiction, I wanted to give it a go. I don't stray away from my contemporary reads that much, but I will for Bennett.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">This might come of as an odd pick, and you're right! This year, I've decided to participated in Romanceopoly. Though I haven't done as well as I hoped with the challenge this year, <i>Bewitching</i> does fit the prompt for my current challenge to read a romance novel where the protagonist can wield magic. Now I just have to make the time for it!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">I'm not too sure if I'm going to have time for <i>Twisted Family Values</i> this month, but I do want to get to it soon, so I decided to be an optimist today! I received <i>Twisted Family Values</i> via Netgalley, and ever since interning at Algonquin Books last semester, I've wanted to read more literary/adult fiction in my free time. This fits the bill!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Much like <i>Twisted Family Values</i>, <i>The Fever King</i> is also a book I received via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. I actually started to read this right before finals last semester, but put it down once finals season was really upon me. It's now been about a month since I've been out of school, and I definitely have the time to now to read this e-arc.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Okay, there's definitely a trend here. And yes, I know I need to read my ARCs! Yet again, <i>Wild and Crooked</i> is another arc I downloaded. Honestly, I downloaded this on a whim and I'm not too sure what it's about, but I've seen some good reviews from bloggers whose opinions I tend to agree with lately, so I think I'll like it. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">I saw this a week or so ago on Netgalley and immediately requested it. I don't read too many anthologies, but T<i>he (Other) F Word: A Celebration of the Fat and Fierce</i> really spoke to me, solely from its title. As someone who is trying to accept her body, I've begun to read more fat-positive literature (I highly recommend <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/35583527-there-s-something-about-sweetie?ac=1&from_search=true"><i>There's Something About Sweetie</i></a> by Sandhya Menon), and this fit the bill. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">I received a physical arc of <i>Start Here</i> from Simon and Schuster just a week after contemplating on requesting it from Netgalley. This came at the perfect time, and I'm looking forward to reading a a novel that seems to balance the fun of a summer read and more somber topics. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span>Gennifer Eccleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00649868338706328764noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8414390875368071727.post-66315526895375067132019-06-07T00:00:00.000-04:002019-06-07T00:00:00.341-04:00BOOK REVIEW | The Red Labyrinth by Meredith Tate<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>Author: </b>Meredith Tate</span></span><br />
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<b>Publication Date: </b>June 4, 2019</span></span><br />
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<b>Publisher: </b>Flux Publishing</span></span><br />
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<b>Source: </b>I received an e-arc of The Red Labyrinth in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own!
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span id="freeText5708294234882499599">The massive labyrinth
was built to protect Zadie Kalver's isolated desert town. Unfortunately,
living in the maze's shadow makes her feel anything but safe. Even
without its enchanted deathtraps and illusions, a mysterious killer
named Dex lurks in its corridors, terrorizing anyone in his path. <br /><br />But
when Zadie's best friend vanishes into the labyrinth-and everyone
mysteriously forgets he exists- completing the maze becomes her only
hope of saving him. In desperation, Zadie bribes the only person who
knows the safe path through-Dex-into forming a tenuous alliance. <br /><br />Navigating
a deadly garden, a lethal blood-filled hourglass, and other traps-with
an untrustworthy murderer for her guide-Zadie's one wrong step from
certain death. But with time running out before her friend (and secret
crush) is lost forever, Zadie must reach the exit and find him. If Dex
and the labyrinth don't kill her first.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">The Red Labyrinth is a dystopian fantasy novel by Meredith Tate. As someone who reads a lot of romance and rarely any sci-fi or fantasy anymore, The Red Labyrinth was a great reprieve from my contemporary reads. However, just because I haven't read many fantasy novels recently, doesn't mean I haven't. When reading this, I enjoyed the novel, but couldn't help but compare it to other fantasies I've read. <b>The Red Labyrinth isn't the strongest fantasy novel I have read by any means, but it is entertaining, even if it comes off as juvenile. </b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>An overarching issue I had with <i>The Red Labyrinth</i> was its tone. </b>From reading the book, I definitely think that the targeted audience for this novel is between 13 and 16 years of age. However, I sincerely believe that entertainment can still be amazing, even if the audience is outside the target audience. For instance, I get immense joy out of movies like <i>Shrek</i>, <i>How to Train Your Dragon</i>, <i>Paddington</i>, and more. This can translate into literature as well, with many adults enjoying young adult, young adults enjoying adult fiction (like myself) and both young adults and adults enjoying middle grade. Unfortunately, <i>The Red Labyrinth</i> didn't have this universality to its narrative, making me feel <b>disconnected from the story</b>. I most likely would have loved the book when I was in middle school and just starting to read YA, but as a more seasoned and old reader, there were multiple times I was taken out of the story. I thought the villains were one dimensional, the true villain was obvious, and that the world needed a lot more fleshing out. Essentially,<b> <i>The Red Labyrinth</i> followed all the familiar beats of a dystopian, without adding much to the genre.</b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Despite my issues with the novel,<b> it was still entertaining</b>. Even though I would roll my eyes at character's decisions, it had been so long since I was reading a setting different from my own world. Though I wish the world was fleshed out, it was great to be back in a fantasy world, especially one where people had superpowers. I also thought that <b>the social hierarchy was pretty interesting</b>, with people having more status depending on how many powers they had. Zorie is talentless, which leads to a traumatic childhood at a forced labor camp, constant bullying, and internalized shame. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>The one thing <i>The Red Labyrinth</i> does really well is the familial relationships.</b> Zorie has a complicated relationship with her sister, and I really loved that Tate took the time to explain the animosity between them. So often women and sisters are pitted against each other, and I loved that there were steps to rebuilding that relationship. Additionally, Zorie has a strong relationship with her mother. Yes, we actually have parents in this novel! Let us rejoice. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Lastly, the one thing I really liked about the novel was Zorie's character development</b>. Since Zorie is talentless, she thinks she is powerless. At times, this grated on me, because Zorie could not see all of her potential, despite her lack of powers. However, <b>Zorie grew as a character and became more sure of herself, her needs and desires, and her power</b>. This was really the saving grace of the novel, and what kept me reading. I'm interested to see what happens to Zorie and her newfound empowerment in the sequel. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i>The Red Labyrinth</i> isn't the strongest fantasy out there, as the narrative follows many familiar plot points. However, this seems like a great intro to the genre for younger readers on the YA spectrum. Despite my issues with <i>The Red Labyrinth</i>, the familial relationships and Zorie's character growth made the novel worthwhile. </span></span></div>
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Gennifer Eccleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00649868338706328764noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8414390875368071727.post-4900630288253704272019-06-06T00:00:00.000-04:002019-06-06T00:00:07.385-04:00Let's Discuss! | Is Shadowhunters Worth Watching? <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Hello everyone and welcome back to my blog!<span style="font-size: x-small;"> <span style="font-size: large;">If you've been following this blog for a while, you might remember a series I did on my blog called "Adaptation Talk." In that series, I either reviewed or listed my opinions on some big name adaptations. One of those was Shadowhunters. </span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Shadowhunters recenlty concluded, with Freeform cancelling the series after 3 seasons. Since the show had not yet covered all the source material, there was a special 80 minute episode at the end that covered the last novel, <i>City of Heavenly Fire</i>. The show has a total of 55 episodes, including the longer finale episode. </span></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Considering that <b>all episodes are free to watch on Freeform's website</b> and they had only 3 seasons, <b>Shadowhunters can be easily binge-watched this summer.</b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>The short answer is maybe, depending on whether or not you read (and are a fan of) the books.</b> If you haven't, you'll most likely enjoy the show for what it is: an urban fantasy show that tackles political issues (both in our reality and in the fantastical world), battles with some solid choreography, and a shit ton of hot people and their romances. But if you read the books? Well, Shadowhunters is mainly a disappointment, since it's not a good adaptation. What I mean by "good adaptation" is not whether the show is good or not, but that it doesn't follow the books. Essentially, <b>Shadowhunters takes the structure of Cassandra Clare's novels, with the same world, power structures, and roughly the same rules and laws, but makes monumental changes to the plot</b>,<b> switching the sequences, altering interpersonal realtionships, and at times completely disregarding huge plot points of the novels.</b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Since I have read the novels, I've always struggled between enjying Shadhowunters for what it is and being disappointed.</b> I did read all six Mortal Instruments books a while ago, but I do remember key points, so when the show didn't deliver on them (like having the Alliance rune during the battle with Valentine, or having Jace and Sebastian linked, or the whole Simon/Maia/Izzy love triangle) I was let down.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">However, the show did have its merits as well. <b>Now that I have completed the series, I'll give you a pros and cons list of the show, and let you decide if you should watch the show or not.</b></span></span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">The writing of the show is probably the weakest. The show is chock-full of <b>cringey dialouge and deux ex machinas</b>. There was also <b>major plot points missing</b> from the books that were replaced by weaker ideas. For instance, the plot line in season 1 where Alec has to marry a woman (forcing him coming out to many) was so unnecessary, and it felt like the writers just couldn't figure out how to portray the internal struggle of coming out. This is just one example out of many, and I was let down to see some of my favorite parts of the novel scrapped or moved around. </span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">The weak writing also led to <b>shaky worldbuilding</b>. The weak worldbuilding is evident whenever the characters start talking about hte Clave or the Council. I've read the books and have a pretty good grasp on the politics of Shadowhunters, but the show still confused me, because the writers never did a good job of clearly explaining the politics, the different branches and their roles, and then showing them thoroughout the series consistently. </span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Lastly, <b>the pacing was all over the place</b>. The showrunners didn't think Shadowhunters was going to be cancelled, which explains why the last book was smushed into two episodes at the end. However, this doesn't explain how the first two seasons follow the first three books, but then there is only one season for the last three books. Valentine is a great villain, but he is nothing comapred to Jonathon in the novels. However, <b>there wasn't enough time to establish Jonathon as a serious and menacing villain</b>, making the last season feel rushed and the conflict less high-stakes. </span></span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">I would also love viewers opinions! What did you think of the show? What were some of your favorite and least favorite aspects of the show? </span></span><br />
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