Reading Slump 101

Reading Slumps are something that we all, as readers, have come across at some point in our reading lives. I get them all too often lately and in fact it's rare that I actually sit down and allocate a day to reading any more which makes me incredibly sad. I thought, instead of laying down and wallowing in self pity, I will instead turn it into an idea for the blog. This is that idea (It's not very original, sorry).

Mini Reviews

Reviewing is my downfall. That is something I've said many a time. Let's get down to business to defeat! the huns!

If You're Happy And You Know It

I've seen a few people on the blogosphere and elsewhere say that they haven't been feeling top notch recently which made me want to cheer everyone up and give them all massive hugs but unfortunately that's not possible so instead I'll do the next best thing: share things that make me happy in the hopes that it inspires you to make a similar post or share the things that make you happy too. You're all wonderful people and you all deserve to be the happiest you can be.

Saint Anything by Sarah Dessen

Saint Anything by Sarah Dessen

Peyton, Sydney's charismatic older brother, has always been the star of the family, receiving the lion's share of their parent's attention and - lately - concern. When Peyton's increasingly reckless behaviour culminates in an accident, a drunk driving conviction, and a jail sentence, Sydney is cast adrift, searching for her place in the family and the world. When everyone else is worried about Peyton, is she the only one concerned about the victim of the accident? Enter the Chathams, a warm, chaotic family who run a pizza parlour, play bluegrass on the weekends, and pitch in to care for their mother, who has multiple sclerosis. Here Sydney experiences unquestioning acceptance. And here she meets Mac, gentle, watchful, and protective, who makes Sydney feel seen, really seen, for the first time.

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The 'Find Me' Tag

I've seen a few people doing this tag on the blogosphere and I've never been tagged but it looked like fun so I thought that I would join in and see what all the fuss is about. Unfortunately, these photos aren't the best I've ever taken and I was hoping to go outside to get some nice shots but the weather hasn't been book friendly as of late so you'll have to stick with a white blanket.

The Rules:

1. Find books that fit the category, and you can choose to use the covers or take pictures.
2. Tag as many people as you want but they are not obligated to do it.
3. Link back to Novel Ink, the creators of the tag.

Everything, Everything by Nicola Yoon

Everything, Everything by Nicola Yoon

My disease is as rare as it is famous. Basically, I'm allergic to the outside world. I don't leave my house, have not left my house in seventeen years. The only people I ever see are my mum and my nurse, Carla. But then one day, a moving truck arrives next door. I look out my window, and I see him. He's tall, lean and wearing all black - black t-shirt, black jeans, black sneakers, and a black knit cap that covers his hair completely. He catches me looking and stares at me. I stare right back. His name is Olly. Maybe we can't predict the future, but we can predict some things. For example, I am certainly going to fall in love with Olly. It's almost certainly going to be a disaster.

Review:

Let It Go.

I've been having a hard time recently. That's a hard thing for me to say. My friends will tell you that I'm an open book, which is true, there aren't many things that I won't say out loud, I have a desire to seem mysterious but realistically that's the furthest from what I am. Anyway, I digress. The past few months haven't been my best months, I'm the happiest that I've been in a long time and yet these past few months I just haven't been feeling like myself and I think part of the reason is because I find it incredibly hard to let go.

Captain Thorne Appreciation Post

Captain Thorne, Cadet Thorne, Carswell Thorne, Thorne, or as I call him - My Future Husband. Whatever name you know him by, you know that he needs some appreciation. Appreciation and love. I'm gladly going to give it to him. So here you go Carswell, bathe in your glory.

20 Thoughts While Reading Ruin & Rising by Leigh Bardugo

This book has proved to be a huge point of difficulty for me when coming to decide which type of review I should write for it. Mini, Normal, Bullet Points? But nothing seemed worthy of Ruin and Rising and I wanted to write a review for it that I actually enjoyed.

Ruin and Rising caused a huge conflict in my emotions. I was torn between absolutely loving the ending, given that Alina ended up happy and with everything that she had wanted since the first book, but also being kind of disappointed. I was hoping for a much 'bigger' ending, so to speak. Explosions, death, grief, anger etc etc. Instead it was all happy days and I just wasn't comfortable with that. It felt like a trick. Anyway, here are some thoughts I had while reading it. The good, the bad and the ugly.

July Wrap Up

There isn't much to wrap up this month. It's pretty much just been filled with binge watching TV shows, The Lunar Chronicles and lounging in the sun with said Lunar Chronicles (ok, one Lunar Chronicle).