Finding Audrey

Title: Finding Audrey

Author: Sophie Kinsella

Rating: 4/5

Reading Time: 1/2 a day

Bookworm Appeal: Fast paced?
                               : Sunglasses?
                               : Extremely Funny?
                               : Mental Health?
                               : Tons of SARCASTIC comments.


I read it in the Daily Mail.





NON SPOILER SUMMARY/REVIEW

I really, really loved this book. It was so funny and a really fast read. I blew right through it. It was so funny and cute. It's about a 14 year old girl (I'm a 14 year old girl, almost) named Audrey (duh) and she's suffering from anxiety disorder. She's been making steady but, slow progress (probably because she's too scared to try to truly get better) with her shrink, Dr. Sarah. She meets (she's met him once before it's just that it's the first time she talked/freaked out in front of him) Linus, her brother's LOC gaming partner. He's the first person who actually doesn't baby her around too much as in, he downplays her illness whereas other people highlight it and this gives her confidence a boost which gives her the push she needs to get better. I highly recommend this book and I'll be getting into why I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 stars in my SPOILER section. READ THE BOOK, come back, read my review, then comment what you thought of the book!!!

I DON'T CARE HOW LONG YOUR TBR LIST IS READ THIS FIRST!!!!!




SPOILER SECTION      (It's not to late, you can still turn BACK)

*The spoilers aren't really big it's just that they could slightly ruin/taint your reading experience.
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REVIEW

1. I loved FRANK

I love how sarcastic Frank is I found him so interesting to read about. I could totally relate to him and the way he replied, probably because I would've probably answered the "questions" in the same manner just my words would've been slightly different.

2. Linus and Audrey

I know a lot of readers loved their relationship and trust me I totally ship them but it seemed kinda like 'instalove' to me. I mean sure they have all that rhubarb and orange segment stuff which is super cute but their first kiss happened right after 'shoe contact' and I sincerely doubt she even knew what  his favorite color was. It all seemed kinda rushed. I mean, I'm one of those people who are suckers for romance (it's kinda like my guilty pleasure) and I love it when the girl finally gets the guy and vice versa but, it seemed like Linus barely had to do anything to get Audrey (yeah, he does lots of stuff but, still you have to admit you kinda agree with me), it's like she fell into his lap.

3. The whole book was rushed

I genuinely found this book too fast.There were so many things that Sophie could've expounded on like Linus and Audrey's relationship, I think that the part where they prep for the LOC tournament would've been fun to read as well, I also would've loved more on how Audrey got her disorder, I know it's not really relevant and the story is more about Audrey's present and how she and her family heal and mend their souls (catch the reference) but, it would've been nice to know why Izzy is a 11 year old in a 14 year old's body or why Nat (?) is so guilty and why Audrey's mom blames her.

4. How Sophie explained an adults way of thinking.

I AGREE. I SUPPORT. I CONDONE. I SECOND THAT MOTION. Everything dhe wrote in the book about this topic was just so relatable and all of it from the parents's actions to the children's reaction was all on point. I was just so happy when I read all the exchanges going on between the parents and children was just so realistic, I could CRY.

5. The DOCUMENTARY

These parts were most likely one of the most funniest (I know that's grammatically incorrect, DEAL WITH IT) parts of the book. It's in explainable.

6. Felix

Wasn't he just the cutest. I especially loved the part with the pocket paper.

Audrey gets a note from Linus and then she writes a reply and gives it to Felix so he can deliver it and he stuffs it  in his pocket and just sits there and Audrey's like "OMG!!! Why is he still here, FELIX!" and Felix is just like I want a pocket paper, this is my pocket paper. #LMAO

7. Audrey's Mom/ Anne

I love Anne, yeah she's kinda stubborn and she is slightly exasperating but, you have to admit she is a very determined person. The lenghts she goes too...her birthday... need I say more.



MY FAVORITE QUOTE FROM THE BOOK

“Except that stopping midsentence is the worst thing people can do. It's like, totally passive-aggressive, because you can't take issue with anything they've said. You have to take issue with what you think they were going to say. Which then they deny.” 
― Sophie Kinsella, Finding Audrey


SONG QUOTE

" Loving can  heal, loving can mend your soul. And  it's the only thing that I know."
                                                                                                                                                                    - Photograph, Ed Sheeran

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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

WARNING: This book review will contain spoilers, as in the whole story will be completely spoiled.

Title: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

Author: J. K. Rowling

Rating: 10,000,000/1

Reading Time: 7 hrs

Bookworm Appeal: Lots and lots of crying
                               : Seriously Touching Moments
                               : A cuss word in Harry Potter?

Why does J. K. Rowling











REVIEW 

1. Dobby 

I didn't know he would die, it came as a complete shock, as it should. And I was completely distraught. I cried for 1 whole hour. I cried when his last words were Harry Potter, I cried as Harry dug his grave, I cried as they clothed him, I cried when my mother mentioned his name and I cried until my eyes swelled and my face got blotchy. So, I sailed through the book, I couldn't help but picture what would happen if Dobby lived and where he would fit in. I know some people would say it's peculiar of me to feel this way about Dobby because he was a mere 'annoyance' but, for me they are some characters that you can't help but fall in love with, and Dobby is one of them. (Another example is Chuck from Maze Runner) Continuing, during the part where all of the house elves in Hogwarts came out to fight Voldemort and where Kreacher was yelling 'For my master!' and all that, I couldn't help but feel a pang of sadness as pictured Dobby standing with Kreacher, who I supposed would become Dobby's best friend as they both love Harry now, I pictured Dobby side by side with Kreacher yelling stuff like 'Harry Potter' or 'Dobby here! Dobby here! Dobby fight for Harry Potter!' then he and Kreacher would fight side by side and kick some serious tush.

2. Fred 

Now, I know Fred's death effected some people more than Dobby's death but, I think Dobby's death affected me more. Of course, I was sad and I would miss Fred and his jokes, and I cried a bit, but I wasn't as sad as I was by Dobby's death. Maybe it was because I was already spoiled or maybe it's because I suspected that he would die there. Like I said in my review of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince this was usually the way J. K. Rowling killed off your favorite characters, lure you in with a sense of false security then she kills them. But, I will truly miss Fred and I can't imagine how devastated Mrs Weasley was. It's so sad just thinking about it.

3. Kreacher

I felt so much pity for Kreacher. Poor Kreacher. Used by so many people. The master he  loved gone... It was just so sad..

4. The Plot

I love how everything started to come to play and all those events you thought were just there to fill up the book take on important roles. It was an amazing sensation.

5. Snape

Now, I knew that Snape was actually a good guy and that he loved Lily from fanfic, my mom and my cousin. Oh yeah, and my grandmother too. But, even then, after he killed Dumbledore, I thought that everyone who told me Snape was good was completely nuts and I spent most of the book ranting about the Snape. The way he died I have to admit it was sad and the fact that I'm pretty sure they didn't even go to his body and at least close his eyes while they were in the shrieking shack, that was mean. I didn't realize that Snape was pouring his memories, so when looking through the memories about him and Lily I realized 2 things, 1. Snape was actually kinda sweet and 2. if Snape and Lily were the main characters in a YA contemporary novel there would've been a 95% chance of them ending up together (unrelated, but hey!) 

6. Kreacher

I feel so sorry for the little thing. He must have felt so lonely. I was so surprised by the way his story turned out. It was really sweet how Harry gives him the locket and how he became ever soo looyal to Harry.


SUMMARY


Do I really have to? Noppe. I don't think so. I mean if you came this far you should know by now. But....

It's about how The Golden Trio search for the Horcruxes and how Ron is a jerk midway and is forgiven, Snape's past and Dobby and Kreacher and Dumbledore and Snape and Harry's Parents and Ginny and Neville and How all of the people the Ministry chose are a bunch of arses and the usage of the word BIT*H and, and ... well you get it.


Sucky I know, but I have a fever (not valid but, that's my only excuse) and I suck.

"Don't you worry, don't you worry child. Heaven's (Dumbledore, winks, winks) got a plan for you"
                                                                                                                                           -Pentatonix

Harry Potter and the Half - Blood Prince

WARNING: This book review will contain spoilers, as in the whole story will be spoiled. I have decided this because I care too much about his death for me to give a vague description of it and not discuss it. This book review will also mention the deaths of two other characters who died tragically in the 4th and 5th book. I will be writing about what's most important to me (this is gonna be really long). I'm sorry this review will not be as funny as usual but more subdued. Trust halfway through the book I was thinking of making 'snogging' my main point.

Title: Harry Potter and the Half - Blood Prince 

Author: J. K. Rowling

Rating:  1,000,000/5 (it touched me)

Reading Time 1 hour and a half

Bookworm Appeal: Sad?
                               : A death worthy of ruining your childhood?
                               : Snogging?



I cried throughout the last 50 pages of the book, my left eye swelled a little.




REVIEW


1. Dumbledore's Death

I've always wanted to talk/write about how I feel about a character's death. You know talk away the pain. It didn't hit me that Dumbledore was dead until later. I thought that maybe Snape had misdirected the spell or faked it. But, he didn't. I thought that Dumbledore was dead in the cave, I seriously did but, when he survived and they got the 'Horcruxe' and they reached the Hogwarts I thought he was safe. But, then again that's what J. K. Rowling does, Cedric and Harry thinking they were safe holding the goblet, Harry thinking they were saved after the Order arrived at the Ministry. I shouldn't have expected any less coming from her. I was just so sad when it turns out Dumbledore drank all that crap for nothing. I was just so, so sad.

2. Snape

In the beginning when  Snape made the Unbreakable Vow, I asked my Mother, what in the world was Snape thinking doing it. I'm still curious in fact why Snape did it. I actually had a couple of noble theories but not once did the possibility of Snape killing Dumbledore come to mind, not once. I know that Snape is not bad because if he was Harry wouldn't have named his son after Snape, right? But, did he kill Dumbledore because he was scared of death. Because if he was Harry had every right in the world to call Snape a coward and I'm pretty sure I can  say it with the utmost confidence that if you asked anyone in the order, well maybe not Mundungus if they would  sacrifice their life for Dumbledore's everyone would  say yes.

3. DADA

I realized something else, while thinking back about the book I thought about the Ministry, then I thought about Umbridge, then I thought about Harry's DADA O.W.L.s exam then I thought about the Patronus then I thought back to DADA then I thought about Snape running off with Malfoy then I realized that Harry was right Snape was gone by the end of the year.

4. Scrimgeour

What a prick. He's just as bad as Fudge. Your at Dumbledore's funeral and your asking Harry, one of the people Dumbledore loved the most and who loved Dumbledore the most (OMG, I'm seriously tearing up right now, literally my nose is stuffy and there are tears in my eyes) to become a poster boy and spill all of Dumbledore's secrets. I feel so bad for Harry, unrelated, I know but he doesn't have anyone to look up to as a dad, yes, he has Mr. Weasley but that's Ron's dad not his and now his last sense of security and safety is gone. Continuing what an inconsiderate douche bag.

5. J. K. Rowling's ability to create almost insta love.

I know it was almost insta love I mean all of a sudden Harry has longing feelings towards Ginny or as he called it a 'beast'. I mean I totally ship Ginny and Harry but then she broke it off and I was kinda upset. I mean it was so shortly lived.  But, Ron and Hermione were kinda set up some time a go.

6. Snogging

I didn't realize how 'cheeky' J. K. Rowling was, I mean of course I realized the 2 Uranus jokes she slipped in but I thought Snogging was just kissing I didn't realize it meant full out make out session but in order to make it a children's book they replaced the phrase YA writers use 'passionately making out' with 'snogging in the same armchair'.

7. Ron and Hermione

I was very annoyed with these two throughout the 2nd quarter of the book. Like Siriusly annoyed. I was annoyed at Ron for getting so touchy with something that happened 2 years ago and then 'snogging' with Lavender in front of Hermione.  I was annoyed at Hermione for not having the guts to go up to Ron and 'snog' him herself and I was pissed at Harry for letting things get so out of hand. If I was Harry which thankfully I'm not, but if I was, I would've gone old school and shove the both of them in a room until they work it out.


SUMMARY 

Welcome back to the amazing world of witches and wizards. Harry Potter is late as usual and things take a turn when Professor Dumbledore starts giving him private lessons. Watch as everything comes to play in this amazing 6th book of a 7 book  series.

( I know it's super short but I gave most of the summary in the review.)




I have no song quote but I do have a song.  It's Ethos Music - Nothing Left to Lose

The reason why they are no lyrics is because it's fully instrumental and I love listening to it, it's very beautiful, intense and emotional.

Harry Potter and The Order of The Phoenix

Title: Harry Potter and The Order of The Phoenix

Author: J. K. Rowling

Rating: 5/5

Reading Time: 1 FULL DAY

Bookworm Appeal: People/Wizards hatin?
                               : Harry feels guilty again?
                               : A lot of CRYING?
                               : Fred and George? (Personally I would read any book if it had them in it.)
                               : DA?

I'm so close to the end!

REVIEW

OMG!! 3 things pop into my mind when I think about this book, literally, these are the first 3 things that come to mind.

1. How much I love Fred and George
2. Sirius
3. DA!! (you guys know which one)

And as an afterthought

4. Snape
5. Umbridge


So, Fred and George. The flare they posses is something I could never achieve. Oh, it's beyond words, the love that I feel for the pair. I love how they dealt with that old HAG Umbridge. Personally, if I studied at Hogwarts and Umbridge was there, I wouldn't care how many detentions I'd have to go through, I'd give Umbridge the tight slap she deserves and probably kick her in the shin too, just for good measure.

Sirius. I was personally spoiled about this by... my grandmother. No joke. I was.

DA. I loved their DA club. I loved it. I loved how they made Harry proud and gave him something to lead and boosted his confidence and helped him through the miserable life with Umbridge,

Snape. I was highly annoyed and agitated. Umbridge. Oh, Umbridge I'd probably need a few pages to get all of the hate out of my system, maybe not even then. I can't count the times I threw my book on the floor or pounded on the pages of my book or had to pace my room so I wouldn't start shred every page in the book ( same goes to We'll always have Summer by Jenny Han. That book really messes up my heartstrings ) You really need to read it to find out what a (really bad swear word, whatever's in your vocab)  she is.

All in all it is a HUGE MUST READ!! WHICH MEANS YOU have TO READ IT!!


Summary

Harry's going back to Hogwarts for his 5th year. But, not unusual for anybody who has such douches as a family, he's not enjoying his holiday. He's feeling neglected as well. But, Harry's had enough, like seriously ( I got a tad annoyed with Harry because of his temper but, in his shoes I would've been worse. ) He's got it in his mind that he needs to do something when the summer holidays come to a Siriusly dramatic end and Harry's thrown back into Hogwarts (as usual) with a HORRID DADA teacher and Fudge on his back trying to get him expelled.  (OMG!!!!!!!!!!! I hate Fudge almost as much as I hate Umbridge. I mean how immature and stupid can you be. Ohhh, I wanted to kill him at some points or at least have him be tortured by Bellatrix. That's the least he should get after all he put Harry through)


OK. that's it for me.

"Goodbye my lover. Goodbye my friend. You have been the one, you have been the one for me."                                                                                                                                -Goodbye my lover
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The Silver Linings Playbook

This is the copy I have.

Title: The Silver Linings Playbook

Author: Matthew Quick


Rating: 5/5

Reading Time: 6-8 hrs

Bookworm Appeal: Another mental illness?
                               : A messed up love story?
                               : Page turner?
                               : Funny, I think?
                               : Touching and kinda inspirational?


If you thought Still Alice was frustrating wait till you read this one!


Review 

I love this book. It's an amazing read. Seriously, I literally could not put it down. I read it in class, I read it during recess, I read it while talking to my friends. You get the idea. For me, my relationship with our lead, Pat was bittersweet. I love Pat and his optimism but, he was so addicted to getting his silver lining it was tiring and frustrating. While reading this book, most of my time was spent yelling "OMG!!! Give up! Move on, Pat! "She doesn't care about you anymore, Tiffany does!" and smacking the book with my hand or throwing the book on the table, pacing the room, then picking the book back up and reading it.

This book was spoiled for me because of the movie. I know what your thinking, Well, duh if you watch the movie your bound to get spoiled. But, it wasn't like that, well it was, but different. In the book, they don't tell you Pat's backstory until near the end of the book but, in the movie it was one of the first scenes and even though I only watched 15 mins of the movie, I was already spoiled and wasn't able to experience the whole 'MIND BLOWN' moment that I deserve. I was kinda sad but, I still loved the book no matter how stupid Pat can be.

I also like this book because it makes you think. Like during the T.O. overdosing and people asking him to kill himself and all the other stuff. I like the part but, not like support the haters but support Pat.

I love the romance between Pat and Tiffany. It's so sweet. How they better each other and how they tell each other their secrets. And how they go out of their way for each other. And how they both run together and how he goes to her when his parents were...

I loved the ending. I practically read the three last pages at least 60 times and I've just finished it.

Summary

This book is narrated by Pat. A 34 year old guy who's still hung up on his estranged wife (I wanted to use a different name but, that would ruin the plot), and by hung up, I mean seriously hung up. Pat has a theory, his life is a movie produced by god. And his mission is to better himself so that God will give him, his estranged wife, Nikki. He believes that there will always be a silver lining. After getting out of his mental institution, a.k.a the bad place he meets Tiffany. An odd woman who also needs therapy and who also seems to pursue him. So, in this growing up (?) novel, is him getting over the past facing reality, getting his memories and surviving the harsh world while living with a horrible father, a weird, super nice, kinda crazy therapist and being haunted by Kenny G.

Read this amazing book, it's too good to not read.

"Just don't let me disappear. I'mma tell you everything. So, tell me what you want  to hear, something that were like those years. Tired of all the insincere. So, I'm gonna give all my secrets away."
                                                                                                                          - Secrets, One Republic

Still Alice

Title: Still Alice

Author: Lisa Genova

Rating: 4/5

Reading Time: 5-7 hrs

Bookworm Appeal: Kinda depressing?
                               : Alzheimer?
                               : Memory Problems?
                               : A whole lot of SADNESS?
                               : A story that touches you in a way?






REVIEW 

This book was a sad book, I'm not gonna lie. It was depressing to read at points and also pitiful. So, whichever one of you bookworms can't stand sad stories, can try this book, but like it, I'm not sure? Even though this book was kind of a downer, I still don't regret reading it. I know the story might seem a bit, boring, but trust me, it's not. Confusing? A bit/ Depressing a tad? Interesting? A lot. This book was really well written and I loved a lot of it. It's a good book. Although, this book is most likely gonna be found in the adult section of the bookstore, teenagers like me can still find it enjoyable. I gave it 4 stars only because I didn't like the ending but, the ending was sweet. I recommend it from anyone my age with my kind of reading scope to anyone my grandmother's age.

SUMMARY 

This book is from 50 year old, psychology professor, Alice Howland's view. It's basically her journey as an Alzheimer's patient. How it affects her life, her husband's life and her kids live's. (Trust me, it's way more interesting than I make it out to be.)

*I chose this song because it seems to go well with the story and it's the song I thought of while reading this book.

"Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday. Suddenly, I'm not half the girl I used to be..."
                                                                                            - Yesterday, Glee Cover

Harry Potter and The Goblet of Fire

Sorry, it took so long to get out. My computer crashed and I couldn't get it out.

Title: Harry Potter and The Goblet of Fire

Author: J.K. Rowling

Rating: 5/5


Reading Time: 5-8 hrs

Bookworm Appeal: Plot twists?
                               : More of the Weasley's
                               : Fudge being a jerk?
                               : More Sirius?
                               : Dieting?





REVIEW 

1. How Serious is Sirius 

I love how scared the Dursley's are by Sirius because, he's a fugitive. That gave me a good laugh.

2. Why didn't he say anything about his dream to Sirius?

I'm only 15% into the book. I know he'll tell him sometime soon but, why didn't he just tell him earlier. Like, my god! All bad things happen when you with hold evidence/dreams/information. I mean wouldn't he see the links sooner than Harry?

3. The Diets

Hahaha! How fat can Dudley get! The diets are ridiculous? My god, I could never survive on their diets. Only a quarter of a grapefruit. Thank god, Harry has friends.

4. I love Fred and George 

When I read that Fred and George were smirking, I knew they were planning something but, I wasn't able to put 2 and 2 together when they dropped the candy and Dudley. So it came as a complete surprise to me when Dudley's tongue started to roll out. (I started to laugh like a maniac. The worst part was when I started laughing I was at my mom's friends house and they were in the middle of an important conversation. And I had a sore throat so, I sounded like a chainsaw. I got a few 'that girl's a maniac look') 

Small A/N 

While writing this I got a text from my friend and she used the word Hogwarts-y to describe a tie and I was like that's just too awesome.

5. Bill is Cool!

I LIKE THAT VERY MUCH!!!!!

6. Hermione seems kinda shallow.

No hate please. First of all I AM NOT HATING ON HERMIONE. I just think that she acted a bit shallow. I mean with the whole Lockhart buisness and now Cedric. Still, I might be jumping to conclusions she does end up with Ron after all.

7. Ron is being a jerk.

I cannot believe it! (Little Einsteins) Ron doesn't believe 'him'! I thought he of all people would see the logic but, I can't blame Ron too much. He must have felt extremely betrayed. And I feel so sorry for him and I understand completely. He must have felt so betrayed and angry, hurt and lots of pain too. I don't hate him either.

8. HERMIONE WENT TO THE YULE BALL WITH KRUM!!!!!

The SHOCK I felt! It's just the whole thing is...you can't explain. You have to read it.

9. Hermione's article

When the article about Hermione came out I was like OMFG! And when Snape started to read it aloud in front of the whole crowd. I just couldn't stop laughing.

10. I cried!!!

I can't, I just can't!!!! I was so sad!!! I started when Harry was saying that it was all his fault because he asked him to hold the cup together. Tears came streaming down my face.

SUMMARY 

So it's Harry's 4th year at Hogwarts. Hogwarts is hosting the Triwizarding Cup and only students 17 and above are allowed to join but somehow he gets picked. So with a game that could lead to death, exchange students, death marks, scar hurting and a new DADA teacher this year has a good forecast of everything going wrong.

"Living in ruins of a palace within my dreams. And you know we're on each other's team"

                                                                                                                                              - Lorde