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BOB NEWBY, SUPERHERO deserved better.

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Heartless by Marissa Meyer Review

Starting now, I will have two sections for my book reviews. There will be a safe section, where if you have yet to read the book, and then the Real Section, the area where it happens. (No, brain, stop running the song Room Where It Happens through your head). So let's begin! Remember, I am just getting started in this, and I am learning as I go. It may not be the best, but with more practice, I sincerely hope I may one day meet your standards. -----------SAFE SECTION----------- FIRST THOUGHTS: I am a big fan of the Lunar Chronicles series by Marissa Meyer. (If you are a fan also, comment below. More posts coming later). When I heard that Marissa Meyer was coming out with a new book, I was obviously overjoyed. Following her twisted fairy tale theme, her book is a twist of the infamous character, the Queen of Hearts. OffWithHerHead-SW Yeah, this woman, who's anger issues are like everlasting PMS. (She kills criminals all while assaulting us with that dress. I don't heart her fashion sense.) She enjoys long walks on the gallows and screaming at her poor husband. That woman. I had never been too into Alice in Wonderland, I haven't even seen the Disney animated film (I have read Alice's Adventures in Wonderland). All you diehard Disney fans, please don't kill me. But Marissa Meyer is one of my favorite writers, so I had to read it. However, in this book, Marissa Meyer takes this story and puts a spin on it. Instead of the royal pain in the butt (or the head, or no head, whatever works) we know her to be, she starts out being a young girl named Catherine Pinkerton who is the daughter of the Marquess and Marchioness of Hearts. However, she isn't into fancy parties or politics (me neither, I get you) but is instead really into baking. In fact, she is called the Best Baker in Hearts. You would think that her mother would be proud of her, but apparently, in fantasy stories, family support doesn't always go far, just ask Harry Potter. Her mother does not approve of her baking habits, for her mother wants her to be Queen. (Your loss, woman, there's free cake), and for the longest time, Catherine listens and does what she says. She dresses like a lady, she follows her instructions, until she attends a ball. At the ball, she interacts the King, who is described as an always giggling clumsy person (like me), who has a fondness for the little things, and is smitten with her. However, she does not share his affections, especially when the court joker, Jest comes in. Catherine is immediately smitten with his mysteriousness, (picture Tuxedo Mask dressed as a Jester), and the two enter a secret relationship while Catherine maintains her situation with the King and her dreams of becoming a professional baker with her own bakery. However, will Catherine go along with her family's opinions, being a Queen, or follow her own heart, a baker and a life with Jest-and suffer the consequences? Overall, this book was excellent. Not as great as the Lunar Chronicles, but a wonderful story. Honestly, I love villain backstories, especially one well done, such as Regina's from Once Upon a Time. This book was incredibly well written, and did an excellent job of incorporating things from what I have read of Alice of Wonderland into this book, so it flows and isn't too obnoxious. The only flaws of this book is some characters and sideline stories really do nothing for the plot and kind of clutter it up, and Cath always came across as a bit arrogant to me, but hey, we all have our flaws. Trigger Warnings: None really, except for violence. There is killing, fighting, and some creatures that may be scary. May be intense for younger viewers. I'm afraid that this is it for the safe section, and sorry that I make dumb jokes. I don't want to give too much away. NOW FOR THE REAL ACTION *megaphone* IF YOU HAVE NOT READ THIS BOOK, YOU SHALL NOT PASS! OR IF YOU DO, DO NOT BLAME ME FOR BEING SPOILED! THIS IS NO LONGER THE SAFE ZONE! CONTINUE AT YOUR OWN RISKS! CLOSE THE BACK BUTTON AND GO BACK TO WATCHING YOUR CAT VIDEOS! (SORRY IT'S SO FAR DOWN, I DON'T WANT ANYONE TO SEE ANYTHING BY MISTAKE) My favorite characters in this book were probably Mary Anne and Jest, and the poor Turtle that becomes a Mock Turtle. Honestly, I hated Jack the Knave, and that whole side plot about him being rude to her despite slightly having a crush on her felt so unnecessary to me. Jest's death was sad, but not terrible for me, and I appreciate how the prophecy didn't end up turning out exactly like they said, because first of all, I didn't want Raven to kill Jest, and second of all, there would not be enough build-up for that to happen. The evolution of the Mad Hatter and his whole escaping time and madness ordeal was excellent, and I love how they actually made him, well, mad. Not "just look at the little crazy guy", but actually mad, making you feel uncomfortable and kind of creeped out like you should be, and especially with the raven riddle. I love the plot twist that he was supposed to steal her heart, but fell in love with her anyway. This type of thing has been used before (with variation, of course, it doesn't always involve using a literal heart) but is oddly romantic every time. Remembering back to what I know about Alice in Wonderland, the King of Hearts was a very timid man who was always overpowered by his wife. They do a good job of this, basically introducing him as a bumbling fool, but a happy one, but eventually becoming timid because of Cath's fury. That whole Cath giving away her heart thing really gives me a Once Upon A Time feeling, and I love how it makes the book title not just a random title. It shows how ruthless she can be, ordering executions left and right with nothing on her conscience. The love story was kind of rushed, but in all the right ways, showing it was never meant to be, and in some ways was mysterious, and well, mad. In the end, like I said, I loved this book and would love to discuss more about it. If you have anything comment below, and maybe in future posts I will bring that back up. I hope you enjoyed this review!

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Heartless Book Review

Starting now, I will have two sections for my book reviews. There will be a safe section, where if you have yet to read the book, and then the Real Section, the area where it happens. (No, brain, stop running the song Room Where It Happens through your head). So let’s begin! Remember, I am just getting started in this, and I am learning as I go. It may not be the best, but with more practice, I…

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Just A Small Rant

I'm so sick of people always being like "books are for nerds". Like, okay, how is reading for nerds? People read all the time. When you text, you're reading. When you read your snapchats, you're reading. But that's somehow more acceptable? I'm so sick of it.

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but Tolkien draws such cute dragons, omg

like look at Smaug, look at his ears, DON’T YOU JUST WANT TO SCRATCH BEHIND HIS EARS AND TELL HIM HE’S A GOOD BOY

and look at this guy, I guess he’s supposed to be ferocious but it looks more like “whoa man chill out, I’m just saying that those shoes with that helmet was maybe not the greatest fashion decision, just a little friendly advice, no need to get defensive.”

THIS LITTLE BB ALL CURLED UP AND TAKIN’ A NAP

I want this one to live in my pocket and be my sassy talking dragon sidekick

SO SMILEY!! “gonna go terrorize some helpless villagers aw yiss”

but my favorite is this little doodle here

just look at him

LOOK AT HOW HAPPY HE IS

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Book Review of Everything Everything by Nicola Yoon

When I first heard about this, I had heard about the movie. I am a huge Hunger Games Fan, and when I heard Amandla Stenberg, who portrays Rue (R.I.P.), would be in it, I looked it up. It also had Nick Robinson from Jurassic World in it (LOVE).

I looked up the book, and I was especially happy that the main character had the nickname as me.

I decided to read it, and I wasn't disappointed.

It is written in the point of view of Madeline Whittier, an eighteen year old who is sick. Not like "oh, I have a cold sick" but like sick where she can't go outside. Anything outside can cause her immune system to react and she can die. She spends her time reading and writing Tumblr book reviews (like me) with only the company of her mother and Carla. One day a boy named Ollie moves in next door, and they pursue a friendship through IMs and emails. However, they start to fall for each other, but how can Maddy be in love when she can't even be outside?

This book, for me, was inspiring and beautiful in every way. It is not reckless teen love, no it shows that love is worth everything. Maddy even uses this in her book review for the Little Prince. Love is sacrificial, it is giving up things, but it is also LIVING.

The writing style is beautiful, simple, and in first person, yet captivating. It is an easy read, and displays Maddy's feelings toward herself, her illness, her family, and Olly.

I highly recommend this book, and don't worry, I won't tell you the ending.

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Why I Started This Blog

I started this blog over my fond love of reading and writing. I want to share my writing and exercise it for the future, and I hope this will help me. On here, I will review popular books and share writing advice for anyone who needs it, and I will also be discussing my favorite books and movies, if they apply to the books. I’ve just started, so go easy on me. I suppose I should share some of my…