Monthly Wrap-up

This is my super late monthly wrap-up. I did listen to the audiobook of Hopeless by Coleen Hoover but I didn't finish it. I'm not into cheesy romance. I also read The Little Prince on ebook.

So here are the books I finished for the month of July.

 The Last Olympian by Rick Riordon


This last book of Percy Jackson was so epic. Everything was so perfect! I love the action! Every characters are awesome, the twists and turns are so overwhelming.I love the way Percy turned out. To be honest, I didn't like him(I don't care about him) until I started reading The Last Olympian, way to go Percy! You earned yourself a new fan, but Tyson and Nico are still my baes. This book was a perfect ender to an epic adventure.


Rating: 5 stars/5 stars

World After by Susan Ee
"We must be quite the sight. Raffe in his red mask with his demon wings spread out in all their scythe-edged glory. A scrawny teenage Daughter of Man brandishing an archangel sword and a little girl stitched-up to look and behave like a nightmare who is clutching a pair of angel wing" 

This book was intoxicating! I can't help myself on turning the pages. It has a lot to offer; Kick-ass characters, romance,sick vengeance, death, horror and blood! It's a thrilling read for me tho I need more Penryn and Raffe moments. This book live up to my expectation. 

"Because she looked like a monster, that's why and it never occurred to me that monsters might feel pain." 


Penryn is a perfect kick-ass heroine with her sword. Paige, I didn't expect what happened to her, I almost cried. Raffe the devastatingly handsome fallen angel, he made me fell in love with him for the second time around. I so admire his sly remarks and sarcasm. This sequel never disappoints me and I don't want to read the last book. :(

Rating: 5 stars/5stars

The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern

"The circus arrives without warning. No announcements precede it. It is simply there, when yesterday it was not. Within the black-and-white striped canvas tents is an utterly unique experience full of breathtaking amazement. It is called Le Cirque des Rêves, and it is only open at night."

This book is so fascinating, magical and enchanting. I love the imagery the author uses. The story is slow that's why it took me so long to finished it because this is a character-driven book and every character intrigued me so I kept on reading. Nonetheless, I still recommend this to everyone who loves Fantasy and the intoxicating madness.

Rating: 4 stars/5 stars


I'm kinda messed up right now, listening to audiobook which I tend not to finish. Reading on ebook in which I don't give a fuck. So yeah I'm planning to manage my reading this month and do a TBR jar. :)

May Reading Wrap-up

I made May my reading month, in where I will read books as much as I can. I read a total of 7 books this month and I'm happy about it 'cause these books are so awesome and fun to read.

The Titan's Curse (Percy Jackson and the Olympians #3) by Rick Riordon

Well, I read this book for 3 days. For me it was much better than the second book. Great new characters and exciting plot. It is a very fast paced story but a bit predictable. I laugh a lot and I'm liking Percy 'cause he's being more mature.














Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas

"Find the evil in the castle, but the only truly evil thing is the man ruling it."

I decided to read this book because of the hype around it. For me the first half is kinda boring because there's a lot of world building but what I should expect in the first book of a trilogy? As I read, I found myself flipping the pages so fast, I'm fascinated of The Adarlan's Assassin -The Queen of Underworld who loves dresses and parties. Chaol who is the captain of the guards who I think fancies Celeana and to Dorian The prince who loves to read. Who don't admire a prince who loves to read?!! Definitely not me! I love him. I"ll get the next 2 books soon. I heard it gets better and better.

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K Rowling

The second book is a bit predictable and just like the first book, Voldemort showed himself again and wanted to kill Harry. It's fast-paced and I have so much fun reading it. I love Ron and Hermione bickering to each others. I pity Harry Potter for spending his birthday alone and he was treated like nothing by the Dursleys ugh :( But Harry Potter is really brave even he don't have his parents. He have his friends with him Ron, Hermione, Dumbledore, Hagrid, George and Fred. Fawkes the Phoenix. Dobby is so cute.

Ashes to Ashes by Jenny Han and Siobhan Vivian (Burn for Burn #3)

This last installment of Burn for Burn disappointed me. It's just like it needed to end the BOOM! It ended with nothing. Ugh. 

Days of Blood and Starlight (Daughter of Smoke and Bone #2)

"That was the most astonishing thing that they had found each other, even across worlds and lifetimes. For pure and shining moment, Karou had known joy"

The world of Karou and Akiva is so fascinating and engrossing. This book is heartbreakingly painful and depressing. It drained all the happiness in me but made me feel different kinds of emotions. Its like Karou and Akiva doesn't have the chance to be happy, it kills me :( Laini Taylor is the best, her poetic style of writing made me fall in love with her. I need time to read the last book 'cause I cannot make myself fall in sadness again.

"He wanted to tell her that everything he had done had done because he was broken, because watching her die had destroyed him, but there was no way to say it that didn't sound like he was trying to pin the blame outside himself"



This Song Will Save Yourself by Leila Sales

"That's the problem with life. You never get enough time to stare at your ceiling and try to figure out what's going on."

This book was full of emotions and inspiring, I found myself relating to the main character (Elise). She's lonely, frustrated and she was having trouble finding her place in the world. Her story was quite painful tho it was an uplifting experience. I would totally recommend this book to anyone who's having a tough time in their life. Maybe you can be Elise who found herself in music or perhaps you can find a piece of yourself in her story

Harry Potter and The Prisoner of Azkaban by J.K Rowling (Harry Potter #3)

This book is my favorite so far. I love the twists and turns of Harry's story, it is different from the first two books. I love how it covered the story of Moony, Wormtail, Padfoot and Prong. THIS BOOK IS SO AWESOME!!












As I said I had a fun month of reading.

Books I Would Recommend To New Readers

If you want to read a Young Adult book but you don't know what to pick-up?

If you you have a friend who don't usually read but you want them to indulge on reading?

Top 5 books you can recommend to new readers.

1. Harry Potter by J.K Rowling 

Who don't love Harry Potter? I know lot's of bookworms became a book lover after reading the magical world of Harry Potter. So if someone hesitates on reading, go and give them a Harry Potter book. Let's see :)

2.The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordon (Percy Jackson & The Olympians)

These books are so easy to read, full of action and adventure. If you love Greek mythology these whole series are for you. These books are the ultimate childhood fantasy.

3. Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs

I stop reading for a long time ago but when I borrowed this book from my classmate, I totally loved it! I enjoyed reading this book because its full of mystery and it has creepy pictures inside who can send shivers in your spine. This book made me want to read again. I recommend this book for people who are paranormal and mystery enthusiast.

4. Legend by Marie Lu

This is a Dystopian book. Its about Day who is the country's most wanted criminal and June the Republic's prodigy. This book is one of my favorite! Its so cool and action-pack. This book have it all, romance, action and adventure.

5. Daughter of Smoke and Bone by Laini Taylor
This is about an Angel and a Devil who fell in love. This book is so dark, heartbreaking with forbidden love and you can feel every emotions when you read this book. This is well written. If you love dark fantasy books, do yourself a favor and read this book you can thank me later (:

The Taytay Book Tag

Books + Taylor Swift = <3

I'm doing my very first tag. YEY for me! 

Here it goes :

1. We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together
(pick a book or series that you were pretty sure you were in love with, but then wanted to break up 
with)

The Maze Runner Series

I love the first book especially the movie its so thrilling and full of action but the second book is kinda boring and the plot is so messy.  I thought I would love the series because of its first book but no I stop reading it after I drag myself to finish the Scorch Trial. So I'm breaking up with you shuck faced!

2. Red 

(pick a book with a RED cover)

I don't have any red book shame on me :(

3. The Best Day
(pick a book that makes you feel nostalgic)

This is the very first book I bought when I was on Grade 7 and it went missing when I lent it to my classmate. This is a ghost story that sent  shiver on my spine. This book started my love on reading so this makes me feel nostalgic and remember the good times.

 5. I Knew You Were Trouble

(pick a bad character you couldn't help but love)

Definitely Valentine Morgenstern he's so manipulative, brilliant,ruthless, mysterious and a mad man. I can't help to love him because of his strong personality he's good looking too. mehehe :3

6. Innocent

(pick a book that someone ruined the ending for)

My classmate spoiled me the whole The Selection Trilogy. She told me everything what happened on the second book and third book,  I've only read the first book and I don't plan on reading the rest so I let her to spoil the whole series and I don't care when she started talking about it. 

7.Everything has changed

(pick a character from a book who goes through extensive character development)

Belly from The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han. Belly goes through extensive development on book 2. She became more mature, responsible and stronger. She handle things in her way and she learned to stand with her own feet.

8. You Belong With Me

(pick your most anticipated book release)

I miss Penryn and Raffe.

9. Forever and Always

(pick your favorite book couple)

June and Day :D I love them, they make a perfect team. These two always made me cry especially on Prodigy. I cannot explain further. FOREVER JUNE AND DAY <3

10. Teardrops On My Guitar 

(pick a book that made you cry a lot)

I can't pick only one book that made me cry, I have lots but these books made me tear up. I feel the sadness, pain and suffering on each character of these books. They made my heart ache and filled my body a handful of emotions. 

11. Shake It Off

(pick a book that you love so much, you just shake off the haters)

The whole trilogy got some much hate but I love these series. The book got better and better. Jenny Han write a good contemporary books and I salute her for that.

12. Love Story

(Pick a forbidden love in a book or series)

Who don't love forbidden love? The best forbidden love for me is Akiva and Madrigal's love. An angel and a chimaera fall in love and we know it didn't end well. Their pain and suffering made my heart ache so much that cause me not to start the second book. I can't get enough on what happened on the first book. IT'S FREAKING PAINFUL!

That's it I'm done with Taytay book tag! All my answers may change sometime now.  Ciao!