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 (:

"Would You Rather" Book Tag

Yey for another book tag! 

Let's do it!

1. Rather read only a series or stand-alone books?

I rather read series because when I get attached to the characters and the plots I just can't help myself to be emotional and excited. Series tend to be more exciting than stand-alone books.

2.Rather read a book whose main character is male or female?

I always get hooked when the main character is a female. So I rather read a book whose main character is female, basically because I'm a girl.

3. Rather shop only at Barnes & Noble (or other actual bookstore) or Amazon?

Rather shop on a actual bookstore because its all in the experience walking around and getting your books in their shelf, (though I lived in a Philippines and Amazon shipping cost is so expensive.)

4. Rather all books become movies or tv shows?

Definitely TV shows! So I can watch my favorite books longer <3

5. Rather read 5 pages per day or read 5 books per week?

I rather read 5 books per week because I can't get myself on reading 5 pages per day! Seriously. 

6. Rather be a professional book reviewer or an author?

I rather be a book reviewer 'cause it is much easier than being an author.

7. Rather only read the same 20 books over and over or get to read a new book every 6 months?

This is so hard! I rather read the same 20 books over and over because reading a new book every 6 months is hell. I can't wait 6 months to read a new book. So yeah read the same 20 books especially if those books are my faves.

8. Rather be a librarian or own a book store?

Own a book store! Its like you can read any books you like for free and earn money! 

9. Rather only read your favorite genre or your favorite author?

This is so easy I rather read my favorite genre which is Fantasy because all my favorite authors are into the Fantasy genre. So yeah XD

10. Rather only read physical books or eBooks?

Physical books because the experience of reading physical books are not the same on ebooks.

Top 5 Wednesday : Books You'd Want to See as TV Shows

Why not make a TV show from an awesome book? These are the books I would love to see as TV shows. 

Legend Trilogy - Well, I would love to see Day and June put down The Republic. I NEED THE WHOLE TRILOGY TO BE TURN TO A TV SHOW!

Throne of Glass - Let's watch the Adarlan's Assassin kick-assess. Pow~!

 The Summer I Turned Pretty - This is not-so-fluffy-cutesy-story and I will fall in love again with Jeremiah and Conrad.

Daughter of Smoke and Bone - I"ll die if they made this to TV show. LITERALLY

5.

Unwind - This story is really unique and it would be a refreshment if they made this to a TV show. I would love to watch something new, touching and eye opener.