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NOVEMBER RECAP // exams, my birthday and contemporaries
Eyy look at me trying to be on time because apparently, I’m the best at creating new content… Okay so I was writing exams for basically the entirety of November, so um yeah, fun times. So I’m surprised I read anything at all. Well, I’ll stop rambling and get into what I read. The Trouble With Flying by Rachel Morgan {★★★★☆}: I really enjoyed this book. It’s set in South Africa and therefore was really relatable and just a really fun, fluffy romance. She has a few more books in the series so I’m also really excited to read those if they’re anything like this book. Click here for my review What If It’s Us by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera {★★★★☆}: I read this book in collaboration with Bargain Books, which was so fun and I really enjoyed it. I loved the first 3/4 of the book but am still confused by the ending. The book wasn’t what I was expecting which is a little disappointing but nonetheless, I loved the characters and the pop culture and it’s really cute. Click here for my review and also a list of my favourite rom-com recommendations! December is school holidays for…
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MY FAVOURITE YA BOOK-TO-MOVIE ADAPTATIONS // ft. all the movie love
You don’t even know how long this post has sat in my drafts and I’ve only now gotten to it… *nervous laughter*. I don’t have much else to say so let’s just get into this. HARRY POTTER I mean how could I not? I’ve watched these movies countless times. I’m really unoriginal, I know. My favourites are the last two, those are constantly on repeat. The set is amazing, the actors are perfect. I’ve loved them since I was 11 years old so I mean?? Is there really much else to say? LOVE, SIMON I know, I know, I did warn you that I was unoriginal. This movie was so good and quickly became a favourite. It’s such a good adaptation. The movie is adorable and perfect. They made one change that wasn’t my favourite, but the casting was so perfect. Click here for my movie review! I just,,,, BEFORE I FALL Okay, I have not read the book so I can’t speak as to how accurate the adaptation is, but if you didn’t know, I’m not an easy cryer. I mean it takes a lot to cry during a book or movie. But by the end of this movie,…
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Review: WHAT IF IT'S US // Bargain Books collaboration ft. cuteness, many laughs and rom com recommendations
Title: What If It’s Us Author: Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera Page count: 437 Date published: 9 October 2018 Genre: Young Adult contemporary Rating: (4 out of 5 stars) GOODREADS SYNOPSIS: Arthur is only in New York for the summer, but if Broadway has taught him anything, it’s that the universe can deliver a showstopping romance when you least expect it. Ben thinks the universe needs to mind its business. If the universe had his back, he wouldn’t be on his way to the post office carrying a box of his ex-boyfriend’s things. But when Arthur and Ben meet-cute at the post office, what exactly does the universe have in store for them? Maybe nothing. After all, they get separated. Maybe everything. After all, they get reunited. But what if they can’t quite nail a first date . . . or a second first date . . . or a third? What if Arthur tries too hard to make it work . . . and Ben doesn’t try hard enough? What if life really isn’t like a Broadway play? But what if it is? This book was sent to me by Bargain Books to read and review, but all thoughts…
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MINI MOVIE REVIEWS // superheroes + many bad yet entertaining watches
I was sitting around one day and realised that it had been 5ever since I did one of these posts so here we are today… Also click here if you’d like to see my twitter thread of all the movies I watched and some aesthetics Twilight: New Moon A friend and I just really wanted to re-experience these movies and for some reason chose my least favourite one #noregrets. This was just a trip down memory lane and even though these movies are kinda horrible and the story is hecka problematic, I still loved rewatching. And the soundtrack is top-notch!! Avengers: Infinity War Why did I even watch this movie? I’m just left with a gazillion questions!! First off I missed the first 20 minutes when my siblings were watching it and I just landed up finishing it and THAT ENDING. I still need to watch the more recent extra movies like Guardians 2, Black Panther and Doctor Strange (I will before the next movie). I feel like this movie has made everyone freak but I’m like um they’re tricking us all. I’m not going to spoil anything but I KNOW there’s more. Anyways, I really loved this movie and…
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OCTOBER RECAP // exams & book hype
This is late and I’ve come to the conclusion that exams are literally the worst and source of my pain. To Kill A Kingdom by Alexandra Christo {★★★★☆}: I had such a great time with this delicious book. I loved the wit, and the sirens were epic. I loved the pacing of the romance and the world-building was really well done. I overall just had a great time with this book. Click here for my review! Renegades by Marissa Meyer {★★★★☆}: Wow this book. I feel like I’ve said it a million times but it’s the book I never knew I needed. I have this new adoration for superheroes. I loved the world and characters in this book, it was extremely slow but I quite liked that. I’m so hyped for the second book!! Click here for my review. Since this is so late it probably not even worth mentioning what I want to read BUT I’m almost finished with exams and I just want to read all the books so we’ll see how this goes…. A Gathering of Shadows by V.E. Schwab What If It’s Us by Becky Albertalli & Adam Silvera Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo Wildcard…
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Review: THE THROUBLE WITH FLYING // adorable book by a south african author
Title: The Trouble With Flying Series: Trouble Series book #1 Author: Rachel Morgan Page count: 254 Date published: 20 June 2014 Genre: New Adult contemporary Thank you to Rachel, the author, for sending me your book! Rating: (4 out of 5 stars) GOODREADS SYNOPSIS Sarah doesn’t talk to strangers. It’s awkward, stressful, and there’s the uncontrollable blushing to worry about. When she boards a plane to fly home after an overseas holiday, she plans to stick her nose in a book and ignore everyone around her. Aiden’s terrified of flying, and it’s his first time on a plane. If he can distract himself by talking non-stop for the entire flight, he will. Too bad for Sarah he’s sitting right next to her. Against all Sarah’s expectations, she ends up enjoying Aiden’s company. They laugh, argue, concoct stories about other passengers, and accidentally hold hands during the turbulence. When the time comes to say goodbye, Sarah can’t help the crazy thought that she shouldn’t let Aiden go. Then he kisses her. And then he’s gone. With her world turning upside down in more ways than one, Sarah has to make a decision: stick with the safe, predictable life that’s been mapped out…
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Review: RENEGADES // epic anti-villains and superheroes + i need a sequel
Title: Renegades Series: Renegades book #1 Author: Marissa Meyer Page count: 592 Date published: 7 November 2017 Genre: Young Adult sci-fi & fantasy Rating: (4 out of 5 stars) GOODREADS SYNOPSIS The Renegades are a syndicate of prodigies–humans with extraordinary abilities–who emerged from the ruins of a crumbled society and established peace and order where chaos reigned. As champions of justice, they remain a symbol of hope and courage to everyone…except the villains they once overthrew. Nova has a reason to hate the Renegades, and she is on a mission for vengeance. As she gets closer to her target, she meets Adrian, a Renegade boy who believes in justice–and in Nova. But Nova’s allegiance is to a villain who has the power to end them both. I AM SHOOK!! I had the BEST time reading this book aah I loved it and need the next book! The superpowers are so COOL THE GAY SUPERHERO DADS!! The diversity is really awesome This book brought my love anti-villains to the next level I was so nervous EVERY PAGE as to what would happen The smol romance that is almost non-existent but I ship so hard Marissa Meyer is the best and now…
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MOST ANTICIPATED BOOK RELEASES FOR THE REST OF 2018
*** so this post didn’t post properly from like 2 months ago so here we are – hope you enjoy the “updated” version from the original draft *** There are still some awesome books coming out this year and I need them asap. On another note, I am not prepared for the year to end but it’s probably not a good idea to fret over that now! SEPTEMBER Sadie by Courtney Summers (4 September 2018): This book has been getting so much buzz lately and it’s usually not a book I’d usually read but the concept sounds really cool Ignite The Stars by Maura Milan (4 September 2018): Sci-fi is not usually my genre but again it sounds really cool and has been getting good reviews Summer Bird Blue by Akemi Dawn Bowman (11 September 2018): I have yet to read Starfish but I follow the author on Twitter and I’m super hyped to get into her book Wildcard by Marie Lu (18 September 2018): Oh my gosh I need this book! I devoured Warcross when I read it at the beginning of the year and ahhh so excited to read this Pride by Ibi Zoboi (18 September…
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HALLOWEEN PLANS // spooky and scary stories i plan to consume
I’m not usually a fan of scary stuff. We don’t really do Halloween in South Africa, even though I’d love to dress up and get free chocolate a girl can dream. But I have really been in the mood for spooky stories and there a few I think I’d enjoy, so here we are today. They’re mainly books but I did include a show, so let’s just get into it! City of Ghosts by V.E. Schwab I don’t know why I haven’t read this book yet. I have the audiobook downloaded and it’s super short. I started it but haven’t gotten round to finishing it. It seems like the perfect Halloween book so I need to get on this! Mara Dyer trilogy by Michelle Hodkin At first, I thought I wouldn’t be interested in these books but recently, I’ve been really wanting to read them. The whole unreliable main character intrigues me and I have a feeling I’ll love Noah Shaw. I have no idea what to expect and I know I’ll be freaked out but I need to read it anyway?? The Diviners by Libba Bray I have a newfound love for historical fiction and this book sounds…
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BOOKS I RAVE ABOUT ALL THE TIME BUT AM HERE TO RECOMMEND ANYWAYS // aka my fave books of all time
This post is basically just an excuse to screech about my all time favourite books and series but what did you expect? I feel like I talk about them all the time but then again I also don’t know if I do. I feel I don’t shove them enough in your face, hence this post. Most have probably read them or heard of these but who cares. Also, Harry Potter and Percy Jackson are my faves but who here doesn’t know about them? I just wanted to mention that because I do love them but these are some newer favourites so wanted to give them more spotlight. STANDALONE CONTEMPORARIES Eliza & Her Monsters by Francesca Zappia: Never have I ever related more to a character and felt recognised. I went into this book knowing I’d love it but this is the book that if anyone ever asked to choose one book that isn’t a fantasy that was my favourite then this it. I love every word in it and I just cannot recommend it enough. Since You’ve Been Gone by Morgan Matson: This book was that book that I read at just the right time and related to so…
