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Christine A. (965 KP) rated The Bar Code Tattoo (Bar Code, #1) in Books
Nov 14, 2018
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Sam (74 KP) rated Bookshop Girl in Books
Mar 27, 2019
Paige Turner works at a bookshop in her hometown alongside going to school, but then she gets the news that it’s closing down. When she finds this out, she decides she has to do something to save it.
I read this one within a couple of days. It’s a nice quick read to take on holiday, and is a good laugh. Although I did cringe slightly at the protagonist’s name, it was a good book overall with a decent plot.
It was very typically YA, so if you’re a massive YA fan you’ll love it. I like YA, but not cheesy YA romance, which I feel that this book verged on a little too much for my liking. It was a bit too lighthearted.
There’s also a plot twist further on to do with the boy Paige has a crush on which felt all a bit forced and a bit like it was just desperately grabbing for any plot possible. I’m not sure that the twist was the right thing to put in and I feel like it let down the novel a lot.
I’m not sure I’d read this again, but like I said, if you love cheesy YA, you will definitely love this. And it’s a really good lighthearted read to quickly read in an afternoon.
I read this one within a couple of days. It’s a nice quick read to take on holiday, and is a good laugh. Although I did cringe slightly at the protagonist’s name, it was a good book overall with a decent plot.
It was very typically YA, so if you’re a massive YA fan you’ll love it. I like YA, but not cheesy YA romance, which I feel that this book verged on a little too much for my liking. It was a bit too lighthearted.
There’s also a plot twist further on to do with the boy Paige has a crush on which felt all a bit forced and a bit like it was just desperately grabbing for any plot possible. I’m not sure that the twist was the right thing to put in and I feel like it let down the novel a lot.
I’m not sure I’d read this again, but like I said, if you love cheesy YA, you will definitely love this. And it’s a really good lighthearted read to quickly read in an afternoon.
Heather Heatso Culbertson (295 KP) rated The Darkest Minds (2018) in Movies
Aug 6, 2018
I’ve been trying to get into the book for the last week and haven’t been able to, so almost skipped my plans for this. It wasn’t the worst YA adaption I’ve ever seen (umm Percy Jackson and Mortal Instruments) but it wasn’t great either. I’d be intrigued enough to see the second book, but I doubt it will get another movie.
Leanne Crabtree (480 KP) rated Endless (The Embrace Series, #4) in Books
Sep 6, 2019
Christ, I am an emotional wreck right now after that ending. I had at least one tear running down my cheek continuously for a good 70 of the last pages of this book. Heartbreak on several counts, which I won't go into because they're spoilers.
This is a brilliant mature YA series!! Off to start the final book and it better have a good, happy ending!!!!
This is a brilliant mature YA series!! Off to start the final book and it better have a good, happy ending!!!!
Charlotte (209 KP) rated Looking for Alaska in Books
Sep 8, 2017
interesting concept/ structure (1 more)
for those who enjoy YA novels, this is a solid read
i read this book to try to gauge my personal opinion of John Green's writing and how much his ideas vary from book to book: reading this after The Fault in Our Stars made me give up his work. i really did try to get into his writing as such hype has surrounded it but i just think it wasn't for me
Obsessed book reviews (49 KP) rated Until You Set Me Free (Until You, #1) in Books
May 7, 2019
This is the first book in this series by this author. This is the first book by this author that I've read by this author and I loved it. The characters were amazing, you will fall in love with them from the start. The chemistry between the characters is just so real. This is a YA love story. I can't wait to read more from this author in the future.
Highly recommended
I voluntarily reviewed an advance reader copy of this book
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Highly recommended
I voluntarily reviewed an advance reader copy of this book
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B (62 KP) rated Eleanor & Park in Books
Sep 29, 2018
This book was everything I ever wanted in a romance thrown in with the reality and issues that are sadly so commonly found in the teenage generation. It was also what both Park and Eleanor needed in their lives. The romance was refreshingly simplisitic in a time so driven by lust which made it so very perfect. I 10/10 recommend this book to any lover of YA lit.
Erika (17788 KP) rated The Ten Thousand Doors of January in Books
Jan 11, 2020
I have NO IDEA as to why I thought this YA book may be different from all of the other recent ones I've read, and subsequently sworn off.
There was way too much about race in this, it was so distracting. The main character, vanilla-boring January's physical appearance was mentioned at least every few pages. It's just bizarre to me, this book needed an edit.
The description promises a fantasy, well, there was a lot of fantasy that was talked about, but none that I saw. Show me, don't tell me.
Then, there was the introduction of a story within a story. I stopped reading, then thought to myself, wow, this is pretty crappy, but I'll keep on. After ten minutes, I officially returned the digital copy to the library.
This book was not magical, it was boring, and there was too much exposition. I am NEVER reading another YA book, unless it's a Star Wars one. I've learned my lesson, yet again.
There was way too much about race in this, it was so distracting. The main character, vanilla-boring January's physical appearance was mentioned at least every few pages. It's just bizarre to me, this book needed an edit.
The description promises a fantasy, well, there was a lot of fantasy that was talked about, but none that I saw. Show me, don't tell me.
Then, there was the introduction of a story within a story. I stopped reading, then thought to myself, wow, this is pretty crappy, but I'll keep on. After ten minutes, I officially returned the digital copy to the library.
This book was not magical, it was boring, and there was too much exposition. I am NEVER reading another YA book, unless it's a Star Wars one. I've learned my lesson, yet again.
BookCritics (259 KP) rated Follow Me Back in Books
Jun 14, 2017
This book is different stylistically than most I’ve read as a large part the story takes place through Twitter conversations and police transcripts. It was very well executed, with simple and sharp dialogue.
Critic- The YA Bookshelf
Original Score: 5 out of 5
Read Review: http://www.theyashelf.com/follow-me-back-by-a-v-geiger/
Original Score: 5 out of 5
Read Review: http://www.theyashelf.com/follow-me-back-by-a-v-geiger/