Laugh Out Loud

   Today's 'challenge' is a book that makes you laugh out loud. When I first looked at the book challenge, and had a read of what I'd have to do for it, a few books came to mind when I saw the 7th one. 

But the one that I'm actually writing about today wasn't the first one I thought of, and yet it is definitely the perfect one for the part.

Demons at Deadnight and Drop Dead Demons from the Divinicus Nex series by A & E Kirk are quite literally the funniest books I think I have ever read. The way the main character narrates the story is just so hilarious, honestly. I wish I could have Aurora Lahey's nonstop sarcasm and humorous wit.

Snippet 1:

   I launched into a graceful ninja-like front roll, then stood my ground to face the monstrous heathen, fearless in my determination to vanquish the deadly foe. 

 

   Nah, just kidding, I bolted, discretion being the better part of not getting dead.

Snippet 2:

   A dog, one of those tiny, foo-foo things, scampered out on stubby legs, planted its feet, and started barking skyward. The demon diverted its sights from me and swooped down on the yappy mutt.

   Dogs aren't my thing.

   I hate dogs.

   And if this one was dumb enough to sacrifice itself for me, hallelujah. I kept running.

   After I reversed course.

   Stupid dog.

   Honestly, I love this book. Is it bad that reading that first snippet still makes me laugh? Anyways, you should definitely check these books out, they are amazing! I've heard that the authors are working on the third book right now! (Can I get a whoop whoop?!)

Thanks!

- Emma

Happy Reading!

An Intimidating Book

   Originally with this post, I was going to write it about this book:

The Shadowmagic Trilogy by John Lenahan.

   But I just had the idea that instead of doing that, I would explain to you when I find books intimidating, and why. (Because half the time, it's just average size books I'm intimidated by.)

Usually, I find books rather intimidating after I've read a short book.

   

   For instance, I read 'Nick And Norah's Infinite Playlist' not too long ago, and I'm pretty sure that it had just under 200 pages. After that, every book seemed so big, and long, and I was thinking how long it was going to take me to actually read it. (Even though said books couldn't have been much more than 400 pages long, if that.) 

   I also find books 'intimidating' when they have long chapters. I don't particularly like long chapters, with no breaks or pauses, because I like being able to stop where there is a space to, you know? I find myself actually counting how long the chapters are, so I can see how many pages I'm going to have to get through. 

   I like the feature on Kindle where it tells you the percentage of book you've read, and on iBooks, when it tells you how many pages you have left in a chapter. I don't know about you, but I find it much easier to just get through books when I read on either my Kindle or Ipad. Do any of you guys feel like this?

Sorry that this post couldn't have been better guys! The next one, I promise, will (hopefully ;) ) be better!!

Thanks!

- Emma

Happy Reading!❤

Review: Scarlett by Cathy Cassidy

 

(Apologies for the bad picture quality)

Scarlett is a book by Cathy Cassidy, first published in 2006 by Puffin Books.

Scarlett's middle name is trouble. 

Since her dad left a couple of years ago, she has been in and out of several schools and houses. She has never had anyone who believes in who she really is. Who hasn't looked at her and seen her as a real person, not a troublemaker. 

She stopped wishing years ago...when all of her wishes fell apart.

But can they still come true? 

♥
Trouble is, what I want isn't top of anybody's list right now. 

'Scarlett, please,' Clare says, biting her lip. 'We're worried about you - we just want to help.'

I can't answer her. I want to scream, but I'm terrified that all I have left in me is a whimper.

'Count to ten, Scarlett.' Clare says quietly. 'And breathe, OK? Calm down!'

I take a couple of deep breaths in, but I don't feel calm. I may never feel calm again. 

'I'm not crazy!' I say.

'I know that, Scarlett.

'Do you?'

'Yes, I do.'

'So stop threatening me with counsellors and give me a chance,' I say with a shaky voice. 'Listen to me. Believe in me!'

We sit in silence on the edge of the bed. Whole minutes tick by, and then, finally, Clare speaks.

'I will,' she says. 'I do.'

♥

I have to say, I didn't enjoy Sundae Girl that much. But I gave Scarlett a chance nonetheless. It's another one I loved when I was a little younger, and I still really love it now, actually.

It's really heartwarming, I found. And a lot more touching than I found Sundae Girl. I love the sparks of imagination Cathy clearly has, and her talent is evident in her writing. The only thing I found was the writing of Holly, who is meant to be 9, seems to be ahead of her years. It might just be me, but I found her pretty mature.

If you're 9-12 years old, and liked Jacqueline Wilson as a kid, you'll probably love this book! 

-Beth

Happy Reading!♥

A Future Classic

   In my opinion, it was quite simple for me to choose a book that I thought would be a classic. It was a no brainer.

But then I started thinking: what type of book is actually appropriate to be put as a classic?

   You see, I don't read classics, (that will unfortunately be changing due to exams - but hey, I might end up enjoying them...right?) so I don't really know how I can exactly say 'yes, this book is definitely going to be a classic'. Though I'm pretty sure the book I've picked is going to be.

For me, saying what I think is going to be a future classic, is picking the book that made me  feel something, that moved me, that stayed with me.

And that book is:

All The Bright Places by Jennifer Niven.

   This book is so beautiful. I quite literally can't put into words how spectacularly amazing and emotional this book is. Honestly, Jennifer Niven, you did a number with this one. All I can say is: thank you that All The Bright Places exists. 

I don't think anyone will ever fully grasp the utter magnificence of this book without reading it. 

So, if you haven't, I suggest you do.

Thanks!

- Emma

Happy Reading!❤

Book/s that someone spoiled for me!

   Beth read 'Looking For Alaska by John Green' before me. If any of you guys read my review of the book, you'll already know this, but for those of you who didn't, here it is:

   I asked a stupid, yet weirdly accurate, question to Beth. And though she didn't technically answer, it was sorta written on her face. I'm not saying it was Beth's fault though! (I asked a question, and I got my answer haha!)

   And Instagram ruined a certain book series for me: Heroes Of Olympus by Rick Riordan. On my first Instagram, a few days after making it, the series that I had been reading (at the time) was spoiled for me.

What I found out broke my heart. (I still haven't finished HOO :( .)

   Sorry about the crappy post guys - I'm super tired, and trying to make any sense right now is quite difficult!!

Moving on: have any books been spoiled for you? Comment below!


Thanks!

- Emma

Happy Reading!❤