For sixteen-year-old Parrish Sorrows, life is about to become a nightmare.
This is the night she'll wake up to her mother's convulsions. The night she'll lose contact with her father and sister in New York. The night 911 will stop answering the phone.
This is the night a mysterious supernatural virus begins its deadly rampage across the globe, killing billions in a matter of days. And just when things can't get worse, the dead begin to rise.
Parrish must embark on a perilous journey to find what's left of her family. Along the way, she'll team up with the gorgeous boy next door she's always been drawn to, the snobby ex-bff she's hated for years, a genius computer nerd, and a young boy who never says a word but is somehow a kindred spirit.
DEATH'S AWAKENING is the first book in Sarra Cannon's new Eternal Sorrows series. Told from alternating points of view, this story is packed with action, magic, and romance that will leave you begging to find out what happens as this group of teens struggles to survive the zombie apocalypse.
They are about to find out zombies are the least of their problems.
About the Author
Sarra Cannon grew up in a small town in Georgia where she learned that being popular always comes at a price. She is the author of the young adult paranormal Peachville High Demons series, which she first began self-publishing in October of 2010. Since the series began, Sarra has sold over 120,000 copies and recently signed a contract with Sea Lion Books to create a graphic novel adaptation of Beautiful Demons, the first book in the series.
Sarra lives in North Carolina with her amazing husband, her new baby boy, and her teeny tiny Pomeranian, Snickerdoodle.
As you know because you're a religious follower of all my posts (haha, catch the sardonic tone), I recently read Beautiful Creatures by Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl. I've had it on my shelf, but the movie piqued my interest to actually start it. I had planned on finishing it before movie release day, but I ended up finishing it the day after. No worries because I finally got around to seeing it last weekend with my mother who I felt bad about dragging with me, but when you need a ride... We do what we do. I was justified into bringing her!
Because Rotten Tomatoes gave this movie a 45%, I went into it thinking that it was going to be absolutely terrible, but I liked it! There were a few issues I had with it, but it stayed very close to the book minus a few details in the end. 6.5/10 WHAT I LIKED: The visuals and cinematography were great! The setting of small town Gatlin was beautiful. It's how I imagined it, but what was really cool was the magic. I heard from an Emmy Rossum interview that the director doesn't like to use CGI, so the scene where the room is spinning was not computer generated. Poor actors, I would have thrown up!
Also, the characters were more interesting in this portrayal. In the book, I found the two protagonists Ethan and Lena extremely dull. However, in the movie, Ethan was much more likable; he joked more.
Sorry for my little ADD moment right there. Back to the casting. Why do people think that people in their twenties can pass for teenagers? At least Ethan's age was bumped up to 17 in the movie instead of being 15 like in the book. And what was up with the awful southern accents? Yeah, they're in the south but neither Lena or Ethan had one in the book. Lena moved around too much to pick one up, and Ethan got in trouble for dropping g's at the end of ing words. However, I do like Alice Englert as Lena. Her accent was bearable, like a southern belle. She also looks like how I pictured Lena, sexy, mysterious dark, and sweet all at the same time.
The ending was altered a bit, but I don't know if I minded that. The result was ultimately the same, but getting there was a little different. I would totally watch the sequel, but I don't think it was successful enough to make another movie.
Would I recommend it? I liked it. I thought it was cute. Definitely consider the genre and don't expect too much from it. If you remember anything from this, know that it was better than Twilight! Sorry Twihards, but those movies are so bad!
Summary of Stars: Stolen as a child from her large and loving family, and on the run with her mom for more than ten years, Callie has only the barest idea of what normal life might be like. She's never had a home, never gone to school, and has gotten most of her meals from laundromat vending machines. Her dreams are haunted by memories she’d like to forget completely. But when Callie’s mom is finally arrested for kidnapping her, and Callie’s real dad whisks her back to what would have been her life, in a small town in Florida, Callie must find a way to leave the past behind. She must learn to be part of a family. And she must believe that love--even with someone who seems an improbable choice--is more than just a possibility.
Oh, dear. Please don't let this be true!!! Will books die, or will just their format become extinct?? Please don't let the world get stupid (or more stupid)! Don't let literacy become truth...
I know for myself, I only read physical books for school because we're still using what feels like primitive technology in this ever changing world. Otherwise, I read books on my phone because getting hit with a phone when you are dozing off hurts a lot less than my heavy Nook.
However, I still have shelves upon shelves of hardbacks that I refuse to read because most of them are signed. Rachel mocks me for not having them but not reading them, but I must think about condition! My head is pretty hard and could leave some dents in the book. Or worse, the page could rip as I release the book, falling into an incoherent slumber!!!!
I just love books. They're beautiful on the shelf and can really brighten up the room. I would be so sad if they disappeared. But what this image says seems to strike true. Children know how to use these high tech gadgets before knowing how to read. What is the world coming to? Why are we letting the knowledge slip away when competition is getting tougher? Why are we letting ourselves get so dumb?
My thoughts: It's too similar to Shadow and Bone's cover. I like the idea of keeping the design consistent, but this doesn't work. If I saw this in the store, I know I would pass it, thinking it was the first in the series because the color scheme is the same. While the Hunger Games series had a consistent appearance of the mockingjay on each cover, the background color changed. Thus, readers recognized that the new book was of the same series, but was able to differentiate that it was new.
Look how gorgeous it is!!!!!! I'm greatly excited for the sequel to Just One Day! How could you not be with the cliffhanger at the end?!?! So, it comes out in less the one year. Hahaha! The expected release date is 10/13/13 for all of you anxious readers! I must say, if the ending of just One Year is the same ending of Just One Day since it is supposed to be the same story but told in Willem's POV, I'm going to be one angry girl!!! I want ANSWERS.
Today, Lis Les Livres has a special interview with the lovely Yelena Black, author of Dance of Shadows!!!
Book Summary: Vanessa Adler isn't so sure she really belongs at the School of American Ballet. But dance runs in her family. It's been a part of her life for as long as she can remember. Her grandmother and mother were prima ballerinas, and her older sister Margaret was, too. That is, until Margaret mysteriously disappeared from school three years ago. Vanessa is heir to the family's gift and the only person who can fulfill her sister's destiny. She has no choice. But she never could have guessed how dangerous the school is. The infamous choreographer, Josef, isn't just ruthless with his pupils, he guards a sinister secret, one in which the school's dancers-prized for their beauty, grace, and discipline-become pawns in a world of dark, deadly demons.
And now for the interview!
1. Describe Dance of Shadows in three words.
Elegant. Sexy. Scary!
2. What movie title would Zep, Justin, and Josef use to describe his relationship with Vanessa?
Zep: Sleeping With The Enemy
Justin: Little Secrets
Josef: Lolita
3. Between the ballet terms and Josef's dialogue, there is a lot of French in the book. Do you actually speak any French?
No! I wish I did. But I did do lots of research and ran a bunch of the phrases by a friend who is fluent. I also need to add more French to the sequel so I have a good excuse to travel to Paris…
4. When Vanessa looks at Zep, she feels an immediate attraction, thinking, "It already felt like they were intimate, that they had known each other, maybe even loved, each other in some previous life." Do you believe in love, lust, or neither at first sight?
I certainly believe in attraction-at-first-sight. I know what it feels like to take one look at someone and be completely smitten. Love, to me, requires hard work and truly getting to know a person … but the idea of being pulled toward someone by something completely inexplicable … I believe in that.
5. Choose a song as a theme song for Dance of Shadows.
World on Fire by Sarah McLachlan—haunting and romantic.
Thanks so much, Yelena! Best of luck, and I look forward to the sequel:)
Author info: YELENA BLACK is a recent MFA graduate of Columbia University. She currently resides in New York City and is a full-time writer. She has a keen interest in dance and all things devilish.
Many know him from The Secret Life of the American Teenager, but now Daren will be playing Alex in Delirium.
I have to be honest, I haven't read this book, but I'm very anxious to do so. However, Rachel has told me that it was very good in the beginning, but then it got a little too mushy gushy. If the cast of the pilot says anything, it's that the storyline looks promising. The cast includes pretty well known rising stars like Emma Roberts and Gregg Sulkin, and if they have gotten behind this it seems like a good sign. Just another something to add to my TBR list. #bibliophileproblems
Lisleslivres is very excited to be part of the Second Rate Chances blog tour, and we'll be bringing the fun (at least I think they are) facts.
Sam wakes up in the hospital expecting to find his girlfriend by his bedside. Instead, he finds a bleached-blond diva, claiming to be his fiancée, hovering over him. When he learns that he's just woken up from a coma and has lost the last three years of his life, any semblance of stability he thought he had falls down around him. All he wants – all he needs – is Lil. After countless visits with her shrink and too many sleepless nights waiting for the one man she loves to walk back through the door, Lil wants nothing more than to separate herself from the life she used to have. But the moment Sam smiles at her, Lil knows it's going to take more than self-restraint to stay away. Second-Rate Chances is about a young man fighting to regain his memory, and the one thing in his life that felt real. A modern-day Samson and Delilah, it's a look at what it means to love and be loved, and to fight though it seems hopeless.
Fun Facts:
For my assigned post, I was given a few options on what the subject matter regarding these facts could be about. Now, I went with stuff about me so this might be a boring stop on the tour for many. Before I start, let me say what this post is really about: EVERYBODY GO READ SECOND RATE CHANCES! DON"T MISS YOUR CHANCE TO GRAB THIS LOVELY BOOK!
1. I started this blog October 15, 2012. Hitting the Follow button would be much appreciated.
2. I don't know how to use Facebook. Yeah, I don't have one.
3. I have been pretending that I know how to speak French for 4 years. But I would like to be fluent by the end of next year, all jokes aside.
People have often told me that I live in a fantasy world. Little did they know, I was building an empire of stories in my head to one day share.
I'm a mother first, a wife second, and a writer third. I'm so thankful to have been given this chance to get my stories out of my head and onto paper.
When I'm not writing, I sell plumbing (no I'm not kidding) and read romances that leave my heart a flutter. I know a ridiculous amount of pop culture information and can quote certain movies word for word. Music drives me to write and to also sing off key.
You know I absolutely loved Anna and Lola and am greatly anticipating Isla, but how do I feel about the covers being changed? Is it sacrilege?
Well, I liked the covers of Anna and Lola before, but they looked very juvenile. I was kind of embarrassed to let others see what I was reading despite the stories being absolutely fantastic. The covers just looked very young and cute. No doubt, the stories were super cute and young, but their content is still mature.
Original Jacket Art
Original Jacket Art. Look how accurately Lola and Cricket are dressed!
The new jacket art reminds me of those "Keep Calm and ______" posters. I assume it's the font. I do like that these picture the setting, but I'm still a little sad that the adorables couples aren't pictured. Some really hot cover models would be on the covers if they were designed that way, n'est-ce que pas? Now, I know that the cover of Isla features New York, but does this mean that most of the book takes place there? The blurb is a little ambiguous...
From the glittering streets of Manhattan to the moonlit rooftops of Paris, falling in love is easy for hopeless dreamer Isla and introspective artist Josh. But as they begin their senior year in France, Isla and Josh are quickly forced to confront the heartbreaking reality that happily-ever-afters aren’t always forever. Their romantic journey is skillfully intertwined with those of beloved couples Anna and Étienne and Lola and Cricket, whose paths are destined to collide in a sweeping finale certain to please fans old and new.
P.S. In a recent tweet, Stephanie mentioned that the gang would pop up again in Isla's story.
"@thelibraryhaunt Will Anna and Lola both make an appearence in ISLA? (Like Anna did in Lola?)" Yes. Étienne and Cricket, as well.
— Stephanie Perkins (@naturallysteph) February 27, 2013
J'adore bien Etienne, Anna, Lola, and Cricket, but how is Stephanie managing to stick them all in without it seeming forced? Are they all going to go on vacation and meet up? I greatly anticipate it. Stephanie has never disappointed before, and I don't intend on her doing it come 9/17/13 when it hits the shelves!!
Summary: Dancing with someone is an act of trust. Elegant and intimate; you're close enough to kiss, close enough to feel your partner's heartbeat. But for Vanessa, dance is deadly – and she must be very careful who she trusts . . . Vanessa Adler attends an elite ballet school – the same one her older sister, Margaret, attended before she disappeared. Vanessa feels she can never live up to her sister's shining reputation. But Vanessa, with her glorious red hair and fair skin, has a kind of power when she dances – she loses herself in the music, breathes different air, and the world around her turns to flames . . . Soon she attracts the attention of three men: gorgeous Zep, mysterious Justin, and the great, enigmatic choreographer Josef Zhalkovsky. When Josef asks Vanessa to dance the lead in the Firebird, she has little idea of the danger that lies ahead – and the burning forces about to be unleashed ...
Characters: I don't know if its just me, but I love these modern books with eccentric male friend characters. They're just characters (drum rimshot). Not that any of Vanessa's friends were particularly memorable because they were laugh out loud funny, but I like seeing the social progress in literature these days.
Like I said, the characters weren't special, but they certainly had intriguing motives that piques my interests in reading the sequel. Definitely by the end of the book, the characters have developed to the point where they have potential to be loved by readers.
Plot: Until the very, very, not kidding about this, end the plot revolves around Vanessa getting inured with her new school and the trials of coping with her sister's absence. I thought that was dragging on. I wanted the action and more romance. Zep and Vanessa weren't pictured enough together, so their feelings didn't seem believable enough to to have significance. I didn't become attached to these characters at all.
Overall: This book disappointed me, but I have hope that the sequel could save the series.
Would I recommend this to a friend? I'll get back to you on this. If the sequel's good, yes. If it stink, non!
Before I tell of the day's adventure, let me start off by acknowledging my sister's greatness. Katie, you are the best sister ever for taking me to see Stephenie Meyer, Jake Abel, and Max Irons!
For somebody that's never driven into Philly, Katie did a fantastique job. We only hit one other car... Kidding. In reality, the only issue was gosh darn parking! Where's a parking garage when you need one? Around and around we continued to go, eventually finding a parking spot very close to the Free Library of Philadelphia. Yay, except that $1= 30 minutes parking time. And that's when you must go to the nearest Starbucks and raid their stash of quarters as well as get the hot dog street vendor to reluctantly give you 4 quarters. In total, we had 3 hours time. With all of the hype this event was getting, I thought we were undoubtedly getting a ticket. Or at least Father would be.
From the email that I had received from the person at the library running the event, this is what he had intended the line to look like:
There is a possibility that I drew the arrows in the wrong direction, but it's only a possibility!
Here's what the line actually looked like:
20th St
Wood St
There was a maximum of 1,000 people. However, it being a weekday at 11AM, only 400 people showed up. I was definitely expecting more attendance from loyal Twilhards, but I am so glad they were otherwise occupied. Still, we waited 1.5 hours in 35 degree cold. 4 layers, 2 pairs of jeans (wearing them on top of each other certainly felt strange), gloves, scarf, coat, and boots were not enough to bear the wrath of the winter air. Fingers and toes were frozen while people inside were nice and toasty. Really, when the library is that spacious, why were we left outside to wait? Grr. The building seemed to be taunting us as we shivered outside the barrier of warmth.
Chilling in line. Punny.
Finally, we evaded the cold. Except there was still a bit of a line inside. Regaining feeling in our appendages, we definitely weren't going to complain.
Now the part that everyone really wants to read about, despite how exciting our tribulations with parking and the cold were. I met Stephenie Meyer, and honestly she's weird. Personally, I think she has been jaded by the enormous success of the Twilight Saga. I have been to a number of book signings, all authors of acclaim. Most have been NYT bestselling authors or have already had a movie deal. Nonetheless, they were ALL excited, grateful, and willingly gave back to fans. Stephenie Meyer seemed ungrateful and kinda annoyed to be there.
Anyway, I asked about Midnight Sun since her last post about it on her website was in 2008. The answer was that yeah, it's still a possibility but she's working on aliens right now. I had walked on, but Katie was next in line and heard her say that she hated answering that question. Now Katie and her psychologist ways has another theory about her being dark, but I think she's just "snooty" (Thank you, Crystal for the lovely word.)
Stephenie Meyer
After Stephenie Meyer's table was Jake Abel's and Max Irons'. There were a bunch of girls in front of the boys who were actually trying to get pictures, but I didn't know this. Thus, I thought you had to get in line again for them. One of the library workers really confused me by saying to keep going. I thought I was cutting all those people in line and preceded to their table confused and awkward. In asking them the super important question, "Who coined the term 'love box'?" meaning the term they used in an interview to describe characters Ian and Jared in love with 2 girls in the one body since a "love triangle" wouldn't be apt. I forgot to ask them to sign the cover of the book right on their faces. Sorry, Crystal! And I forgot to take pictures. But the answer was that it was a dual effort between the boys to come up with that term.
I wanted to get a picture of Max and Jake, but Katie thought we could get posed pictures with them despite the rules. It ended pretty much after our turn, so we didn't have to wait long to get some personal pictures with them. Haha to those people that camped out since 12:30 AM to get in line first. Sometimes it pays to be late, just not when lateness means you must bring in treats to avoid detention! The boys were taking group shots, and I was intimidated to ask for a solo picture. But not to worry, Katie's beauty convinced them to take one with me:) Max said yes to Katie but then he got pulled into taking a group shot. Afterwards, he remembered his promise to Katie and I got the following picture out of Katie working her good looks:
Max Irons, me
He was very nice, waiting for the camera to get the right angle which was hard with all of the girls grabbing for Max and Jake's attention in a little roped off area (Getting pushed around, not fun). He seemed charming, and frankly everything sounded better coming out of his mouth because he's British.
Jake was just as nice, and I'm sure he's just as good with the ladies despite the American accent.
Jake Abel, me
I've watched a lot of The Host interviews, and the actors seemed very nice (just look at how fun their bromance is), but I was a little surprised how kind and genuine they were to the fans. They didn't say no to anyone. And where was Stephenie Meyer at this time? She was gone.
If The Host series becomes huge and Stephenie Meyer goes on tour, unless there is a famous person coming too, I am not going.
Since when did Nicholas Sparks cross paths with the Investigation Discovery channel?
6.5/10 stars
I'm a total sucker for Nicholas Sparks' books and movies, so I agreed to seeing this with my sister despite the 12% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. I wasn't really sure what this was about, but there was a lot more violence and suspense than what I was expecting. I wanted the satisfactory, cheesy, love story coupled with the bit of drama(aka death by disease that Nicholas Sparks has seemed to trademark) . Yes, it obviously was a romance, but the darker side of the story really combated with this. So, don't see this if you just wanted a typical Sparksian flick.
I know Josh Duhamel is aging pretty well, but the casting was odd. He's 40, and Julianne Hough is 24. That's weird.
I still liked this movie, and I don't think it deserves a 12%, but it sure wasn't great. The ending was really sloppy, with the epic battle scene, but what I really didn't like was the throw in of the one character who I can't name without giving spoilers. I understand the purpose of this character, but her role wasn't executed well.
Over this long weekend, I had a lovely date with Ms. Rachel. We saw Warm Bodies together. Let me set the mood for you: I thought I was going to be late for our special kinda Valentine's Day date, so Rachel went to pick out the seats. And what do you know, she picks the one with a broken armrest! C'mon Rachelle! What were you doing? Didn't want to feel embarrassed in front of the one couple behind us? Seriously, there was like nobody in the theater. Except... those bratty preteens in the front row making stupid, audible comments and standing up? Nonetheless, a fantastic movie.
8/10 stars
There's been comparisons to Twilight, especially after seeing those promo pictures! Besides that and it being a love story, the similarities stop there. Actually, this story was inspired by Romeo and Juliet (R=Romeo, Julie=Juliet, M= Mercutio, Perry= Paris, Nora= Nurse. Your mind was just blown, wasn't it?) I know a lot of people think the idea of a human falling in love with a human is completely crazy or stupid, and I felt a little embarrassed to admit that i was reading the book about a year ago when no one knew about it. However, I'm telling you that this movie has it all- the humor, romance, drama, action, gore. Surprisingly, this movie was laugh out loud funny throughout. I was surprised by this because the book was quite dark, with beautiful writing, but if you want to attract an audience, I totally get why you'd soften the movie. The romance was so cute! R is such a sweet guy, and this story really embraces what it is to be human and have compassion.
Ewww. Eating brains!! I watched a bajillion interviews and knew that the brains in the film were gelatin, but those things looked real!!! Especially in the scene where R first sees Julie, there's quite a bit of violence in the film. Apparently, the film was shot as an R-rated film, and later cut back to a P-13 appropriate one instead of shooting it as a P-13 to prevent it from looking like the director held back.
And let's not forget the actors! Both Nicholas Hoult and Teresa Palmer aren't American. I previously knew this, so I was listening for their native accent. Yes, it did slip a little, but if you didn't know it, you would have never know the difference. If you're on a date watching this, neither one of you will be complaining about watching these guys. I mean, I was totally attracted to R even as a zombie. Dave Franco anyone? Very little on-screen time, but I was staring the entire time. Yup, swooning the whole movie! But don't forget that Teresa Palmer practically had 0 make up on... Yeah, I wish I looked that good.
Go see it! There really is something enjoyable for everybody.
AHHHHH!!!!! I just found out that Gregg Sulkin has been cast in FOX's pilot of Lauren Oliver's Delirium!!!!!! Who doesn't love this boy? We know him from Wizards of Waverly Place as Mason, the werewolf and Alex's boyfriend. Other reasons to love him- He's British and has gotten pretty good looking over the years!
Gregg Sulkin
I'm so excited for him to be playing Julien, Thomas Fineman's son played by Billy Campbell. And let's not forget about our lead, Emma Roberts!!! Oh, I can't wait for pilot season. So much to look forward to :)
P.S. Does anyone else see the resemblance between Gregg Sulkin and Jack Harries, the youtuber? Still just me?
"A pen is certainly an excellent instrument to fix a man's attention and to inflame his ambition." -John Adams
I suppose I don't have a quote from either of the presidents whose birthday is being celebrated but nonetheless, Happy President's Day! Enjoy your day off. Do something fun, read a book, stay warm! Or do your homework because you put it off until today when you had 3 other days to do it!
Remember when the CW said it was going to turn The Selection by Kiera Cass into a pilot last year? Some casting was done and then it kinda fizzed out? Well, it's coming back for the 2013 fall pilot season!!! Except only one of the original cast members stayed with it, Sean Patrick Thomas who will play Sylvan Santos. Sorry, Aimee Teegarden fans: ( The rest of the characters shall be cast shortly. Summary of The Selection:
For thirty-five girls, the Selection is the chance of a lifetime. The opportunity to escape the life laid out for them since birth. To be swept up in a world of glittering gowns and priceless jewels. To live in a palace and compete for the heart of gorgeous Prince Maxon.
But for America Singer, being Selected is a nightmare. It means turning her back on her secret love with Aspen, who is a caste below her. Leaving her home to enter a fierce competition for a crown she doesn't want. Living in a palace that is constantly threatened by violent rebel attacks.
Then America meets Prince Maxon. Gradually, she starts to question all the plans she's made for herself—and realizes that the life she's always dreamed of may not compare to a future she never imagined.
Recently, I posted about Ms. Emma Roberts being cast for FOX's pilot of Delirium! I found out some more exciting info! You can check out the original article from MTV here.
"...the role of Thomas Fineman, a lobbyist determined to fight tooth and nail for the eradication of deliria, a.k.a. love, a.k.a. this man was clearly not hugged enough as a child, will be played by Billy Campbell. (You might know his craggily handsome mug from his recent appearances on "The Killing"; this blogger recognizes him as the babyfaced heartthrob of early-1990s retro romance "The Rocketeer," in which he was adorable, just FYI.)"
Summary: Lena Duchannes is unlike anyone the small Southern town of Gatlin has ever seen, and she's struggling to conceal her power, and a curse that has haunted her family for generations. But even within the overgrown gardens, murky swamps and crumbling graveyards of the forgotten South, a secret cannot stay hidden forever. Ethan Wate, who has been counting the months until he can escape from Gatlin, is haunted by dreams of a beautiful girl he has never met. When Lena moves into the town's oldest and most infamous plantation, Ethan is inexplicably drawn to her and determined to uncover the connection between them. In a town with no surprises, one secret could change everything.
Characters: Bland, boring, banal. I feel bad to use those harsh words, but I must be honnête. Ethan Wate- He's the typical Southern boy (though he is without an accent despite the movie portrayal) who is enamored by our heroine, Lena Duchannes. The problem I have with him is that he isn't unique, and he is super quick to fall in love with Lena. I personally do not believe in love at first sight, so I tend not to like characters who claim to be in love instantly. Yes, Ethan has a few cute lines in which he professes his love for her, but they're not that original... Things like "I kept ___ with me since the day we met." Lena Duchannes- I guess some might call her melodramatic, but I'll defend the girl: Your fate being decided on your 16th birthday is kinda a big deal. Anyway, I feel like I really didn't get to know Lena. She's one of those characters who has trouble making friends with others and is therefore reserved. Yet, she does have a bit of a playful side when she gets back at the mean girls. I wish the story was narrated by Lena, because she seems a heck of a lot more complex and interesting than Ethan. "Link" Lincoln- Here we have our comic relief, though he isn't actually funny, that is goofy but totally has Ethan and Lena's back. This type of character is so over done. My feeling is that if you use it, you better do it well. Unfortunately, the ladies failed at making Link funny.
Plot: I swear I could have taken some scissors though it would be total sacrilege, cut out 300 pages worth of the middle, glued the remaining pages together, and the book would still have made sense. I don't know if the authors just like to write, but the plot probably didn't require 300 of the 600 pages. That is why it took me 2.5 months to read. It dragged on and on. I'm really proud of myself for finishing it.
Movie: Who the heck cast Ethan? Alden Ehrenreich does not have one of those faces that could pass for a teenager. But I have to say that the cast is all around impressive. I love Alice Englert's look. She totally pulls off the dark, kinda mysteriously sexy look. Emmy Rossum can pull it off as well. And Jeremy Irons, Viola Davis, and Emma Thompson! These actors have pretty nice reputations. I'll be seeing the film tomorrow, so I'll post a review of that later. 47% on rotten tomatoes isn't terrible. I mean, I just saw one, Safe Haven, with a 12% rating. It wasn't repulsively bad. I still liked it.
Would I recommend it to a friend? No, but I have to say that I'm considering reading the others in the series because I've heard that they get better.
I've gotten to blogging a little late today, but nonetheless, Happy V Day everybody! For all you couples, I hope you had a nice evening together, and all those alone today, like moi, no worries. I am going to snuggle with the last two chapters of Beautiful Creatures.
I know this day was a lot of mushy,gushy, stuff but what do you think about this holiday? Should it be celebrated to the extent it currently is, or is this holiday a way for candy stores, florists, and jewelers to make a little something something?
I don't know about you, but I agree with the latter. People should be treated with love everyday. You don't need to go all out to show your love on one day of the year. Its the consistent, little things that matter. I would rather have each day someone do a small gesture that shows he cares than have him go over the top on one day. To me, its a little pretentious. Show someone you care through your actions, not materialistic goods like diamonds and chocolate.
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