Monday, November 18, 2013

Review: Love Me Tender


Can constant criticism force a family to separate?

Elvira and her mother always had a strange relationship. In fact, she calls her Mel, and can't seem to relate to the pain her mother goes through when her Dad leaves. But a sudden call warning them that grandmother is very ill, forces Mel out of her shell and allows Elvira to discover why her mom left her family, and why she acts like she does. 

All in all, Couloumbis wrote a pleasant read. Often somber and with lots of sibling rivalry. Sadly, I expected more of a family crisis under the circumstances, and found things a bit too easily resolved. It is my belief that too much time apart after a fight deepens the wounds, not fixes them. 

Friday, November 15, 2013

Feature and Follow Friday: Pre Thanksgiving Blues


Parajunkee Alison Can Read


FEATURE & FOLLOW FRIDAY



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Q: Are there any books to movie adaptations where you think the movie is better than the book?

Many in my opinion. But the one that reaches me the most is The Shinning by Stanley Kubrick/ Stephen King. The plot circled around madness more than the supernatural, which made it scarier for me, since cabin fever is not that far fetched. Especially with the overcrowded thanksgiving reunions lurking about.








Thursday, November 14, 2013

7 Quickies for that Special Occasion

Whether by plane or train, travelling with a good light read makes the trip more memorable. Here is a list of quick reads (all 300 pages and less) to complete the journey in peace.


Inspirational (197 pages)
The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho



Sci-Fi (216 pages)
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams



Classics (254 pages)
The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde



Contemporary (264 pages)
Some Girls Are by Courtney Summers



Horror (273 pages)
Lockdown by Alexander Gordon Smith



Historical Fiction (296 pages)
Marie Antoinette Serial Killer by Katie Alender



Ya/Chick-Lit (229 pages)
The Boyfriend List by E. Lockhart








Wednesday, November 13, 2013

Review: Pirouette


One woman's trash is another woman's treasure. 

Hannah and Simone, identical twins separated during an adoption process, meet after years of being apart. Both of them have different family lives; different personalities. And yet they share a special love and hate connection to dance. To make things simple, they switch places so Hannah can dance at a specialized school, and Simone can relax from the twirls. What's the worst that can happen?

Although the plot might resemble The Parent Trap, Bavati spiced things up with a quadrangle love story. The only character that seemed lacking was Hannah, who didn't appear enthused at all to do anything worth while. 

A fast read, that will make you wonder the wasted opportunities due to parents and teens lack of communication. 
  



Tuesday, November 12, 2013

Top Ten Tuesday: One way or Another

 




TOP COVERS I WOULD REDESIGN


Although I did prepare a list of covers I would instantly redesign, I decided to take the topic into a different direction. So I displayed two cover options for each book, that way we can all choose our own favorites.

                                                        The Queen of Everything 


My Pick                                          


                                                                   Unearthly


                                         My Pick


                                                                   Shatter Me 

My Pick                                        
                 

                                                        Under the Never Sky 


                                      My Pick


                                                           Ten Tiny Breaths 


My Pick                                       



Share your own favorites!!