Review; Let it Snow by John Green, Maureen Johnson and Lauren Myracle

I haven't really read  a book like this before, but this style of novel has really taken my fancy! The story follows three different characters, and each characters story is written by a different author. Eventually you find out that all theses characters are connected in different ways and all re-unite at the end. When one character was mentioned I found myself going "Oh my gosh! I know them! I read their story!" Then I realised "Of course I have read their story. They know I have read their story. That's the point". #conversations with myself

Anyway, this is a really nice, sweet Christmas story that I didn't put down until i finished it! Thank goodness for school holidays!

I have now discovered that I love books way to much for them to end. Just like Erik Erikson's theory of human development; even if you have led a wonderful life and are happy how you spent it, everyone feels despair at death, either because it's a sad ending or because they don't want their happy life to end. I have found that all these books I have been reading recently are too good, and I don't want them to end. Even if their is a sad ending.

Sorry if I rambled a little bit there.. it made sense to me, so I was wondering if it made sense to anyone else?

Anyway, make sure to pick this book up and read it, you will not be disappointed!

~kinahgrace

Review: "Paper Towns" by John Green

This book now ties with “An Abundance of Katherine’s’ as my favourite John Green novel. I found I can really relate with the characters, especially Quentin (I often have anxiety attacks, I have to remind myself to be more daring). I also loved the mystery of the story, especially you had to try and solve the mystery with them (I picked the door clue!!). I was so sad at the end, mainly because the book ends but also because so many things are unknown, I am hoping John Green makes a sequel because I need to know what happens! I am now on the hunt for my next John Green book!

~kinahgrace 

Review: "Looking for Alaska" by John Green

I made my mum take me to Big W to by another John Green book. “Looking for Alaska” was the first book I saw, so I quickly went to the checkout and bought it. I couldn’t put it down!! It took me just over 24 hours to read it, it is that good!! I had heard nothing about what this book was about, so events definitely shocked me. And even though it was sad, I LOVED IT!! I highly recommend this book, although there are some mature scenes, so maybe if you’re over 16? I feel that because I read it so quickly, the story ended to quick, so I will definitely be re-reading this one again soon!

~kinahgrace

Review: "An Abundance of Katherines" by John Green

After reading the Fault in our Stars, I decided John Green is a brilliant author.  I asked my mum to go down to the book shop whilst I was at work to buy any John Green book she could find. “An Abundance of Katherine’s” is the one she chose. I have to admit, I was a bit hesitant at first as people had told me they didn’t like this book, or found it hard to get into. It was the opposite for me! I loved the storyline, the characters and how the story progressed. I thought Green did an excellent job at depicting what life is like for some people. I also enjoyed the fact that there were footnotes, as I think it added more to the story. Every time I saw a superscript (word^x) I got very excited! I am very excited to read more from John Green!

~kinahgrace

Review; Cracks in the Kingdom by Jaclyn Moriarty

This is the second book in the 'Colours of Madeline' series and it was FANTASTIC!! I could not put it down. It is odd but very wonderful at the same time. I really, really hope Jaclyn Moriarty is planning on writing more in this series (Jaclyn, if you are reading this, I beg you!!) Anyway, I highly recommend this series:)
~kinahgrace

Review; A Corner of White ~ by Jaclyn Moriarty

"Madeline Tully lives in Cambridge, England, the World - a city of spires, Isaac Newton and Auntie's Tea Shop. Elliot Baranski lives in Bonfire, the Farms, the Kingdom of Cello - where seasons roam, the Butterfly Child sleeps in a glass jar, and bells warn of attacks from dangerous colours.

They are worlds apart - until a crack opens up between them; a corner of white - the slim seal of a letter. Elliot begins to write to Madeline, the Girl-in-the-World - a most dangerous thing to do for suspected cracks must be reported and closed. But Elliot's father has disappeared and Madeline's mother is sick. Can a stranger from another world help unravel the mysteries in your own? Can Madeline and Elliot find the missing pieces of themselves before it's too late?
A mesmerising story of two worlds; the cracks between them, the science that binds them and the colours that infuse them." 

(Blurb from "A Corner of White" by Jaclyn Moriarty, 2012)

This is quite possibly one of the best books I will ever read. It may sound like I am exaggerating, but it is just that. After reading the "Book Thief" I needed a book that was peppy, happy and colourful. This is the type of book that has you walking your daily life, with it in hand, under your nose. Jaclyn Moriarty has done an excellent job in writing it and has an awesome writing style! It is the first book in the series called " The Colours of Madeline" and I know it is the beginning of something wonderful. After finishing it this afternoon, I convinced my dad to let me look in a shop for the next book in the series whilst he grocery shopped. Cannot wait to see what is coming!!

You can find it here on Amazon.

Are you reading a good book?

~kinahgrace

Review: The Book Thief - by Markus Zusak

The Book Thief - by Markus Zusak

Hey guys, I thought that since I have just finished reading the Book Thief, I should post a review. I started reading this book 7 weeks ago and could not put it down! Halfway through the term there were a couple of weeks I didn’t really have time to read, but once I did, I didn't stop. Going to school and not reading was difficult;) The story has recently been made into a film, which I have not seen yet (I wanted to read it first). I won’t tell you to much as I don’t want to spoil it. If you’re into history and stories set in the past, this I the book for you!! It really warms your heart as the characters are beautiful. I cried at the end.. Partially because of what happens, but also because I didn't want the book to end. I am now reading a book called “A corner of white”, so hopefully when I finish that book I will post another review:) If you have read The Book Thief and have have any comments, add them below. If you have any suggestions of some nice books, also comment below:)

~kinahgrace

Review: Loves me... Loves me not perfume

Just as my mum and I walk through the local shopping centre we were stopped by some people who were selling perfumes. I am very glad they did!! We bought 6 perfumes for $90, but out of the 3 different types this was my favourite. I'm not very good describing smells, but "spring" is a good description. It is very fresh and happy. It also isn't very strong, a perfect scent to wear everyday.  I think this will become my everyday perfume, an even through winter I will still smell fresh and springy? It comes in a very cute bottle and that fills 100ml. A purchase I am very happy to have made.

~kinahgrace