I wanted to let you all know that starting this week I will start schedule my posts and as much as I can I will try to stick to that schedule.
On Monday I will post written reviews. This will consist of anything that I type out here on my blog. Such as Book Reviews, Guilty Pleasure Books, and anything else typed. ( not including Updates like this)
On Fridays I will post new videos from Youtube. This includes Book Hauls, Reviews, bloopers, and any other vlog/video I make.
Updates won't be scheduled. These will be posted whenever they are needed, though hopefully it won't be often. Updates are just me warning you of upcoming changes to the blog or schedule. Or of events and such that will be coming.
Monday, August 4, 2014
Sunday, August 3, 2014
Guilty Pleasure Books: The Frog Princess
The Frog Princess Series by E.D Baker
I really love these books and I am not ashamed to admit it. I often get teased for reading such girly books that are a much lower level than what I normally read. However that doesn't stop me from loving every line in these books and reading them over and over.
Through out this series Princess Emeralda struggles to fit in with her mother and the rest of her family and kingdom. The only person who really understands her is her aunt, who teachers her magic. One day, after escaping to the swamp near the palace Emeralda finds herself being prposistioned for a kiss by a frog claiming to be a prince named Eadric. When everything goes wrong Emeralda has to find a cure for herself and Eadric, and learn how to use her magic.
I love this series because it is one that makes you happy to read. It is very well written and has beautiful description and although the book is fantasy it is very relatable for both young girls and boys emotionally. I love that these books not only dive deep into the lives of Emeralda and Eadric but also Emeralda's family both past and future. The relationships, both romantic and family, in this book are very touching and the characters are well rounded, having complex stories and emotions. I suggest this series for anyone who doesn't mind books a little girly and a little child like. It is truly a wonderful series that is sure to have you smiling and reaching for the next book.
This series consists of 8 books:
1: The Frog Princess
2:Dragon's Breath
3: Once Upon A curse
4: No place for Magic
5: The Salamander Spell (This one is a prequel but should be read in the right order. It is the 5th book for good reason, unlike some Prequels which can mostly be read whenever)
6:The Dragon Princess
7:Dragon Kiss
8: A Prince Among Frogs
I really love these books and I am not ashamed to admit it. I often get teased for reading such girly books that are a much lower level than what I normally read. However that doesn't stop me from loving every line in these books and reading them over and over.
Through out this series Princess Emeralda struggles to fit in with her mother and the rest of her family and kingdom. The only person who really understands her is her aunt, who teachers her magic. One day, after escaping to the swamp near the palace Emeralda finds herself being prposistioned for a kiss by a frog claiming to be a prince named Eadric. When everything goes wrong Emeralda has to find a cure for herself and Eadric, and learn how to use her magic.
I love this series because it is one that makes you happy to read. It is very well written and has beautiful description and although the book is fantasy it is very relatable for both young girls and boys emotionally. I love that these books not only dive deep into the lives of Emeralda and Eadric but also Emeralda's family both past and future. The relationships, both romantic and family, in this book are very touching and the characters are well rounded, having complex stories and emotions. I suggest this series for anyone who doesn't mind books a little girly and a little child like. It is truly a wonderful series that is sure to have you smiling and reaching for the next book.
This series consists of 8 books:
1: The Frog Princess
2:Dragon's Breath
3: Once Upon A curse
4: No place for Magic
5: The Salamander Spell (This one is a prequel but should be read in the right order. It is the 5th book for good reason, unlike some Prequels which can mostly be read whenever)
6:The Dragon Princess
7:Dragon Kiss
8: A Prince Among Frogs
Thursday, July 24, 2014
Monday, July 21, 2014
FAQ: how to Follow
I've had quite a few friends that I shared this blog with ask me how they are supposed to follow this blog. I think I have finally figured this all out and from what I have found there are a few ways to do this.
1.You can like this on facebook under any of the posts. The same goes for twitter
2. on the upper right side of the screen directly above the about me section there is a list of my followers, with that there should be a "join this site" button if see it just click on that
3. on the very top of the screen (this may only work if you have a gmail) there is a thin transparent ribbon that includes the sign out button and has an option that takes you to the dashboard, from the dashboard you can add the url of my blog to your followed blogs
1.You can like this on facebook under any of the posts. The same goes for twitter
2. on the upper right side of the screen directly above the about me section there is a list of my followers, with that there should be a "join this site" button if see it just click on that
3. on the very top of the screen (this may only work if you have a gmail) there is a thin transparent ribbon that includes the sign out button and has an option that takes you to the dashboard, from the dashboard you can add the url of my blog to your followed blogs
Monday, July 7, 2014
Thursday, July 3, 2014
The False Prince
The False Prince by Jennifer A. Nielsen
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I truly loved this book and its sequels. I honestly didn't expect to enjoy it but it soon became one of my favorites. It is a unique book that is ever better the second time around (if you have read it you know exactly why I say that). This book is full of surprises and excitement. You start expecting one thing and another thing entirely happens, and even when you do manage to guess what is going to happen you still find yourself shocked and amazed when it happens. I can't stress how great this book is.
Sage is a tricky, sly, and humorous orphan boy from a foreign country He doesn't really fit in anywhere and is always causing trouble. One day a wealthy man by the name of Bevin Connor buys him and takes him and three other orphans, all with similar features but very different personalities, to his home with unknown, secret plans. Soon Sage and the others learn his plans. Bevin wants to groom them all to be flawless gentleman, and more than that he wants to make one of him a false prince to take the place of the long lost prince Jaren after the death of the royal family. The orphans not chosen are certian to die. Will Sage use his skills and cleverness to become Bevin's prince? Or will he fail and die? Most importantly, how will Bevin use the prince he choses?
This story is intense, dramatic, funny, and exciting. I wouldn't have given it 5 stars if I didn't believe whole heatedly that it was an amazing story. Read it and let me know what you think!
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Sage is a tricky, sly, and humorous orphan boy from a foreign country He doesn't really fit in anywhere and is always causing trouble. One day a wealthy man by the name of Bevin Connor buys him and takes him and three other orphans, all with similar features but very different personalities, to his home with unknown, secret plans. Soon Sage and the others learn his plans. Bevin wants to groom them all to be flawless gentleman, and more than that he wants to make one of him a false prince to take the place of the long lost prince Jaren after the death of the royal family. The orphans not chosen are certian to die. Will Sage use his skills and cleverness to become Bevin's prince? Or will he fail and die? Most importantly, how will Bevin use the prince he choses?
This story is intense, dramatic, funny, and exciting. I wouldn't have given it 5 stars if I didn't believe whole heatedly that it was an amazing story. Read it and let me know what you think!
Wednesday, July 2, 2014
Kissed by an Angel book review
Did this one with a different Camera than normal so quality is different both video and sound.
Guilty Pleasure Books! Warrior Cats
Guilty Pleasure Books- Warrior Cats by Erin Hunter
These books are one of my favorite guilty pleasures! They are a guilty pleasure because I am always criticized for being too old to read them (as the story goes for most of my guilty pleasure books). However I believe you are never too old to read any book!
I truly adore these books because they are so fun and thrilling all at once. It is so easy to get attached to the characters and their lives and dreams. These books can be super fun and cute one moment and super intense the next, and that's why I love them so much. The unique presepctive these books give you are almost unheard of. Lots of books give you looks into lives of your pets but these give you the look into the life of a fantasy society of wild cats living and surviving on their own.
I suggest these books to anyone and everyone, I don't care how old you are they are amazing books! the only problem is that there are so many that I don't have them all! MUST HAVE!
These books are one of my favorite guilty pleasures! They are a guilty pleasure because I am always criticized for being too old to read them (as the story goes for most of my guilty pleasure books). However I believe you are never too old to read any book!
I truly adore these books because they are so fun and thrilling all at once. It is so easy to get attached to the characters and their lives and dreams. These books can be super fun and cute one moment and super intense the next, and that's why I love them so much. The unique presepctive these books give you are almost unheard of. Lots of books give you looks into lives of your pets but these give you the look into the life of a fantasy society of wild cats living and surviving on their own.
I suggest these books to anyone and everyone, I don't care how old you are they are amazing books! the only problem is that there are so many that I don't have them all! MUST HAVE!
Tuesday, July 1, 2014
Just Ella
Just Ella by Margaret Peterson Haddix
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It pained me to give this book only three stars because I love Margaret Peterson Haddix! This book just lacked the usual "POW!" that her other books have. I didn't hate this book, and still think it is worth reading, I just didn't enjoy it as much as I expected to.
This book is a sweet and relateable story about a girl who gets stuck in the wrong situation and forced to be someone she isn't. Ella is chosen to be the Prince's future bride in the classic Cinderella story. She wows him at the ball and next thing you know she is swept off her feet and being changed from a peasant girl to a future queen. It doesn't take long for Ella to realize this isn't the life she wants and she finds herself drawn to her tutor, Jed who is unlike the selfish and boring prince in every way. Her goal now, is to find a way out but the Prince and those working for him refuse to let that happen in this Cinderella story gone wrong.
This is a unique and fun twist on the average happily ever after and is a fun and short read. My only criticism is that this story lacks the thrill I usually get from one of Haddix's books.
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This book is a sweet and relateable story about a girl who gets stuck in the wrong situation and forced to be someone she isn't. Ella is chosen to be the Prince's future bride in the classic Cinderella story. She wows him at the ball and next thing you know she is swept off her feet and being changed from a peasant girl to a future queen. It doesn't take long for Ella to realize this isn't the life she wants and she finds herself drawn to her tutor, Jed who is unlike the selfish and boring prince in every way. Her goal now, is to find a way out but the Prince and those working for him refuse to let that happen in this Cinderella story gone wrong.
This is a unique and fun twist on the average happily ever after and is a fun and short read. My only criticism is that this story lacks the thrill I usually get from one of Haddix's books.
Sisters Red
Sisters Red by Jackson Pearce
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This book completly earned the four stars I gave it. I loved this book so much and it just fell short of amazing. A talent that Jackson Pearce has with her stories is making them all connect beautifuly to the point where you know they link but they don't have to be read in a particular order. (this is the first book, I read it second). And the other Talent she has is always making me smile. I didn't want to put this book down.
Sisters Red is a fairytale retelling of Little Red riding hood. Sisters, Scarlet and Rosie are as close as any two sisters could be. They firmly believe that they were two parts of the same heart, and that Rosie the younger sister was just born later. When these sisters were little their Grandmother was attacked by a Fenris, otherwise known as a werewolf. Scarlet bravely protected her little sister, and lost and eye and was badly scared because of it. From that point forward Scarlet became a hunter. She didn't just hunt Fenris, she lived and breathed hunting. Rosie however longed for something more, but knew she owed her life to her sister and therefor dedicated herself to hunting with her and their family friend. Rosie and Scarlet try to keep themselves and others safe while figuring out where they fit in eachother's lives as their interests and priorities change.
This book is full of sisterly love, romance, drama, and action. I strongly believe it has something for everyone. I felt a new emotion on every page and couldn't stop reading! I loved the message this story portrayed and was sad to see it end. The only thing that I can say against this book is the pacing. Some parts seemed to fly by too fast and others way too slow, and it wasn't exactly clear how much time had past during most of the story. However this was such a minor problem I don't expect it to keep anyone from enjoying the story.
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Sisters Red is a fairytale retelling of Little Red riding hood. Sisters, Scarlet and Rosie are as close as any two sisters could be. They firmly believe that they were two parts of the same heart, and that Rosie the younger sister was just born later. When these sisters were little their Grandmother was attacked by a Fenris, otherwise known as a werewolf. Scarlet bravely protected her little sister, and lost and eye and was badly scared because of it. From that point forward Scarlet became a hunter. She didn't just hunt Fenris, she lived and breathed hunting. Rosie however longed for something more, but knew she owed her life to her sister and therefor dedicated herself to hunting with her and their family friend. Rosie and Scarlet try to keep themselves and others safe while figuring out where they fit in eachother's lives as their interests and priorities change.
This book is full of sisterly love, romance, drama, and action. I strongly believe it has something for everyone. I felt a new emotion on every page and couldn't stop reading! I loved the message this story portrayed and was sad to see it end. The only thing that I can say against this book is the pacing. Some parts seemed to fly by too fast and others way too slow, and it wasn't exactly clear how much time had past during most of the story. However this was such a minor problem I don't expect it to keep anyone from enjoying the story.
Monday, June 9, 2014
First book haul! I'm on Youtube!
Here is my first official youtube video, hopefully they will only get
better. For this one I just did a book haul but I am working on posting some reviews!
Book Review #2 Bad Apple
Bad Apple by Laura Ruby
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Another 4 star review for this book! Bad apple is a humorous and touching realistic fiction book. It is very relateable but also a bit confusing.
In this book, main character Tola Riley struggles to fit in at her school. She has friends and is even labled as crazy for her attitude, love of fairy tails and her green hair. The one person who seems to be able to understand Tola is her art teacher, Mr. Mymer. He gives her encrouragement in her art, art that no one seems to understand, and even lets her stay in the art room after class. This however turns against him when rumors start to fly that Tola and Mr. Mymer are in a relationship together. Are the rumors true? or is Mr. Mymer about to lose his job for nothing? Will Tola's family support her or go against her?
I loved this book and it was enduring and fun to read. Tola is a very unique girl but relateable in small ways. The only thing holding be back from giving this book that last star is that I found myself very confused at first. this book just around a bit which leaves readers a bit lost, but once we find our bearings we are glad we journeyed on.
Thursday, June 5, 2014
Book Review #1 The Goddess Test
The Goddess Test , By Aimee Carter
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The Goddess Test is about a young girl named Kate living with her dying mother in a new home, the town her mother grew up in. Kate doesn't know anyone at her new school or any of her neighbors. Worst of all her mother isn't expected to live very long.
One day Kate meets a mysterious and attractive man claiming to be Hades, from the legends of Greek gods. Kate believes he is insane until she is soon thrust into the world of gods and goddesses, and forced to take 7 difficult tests, if she succeeds she will be his wife and become a goddess. She cannot even think of failing.
I gave this book 4 out of 5 stars. I really enjoyed this book and thought it was a fun rewrite of the stories of many Greek gods and goddesses. I loved how each god or goddess was incorporated secretly into a character subtly enough for someone to understand who they were meant to be, while still maintaing a bit of mystery. The only thing that held me back from giving this book 5 stars instead of 4 was the opening chapter of this book. I found it to be a little dull and confusing, however the prologue is amazing! Overall the book is fun and exciting and I couldn't put it down. It was a bit difficult to follow at times but well worth the time spent on it! I suggest you read!
-Alice
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The Goddess Test is about a young girl named Kate living with her dying mother in a new home, the town her mother grew up in. Kate doesn't know anyone at her new school or any of her neighbors. Worst of all her mother isn't expected to live very long.
One day Kate meets a mysterious and attractive man claiming to be Hades, from the legends of Greek gods. Kate believes he is insane until she is soon thrust into the world of gods and goddesses, and forced to take 7 difficult tests, if she succeeds she will be his wife and become a goddess. She cannot even think of failing.
I gave this book 4 out of 5 stars. I really enjoyed this book and thought it was a fun rewrite of the stories of many Greek gods and goddesses. I loved how each god or goddess was incorporated secretly into a character subtly enough for someone to understand who they were meant to be, while still maintaing a bit of mystery. The only thing that held me back from giving this book 5 stars instead of 4 was the opening chapter of this book. I found it to be a little dull and confusing, however the prologue is amazing! Overall the book is fun and exciting and I couldn't put it down. It was a bit difficult to follow at times but well worth the time spent on it! I suggest you read!
-Alice
Welcome to Bookshelf Freak!
Welcome to Bookshelf Freak. I have decided that I need to start a blog for reviewing and talking about books. I have never had much luck in these things in the past so hopefully this one is lucky. I will be reviewing, rating, and chatting about some of my favorite books. My goal in this blog is to try new books and genres and explore new things within the category of YA books.
Some of my favorites to read are fantasy and romance, however I intend to try many more genres and new authors. So wish me luck and thank you for reading!
-Alice
Some of my favorites to read are fantasy and romance, however I intend to try many more genres and new authors. So wish me luck and thank you for reading!
-Alice
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