Anna and the French Kiss

Anna and the French Kiss

Author: Stephanie Perkins
Pages: 372 Pages
Publisher: Dutton
Released: December 2nd 2010
Age Group: Young Adult (12-18)
Book Source: Received (?)
Award(s): Goodreads Choice Award Nominee for Goodreads Author, Young Adult Fiction (2010)


Anna. Living in Atlanta, eager for a her crush to love her back,  ready for her senior year with her best friend. Much to her dismay she her father is shipping off to boarding school. French boarding school- abundant with rich kids, who have known each other since freshman year. Yeah, Great. America was great but France- ugh. that was before Etienne St. Clair. St. Clair. Super Foxy, Super Sweet, and most definitely Super Taken. Anna is reserved also- to her boy at home. But the chemistry is undeniable. Delicious. Sweet. Confusing. As the seasons change- so do her feelings. After many 'almost-s' will she ever get the kiss she has been longing for- the kiss haunting her dreams- the kiss from the boy she CAN'T be in love with?


Oh. Mah. Gawsh. I have no idea why I took so long to join the Anna parade. I have always read raving reviews of it but never had enough courage- or just didn't feel like it- to pick it up. Oh boy, do I regret that. This book completed my life- for a day at least. It was like a Sarah Dessen novel with the obvious romance- without the obvious plot. This book always had me guessing.


As for throughout reading this (AWESOME) novel, I was team Etienne all the way baby. All the freaking way... I would cheer him on and boo when it didn't work out. As for Anna- she was predictably unpredictable. You could never expect what was going to happen next. Anna would be a fun best friend- she was so independent. To be honest she was oblivious to the fact I wanted to punch her- several times in fact. But I love to feel the emotion with the characters- and this book was no exception. I absolutely loved it.


Stephanie Perkins. She is an ideal novelist and creates such a cute world for her characters to live in- this book lives up to Paris's romance cliche. In my mind without a doubt she created the most perfect imperfect romance with a gorgeous city to host it.


If you haven't read Anna and the French Kiss by Stephanie Perkins. Read it. Right. Now. A friendly word of advice- if there is a book everyone loves and you have not read it yet. Read it- most likely it is wonderful. People don't love books because they suck. They love books because they rock!


However I got this book- thank you anonymous. I found this book actually in my mailbox... and it was signed- (refer to IMM 7 Part 2)- and I treasure it greatly- I wish I knew who you were so I could thank you personally. I will love it forever.


Personally I believe this book deserves all the hype it got- and lived up to my great expectations. And personally I would love getting lost in Paris, France with a Foxy boy- I wouldn't mind!! Would you?


What did you think of Anna and the French Kiss? I'd love to know.

In My Mailbox 8- December 17th- December 24th

Miles From Ordinary by Carol Lynch Williams

Same Difference by Siobhan Vivian

Undead Much (Megan Berry, #2) by Stacey Jay

 Deadly Little Secret (Touch, #1)  by Laurie Faria Stolarz

 Impossible by Nancy Werlin

 13 Little Blue Envelopes (Little Blue Envelope, #1) by  Maureen Johnson

Hey Wanderer's

Hey guys! 

Sorry no new reviews- schools been as busy as ever. Final day of semester is on next Tuesday then holiday break for two weeks- I will be sure to post lots then! Thanks for understanding!

What  have you been reading, what did you think?

Got your Christmas shopping done?- I don't ;)

Waiting On Wednesday 1- Cinder Marissa Meyer

Humans and androids crowd the raucous streets of New Beijing. A deadly plague ravages the population. From space, a ruthless lunar people watch, waiting to make their move. No one knows that Earth’s fate hinges on one girl. . . .

Cinder, a gifted mechanic, is a cyborg. She’s a second-class citizen with a mysterious past, reviled by her stepmother and blamed for her stepsister’s illness. But when her life becomes intertwined with the handsome Prince Kai’s, she suddenly finds herself at the center of an intergalactic struggle, and a forbidden attraction. Caught between duty and freedom, loyalty and betrayal, she must uncover secrets about her past in order to protect her world’s future.

-Goodreads Summary.

This book...  Urgh... Jade don't think about it... don't think about it.... I NEED this BOOK NOW. I have to wait  January 3rd 2012.  Another thing I love the cover- so much. I am so excited!

Top Ten Tuesday 1- Top Ten Books I Want to Give As Gifts

A big thank you to the girls@ The Broke and Bookish! They created this weekly Meme that I am just getting started in! 

This weeks Top Ten is: What are the top ten books you want to give as gifts and to who?

1.  Inheritance by Christopher Paolini

 I would love to give this book to my dear friend Anqi* over @ A Splatter of Ink- the reason for this is because she hasn't read this beautiful 860 page book that I love so much. I own it- but I never lend out my hard copies- Sorry Anqi.

*Pronounced AN-key

2.  The Night Circus

I would love to give my grandma this novel because it it has been on her to read list for quite a while- i probably will soon

3. Anna and the French Kiss by Steohanie Perkins

This would definitely be book I would send over the way to Laura Trewern my British buddy.

4. Clockwork Prince by Cassandra Clare

I would give this to Jada @ A Splatter of Ink because she loves The Mortal Instruments series also The Infernal Devices series. 

5.  Perfect by Ellen Hopkins

This book would definitely be book I would give to dearest Gracie- we all love Hopkins perfectly imperfect poems.

5.2 Hunger Games

For my Twi-Obsessed aunt- she needs a new hobby.

You see I do not have many ideas of books to give to my friends- because some of them do not read much- nor my family... so here are the books on the top of MY wish list that I WANT as gifts- hint hint.

6. Unearthly 

Because I have heard amazing things about this book- and need to check out the action myself. Since our local Borders shut down B&N never has this one in stock- and when I order it- it never comes. It is quite alarming. 

7. Twisted by Laurie Halse Anderson

All of Anderson's books are 100% moving and satistfying after reading that this is a must have for MY holiday.

8. The Forest of Hands and Teeth

Somehow on my trips to the bookstore I always forget this book... hmm. 

9. The Gathering (Darkness Rising Book 1)

MUST HAVE. The darkest powers series made me LOVE reading a few years ago- Kelly Armstrong rocks, man. 

10. The Summer I Turned Pretty

New Sarah Dessen?

10.2. Revelations (Blue Bloods #3)

I love this series but got way behind

10.4.  Lola and the Boy Next Door

Sigh. Anna. Sigh.

10.6. Shatter Me

Ugh. How I survive I do not have the slightest Idea.

10.8. Strange Fate L.J Smith

I can never seem to find this.

What is your TTT this week? 

Post your link in the comments area and I will check yours out-

If you don't have a blog just post below 

Thanks fellow book wanderers!

Happy Reading!

In My Mailbox 7 December 11th- December 18th Part Two

Is this not beautiful?

I haven't read this before - I just love signed books.

What are your thoughts and opinions of this book?

What was in your mailbox?

In My Mailbox 7- December 11th- December 18th Part One

The Iron King by Julie Kagawa
Anna and the French Kiss (Signed Copy) by Stephanie Perkins
Struck by Rhonda Stapleton
Getting over Garrett Delaney by Abby McDonald*-
There You'll Find Me by Jenny B. Jones*

* I finished Garrett Delaney in a day- it was fantastic and I could learn much from this wonderful novel- Definitely should be on your to read list!

* Jenny B. Jones- sound familiar? Was I the only one who thought of Junie B. Jones? (child 'chapter book' superstar)

In My Mailbox 6 December 5th- December 12th

Compliments to The Story Siren

Virals by Kathy Reichs

The Monstrumologist by Rick Yancey

The Scorpio Races by Maggie Stiefaver

The Future of Us by Jay Asher

The Son of Neptune by Rick Riorden

Strange Angels by Lilith Saintcrow

Paranormalcy by Kieresten White

Paranormalcy

Author: Kiersten White

Pages: 335 Pages

Publisher: Harper Teen

Released: August 31st 2010

Age Group: Young Adult (12-18)

Book Source: Library

Evie is a monster hunter. She is employed by the International Paranormal Containment Agency.  She has a gift- that is also a curse. She can see through the glamours that paranormal-s put on- to hid themselves from humans and the Agency. Evie is the agency's secret weapon. With a power only she herself has- it is unlike anything the agency has ever contained. this life- is normal for Evie. She has a mermaid best friend, a faerie ex-boyfriend/stalker and now paranormal-s are dying.

Not only dying- being killed, in mass amounts.  Evie's head is filled with mysterious murmurings of  destruction and the promise of death to all paranormal creatures. Evie is soon to realize that not only is her power a mystery. to her dismay she is finding more and more evidence to the fact that she is connected to an ancient faerie prophecy and the deaths of many paranormal beings that are stacking up. Its up to Evie to put a stop to everything- but how can she fix everything when she has no idea what she is up against?

Evie. One and only Evie. Her personality is just the perfect dose of innocence and cleverness, with just a hint of mischief- shes a great character. So unique and fiery! Her comedic acts in this book was great when living through the plot. She is always criticizing things in her own sense of humor that entertained me throughout the book.Oh and don't forget her hot pink zebra boots!

The plot of this book was clever and mysterious. The writing with the dialogue and way that Evie's thoughts were put together was leaning more toward Middle Grade rather than Young Adult literature. This kind of annoyed me at times like-"c'mon just get to the point already" but the plot was intriguing enough to keep me snared through this book in one evening of reading.

Kiersten White is a very nice author and never confuses you. I really mean that- never once was I confused. But that also means the writing was rather simple- but sometimes with the perfect plot- that is completely okay! Whatever creative process she went through to think of this paranormal world- sign me up! I would never  be creative enough to think of something as unique as this world of paranormal creatures.

The romance throughout the novel was appropriate and sweet. Evie with  her boy always made me smile. Simple romances are always so rinky-dinky cute.

It may have had simple writing- but I loved it! I am definitely looking forward to reading the rest of  this paranormal trilogy, I plan to stick with it and keep on reading.

Daughter of Smoke and Bone

Daughter of Smoke and Bone

Author: Laini Taylor 

Pages: 418

Publisher: Little, Brown and Company

Release: September 27th 2011

Age Group: Young Adult (12-18)

Book Source: Insider @ Library

        In a  Karou's world where winged creatures roam the sky and a chimaera named Brimstone collects all sorts of teeth for his mysterious necklaces. And his teeth are soon to run out.

      Karou is the 'errand' runner for Brimstone; she does anything he needs. Why? Because he is a monster that is all she has known for family since a young age. He is her family.

       Who is she? She doesn't know. Her hair grows blue- naturally from the roots.She speaks many languages- languages of humans, and monsters alike. She fills sketchbooks with dramatic drawings of monsters that are real- but a secret for her to keep. She is a mystery- to herself and everyone else. But that is the question she keeps getting asked. Who is she?  What is she?

      But when black fiery hand prints are appearing on doors all over the world- on portals catastrophe is soon to strike. And Karou doesn't know what it is and how to stop it. When a wonderful stranger Akiva finds Karou- she haunts him. Her face- a face of beauty. Together they find hidden secrets, dangerous love and most of all- they discover who she is. Whether Karou likes who she is or not; together Akiva and herself are going to find out.

First of all- I would like to thank my schools wonderful librarian- Mrs. Johnson. She let me borrow the schools copy of this book before it was processed- because she knew how much I wanted to read it. Also because it takes forever to process. So I appreciate her kindness and hope she will do the same in the future!

Daughter of Smoke and Bone has been on my to-read list for quite some time. I had hoped it would fulfill my great expectations of this new series. And indeed it did! And more! This new fantastical world of mythological creatures twisted my mind and gave me joy. This book was beyond wonderful.

I loved the voice that Laini Taylor incorporated into this book. Her writing was great- her style told the story and just sucked me in and I could not put it down. This mystery is one of the best books I have read ever. I cannot wait for the sequel!

Karou is definitely going on my list of book character that I would want for a a best friend- right next to Katniss from The Hunger Games and Mara Dyer from The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer. Karou was unlike any character I have ever 'met'. Her stubbornness and capability was so endearing and awesome to watch  unravel throughout the book. Karou definitely grew as a character throughout the book and made her even more enticing at the end.

The thing I enjoyed the very most was the unpredictability of this entire story.  Just as soon as you started thinking you knew what came next- Laini Taylor just flipped you around and you landed on your head. Sometimes unpredictability in a book can be annoying and just irritate me but this did the opposite- it encouraged me to continue reading.

Laini Taylor did a fantastic job of snagging the read right away and left you wanting more at the end of the book. Definitely a book you NEED to read! I can't wait for the sequel. Some writers just cannot write fast enough!

Imaginary Girls

Imaginary Girls

Author: Nova Ren Suma

Pages: 344

Publisher: Dutton Juvenile

Genre: Paranormal

Release: June 4th 2011

Age: Young Adult (12-18)
Book Source: Library

     Chloe's older sister, Ruby, always gets what she wants. One night two summers ago- Chloe, at only 14, was dared to swim across the reservoir- quite dire and dangerous task. But she never does it. Soon after beginning to swim she discovers a boat- with the body of a classmate. Dead.

      Soon after Chloe moves to live with her dad- to live a normal life and escape the past that has been haunting her ever since the night she stumbled upon the boat. Two years later- Ruby wants Chloe back. She wants everything normal and as if it was those two summers ago.

      When Chloe returns to their quaint little town everything is the same- the exact same. Or is it?

     Ruby as older sister of Chloe shall always protect Chloe- its her duty as a sister. But when deadly secrets threaten to expose the truth to Chloe of that night out at the reservoir. But for Chloe deadly secrets can have deadly consequences- and it may mean life or death.

Imaginary Girls by Nova Suma Ren was quite a feat that left me guessing through out the entire novel. I suppose you could classify this book as a thriller but the plot went along quite slow and was rather dragging throughout the first third of the book. But soon after the ball begins rolling I just couldn't put it down and read the rest in one seating. 

The characters were rather confusing- as in Ruby's strange personality. She is the kind of girl no one can ever figure out- and that no one knows better than Chloe.

The sisterhood exemplified in this novel was rather sweet and endearing. But when Chloe is always following ruby it feels rather forced like. Why cannot Chloe have her own personality? But the true sisterly love does appear. Throughout the book Chloe always thought her feelings but never communicated them to other characters which I had found rather annoying (SPIT IT OUT ALREADY). 

Nova Ren Suma's writing was very much her own. I haven't read a book with writing quite like that- ever. It had just enough creative writing and descriptive writing to keep me hooked throughout the novel. The mystery portrayed through her words was intriguing and exciting to follow.

Imaginary Girls may be a paranormal thriller- do not confuse it with a book such as White Cat by Holly Black. This book is very unique with it's plot and characters and that was one of the things I enjoyed most. Though it got confusing at times- it was a satisfying read that left me wanting more. I look forward to reading future novels by Nova Ren Suma..

Hey Book Wanderer's

Hoooo--leee-SHMOKES

In the past two days I've had the most traffic that I have ever had! It's quite thrilling really.

 And I most definitely appreciate every single comment! Keep it coming!

I have recently finished about ten books that will be review soon. School has been indeed cray-zay because winter break is only a few weeks away. Only a few weeks left. Oh the final projects that are 80% of our grade. Curse them!

The Books I  recently finished are:

Crank by Ellen Hopkins

Imaginary Girls by Nova Ren Suma

The Daughter of Smoke and Bone by Laini Taylor

 (which I loved to death!)

Forever by Maggie Stiefaver 

Bruiser by Neil Shusterman

Paranormalcy by Kiersten White

Tricks by Ellen Hopkins

Someone Like You by Sarah Dessen

Break by Hannah Moskowitz

Stolen by Lucy Christopher

This Lullaby by Sarah Dessen 

Paper Towns by John Green

White Cat by Holly Black

(I enjoyed this also!)

Thanks guys for tuning in and check it out soon because new book reviews will be here!

Thanks for the support

:)

xo

Jade

In My Mailbox 5 November 27th- December 4th 2011

Compliments to The Story Siren

Tithe by Holly Black

Daughter of Smoke and Bone by Laini Taylor

Sisters Red by Jackson Pearce

A Great and Terrible Beauty by Libba Bray

The Luxe by Anna Godbersen