Not Every Girl

Book Review

Title: Not Every Girl

Author: Jane Mcgarry

Date Published: April 27, 2015

Publisher: Clean Reads

Page Count: 275

Rating: ★★★★★

Meet The Author: Jane McGarry FB

Buy Me: Amazon, B&N

Synopsis:

Olivia Davenport’s plan is destined to fail. 

She is going through with it anyway, of course. After all, it is the chance of a lifetime. The unreasonable rules of others should not stand in her way. 

In her small kingdom of Stewartsland, Olivia trains with the squires and harbors a secret dream. She longs to become a knight under the command of the Master-of–Arms, who just happens to be her father. He has indulged her passion so far, but they both know a simple fact – girls may not attain knighthood. Dismayed by the constant discouragement of her ambitions, she makes an impetuous decision to disguise herself as a boy in order to sneak on a mission. The consequences are not at all what she anticipated. 

When her deception is revealed, she is sent home in disgrace; however, an unexpected turn of events puts her at the center of a dangerous plot against the King. The ensuing adventure finds her grappling with mercenaries and outlaws, yet these pale in comparison to her newly awakened emotions. She finds not only her life at risk, but also her heart, when the aloof Prince Liam begins to affect her in ways she never thought possible. In the end, it is her courage and unique spirit which must guide her through the challenges she encounters both physical and emotional. 

My Thoughts:

This book reminded me of Mulan in some aspects and I loved it! Olivia was such a strong character and I loved that she made it her mission to show that girls can do what boys can do and sometimes better. I really enjoyed this book and I'm glad that Jane Mcgarry contacted me and sent me her book in exchange for an honest review.

Olivia has been training with the squires in hopes that one day her father will give in and let her become a knight, but she knows that it’s a long shot, even if her father is the Master-of- Arms girls can’t be Knights. When she finds out her father is going to escort the King to a meeting she devises a plan to dress like a boy and go on the mission. When she gets caught Prince Liam offers himself as an escort to take her back home, but on the way back a series of events put Olivia in the adventure she was looking for while she deals with her new found feelings for the Prince, which for her is a whole new territory.

I love this book especially our main character Olivia she is such a kick ass girl, she doesn't take crap from anyone and when someone tells her she can't do something she proves them wrong. I also loved, loved the story McGarry wrote between Prince Liam and Olivia it was so refreshing and Liam was ah he was so perfect and yes, I have added Prince Liam to me ever growing list of fictional boyfriends. I also really loved Jane Mcgarry's world building; the way she described the scenery just painted such a clear picture it was like I was there. This book kept me up to the wee hours of the night, I just needed to know how it ended; I really hope there's a sequel I need more of Liam and Olivia, did I mention I need more Liam. 

I love when I find hidden gems and this one is definitely one. I would recommend this book to anyone that is in the mood for a funny, romance, fantasy, with a strong female character; even if you're not in the mood for anything I mentioned I really recommend this book. Like I said it reminded me of Mulan and who doesn't love a book that shows that girls can do anything boys can!

-SandraTheBookWorm 

Maybe Someday

Book Review

Title: Maybe Someday

Author: Colleen Hoover

Date Published: March 18, 2014

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Page Count: 367

Rating: ★★★★

Genre: New Adult Contemporary

Meet the Author: Colleen Hoover

Buy Me: Amazon, B&N, Book Depository

Told by both Ridge and Sydney POV

Synopsis:

At twenty-two years old, Sydney is enjoying a great life: She’s in college, working a steady job, in love with her wonderful boyfriend, Hunter, and rooming with her best friend, Tori. But everything changes when she discovers that Hunter is cheating on her—and she’s forced to decide what her next move should be.

Soon, Sydney finds herself captivated by her mysterious and attractive neighbor, Ridge. She can't take her eyes off him or stop listening to the passionate way he plays his guitar every evening out on his balcony. And there’s something about Sydney that Ridge can't ignore, either. They soon find themselves needing each other in more ways than one.

A passionate tale of friendship, betrayal, and romance, Maybe Someday will immerse readers in Sydney’s tumultuous world from the very first page

My Thoughts:

I adored this book! Colleen Hoover has easily made her way into becoming my new favorite author! I immediately fell in love with both our main characters; Colleen Hoover has a way of making all the characters find a way to your heart. The only reason I didn't give this book five stars was because at some points the I'm  attracted to you but we can't be together got a little irritating, but other than that I didn't have any other problem.

When Sydney finds out her sleazy boyfriend is cheating on her she finds herself homeless and with her world turned upside down. She soon finds herself living with Ridge her attractive next door neighbor, Sydney can't help but to be attracted to Ridge there is just something about the way he plays his guitar and the way he carries himself and Ridge can't deny that he also finds himself extremely attracted to Sydney, but unfortunately they have to put those feeling aside because Ridge has a girlfriend that he loves and has no intent of leaving.

This book was just ah I don't even know how to explain it. I wanted Ridge to leave his girlfriend to be with Sydney, but when Ridge's girlfriend would come into the picture she was so sweet that I wanted them to make it, like I said Colleen Hoover has a way of writing her characters that they all make a way to your heart and you find yourself conflicted of who you want the happily after for. All the characters in this novel were amazing but Ridge has a very special place in my heart, he was just utter perfection; where can I find me a Ridge. I don't want to go into many details because I might give away some of the plot twists.

 So if you haven't picked this book up I highly recommend it, if you haven't picked anything up by Colleen Hoover a highly recommend you do; I need to own all her books! If you're in the mood for a funny, cute book that is also going to make you cry and at the same time make you extremely happy look no further. 

-SandraTheBookWorm 

Favorite Quotes from the book: 

" People can't choose who they fall in love with. They only get to choose who they stay in love with"

" However, I've learned that the heart can't be told when and who and how it should love. The heart does whatever the hell it wants to do. The only thing we can control is whether we give our lives and our minds the chance to catch up to our hearts." 

" We try so hard to hide everything we're really feeling from those who probably need to know our true feelings the most." 

Ugly Love

Ugly Love

Title: Ugly Love

Author: Colleen Hoover

Date Published: August 5, 2014

Publisher: Atria Books

Page Count: 337

Rating: ★★★★★

Meet The Author: Colleen Hoover

Genre: New Adult Contemporary

Point of View: Told by both Miles and Tate's 

Synopsis:

When Tate Collins meets airline pilot Miles Archer, she knows it isn't love at first sight. They wouldn't even go so far as to consider themselves friends. The only thing Tate and Miles have in common is an undeniable mutual attraction. Once their desires are out in the open, they realize they have the perfect set-up. He doesn't want love, she doesn’t have time for love, so that just leaves the sex. Their arrangement could be surprisingly seamless, as long as Tate can stick to the only two rules Miles has for her.

Never ask about the past.
Don't expect a future.

They think they can handle it, but realize almost immediately they can't handle it at all.

Hearts get infiltrated.
Promises get broken.
Rules get shattered.
Love gets ugly

My Thoughts:

I don't even know where to start with this book. First how can a book make you cry tears of sadness and happiness at the same time, secondly why did it take me so long to pick up any book written by Ms. Colleen Hoover; I'm kicking myself for waiting all this year’s her writing is perfection.

When Tate moves in with her brother and meets Miles she can't deny the strong attraction they both have for each other it's not love at first sight, but there is definitely something there. When Miles lets her know how he feels they decide to start a friends with benefits relationship with two rules never ask about the past and don't expect a future. They soon find out that having sex and not wanting more is very difficult.

I adored this book I love Miles and Tate they are perfect for each other, this book gave me a rollercoaster of emotions I didn't see that twist coming and the ending was complete and utter perfection. Colleen is definitely the queen of new adult contemporary, this was the first book of hers I've read and I devoured it in less than twenty four hours I just couldn't put it down and now I need to own all her novels; I know I'll love them just as much as this one. 

This book gave me the worst book hangover all I wanted to do was reread it, I could not get past chapter one of any book I would try to pick up after reading this one. This book does have a lot of explicit love scenes, so I do think I should warn my younger followers. I'm very excited for the movie; I can't wait to see this amazing and heartbreaking story come to live on screen.

If you have not picked this book up yet I definitely recommend you read it and if you're planning to watch the movie read the book beforehand remember the book is always better than the movie ( in most cases). If you're wondering if this book deserves all the hype it's getting, it definitely does, so what are you waiting for go to your closest library or book store and pick this baby up.

-SandraTheBookWorm 

Quotes I loved from the Book:

“Love isn't always pretty, Tate. Sometimes you spend all your time hoping it'll eventually be something different. Something better. Then, before you know it, you're back to square one, and you lost your heart somewhere along the way.” 

" Ugly love becomes you. Consumes you. Makes you hate it all. Makes you realize that all the beautiful parts aren't even worth it. Without the beautiful, you will never risk feeling this. Feeling the ugly."

" That's how it is when a person develops an attraction toward someone. He's nowhere then suddenly he's everywhere, whether you want him to be or not." 

June TBR

June TBR

On the picture above are the books I plan on reading on June. I'm so excited to dive into these especially Fangirl and Maybe Someday. I also plan on reading Not Every Girl the author was kind enough to send me an Ecopy in exchange for a honest review. Have you read any of these books? If you have I would love to hear your thoughts on them.

-SandraTheBookWorm 

May Wrap Up

May Wrap Up

I read a total of six books last month. I have reviews up for all of them, I will list them all below with the rating and a link to the review. I'm pretty happy with all the reading I did in the month of May. I know that I'm not very consistent with my wrap up, but I'm going to try a little harder to post my wrap up's every month. Have you read any of these books? If you have; what were your thoughts on them? Leave a comment below! I would love to hear from you.

An Ember In The Ashes ★★★★★ Review

Eleanor and Park ★★★★★ Review

These Broken Stars ★★★★ Review

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Magnolia ★★★★★ Review

Why We Broke Up ★★★ Review

Ugly Love ( Not Pictured) ★★★★★ (Book Review Coming Soon)

-SandraTheBookWorm 

Waiting on Wednesday #20

Everything, Everything

Waiting on Wednesday is a meme hosted by Jill at BreakingtheSpine in which we spotlight a new release we can't wait to get our hands on.

Title: Everything, Everything

Author: Nicola Yoon

Expected Release Date: September 1st, 2015

Publisher: Delacorte Books for Young Adults

Goodreads Link:  Everything, Everything

Preorder Link: Amazon, B&N, Book Depository

Synopsis:

My disease is as rare as it is famous. Basically, I'm allergic to the world. I don’t leave my house, have not left my house in seventeen years. The only people I ever see are my mom and my nurse, Carla.

But then one day, a moving truck arrives next door. I look out my window, and I see him. He’s tall, lean and wearing all black—black T-shirt, black jeans, black sneakers, and a black knit cap that covers his hair completely. He catches me looking and stares at me. I stare right back. His name is Olly.

Maybe we can’t predict the future, but we can predict some things. For example, I am certainly going to fall in love with Olly. It’s almost certainly going to be a disaster

Why I need it in my Collection:

This book sounds so cute and I've never heard of a disease where you can't set foot outside, so this topic definitely interests me. Also I've really been in the mood for contemporaries and this book seems like the perfect read. What book are you excited for? Leave a comment below; I would love to hear from you. This cover is just gorgeous as well! 

-SandraTheBookWorm

An Ember in the Ashes

Book Review

Title: An Ember in the Ashes

Author: Sabaa Tahir

Date Published: April 25, 2015

Publisher: Razorbill

Page Count: 453

Rating: ★★★★★

Buy Me: Amazon, B&N, Book Depository

Meet The Author: Sabaa Tahir

Synopsis: 

Laia is a slave.
Elias is a soldier.
Neither is free.

Under the Martial Empire, defiance is met with death. Those who do not vow their blood and bodies to the Emperor risk the execution of their loved ones and the destruction of all they hold dear.

It is in this brutal world, inspired by ancient Rome, that Laia lives with her grandparents and older brother. The family ekes out an existence in the Empire’s impoverished backstreets. They do not challenge the Empire. They've seen what happens to those who do.

But when Laia’s brother is arrested for treason, Laia is forced to make a decision. In exchange for help from rebels who promise to rescue her brother, she will risk her life to spy for them from within the Empire’s greatest military academy.

There, Laia meets Elias, the school’s finest soldier—and secretly, its most unwilling. Elias wants only to be free of the tyranny he’s being trained to enforce. He and Laia will soon realize that their destinies are intertwined—and that their choices will change the fate of the Empire itself

My Thoughts:

WOW this book has just blown my mind. It's sooo good and deserves all the hype that's it's been getting.

Laia has just lost the only family she had left to the Empire, and is determined to find the rebels and ask for their help. When she finally finds the resistance; she is sent as a slave to spy on the Commandant of the Empire's greatest military academy in return the rebels will help Laia free her brother from prison. Is there where Laia meets soldier Elias and they will soon find out that their destinies are somehow intertwine and that Laia will provide Elias with the freedom he has so desperately been looking for.

This book is definitely one of my 2015 favorites Sabaa Tahir's writing is superb. I immediately fell in love with Laia and Elias. Their character building threw out the novel was written really well. This book is full of action from the moment you start it to the moment you finish and has the perfect amount of romance.

I have never read anything like it, I'm so glad that they decided to make a sequel since the book ends with a cliffhanger and I couldn't go on the rest of my life not knowing what happened. I was a little skeptical about this book because of the overhype surrounding it, but it definitely proved me wrong. I definitely recommend you pick this book up if you haven't already. I definitely did a happy dance when I found out about the sequel.

-SandraTheBookWorm

Favorite Quotes from the Book:

"Life is made of so many moments that mean nothing. Then one day, a single moment comes along to define every second that comes after."

" Your an ember in the ashes. You will spark and burn, ravage and destroy. You cannot change it. You cannot stop it."

" You'll never forget them, not even after years. But one day, you'll go a whole minute without feeling the pain. Then an hour. A day. That's all you can ask for, really."