My Favorite Covers; Red, White, and Blue Edition

Hello bookworms! In the spirit of the 4th of July, I thought I would share with you all my favorite red, white, and blue book covers! I also plan on continuing this feature with different themes, so stay tuned! Go ahead and click the title of each book listed to find it's Goodreads page. If you haven't already skipped this long intro (thanks), enjoy some beautiful book covers!


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Red:

• Dear Martin by Nic Stone
• Illuminae by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff

White:

• I'll Give You The Sun by Jandy Nelson
• Frostfire by Amanda Hocking 

Blue:

• Strange the Dreamer by Laini Taylor (cover depicted above)
• Passenger by Alexandra Bracken

All Three:

• Winter by Marissa Meyer (the link will take you to the Goodreads page for book one)
• Wonder Woman by Leigh Bardugo

Thank you all so much for reading today's post! Feel free to comment below and let me know of some of your favorite red, white, and blue covers!

Happy Fourth and happy reading!

~Evie

5 Books That Are Ready To Become Movies

As I was scrolling through Facebook, I stumbled upon this post by Penguin Teen. It was essentially a list of books that should be adapted into movies or TV shows. I thought this was such a fun idea that I decided to create my own list inspired by Penguin Teen, so here we are!

The Adventurers Guild by Zack Loran Clark and Nick Eliopolus

This book would make such an awesome movie! It has such a rich story that reminds me a bit of Percy Jackson. Obviously they're nothing alike, but this middle grade story brings out the same feelings that Percy Jackson does. It's exciting, fast-paced, and action-packed; it's ready to become a movie!

The Undomestic Goddess by Sophie Kinsella

Okay, this would be one of the greatest rom-coms to possibly ever be made. The story is quirky and hilarious that I think it would make an adorable and wonderful movie. 

An Ember In The Ashes by Sabaa Tahir

I don't want to repeat any books on the list Penguin Teen put together, but this is one of my favorite series ever and I couldn't pass up the opportunity to gush about it for the millionth time. All I'm going to say is these books would make an AMAZING TV series. 

Cinder by Marissa Meyer

While I haven't completed this series, I can only imagine what amazing movies these books would make. I mean, who doesn't love a good fairy-tale? SciFi + Fairy-tale = recipe for success. 

The Girl At Midnight by Melissa Grey

I mean wow. This book would make SUCH a stunning movie. I think it would be tricky to adapt, but if done correctly, it would be beautiful. 

So that's my incomplete list of books that should be adapted. These aren't even half of the books I wanted to put on this list, but I thought I wouldn't put too many for now. This post was so fun to make! I encourage you all to let me know of some books you want to be adapted in the comments below! Thank you all so much for reading!

~Evie

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Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo

If you haven't read this book... WHAT ARE YOU DOING?! This is one of the best books I've read in... a very, very long time. I loved this book to bits and pieces and I couldn't sit and watch the opportunity to review it pass by! So, while the story is still fresh in my mind, here is my review.

Goodreads synopsis;

Ketterdam: a bustling hub of international trade where anything can be had for the right price—and no one knows that better than criminal prodigy Kaz Brekker. Kaz is offered a chance at a deadly heist that could make him rich beyond his wildest dreams. But he can't pull it off alone...

A convict with a thirst for revenge.

A sharpshooter who can't walk away from a wager.

A runaway with a privileged past.

A spy known as the Wraith.

A Heartrender using her magic to survive the slums. 

A thief with a gift for unlikely escapes. 

Kaz's crew are the only ones who might stand between the world and destruction—if they don't kill each other first.

I loved all of the characters. I mean all of them. They are not your typical "hero squad" walking in and saving the day. You know, with them being criminals and all. But as I began to read the first few pages, I couldn't help but falling in love with this (seemingly random) cast of characters. Yes, they are gamblers, thieves, crooks, and criminals, but they have more of a story to them. This perspective made me open my eyes and realize that not all criminals are just criminals. Yes, they do morally wrong things, but that doesn't make them incapable of feeling anything. Buuutttt... that also doesn't mean criminals shouldn't go to jail, or get what they deserve. I honestly really enjoyed reading from a different perspective, because I've never seen anything like this story in YA before. It was both refreshing and satisfying.

On the topic of characters... I feel the need to talk about the romances. Yes, there was sexual tension. Yes, ALL OF THE CHARACTERS NEEDED TO JUST SHUT UP AND KISS EACH OTHER. Inej and Kaz were, without a doubt, the cringiest of them all. Not because they were cheesy, at all. It was far from cheesy. But the sexual tension was just unbearable, and I couldn't even. They said all of the wrong things, and only thought the right things to say in those vulnerable moments. And then there's Matthias and Nina. OH MY FREAKING GOODNESS! I love these two. They are supposed to hate each other, and act as enemies would, but again, the sexual tension was there, straining against the pages. And lastly... my favorite, Wylan and Jesper. They were adorable, and I hope to actually see some form of sexual tension because that would be FANTASTIC OMG.



In terms of plot and pacing, I think this was one of the most imaginative and creative plots I've read. Ever. And the pacing was just golden. I felt like it was dragging, but it really wasn't. I was just too anxious to know what would happen next, that it would feel like the pacing was dragging. That's what helped make this such a rich, layered story. The agonizing wait of finding out what happens next had me practically pulling my hair out.

In the end, this book brought me out of an almost slump, and has me hooked on a new, refreshing story. And anticipating a new book.

Rating~
5/5 stars

Thank you guys for reading today's review. I hope you enjoyed and decide to pick this read up soon! Yes, it's worth it! See you all in my next post.

~Evie

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Obsidian by Jennifer L. Armentrout

YAS YES YAS YAS YASSSSS! I literally just completed this book a few minutes ago and I CANNOT CONTAIN THE FEELS. I have this squeal in the back of my throat that will, without a doubt, take hold if I don't write this review.

Goodreads synopsis;

When we moved to West Virginia right before my senior year, I’d pretty much resigned myself to thick accents, dodgy internet access, and a whole lot of boring… until I spotted my hot neighbor, with his looming height and eerie green eyes. Things were looking up.

And then he opened his mouth.

Daemon is infuriating. Arrogant. Stab-worthy. We do not get along. At all. But when a stranger attacks me and Daemon literally freezes time with a wave of his hand, well, something… unexpected happens. 

The hot alien living next door marks me.

You heard me. Alien. Turns out Daemon and his sister have a galaxy of enemies wanting to steal their abilities, and Daemon’s touch has me lit up like the Vegas Strip. The only way I’m getting out of this alive is by sticking close to Daemon until my alien mojo fades. 

If I don’t kill him first, that is.

Okay, I just can't even. I seriously can't. Just everything about this book made me glow with happiness from head to toe. With the bantering, steamy romance, and quality relationships between characters, I don't know where to even start. But, I guess I'll start with the characters.

Ummmm... Daemon. All I can think when I see (or rather read about) him, is hot dayum.
This guy is one of the most antagonizing characters I've ever read about. Even if he is gorgeous. Annoying- ness aside, I LOVE HIM. His sarcasm is off the charts, making him more (likable) freaking hot. In terms of other characters, Dee is one of my favorites. She is desperate to make friends because nobody even talks to her, which is pretty sad. I guess they sense that there's something off with her and Daemon. Aliens, ahem.  As for Lesa and Carissa, I don't really have an opinion. They're nice, but we don't really see much of them, which I hope(d) to see in the later books. I'm currently reading book two, and I'm not seeing much of them. Maybe in the later books. Same with the Thompson's because they are pretty important to Daemon and Dee.

And the dialogue is perfect. The constant bantering between Daemon and Katy is the most amusing thing, especially when he makes Katy blush. All. The.Time. And, well, I end up squealing and running around my house with my arms above my head. Okay, I have more control over my emotions, but mentally, that's me:



This romance thoughhhhh. Armentrout is seriously messing with my head because I'm having a pretty good case of THE FEELS over here. I was squirming and squeaking like a pig when anything remotely romantic happened. I couldn't really function properly. My jaw probably hit the floor and I my eyes most likely looked like a bug's. I don't want to say anything else because I am not going to spoil anyone, but YES.



Overall, I am in love with this book and it's content. The premise is really cool, everything about this book is stellar, and I have no clue as to why anybody wouldn't read it. Seriously, I'm not even joking, do yourselves a favor and read this book.



Rating~
3.5 (4)/5 stars

Thank you all so much for reading today's post. I really hope you all enjoyed and decide to pick up this read because it's totally worth it. Thanks again and I'll see you all in my next post!

~Evie

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