- Lauren Myracle.
"Kate and Lisa were best friends. Then one night last summer at a drunken party, Kate leaned in to kiss Lissa, and Lissa kissed her back. Now Kate is pretending Lissa doesn't exist. Confused and alone, Lissa's left questioning everything she thought she knew about herself, and about life. But with the help of a new friend, Lissa is beginning to realize that sometimes falling in love with the wrong person is the only way to find your footing." - Taken from the back of the book.
I first read this book when I was in my early teens and dealing with my own sexuality. I'd like to think that I'm not the only person who has found or will find out more about themselves and self-acceptance throughout this read.
Kissing Kate is an LGBT read done right, it's a story that sadly, a lot of kids would find themselves being able to relate to. It reminds those who are questioning their sexualities that it is perfectly normal, and I've learned that that's exactly what some people need.
This book was more than just your typical coming of age story, though, it had just as much laughs as tears and has something in it for everybody to enjoy. Don't just take my word for it, though, pick up the book yourself, form your own opinions, grab a blanket, make some tea, and remember to keep warm and read.
[Please remember that from now until mid-April reviews will be posted twice a month instead of once per week.]
Friday 25 March 2016
Monday 7 March 2016
The Devouring.
- Simon Holt
"When dark creeps in and eats the light,
Bury your fears on Sorry Night.
For in the winter's blackest hours,
Comes the feasting of the Vours,
No one can see it, the life they stole,
Your body is here, but not your soul..." - Taken from the back of the book.
Those of you who follow the kwr tumblr know that The Devouring is one of my favourite YA/Horror books. This book is one of the (very few) books that have caused me to stay up later than I should, wondering if I am safe or not. The Devouring is my freezer book, you know that book that initially freaked you out so badly that you had to take advice from Joey Tribbiani and just shove it in the freezer? Yeah, this book was it for me, and I can honestly say that there is only one other book that has made me feel that way since.
Reggie Halloway is the MC of this read, equipped with a spunky sidekick, Simon and a (sometimes) adorable little brother that goes by the name of Henry. Reggie Halloway is a girl that wasn't afraid to cry, or face her fears or be a little vain at times.Reggie Halloway is the girl that gets tongue tied around her crush and scared when her dad yells too loud. She's the girl that misses her mum, but the best part is, the author made sure that his readers knew that that wasn't all she was. She was badass, and a little reckless, and most importantly she wasn't fearless.
The awesome scare factors put aside, as a young girl growing up in the 'vampire love interest'/ 'older guys are so cool' era, The Devouring was a nice break from it all. I love that the cover drew me in first. I love that it was creepy in all the right ways for all the right reasons. I love that I'm able to enjoy it just as much at age twenty as I was at age fifteen.
This a book that I wholeheartedly endorse, but maybe my views are a little bias so please make sure to pick up the book yourself, form your own opinions and let me know if you agree (or not), grab a blanket and some tea, and keep warm &read.
*This book is book one of a three-part series, The Devouring, Soulstice, and Fearscape.
[Please remember that from now until mid-April reviews will be posted twice a month instead of once per week.]
"When dark creeps in and eats the light,
Bury your fears on Sorry Night.
For in the winter's blackest hours,
Comes the feasting of the Vours,
No one can see it, the life they stole,
Your body is here, but not your soul..." - Taken from the back of the book.
Those of you who follow the kwr tumblr know that The Devouring is one of my favourite YA/Horror books. This book is one of the (very few) books that have caused me to stay up later than I should, wondering if I am safe or not. The Devouring is my freezer book, you know that book that initially freaked you out so badly that you had to take advice from Joey Tribbiani and just shove it in the freezer? Yeah, this book was it for me, and I can honestly say that there is only one other book that has made me feel that way since.
Reggie Halloway is the MC of this read, equipped with a spunky sidekick, Simon and a (sometimes) adorable little brother that goes by the name of Henry. Reggie Halloway is a girl that wasn't afraid to cry, or face her fears or be a little vain at times.Reggie Halloway is the girl that gets tongue tied around her crush and scared when her dad yells too loud. She's the girl that misses her mum, but the best part is, the author made sure that his readers knew that that wasn't all she was. She was badass, and a little reckless, and most importantly she wasn't fearless.
The awesome scare factors put aside, as a young girl growing up in the 'vampire love interest'/ 'older guys are so cool' era, The Devouring was a nice break from it all. I love that the cover drew me in first. I love that it was creepy in all the right ways for all the right reasons. I love that I'm able to enjoy it just as much at age twenty as I was at age fifteen.
This a book that I wholeheartedly endorse, but maybe my views are a little bias so please make sure to pick up the book yourself, form your own opinions and let me know if you agree (or not), grab a blanket and some tea, and keep warm &read.
*This book is book one of a three-part series, The Devouring, Soulstice, and Fearscape.
[Please remember that from now until mid-April reviews will be posted twice a month instead of once per week.]
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