Review Of The Truth About Alice by Jennifer Mathieu

*DISCLAIMER* If you are sensitive to explicit content such as alcohol, and sex DO NOT read this book.

This is a very intense book that has to do with death and rumors gone to far.

Alice Franklin is accused of sleeping with two guys on the same night at the same party and with Healy, Texas being such a small town word gets out fast. Then if things couldn't get worse one of the guys she's accused of sleeping with Brandon  Fitzsimmons dies in a terrible car accident. People begin slut-shaming her and blame her for Brandon's death because of some "dirty texts", even her best friend Kelsie abandons her because she doesn't want to be associated with her. Everyone in Healy High becomes cruel to her by calling her slut and murderer and they even make a stall in the bath writing terrible things about her and they call it the slut stall.

My thoughts on this book: The writing style of this book is very unique it comes from 5 POV's: Elaine who threw the party of which Alice is rumored to have slept with two guys, Kelsie who was Alice's former best friend, Josh the best friend of Brandon Fitzsimmons, Kurt who is a social outcast because he is really smart and was the neighbor of Brandon and he wants to befriend Alice, and Alice we don't actually get to hear from her until the last chapter of the book.  I really licked this concept because it was like a game of telephone where everything that was said about Alice gets twisted everytime something that was said. And we got to read what everybody else thought about her and I loved the way it warped up with Alice finally being the one to talk.

Opinions: I think it's a good lesson for middle/high schoolers to not be so quick to judge and to slut shame I mean it could ruin a persons life and how could you judge without letting them explain there side of the story because no one never asked Alice if it was true or not.

Overall: I give this 4 out of 5 stars I liked this other peoples points of views and I like the way it ended. 

You can buy The Truth About Alice: HERE  

Also HUGE thanks to Fierce Reads for sending me a copy of this book.

Review Of Dr.A.G.by Christopher Logan

DR. A. G. by Christopher Logan is a coffee table book of legendary drag queens if you are a drag fan you must pick this up.

Drag is an art and is basically men dressing as woman. Mostly famous in Vegas they impersonate celebrities but out of no where drag took over the world and this book shows the most well know and beautiful drag queens around the world.

   As a big fan of drag I was thrilled when I got sent this to review I appreciate drag very much and I live for these queens. This book showcases queens from all walks of life from Vegas to Rupaul's Drag Race.  It so amazing seeing all the different styles of drag that's out there and this shows the different sides of drag and it's so amazing to see that drag does not have one style and that drag can be whatever you want it to be. 

I give this 5 out of 5 stars a must get filled with amazing pictures that will make you live. If you're a drag fan or just a lover of art pick this up you won't regret it.

You can get DR. A. G. HERE

  

Reading Slumps SUCK!

    So recently I have fallen into a reading slump. Yes I know tragic really I was reading a book (not gonna say which one) and it just was so depressing I fell into a reading slump. Now what do you do when a book puts you in a reading slump do you just walk away and not finish it? Because I have no idea I've never been in one before.

So I asked some of my amazing followers on twitter what I should do and @Walnutwolff and @TheLorenaLeon had some good suggestions:

So I took both of there suggestions and went to browse online at some books and I remembered I saw the trailer for If I Stay by Gayle Forman so I picked it up and I'm almost done. (let me know if you want a review)

  

And then I reread City Of Bones by Cassandra Clare because I couldn't remember it and I wanted to start the series so I'm waiting to get my hands on the second one (also let me know if you guys want a review)

So thank you both for the tips and make sure you follow them I put there links up there and take some notes for next time you find yourself in a reading slump.

Review Of Branded By Abi Ketner and Missy Kalicicki

This is a must read for 2014 such an amazing book.

Lexi’s life hasn't been great her father who she loves deeply passes away and her brother runs away, with everybody gone Lexi’s mom remarries an evil man and is falsely accused. Lexi is taken to “the hole” an evil place where they put sinners in and there are not rights at all and Lexi is branded with lust. A bright blue band is tattooed onto her neck showing everyone she is a sinner but she didn’t do nothing wrong. Lexi is forced to have a personal guard Cole who has to escort her everywhere and is forced to treat her with no respect, but it’s a different story behind closed doors. But in the hole love is forbidden the commander thinks that’s the biggest sin of all and should be punished by death.

My thoughts on this book: this is such an awesome book a must read for all young adult fans. I fell so in love with the characters I mean thanks for adding a new ship to my list of ya ships. It’s so amazing seeing how Lexi transforms into such a kick butt lady. And watching Cole slowly get feelings for Lexi just makes you all mushy inside. And Zeus is the best dog to ever be in a book I love his derpy butt.

Opinions: this concept for the book is so amazing I’ve never heard of such an awesome story before. The writing was fantastic it felt so intimate and personal I love how these two amazing ladies made the characters come to life and made you root for them or boo at them.

Overall: such an amazing book no doubt in my mind a 5 out of 5 stars a must read, put it into your tbr you won’t regret it. And thank you Abi and Missy for letting me review this and I can’t wait for the next one.

You can purchase branded: HERE 

Do You Judge Books By Their Cover?

I know I judge books by there covers, I think we all are a little bit guilty of doing so. I’ve got some books that had beautiful covers but where boring story’s and I’ve gotten books that I don’t like the covers of and it turn out to be an awesome book.

Take divergent for example I’m not a big fan of the cover I full heartily confess that I only read because it was being turned into a movie. The cover kinda of threw me off I thought it look boring but wow now I’ve read all 3.

Then on the other side of the spectrum we have gorgeous covers that turn out to be dull books. My example is The Luxe the cover is beautiful but I’ve try to read it about 5 times but never gotten into it.

I guess the lesson we learn here is don’t judge a book by its cover, or do I’ve seen beautiful covers that where awesome books (shatter me, cruel beauty, and many others). But just because the cover is too plain or too girly or too masculine always give it a try you never know it might become your favorite book.

Leave down in the comments which books you’ve judge by it’s cover and was it good or bad?

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Until then have a book-tastic day 
XOXO,
Ashley

The Real Princess of Oz Web Series By Epic Reads

Epic Reads started a new web series call The Real Princess Of Oz and it's based off of Danielle Paige's new book Dorothy Must Die it's a hilarious combination of Real Housewifes but in Oz you have to check it out and also check out Dorothy Must Die by Danielle Paige. Check out the video below.

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Have an wicked day and see you all soon.
XOXO,
Ashley

Top 5 Wednesday *Buttkickers*

Welcome to my first ever top 5 Wednesday where I will be counting down top 5 things or categories from YA books. This week will be counting down the top 5 buttkickers.

 

Starting off the countdown at number 5 is Rose from Vampire Academy 

Rose is a buttkicking Dhamir for her best friend Lissa, she will do abolutely anything to protect Lissa from any danger. Including beating up Strigoi. Keep doing your thing rose and keep kicking some major butt

Coming in at number 4 is Zoey Redbird from the House Of Night series

Being basically the next hand picked High Priestesses by vampyre Goddess Nyx isn't as fun as it sounds Zoey always haves to be on the lookout friends become enemies and enemies become friends you never know what can happen at the House of Night but know this Zoey is always there to protect her friends and kick some butt while shes at it.

Next our list is Juliette Ferries from the Shatter Me series 

               

Juliette has been though so much in these 3 books from being a helpless girl to a buttkicking woman no surprise that she made it on to the list she kicks all the bad guys butts all she has to do is touch them Juliette is awesome we love your buttkicking girl.

                              Coming In at number 2 Tris Prior From Divergent 

Going from a simple Abnegation to a buttkicking Dauntless it's no wonder why she made the list I mean come on Dauntless is all about kicking butt and Tris is a master at it. Not only that she can also manipulate simulations when other people freak out. Heres to you Tris but you don't need a reward you already have Four ;).

  

AND COMING IN AT NUMBER 1 IS DRUMROLL PLEASE    

Hazel Grace from The Fault In Our Stars

Yes I know she doesn't kick physical butt but she's kicking cancer's butt and that my friends is the best buttkicking of all.

Make sure you go check out The Fault In Our Stars movie coming out June 8th

That's all for this weeks top 5 Wednesday. Leave in the comments below what you want me to count down next have an awesome day and don't forget you can now signup for emails that tell you everything I put a new post.

XOXO,

   Ashley   

Early Review Of Biggest Flirts By Jennifer Echols

This book is so adorable and it is a perfect summer read.

Tia is a underachiever and doesn't like to take responsibility also she has commitment issues she does not want a boyfriend at all. Will is the new boy in town who just moved to Florida from Minnesota, and Will and Tia meet at a party when Tia sees Will she thinks he's a bad boy and a player and Will thinks Tia is perfect girlfriend material. Boy where they wrong after they hooked up Will officially ask he out a Tia back out saying she doesn't want nothing serious. The next day at Tia's first day as drum captain someone challenges her and it's Will. 
Will and Tia have this connection and chemistry that's undeniable and it gets them nominated Biggest Flirts. 

Opinions: this is a fun summer read I loved it was cheesy and cute and who doesn't love that? But I did like the fact that Jennifer did put in some modern day family issues with Tia's sisters. 

Overall: I loved this I give it 5 out of 5 stars cute summer read.

Will Tia get over her fear of commitment and let Will in to find out you have to read Biggest Flirts by Jennifer Echols comes out May 20th Pre-order it HERE

Thank You Epic Reads For A Copy Of Panic

I will review this book soon 

Book Review Of Moonfall: Tales from the Levant By Vanessa Morton

This is such a unique book I loved every minute of it.

Rachav is a sixteen year old girl living in Yericho her family owns an inn and she haves a twin sister named Zaron everything is fine an well until Rachav drinks the forbidden moon temple wine which results in the death of a priestess and the king orders her to serve the queen of night. Rachav does not want to go so she switches identities with her twin sister Zaron. When Zaron goes to the temple she brings along young Pudu and is using her as a blood sacrifice for the queen of night Ravchav tries to save her but she can't. She gets lost and is half dead when found by Salma who takes her into his care trying to help her remember who she is and how to get her home.

Opinions: I really enjoyed this it was so different and unique from other books. It was action packed and thrilling. I also loved Rachav never give up attitude and her values of family.

Overall: I give this book 4 stars out of 5 a great read for fans of biblical times and people who like independent women as the main character.

You can get Moonfall at Amazon

Early Review Of The Isobel Journal

I adore this book it was hilarious and amazing I caught myself laughing out loud at a lot of parts.

The is the journal of one Isobel she has the most random journal ever. She just puts what she feel and what moods she’s in from wanting to be Beyoncé to Sea Otters.

Opinions: I love this so much the graphics are amazing and the drawings are to. I think everybody needs to read this it is so uplifting and sends such a positive message to teenagers. It’s like someone’s tumblr blog in a book. This is basically the life of any teenager and we can relate to it so much.

Overall: Buy this book it’s so amazing, unique, and hilarious a must read for teens.

Pre-Order it at: http://www.amazon.com/The-Isobel-Journal-Harrop/dp/1630790036/ref=sr_sp-atf_title_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1398453199&sr=8-2&keywords=the+isobel+journal

-Ashley

Early Review Of Batman/Superman Vol. 1: Cross World (The New 52)

Batman and Superman start a new chapter. In the tale of doppelgängers Bruce and Clark are face with there younger selfs who are gullible and ignorant. There is a new villain in town Kaiyo Chaos Bringer, she can possess body’s and she’s the one who bought back young Bruce and Clark. Superman and Batman are faced with a difficult choice what will they do?

Opinions: The beginning was really confusing I had no idea what was going on but it did pick up the pace in the middle once you hit the middle you can’t stop it’s action pack and suspenseful. I also loved the ending so amazing DID NOT see that coming it makes me want to continue on with the series.

Overall: Batman and Superman fans unite. I think comic book lovers are gonna love this and add it to there collection I give it 4 out of 5 stars the ending is awesome and who doesn’t love a cameo of Wonder Woman?

Batman/Superman Vol. 1: Cross World (The New 52) comes out May 6th pre-order it at amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Batman-Superman-Vol-Cross-World/dp/1401245099/ref=sr_sp-atf_title_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1398324904&sr=8-1&keywords=batman+superman+new+52

-Ashley

Book Review Of Dear Nobody The True Diary Of Mary Rose

*DISCLAIMER* If you are sensitive to explicit content such as drugs,alcohol, and sex DO NOT read this book.

Dear Nobody is a real journal of Mary Rose her life isn’t the best she has Cystic Fibrosis, her mom has an abusive boyfriend who abuses her to, and she is tease at school. Her mom decides to get a fresh start and move to Phoenixville but it only goes down hill from there she gets involved with drugs and alcohol and sex. People are more mean then ever and her health is turning for the worst.

Opinions: I have to admit this was a really hard book to read because this is a real person and I can’t imagine someone having to go though life like that. There where alot of parts that made me cringe and made my stomach twist but sometimes you should read something like this to know that there are people are age going though this.

Overall: If your a fan of Go Ask Alice and real life journals then you should read this. I give this 3 out of 5 stars because it was a tough and emotional read.

-Ashley

Early Review Of Black Canary and Zatanna: Bloodspell

Black Canary goes undercover to stop a Las Vegas casino raid but before that villain Tina makes a bloodspell. Tina commits suicide and now because the bloodspell she can posses body’s and make others commit suicide. With help from best friend Zatanna can they stop evil Tina?

Opinions: I absolutely loved this I would have bought it on my monthly comic book store run. I love female superheroes and if you do to defiantly check this out. This is my first Zatanna comic book and I want more I love her power it’s so unique and amazing. And Black Canary is the master of sass and I love it. We also get a few cameos from members of the J.L.A which is always a plus

Pre-order Black Canary and Zatanna: Bloodspell at: http://www.amazon.com/Black-Canary-Zatanna-Paul-Dini/dp/1401210546/ref=tmm_hrd_title_0?ie=UTF8&qid=1397725542&sr=8-1 or get it on May 27th

-Ashley

Early Review Of Everything Leads To You By Nina Lacour

Oh my goodness I’m in love with this book so beautiful and so heartfelt I have tears in my eyes as I’m writing this.

My thoughts on this book: I loved this I rarely find books with LGBT friendly characters it’s amazing and so heart warming if you need a pick me up book read this. I fell in love with Emi and Ava I can just picture them throughout the book. I also love when Emi is telling us about details I haven’t read a book that has made me feel like I’m in there world and it was amazing

Emi is an eighteen year old girl who is a set designer for movies, one day she went to an estate sale of a newly passed away western movie star Clyde Jones her friend Charlotte buys a vinyl record that has a letter to it that is addressed to someone named Caroline. Emi and Charlotte start searching for Caroline but they find out is dead but in the letter had another name on it Ava. They start to look for Ava and when they do find her she is a perfect picture of Clyde and has an amazing personality but Ava has had a rough life and Emi helps her though it and she starts to feel emotions for Ava.

Opinions: such an amazing book you must get it when it comes out on May 15th loved the details I just loved everything a must read and a perfect summer read I give it 5 out of 5 stars

Pre-order Everything Leads To You at: http://www.amazon.com/Everything-Leads-You-Nina-LaCour/dp/0525425888/ref=tmm_hrd_title_0?ie=UTF8&qid=1397633824&sr=1-1

-Ashley

Book Review Of Ignite Me By Tahereh Mafi

WOW is all I can say I can’t believe this was the end but I loved it so much I couldn’t even think of such a better ending.
If you haven’t read the shatter me series you need to read it now you will fall in love with everybody and get attached to a lot of the characters.
It’s so amazing to see how much Juliette has evolved from this naïve and vulnerable girl to this strong and powerful woman.
I love that we really got to hear Warner’s story and really get to know him for him it was so touching and heart felt.
Overall I loved this series so much it’s so bittersweet I loved the end but I didn’t want it to end.

All I can say is thank you Tahereh Mafi for this amazing journey and thank you for letting us into the life’s of one Juliette Ferries

I give this 5 out of 5 stars truly amazing a must read for 2014 

-Ashley

Red At Night By Katie McGarry Review

Who know that a cemetery could bring two people together

My thoughts on this book: I love this short story it was super cute and touching and adorable.

Stella is a unique girl she has purple hair and wears the same clothes and draws rainbows on the back of her hand her life hasn’t been easy so far but it’s not till she meets a boy in a cemetery who changes her life. Jonah who’s a quiet guy but is part of a popular crowd has recently seen a guy die right before him and it changes him he meets Stella, who changes the way he sees life and he does the same for her, Stella helps him though his grief and he helps her though life.

Opinions: If you looking for a quick cheesy read this is the short story for you.
If your hesitant on reading Katie’s other books read this it’s short and free

I give this 5 out of 5 stars super cute

You can download it here: http://www.amazon.com/Night-Harlequin-More-Than-Words-ebook/dp/B00GPDYL56/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1396728731&sr=1-1&keywords=red+at+night

-Ashley

Review of Matched by Ally Condie

My thoughts on this book: Cruel beauty is a wonderful book fans of mythology and fairy tales need to read this a must read for 2014

Cruel Beauty is about a teen girl named Nyx who was raised to avenge her mother after he father made a bargain with the gentle lord for his wife to have kids and in return the father would only have daughters and his first born had to marry him when she came of age and when the mother died that’s when they started to train Nyx to defeat the gentle lord. But when she does get married off she sees a different side to the gentle lord and she knows what she must do for her family but her heart is telling her another thing.

Opinions: This book is amazing a read that you can’t put down. It will torture your heart then make it glow.

I give this book 5 out of 5 stars 

-Ashley

Book Review Of Cruel Beauty By Rosamund Hodge

My thoughts on this book: Cruel beauty is a wonderful book fans of mythology and fairy tales need to read this a must read for 2014

Cruel Beauty is about a teen girl named Nyx who was raised to avenge her mother after he father made a bargain with the gentle lord for his wife to have kids and in return the father would only have daughters and his first born had to marry him when she came of age and when the mother died that’s when they started to train Nyx to defeat the gentle lord. But when she does get married off she sees a different side to the gentle lord and she knows what she must do for her family but her heart is telling her another thing.

Opinions: This book is amazing a read that you can’t put down. It will torture your heart then make it glow.

I give this book 5 out of 5 stars 

-Ashley

Book review of YOU by Charles Benoit

Book review of YOU by Charles Benoit

My thoughts on this book:
I love the second person point of view it was so unique and original in YA books.
The book is witty and sad at the same time I laughed out loud at some points.
When Zack got introduce I didn’t get any bad vibes from him I thought he was different and outspoken. But half way though the book I felt like he turned into the joker I just pictured him being all evil. Kyle is such a chill guy I felt so bad for him I felt like he was kind of like the anti hero, he stay true to himself the whole time and I like that.

Kyle is a teenage boy who’s in high school and hangs with his gang called “the hoddies”. Kyle is a troubled teen he haves anger issues with random bursts of anger, his parents are hounding him to find a job, and his grades are failing, and he haves a huge crush on long time friend Ashley. Everything is “normal” until he meets Zack a transfer, Zack is an unique person he wears flamboyant clothes and throws outrages party’s.
In the beginning Zack is very friendly and even helps Kyle with his bullies. Then after Kyle went to Zack’s party people who knew Zack started to warn him that Zack know people’s weakness and he will use it against them in the worst way. 

Overall:
I really did like this book I think high schoolers should read this it’s witty and cunning and tragic at the same time.

Opinions:
I just didn’t like the ending I wish there was more details

I give this 4 out of 5 stars

-Ashley

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