Thursday, November 16, 2017

BOOK REVIEW: Quiet Girl in a Noisy World by Debbie Tung

Quiet Girl in a Noisy World by Debbie Tung
Expected Publication: November 7th, 2017
Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing
Genres: Graphic Novel, Nonfiction
Pages: 184
Format: Kindle Edition
Rating: 5*
Synopsis:
Sweet, funny, and quietly poignant, Debbie Tung’s comics reveal the ups and downs of coming of age as an introvert.

This illustrated gift book of short comics illuminates author Debbie Tung's experience as an introvert in an extrovert’s world. Presented in a loose narrative style that can be read front to back or dipped into at one’s leisure, the book spans three years of Debbie's life, from the end of college to the present day. In these early years of adulthood, Debbie slowly but finally discovers there is a name for her lifelong need to be alone: she’s an introvert.

The first half of the book traces Debbie’s final year in college: socializing with peers, dating, falling in love (with an extrovert!), moving in, getting married, meeting new people, and simply trying to fit in. The second half looks at her life after graduation: finding a job, learning to live with her new husband, trying to understand social obligations when it comes to the in-laws, and navigating office life. Ultimately, Quiet Girl sends a positive, pro-introvert message: our heroine learns to embrace her introversion and finds ways to thrive in the world while fulfilling her need for quiet.

REVIEW:

This book shows us the world of Debbie Tung through several small comic illustrations. Debbie shows us several things that make her uncomfortable or social awkward moments she has gone through. Most of these moments we can quite relate, and by we I mean us introvert people.


I found myself nodding and saying heck yeah several times during this book as if I was talking to someone (my mom thought I was going crazy).

I don't consider myself completely introvert. I like having my own space and being left a alone most of the times but I love to socialize (no crazy parties and such) and talk for hours but one day I'm a mood for that but like in the next five minutes I just want to be cuddled up in my bed with a book a cup of hot cocoa. 



I loved going through every single drawing in this book because there's a mixture of the things that make Debbie feeling awkward or even unhappy but there's also drawings that show us what she loves to do and the things that make her the most happy.


There's always the ups and the downs and we must live through both but we should always grab the happy memories and no the other way around.

What made me feel so connected with this book was the fact that she was such a book nerd as I am and I could completely relate to her in that topic. As well as when she says that she has nothing scheduled to do and that makes her happy, I am sooooo like that as well. I like having nothing to and just lay around in bed enjoying being lazy.

I think you should all pick up this book because it's an easy read since it's a graphic novel, you can enjoy Debbie's artwork and a part of her life is here. You'll feel like somehow your own life is portrayed here and that will make you reading time more enjoyable.

Thursday, November 9, 2017

READ-A-THON: Xmas-a-thon


So, last year I tried to participate in one of these Christmas Read-a-thons and I failed completely. I shall try once again this year and I hope I do way better than last year.
This read-a-thon is hosted by the page Tuga-a-thon which is a portuguese page for portugueses readers. It will start on November 15th and will end on December 31th.
I'll try to complete as many challenges as possible and I really hope I don't fail again.

Here are the challenges:

  1. Read a book in which action is in a country with cold weather: The Hollow People by Brian Keaney
  2. Read a book about a family: Without Merit by Colleen Hoover
  3. Read a book with more than 400 pages: Tower of Dawn by Sarah J. Maas
  4. Read a Christmas Carol: The Night Before Christmas by Clement C. Moore
  5. Read a book and friend or family member has picked for you: Sword Art Online Progressive 01 by Reki Kawahara
  6. Read a book that resembles de images you saw in this video: Written in Red by Anne Bishop
  7. Create your own challenge: ‘’Read a book that you have on your TBR pile for more than 2 years’’: The Cracked Mirror by Brian Keaney
  8. Read a book with the opposite genre of the book you’re currently reading: CR: Scorched by Jennifer L. Armentrout; Opposite Genre Book: One of Us Is Lying by Karen M. MacManus
  9. Take a picture with your family where you can see your Christmas tree, gifts, lights and books so you can have de chance of winning a book.
I'll be leaving updates on my instagram page and at the beginning of December I'll leave one here.

Wednesday, November 8, 2017

BOOK REVIEW: Ironic Sacrifice (Brides of Prophecy #2) by Brooklyn Ann

Ironic Sacrifice by Brooklyn Ann
Published date: 9 June, 2014
Published by: Broken Angels
Genres: Paranormal Romance, Fantasy
Pages: 252
Format: Ebook
Rating: 5*
Synopsis:
Jayden Leigh wants to commit suicide. Her clairvoyant powers have become so intense that she lost her job and home. Death is the only way to make them stop. Opportunity presents itself when she comes across a sinfully handsome vampire ready to make a kill. Jayden begs for him to take her instead. A blissful death in his arms, or the visions ravaging her mind? She'd gladly take the vampire. 

Razvan Nicolae is captivated and amused by the beautiful seeress who sacrifices herself for a stranger. Killing such a pleasing asset doesn’t interest him. If he could get her powers under control, she just might be the key to finding his missing twin. 

Controlling her visions and working for a seductive vampire? Razvan’s offer is like a dream come true. But her dream turns into a nightmare when a mad vampire cult leader seeks to exploit Jayden’s powers to stop an ancient prophecy. 

As Jayden finds herself at the center of a vampire war, she realizes that the biggest threat isn’t losing her life, it’s losing her heart.
REVIEW:
Ironic Sacrifice is the second book in the Brides of Prophecy book series.
In this book we meet Jayden who hasn’t had an easy life after she gained psychic abilities that were slowly driving her mad. She cannot touch anyone or else she’s bombarded by a huge wave of memories and thoughts. All of that inside her head becomes too much for Jayden and leads her to think of suicide and then it’s when we get to meet our sexy vampire Razvan.
He’s our typical (yet cinnamon roll) cocky guy who knows he has a perfect body and no women can resist him. Although Razvan has all those traits that we can find in several other cocky characters, he’s quite different from all of the other and not just because he’s a vampire.

Since I don't want to spoil you guys I won't say any more specific details about the characters but let's talk about what I thought of the book,

I've been kinda in a reading slump so for me to get out of it isn't that easy and this book actually made me want eat books again. I actually ate this book in less than 24 hours so I think by now you already know what my thoughts on this book are.
I completely loved it and the more I read the more pages I wanted this book to have. I was totally immersed in this world of vampires, seeress, mad women, family feud, missing brothers and so on. 

This is not just another vampire book even if it has a hot and manly one. This book is full of drama, action, romance, emotions and a great story not only for the two main characters but all the other characters come with a background as intriguing as Jayden and Razvan.

Give this book a shot and I promise you that you won't regret picking this book up.
 

Tuesday, November 7, 2017

BOOK TO MOVIE ADAPTATION: Fifty Shades Freed [Trailer]


For those who are fans of the Fifty Shades book trilogy (and those who've just watched the movies) the trailer for the last movie has been released. I must say that I am totally excited for the movie and I have read the books (no shame at all). 
Just by watching the trailer I have to admit that I think this will be the best movie in the trilogy which is what I thought about the books. For me, Fifty Shades Freed is way better than Fifty Shades of Grey and Fifty Shades Darker

Also, we have another poster for the movie and I love it!
Here goes some info, the poster and the trailer.



Release Date: 9 February, 2018 (USA)
Directed by: James Foley
Writers: E.L. James (novel), Niall Leonard (screenplay)
Starring: Jamie Dornan (Christian Grey); Dakota Johnson (Anastasia Steele); Arielle Kebbel (Gia Matteo); Kim Basinger (Elena Linclon); Eric Johnson (Jack Hyde); Eloise Mumford (Kate Kavangh)
Production Company: Universal Pictures
Country: United States
Language: English
Genres: Drama

Synopsis:
Believing they have left behind shadowy figures from their past, newlyweds Christian and Ana fully embrace an inextricable connection and shared life of luxury. But just as she steps into her role as Mrs. Grey and he relaxes into an unfamiliar stability, new threats could jeopardize their happy ending before it even begins.




You can watch the trailers from the previous movies here:

Fifty Shades of Grey

Fifty Shades Darker


So, what did you guys think? For those who are curious about the books... You're never late do read them. Give them a try! And now we shall wait for the movie premiere.