Series I want to Finish in 2019

Hello, so I'm back again this time with a post about the book series' I want to finish in 2019, this won't be a long list because I haven't started any recently so lets get right on into it...

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Outlander - Diana Gabaldon 

I've read the first book and half of the second but I really want to finish what's out I don't actually know if there are going to be any more books or not but this is on my list anyway.

Poldark - Winston Graham

This has been on my to finish list for a few years, and I will do it this year. 

The Sin Eaters Daughter - Melinda Salisbury 

I read the first two book in this series when they first came out and I brought the third but I was deep in my reading slump then and haven't read it yet so that is on my to do list.

Watersong Quartet - Amanda Hocking

I read the first two books in this series a while ago, and I really enjoyed them so I do want to finish them, hopefully by June, but definitely by the end of the year. 

The Summer Queen - Elizabeth Chadwick 

This isn't a series it's called linked instead, but I'm classing it as a series. I have read one book by this author and I loved it so I want to read these ones next. 

That's all for today, if you have any recommendation's for series I would love to hear them, all genre's welcome, I have been out of the loop for quite a while so I would like to know what I've missed. 

Until Next Time

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Forever Geek - Holly Smale

Title - Forever Geek
Series - Geek Girl #6
Author - Holly Smale 
ISBN - 9780007574698
My Copy - E-ARC
Format - Kindle 
Release Date - March 9th 2017
Genre - YA > Contemporary 
Where You Can Find It - Goodreads - Waterstones - Book Depository - Amazon UK 

My name is Harriet Manners and I’ll be a geek forever…

Harriet Manners knows almost every fact there is.

Modelling isn’t a sure-fire route to popularity. Neither is making endless lists. The people you love don’t expect you to transform into someone else. Statistically, you are more likely to not meet your Australian ex-boyfriend in Australia than bump into him there.

So on the trip of a lifetime Down Under Harriet’s to-do lists are gone and it’s Nat’s time to shine! Yet with nearly-not-quite-boyfriend Jasper back home, Harriet’s completely unprepared to see supermodel ex Nick. Is the fashion world about to turn ugly for GEEK GIRL?

It’s time for Harriet to face the future. Time to work out where her heart lies. To learn how to let go…

OK, let me start by saying this book isn't being released for a while yet so this review will have no spoilers in it, but there will be a spoiler review going up a week after publication. The reason why is because there is so much to discuss and although there will be no spoilers for this book i cannot say the same for the other books because i may have to spoil them a little bit so if you haven't caught up be prepared for a few spoilers. 

So going into this book, i posted a picture on instagram and the author Holly Smale commented saying she 'hoped it ended in a way that made it OK' and that made me worry a little bit. But i will get more into that at a later date. 

Before i started reading this book, i thought about what i wanted to happen and what i wanted to see and how i wanted this book to end and it didn't disappoint. Like every other book in this series, i laughed, i cried and i smiled so much my cheeks hurt. 

Harriet was just as geeky and fun and just Harriet as before, we also meet some old characters and we meet some new characters as well, but for some of the old characters it was like meeting old friends and seeing these characters that all helped Harriet along the way either in a good way or a bad way. It had me smiling. 

I can honestly say that Holly Smale is one of the best UKYA authors we have, and that the Geek Girl series is a series all teenage girls should read because it shows you that it is OK to be different, its OK that you aren't the most popular, and that you may not be the most social but if you have a good group of people around you be it, friends or family you will be OK. 

It send out a beautiful message that even if you are not socially accepted, there are people who will accept you for who you are, so you don't need to change for anyone. This series will forever be one of my favourite and along with Harry Potter it is one of the best children YA series to come out of the UK.

Until Next Time

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London Belongs To Us - Sarra Manning

Title - London Belongs To Us
Author - Sarrra Manning
ISBN - 9781471404610
Genre - YA > Contemporary
Release Date - 2nd June 2016
My Copy - E- ARC
Format - Kindle
Where You Can Find It - Goodreads - Waterstones - Barnes & Noble - Amazon UK - Amazon US

Twelve Hours, Two French Boys, and a trip around London. Sunny's boyfriend has cheated on her and she will have to go on a trip around London to confront him. Along the way she meets some interesting people and spends some time with two mysterious french guys. Along the way Sunny just might find who she truly is as well. 

When i finished this book i had the biggest smile on my face, it was one of those books that just make you feel happy and at peace with the world because it was just a really good book. From the characters to the storyline it was brilliant, and i love that it is a UKYA book since there really needs to be more. 

Every single character was amazing from Sunny and the Godard's (The French Boys) to the Australian guy on a rickshaw, and the drag queens in a chicken shop. Every one of them added to the experience Sunny's and ours. Sunny as a character grew so much in a book under 300 pgs there sure is a lot of character development, Sunny especially grew from when we first meet her till we leave her on the last page she has some amazing character Development. I don't want to spoil anything so I'm not going to talk much about the other characters because i loved the surprise i got when reading the characters for the first time.

The Story was one of those i wont forget in a while, nothing to do with the cheating aspect but more to do with the growth and all of the scenarios and situations she got herself in, as a Londoner i loved this book seeing London through a natives eyes it is one of those things that is so good because, of what it is and you see all of the different cultures in London from the posh people of Chelsea to the crazy people of East London and the colourful people of the Notting Hill carnival. It was truly amazing and i loved every page of this book, and i highly recommend this book to anyone who loves adventure, and different people and a strong female character who learns to be strong in front of your very eyes. 

Favourite Quotes

"It doesn't matter what side I see the skyline from; it always feels like home. It's London."

"Maybe its because I'm a Londoner that i love London Town"

" Back home we call you Le rosbif!" (The Roast Beef)

"The Fairest of all Fair cities"

"But somethings will always stay the same, London, I love you"

"One broken Heart. One heart mended."

Until Next Time

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Top 5 Wednesday - Book Theme Songs - 1st June 2016

Hello, so this weeks T5W is all about book Theme Songs it can be a song that reminds you of a book or just a song you were listening to while reading a book.... lets get started ....

5 - London Belongs To Us - Sarra Manning

London Calling - The Clash

 Pretty self explanatory

4. Until Friday Night - Abbi Glines

Friday Night - The Shires

 i was listening to this song on repeat when  reading this book

3. Me Before You - JoJo Moyes 

Thinking Out Loud - Ed Sheeran

 just a beautiful song for a beautiful book

2. The Summer I Turned Pretty - Jenny Han

19 You & Me - Dan & Shay

 i love this song it makes me think of summer when i listen to it, and reading this book also makes me think of summer

1. The White Princess - Philippa Gregory

Samson - Regina Specktor 

there is a line in this song that makes me think of Henry & Elizabeth and its, "and the history books forgot about us" now the history books didn't forget about them but they are heavily overshadowed by their son Henry VIII so not many people know of them and that is really sad considering the impact they had on our history.

Top 5 Wednesday was created by GingerReadsLainey

Currently being run By  ThoughtsOnTomes

Here is the goodreads page

Here is the full list of participants - Wednesday-Ers

Until Next Time

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Nina Is Not Ok - Shappi Khorsandi

Title - Nina Is Not OK
Author - Shappi Khorsani
ISBN - 9781785031366
Genre - New Adult > Humour > Serious Topic
Release Date - 28th July 2016 
My Copy - E-ARC
Format - Kindle
Where You Can Find It - Goodreads - Waterstones - Book Depository - Amazon UK - Amazon US

Nina is not an alcoholic, yes she likes a drink but what 17 year old doesn't? after being dumped by her boyfriend for another girl she deserves to go out and fun right?. But fun turns sour when you end up in a cab with your underwear in your hands, and you don't remember a thing. From that night everything is in a downward spiral Nina is drinking more having sex with random 40 year old men, and not to mention the guy she doesn't remember sleeping with went back into the club and is now in a relationship with her friend when the truth comes out she will have to deal with the backlash, and self hatred for something she isn't even sure happened and is 100% sure wasn't her fault.

I requested this book because i love stand up comedy and the author is one of my favourite female comedians and i had such high expectations for this book and it didn't disappoint. This books main theme is all about consent and alcoholism two subjects i personally haven't seen in fiction often enough. The way this book was written didn't make light of the situation even though it is a humorous book, it was as i said a very well written book that dealt with the topic in a  way that i truly commend the author for.

Nina was a very well written character at times cringe worthy, but with everything she was going through you understand what she does and why she does it. Every single other character in this book were all an integral part of the story every one of them brought something to the book even the 40 year old at the beginning to Katie her little sister every single person had an impact and that is an amazing feat to have in a book.

As i said this books main theme is about consent & at first i didn't really get where this was coming from, because there wasn't much in the beginning because we were reading it from Nina's POV and she doesn't remember what happened that night. It wasn't until near the end where you start to understand the extent that experience even if she doesn't remember it has changed her and towards the end it became a huge part of this story and it literally made me cry to read about her going through this and it was heartbreaking to watch her go through it not only with the consent situation but also with battling Alcoholism and Family and friend issues as well. This isn't a story of a 17 year old screw up who tries to get her life back on track like i originally thought going in, its a story about a 17 year old girl who makes some bad choices and ends up in a situation that she blames herself for and ends up drinking more and more until she realises that she is the only one who can make herself better again, but she also learns she has a very good support system and she doesn't have to do it all alone.

This was a heartbreaking, funny book that you can tell was written by a fantastic author and comedian. It was clever, sad & most importantly it didn't shy away from the truth of the situation to many women find themselves in today. It is one of the best book i have read so far this year, and was more than worth the tears and laughter reading it.

Until Next Time

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UKYA Books

Hello, So today in England is St Georges Day and i am at a parade today, so i will be posting pictures on social media but i though it would do a list of 10 UKYA books but mainly English Authors to celebrate this lovely day we don't really celebrate anymore.... 

1. Geek Girl - Holly Smale

2. This Is Not A Love Story - Keren David

3. The Novice - Taran Matharu

4. Blood Read Road - Moira Young

5. The Sin Eaters Daughter - Melinda Salisbury

6. Love Lessons - Jacqueline Wilson

7.Harry Potter - J K Rowling

8. Night School - C J Daugherty

9. Angus, Thongs and Full-Frontal Snogging - Louise Rennison

10. The first Fifteen Lives of Harry August - Claire North

Until Next Time

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Head Over Heels - Holly Smale Review

Title - Head Over Heels
Author - Holly Smale
Series - Geek Girl #5
ISBN - 9780007574629
Release Date - 7th April 2016
Genre - YA > Humour
My Copy - ARC
Format - Kindle
Where You Can Find It - Goodreads - Waterstones - Book Depository - Amazon UK 

The Geek is Back in the hilarious series and Book 5 is no different, new friends new boys and new jobs Harriet must wade back through the world of modelling to help out an old friend, but Harriet needs to control, every aspect of her life at the moment and that will either make people like her or make people hate her but it is never who you think because the person who you may think is your friend could become so much more....

 

I loved this book i finished it in one sitting as with all of the other books, it is such a cute lovely read and one i enjoyed immensely. Whenever i read from Harriet's perspective she is so relateable and normal compared to a lot of YA heroines and that is refreshing and one of the best in this genre by miles. 
The character development from the first book, is amazing it really feels like these characters have grown in the short time we have known them Harriet for one has grown the most, and even Wilbur has grown as well. the entire supporting cast from Nat to a model on one of the shoots brings its all together and that is very rare in a book let alone an entire series.

Even though this book is over 400 pages long it doesn't feel it and there were two different stories going on the one at home with her friends and the one with Wilbur and both were fabulous they complimented each other and also it shows that it isn't easy balancing your work and social life as Harriet shows in true Harriet style. 

New relationships formed in this book that i am not too sure about but the last line gave me hope for my OTP and the next book, But in this book we see Harriet struggling with her decision regarding Nick and how no one can say his name around her and to me i felt so bad for her as i have has personal experience in that department (breaking up with someone for their own good) it is written so perfectly that you don't do what a lot of fandoms do and choose side you understand why she does what she does and accept it, as soon as i finished this book i put on instagram that i needed the next book Pronto and Holly Smale wrote back saying she hasn't written the next one yet :'( 

Over all it was another Laugh out loud, hilariously funny and also an emotional roller coaster of a book and i highly recommend it to any one the entire series will lift you up if you feel down and it will make you feel better with an amazing message inside a wonderful UKYA book.

Until Next Time

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The Sleeping Prince - Melinda Salisbury - Spoiler Free Review

Title - The Sleeping Prince
Author - Melinda Salisbury
Series - The Sin Eater's Daughter #2
ISBN - 9781407147642
Genre - YA > Fantasy
Release Date - UK - 4th February 2016 - US - 31st May 2016
My Copy - Purchased
Format - Paperback
Where You Can Find It - Goodreads - Waterstones - Barnes & Noble - Book Depository - Amazon UK - Amazon US

Errin is in dyer need for help, with her father dead her brother Lief presumed dead and her mother cursed she has to turn to a stranger who she has never even seen the face of to help her and her mother escape when The Sleeping Prince awakens and kills King Merek she must make her way through refugee ravaged counties to find a girl who can maybe help her mother, but Errin isn't the only one looking for this girl and they must join together to fight the evil that will consume the country if they don't succeed.

When i first got this book i didn't read anything about it and was shocked to learn it wasn't a direct sequel especially since The Sin Eater's Daughter ended on a bit of a cliffhanger and i was really looking forward to reading about Twylla, Lief and Merek again but after that disappointment i was pleasantly surprised at how much i loved Errin's character and the way she fought to survive against all of the odds she survives and i will admit is a bit too trusting i mean in times where you have The Sleeping Prince roaming the world you wouldn't trust someone who wears a hood and you don't See their face for 3 moons (months). 

I would definitely like some clearing up of what happened in the time from the end of The Sin Eaters Daughter and The Sleeping Prince because its a bit confusing to start with but you do sort of put it to the back of your mind and work through it. Character wise i do wish we saw more of the old characters and not just the last 100 pages and even then that's just one of the characters, the new characters i loved Errin she was an awesome characters perspective to read from but Silas i could give or take i wanted him to have a bit more character but for me he was a tad too bland. I did love reading about Lief's childhood and the way he was before he was a solider and i just felt so much sadness for Errin with everything she deals with, especially her mother i personally could never do what she did i really couldn't and to do it with no help at all is the sign of a really strong character. 

Overall i loved this book and there has too be another book it ended on such a cliffhanger and if it does have another book i will be pre ordering it because this series is getting better and better it really is if you haven't started this series yet i highly recommend it, it is one of those rare one beautiful inside and out. 

Until Next Time

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