Update of My Life

Haha. That title makes it sound all intense, it's not. If you want something intense go somewhere else =P. So yeah, I haven't blogged in a while so I decided to blog. Heh my life right now? Is stressful and boring at the same time. Most of my free time is swimming and homework. But then the problem is after that stuff dies down for even a little bit I'm bored out of my mind with nothing to do. I've been kind of in a movie stage, so if anyone knows any good movies that came out on DVD or something, tell me! I'm always looking for something to watch.

What else? Hm, Christmas is in 11 days! Oh goodness! Isn't that exciting? I can't wait for the chilling from school and like that's it. I've got some of my shopping done. Having money sucks you are like obligated to buy stuff for other people. Wow okay now I sound like scrooge! I'm excited, really. I love christmas like any other person. It's fun and lots of eating!

Hm what am I reading? As you can see if you look at the About me thing I am currently reading Freeing Keiko: The Journey of a Killer Whale from Free Willy to the Wild by Kenneth Brower. Okay I know what you're all thinking: Dork much? Ha! I know, right? But we have to read a non fiction book for AP English and I am in love with Free Willy and all things Orca. I can't explain it, I couldn't tell you why I do. Especially since I've been to Sea World and Marine Land and been to the 'pet the Killer whales and dolphins!' And I haven't done it because I'm scared of them, they intimidate me so much. So I guess my sort of passion for whales is difficult to explain, I have a deep respect for these animals. They are the largest creatures on earth, and they're smart, playful, and social animals. I'll tell you one thing, I'm only half way through this book (barely!) and I am now more against animal exhibition and captivity for marine mammals then ever. It's horrible to make these beautiful intelligent creatures jump around and perform like clowns in a concrete tank. They are wonderful creatures used to the vast ocean with no boundraries whatsoever and you capture them and forcefully take them from their families and homes and then make them swim in a concrete tank with walls all around them and force them to perform for a handful of fish under the false pretense of education. Baloney. If you want to really learn about them you study them in the wild not in that concrete tank. [If you're interested in this more watch: Saving Lolita Special on Youtube here's the link to the first part--> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gLM-BJzHDnU it will change your life]

^^; sorry. My rant is over, I hope no one takes offense to that. Anyways I'm also re-reading Inkspell by Cornelia Funke. Mostly because I asked for InkDeath for christmas and I'm uber excited for when the movie of Inkheart comes out! During my reading breaks I'm going to try to re-read my collection of books and review them for you. I'll see how that goes. I swear, I can't believe Inkspell is a child's book! Like it's in the children's section, I wouldn't want my child reading that! It would give them nightmares.

Anyways, I'm going to have to go to bed in like two minutes. I've got school tomorrow, whoo. Notice my enthusiam...only 7 more school days till break! ^^ Hee. Anyways. I'll try to update some more soon! Later all, keep reading!
~She Who Reads A Lot

Ink Exchange

Sequel To: Wicked Lovely by Melissa Marr

Summary: Leslie is desperate for a change in her depressing life before she suffocates. A tattoo is the perfect solution for it, she just knows it. Her body, her tattoo, her choice, her identity. A certain tattoo calls out to her at Rabbit’s shop and she knows it just has to be her’s. What she doesn’t realize is that when she gets the tattoo it will connect her to the Dark Court King, Irial. With peace between the Summer and Winter Court Irial and the dark fey are having trouble feeding. Leslie is Irial’s solution, only he doesn’t expect the conflicts that will meet him with the Summer King and new Summer Queen as his connection with Leslie is placed, especially since Leslie has attracted Irial’s old companion, Niall.

My Review: This was good. Not as good as Wicked Lovely, though. I got into this novel easier than I did with Wicked Lovely primarily because I liked the darker themes to it. The Dark Court fascinated me and this book was enlightening. I got to know the real face of Keenan and see Aislinn and others through someone else’s eyes. I think I enjoyed Aislinn’s view more, but it was fun to see Leslie try to deny the fact of what she was seeing. It really gave you a better perspective for what Aislinn was going through her entire life from someone who has never had the curse of The Sight.

This time around I feel like Marr believed her reader knew more than they did. I was left with questions unanswered that taunted me as I finished up the last page. I was unsatisfied that I didn’t get to know a concrete ending, but that’s just me.(*praying that the next book answers some of her questions*) Besides that it was awesome—enjoyable, thought-provoking, and exciting enough to keep your interest through the whole thing. So all in all: a good book with a totally awesome cover! ^^

Rating: 4/5

Reviews from the Pros:

Another highly addictive read...Compulsive enough to give the Twilight series a run for its money, and dizzyingly more sinister." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review)

"Newcomers and returning readers alike will devour this companion novel to Marr’s ragingly popular Wicked Lovely . . . . This dark fantasy about survival and transformation is as mesmerizing as its urban faery subjects." – Booklist

Readers will be drawn in by Marr’s darkly poetic imagery and language, her vivid portrayal of the art of tattooing, and her shadowy love triangle. This is indeed a delicious, smoky delight." -- Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books

"This urban fairy tale...is impossible to put down." -- School Library Journal (starred review)

As you can tell it got a lot of praise and it was good-enjoyable and stimulating book! Pick it up!

-She Who Reads A Lot

Wicked Lovely

Summary: Rule #1: Don’t ever attract their attention. Well Aislinn has just broken her number one rule. She has hidden in the mortal world pretending never to notice all the faeries and fey she sees every day around her. Well now Aislinn has attracted the attention of a faery—a king faery to be exact. She tried so hard to avoid them and now that they’re here and have their eyes set on her there’s no way out. Aislinn is thrown into the world she was taught to fear she knows that everything is at risk: Her freedom, her life, Seth, everything.

My Review: This book I’ve heard great things about. Great things that were justly earned. It wraps you in right from the summary. The characters are appealing (Seth especially!) and likable. The plot was original, though the idea of faeries and Sight can be slightly overused. It was captivating. The love triangle was amusing and trying to weave in the real world and the faery world was believable. What I loved about this book is it was not only was it about Keenan and Aislinn but it was also about the faery and real world. IT was like although Aislinn and Keenan were main characters they aren’t the main focus Marr doesn’t lose sight of the world and the plot at all. I can’t wait to finish Ink Exchange.

All in all, a great book.

Rating: 4.7/5 good book but not quite up to that 5/5.

Reviews from the pros:
“Marr adds elegantly to the sub-genre of Urban Faery with this enticing fantasy.” –Annette Curtis Klause, The Washington Post

“Keeps you on the edge of your seat. This debut reads like the work of a seasoned pro.”—Charles De Lint, author of the Blue Girl

“A fully imagined faery world that even non-fantasy (or faerie) lovers will want to delve into.”—Publishers Weekly (starred review)

Now I’m off to finish Ink Exchange! Enjoy!

~She Who Reads a Lot

Beka Cooper: Terrier

Note: I've already reviewed this book, but it was a crappy review so I deleted it and am reposting it in the proper form.
Summary: "I well knew the rules to follow with our training Dogs: Speak when you're spoken to. Keep out of the way. Obey all orders. Get killed on your own time." -Beka Cooper

Beka Cooper is one of the newest Trainees for the Provost's Dogs Guard in Tortall's capital city. A Puppy who's eager to prove herself and to be the Puppy who fastest made it to Dog. However, Beka is assigned to the Lower City, Corus's toughest district. She'll have to learn faster and fight harder than she ever bargained for. The Lower City is filled with the fastest pickpockets, nasty Rogues, murderers with hidden plans, and flirty-rusher friends. When Beka gets wind of a string of murders happening right under the Dogs' nose, she can't resist the scent and trails it. All the while she is also tracking the Shadow Snake, a child's nightmare become a child murderer. She'll have to use her own brand of magic and her friends if she ever hopes to survive her first year.

"This is the beginning of Beka's story, her legend, her legacy..."

Review: First off, you do not have to read any of Tamora Pierce's other Tortall series to understand this book. I didn't, I wasn't even aware of who Tamora Pierce was! Terrier is a great story and to me that's a much bigger compliment then just saying the book is good, it's told from Beka's point of view via her journal. It's a bit on the longer side (568 pages), so be prepared. Pierce does an amazing job with the journal format; making it feel extremely real. I guarentee by the fourth chapter you'll forget you're reading her journal. Ah let's see characters? Pierce creates such an array of cast of characters, you're bound to find someone you love. Whether the righteous and brave Beka herself, or her Dog partners Tunstall, or Goodwin. Or as I did, take a great loving for the Rusher Rosto The Piper, and his slight flirtations with Beka.

What I really love about this book? It's just action nonstop, this book is perfect for any girl who loves kick-ass heroines because I have never met a heroine who can hold her own like Beka can. It takes a very cool spin on fighting, and on the dangerous world of criminals. Tamora Pierce shows just how blurry the line can be between the law and the criminals. In short: You'll be rooting for Beka the entire way, it's impossible not to! Everything about this book just wrapped me in, and enough so that I could read it twice in one year. Go pick it up, seriously!

Rating: 5/5 It's one of the few books I can re-read with never getting tired of and that in itself is probably the biggest compliment. I can't give it anything below a 5/5.

Reviews from The Pros:
"Pierce tries out a new style of storytelling and succeeds admirably...With its rolllicking adventure, appealing characters, and inclusion of Tortall's history, Terrier, will be in strong demand by Pierce's fans. It will keep readers on the edge of their seats." --School Library Journal

"Pierce's leisurely, detailed introduction and exploration of characters result in a diverse and memorable cast." --The Bulletin

"Having followed her signature heroine into the next generation with her Trickster duet, Pierce now looks back into the history of Tortall and finds another fierce, lovable gal who won't take any guff...Pierce deftly handle the novel's journal structure, and her clear homage to the police-procedural genreapplies a welcome twist to the girl-legend-in-the-making story line." --Booklist

"The fun of this offering is in the dynamic characterization and action that takes readers to Beka's inveitable triumph. Beka--who narrates her story via diary--is appealing in her dedication to her fellow Lower City dwellers, and sketches of her compatriot Dogs adn the criminals they sometimes apprehend and sometimes befriend are equally deft. Indeed, perhaps the book's greatest strength is its raw portayal of the fine line between law and lawlessness in teh choices Dogs make as they do their jobs." --The Horn Book Magazine

Pick it up!
-She Who Reads A Lot

Pretties

Summary: Tall Young blood is officially pretty. It’s everything she imagined when she was ugly; the parties, the drinks, the most stunning people around. She’s even apart of the coolest clique the Crims. How can life get much better than that? One problem though no matter how hard she tries Tally can’t seem to be totally pretty-headed like Shay like the rest of her friends. This irks Tally to no end but she pushes it off as a bad hangover forgetting all her past ugly experiences. Until Croy and a few other smokies crash a pretty party with a simple message for Tally: ‘Valentino 217’. Tally and the leader of the crims Zane soon find Valentino 217 and find the cure along with a letter ugly Tally wrote to herself. Soon the idea of being ‘bubbly’ is all the rage and Tally, Zane, and the rest of the Crims are out to find the cure to be completely bubbly. This leads Tally back out to the wilderness to find a permanent cure and on the way discover more about their disturbing society. Even as a pretty Tally YoungBlood is still playing tricks.

Review: Note: Sorry that summary just about sucked. I’m so tired my brain isn’t functioning so this whole review may suck. Anyways, I finally finished Pretties! Gosh, it took me a month (^^;; I’m slow). I really liked it though, not as much as the first one. Zane was a admirable character edition and I liked him. Tally got a little tiring, but Westerfeld is able to keep attention with his plot. We find out more about this disturbing society, especially when Tally meets a ‘savage’ called Andrew. In Uglies you are sort of eased into the plot and Tally’s world, this is not the case in Pretties. Westerfeld throws you in at chapter one and doesn’t let up. Constantly Tally is making new discoveries and more and more people are finding out about the operation and helping the New Smoke grow. Westerfeld spends this book building up the suspense and leaving a lot of questions unanswered, building to what I hope is a climatic finish in Specials. All in all I liked it a lot and it was a decent follow up to Uglies.


Rating: 4.5/5 not as good as the first, still a great book.

Reviews from the Pros: TBA (When I get the energy to look them up)


Happy reading!
-She Who Reads A Lot

Sloppy Firsts

Summary: Jessica Darling’s life just about ends when her best friend in the entire world, Hope Weaver, moves away across the country. Hope is leaving her to fend by herself with the annoying and skanky clueless crew, flirtatious Scotty, her bitchy sister Bethany’s wedding, and her parents who never understand her. On top of all this her period is officially MIA, and the mysterious Marcus Flutie has taken an interest in her life. Jessica Darling has an awful lot on her plate for just a sixteen year old.

Review: Okay, I am extremely iffy about my opinion on this book. I have friends who absolutely adored it and begged me to read it, so I did. I’m not sure I love it as much as they do. There is no doubt in my mind that Megan McCafferty is an amazing writer, and that this book is very well-written and believable. However, I had a big problem with Jessica. I couldn’t relate to her at all, literally the one part in the book that had me like ‘hey that’s me!’ was this part: “But I can’t think of anything (track, student council, Key Club, and so on) that gets me as psyched as that. Or as giddy as the Clueless Crew gets from organizing a pep rally or decorating the Jocks’ lockers before a big game. I wish I were artistic, like Hope. That’s passion. That’s something to get excited about. I do everything I do because it will look good on my college applications. Depressing isn’t it?”(pg 39).

Then from there on in the book, I didn’t relate to her or any of her friends. I found her very whiny and, excuse my language, bitchy. I found myself reading the book (fairly quickly I might add, it was an easy book to get through) waiting for something to happen and it never did. It was high school. Plain and simple it really was, and McCafferty does a splendid job making it realistic. I felt like the only real character development was at the end when she made the decision to tell Hope everything, besides that she remained mostly the same. It was a great book, I just did not enjoy it as much as other probably did.

My bottom line here is: It was a fabulously written realistic book, not my cup of tea.

Rating: 4/5 I’ve got to give such a well crafted book its props, even if I wasn’t the hugest fan.

Review from the Pros:
“Sloppy Firsts captures, in spare, truthful prose, the exquisite pain and ecstasy of being besotted by your best friend. The reader may flinch, but Megan McCafferty never does.” –Emma Forest, Author of Namedropper

“Sloppy Firsts is a spirited, down-the-rabbit-hole adventure in the madcap subculture of high school. With remarkable insight, tenderness, and with, Megan McCafferty offers us a compassionate, clear-eyed tale of how a sassy young woman survives teenage-hood.” –Laurie Fox, Author of My Sister From The Black Lagoon

“Sloppy Firsts perfectly captures the turbulent roller-coaster ride that is being a teenager. This is an intimate, (at times) painfully honest peek at a girl’s coming of age. Getting to know Jessica is like meeting a new best friend. I miss her already.” –Atoosa Rubenstein, editor in chief of Cosmogirl!

“Such a sharp, funny, poignant heroine, with an inner world we can all relate to.” -Sophie Kinsella, Author of Confessions of a Shopaholic

About My Blog!

So, I decided to give a little background info on my blog. I’m sure not many of you care, but this is to just clear any questions up. So here we go! ^^

Background story: Boredom and Wanting to try something new. That’s why I started this blog, I read a lot [compared to most normal teenagers anyways, I have friends who read more than I do] and I love to write and ramble. Not going to lie there, I’m good at rambling I talk a lot. Whenever I get the chance to, I’m broadcasting my opinion and I figure this had to get annoying to my friends, I can be obnoxious I think. So I thought, ‘Hey why not start a book blog?’ I could rant about my books without annoying people and could practice my writing skills! Double whammy! Turns out it’s also a nice stress reliever [here’s an interesting fact for you: I am a very stressed person. Like literally, whenever I went to physical therapy my physical therapist would complain ‘Will you loosen up!? Your muscles are way tight for a 16 year old!’]. Anywho! [I told you I like to ramble!] I had read a few books blogs before I read Word For Teens religiously, and Nicole is my major inspiration, even though she doesn’t know I exist. So my book blog is mainly a way for me to share opinions and get some ranting in.

Format: My format of the blog is rather simple actually.

Image: Obviously an image of the book. I find that the cover is what attracts me an awful lot to a book, so if you’re one of those people who just glances at a cover and is like ‘hey that looks cool!’ This part is for you.

Summary: Obviously. My summary of the book, it will most likely contain plot secrets. I am terrible at keeping them, I’ll try to keep them out…but you have been warned.

Review: Uh…duh. My Review/opinion/ranting of the book.

Rating: I rate out of five, which makes it difficult for me to rate a book because I do enjoy a great many books and out of five does not give me much leeway. Many times I will also give an explanation for the rating and why it didn’t get 5/5.
Reviews from the Pros: Okay, this category is a little lame. It’s just when I read a book I often flip to the praise of the book before hand. So basically I’m not doing anything intricate with this section, its just the little snippets you’ll read in the front or back of the book. I do often spend time looking at reviews on the internet before this section but mostly I’m cheap and just take from the front of back of the book.

And that is it! I know this is nothing exciting, but I figured maybe some people would want to know. Well I am off to finish Sloppy Firsts! That review should be up fairly soon FYI. Enjoy my random blog till then!
-She Who Reads A Lot

City of Bones

Summary: [Gosh how do you sum this book up!? It’s 485 pages long!] As far as Clary Fray knows she’s a completely ordinary girl. She’s got a guy best friend, a over-protective artist mom, she’s nothing special as far as she knows. Until one night when in a club in New York she witnesses a murder by a bunch of strange looking teenagers. It’s all downhill from there in the next 24 hours her mother is kidnapped and her apartment is overrun with demons, and Clary almost gets killed by a demon herself. From here on out she is thrust into a world of magic, demons, and shadowhunters. With the help of the handsome shadowhunter Jace Wayland and his friends, Alec and Isabelle Lightwood, Clary races to figure out where her mother is and how to save her. All along the way figuring out secret doors to her past she never knew existed.

Review: Okay, so I just spent the last half hour looking up reviews on Amazon and it would seem to me that this book is very love it or hate it. Me? I am completely and totally in love with this book. I should start by saying that Cassandra Clare is an amazing writer and more importantly story-teller. She let’s the plot flow, and the dialogue and humor never seemed force. Everything flowed the right way and just the way she writes puts you in the situation. There were characters that I wasn’t particularly fond of and yet when they were in a dangerous situation I was freaking out and praying they would not die. I did put it down (darn school pressuring me!), but I never wished to. I loved all the characters; I found the array of cast to be somewhat original and refreshing. You, at least, did not see the same kind of character twice in the book. Putting the mostly original and captivating plot aside, Clare just has a way with writing that makes this book so utterly compelling. My only problem was the length, I would feel like I made a good dent in the book and I would close the book and see that I’d only made it a quarter of the way through!

Sorry for the rambling guys! I did love the book though. Basically pick it up and at least give it a chance. If you don’t like it okay, if you do good! As for the plot twist at the end: have faith in the author guys! I was honestly so into the book that the ending twist didn’t disturb me as much as I’m sure it did others. Probably because I have extreme faith in an author’s power to tie things together in the end. So let’s hope that’s what we find in City of Ashes and City of Glass!

Rating: 5/5

Reviews from the pros:

“Funny, dark, and sexy one of my favorite books,” –Holly Black

"Fans of...Buffy the Vampire Slayer will instantly fall for this series."-Publishers Weekly

"Reminiscent of the Harry Potter series--and that's hight praise!"-teensreadtoo.com, five star rating and Gold Star Award Review

New York Time Best Seller

Dingo

Summary: In the small town of Point, literally nothing goes on inbetween the time the turistas are there. Miguel lives his ordinary life in this town all year around, he hangs out with friends, he goes to school, he helps at his Dad’s shop. All ordinary. Until the day Lainey and her strange “dog” walks into the store doors and he feels immediately attracted to her. Turns out Lainey feels the same connection. Too bad things can’t just go normal for them. Lainey can turn into a dingo and her “dog” is a dingo who is really her twin sister who can also turn human when she wishes. The girls are hiding from their father and Dingo, the first dingo who is trapped in a tree. Now Miguel must help save Lainey and her sister Em with the help of an unexpected ally in Johnny Ward. Together the two boys will try to save the girls they love.

Review: Wow that’s one of the quickest summaries I’ve ever written. Probably because this book is very simple. Now I enjoy absolutely any Charles De Lint book, he is a great writer (one of the best fantasy writers of his time). Dingo was very very straightforward and very predictable, which I really hated. However, it was so fast-paced I couldn’t put it down. That’s the thing I did like about this book, it was very clear and to the point. The plot didn’t twist and turn at every edge but it still managed to weave in an entirely different world right in the midst of our normal society. De Lint wrote fast-paced and straight forward book that I did enjoy. The main character, Miguel, annoyed me a bit. He was a bit too perfect; however, he was sweet and a hero at heart (even though he denies it). Johnny Ward was much more appealing he was such a complex character, I am still left wondering about him. Basically, although the book was predictable it was enjoyable. I think it was just an okay book, nothing completely astonishing but another enjoyable read by Charles De Lint.

Rating: 4/5

Reviews from the Pros:
Winner of the World Fantasy Award

“De Lint is a romantic; he believes in great things, faith, hope, and charity (especially if love is included in that last) but he also believes in the power of magic—or at least the magic of fiction—to open our eyes to a larger world.” –Edmonton Journal

“A master storyteller, he blends Celtic, Native American and other cultures into a seamless mythology that resonates with magic and truth.” –Library Journal

“There is no better writer than Charles De Lint at bringing out the magic in contemporary fiction.”-Orson Scott Card, author of Ender’s Game

The Uglies

Summary: Tally Youngblood cannot wait to turn sixteen, not to drive but to get the operation. She will get the operation that will turn her from a pathetic Ugly to the amazing Pretty. She’ll get to join Peris and the rest of her friends in New Pretty Town. Things don’t go as well as she planned when she befriends the rebellious ugly Shay. Shay thinks the operation is truly wrong and tries to convince Tally of the same thing. Shay tells Tally of a place where no one is pretty and no one is ugly, The Smoke. When Tally quickly dismisses Shay’s legend of the Smoke, Shay runs away leaving directions to the Smoke just in case for Tally. Well, come operation day Tally finds out something horrible: She can’t get the operation. Not till she helps the Specials find and destroy the Smoke. Tally agrees and as she ventures forth to the Smoke she finds a whole new side of the pretty world—one that is actually pretty ugly. The Specials gave her her choice, now Tally has to choose: Betray her friend or stay Ugly forever.

Everybody gets to be supermodel gorgeous. What could be wrong with that?

Review: I have decided that once you pick up a Scott Westerfeld novel you will not put it down. The first line wraps you in: “The early summer sky was the color of cat vomit.” How do you not want to keep reading after that? Anywho! The Uglies. What a ride with this one! I haven’t read a book that captivated me like this in quite a while, I enjoyed Nobody’s Princess, but The Uglies made me ponder and wonder while I enjoyed the book. Unfortunately, I did not get to read this book often as I was swamped with much more pressing summer AP English homework. However, I’m sure if I did not have to do homework I would’ve gotten through this book much quicker. Anyways, back to the book. Tally was a very easily relatable character; I liked how she always seemed to use her head. I felt for her for the entire book, even when she might’ve been a bit stupid. I felt like this book was very…real. Its one of those very rare young adults books that even though set in the future or a different world, you feel as if it’s really happening. You can relate to all the characters, you love or hate them all, and it just appeals to your deep nature; especially as a teenager. How many times have we, as teenagers, felt that we were ‘ugly’ and longed to be that certain age, to grow up and become beautiful? Only this book takes a turn on exposing all the issues with our society. It was a bit predictable, but it was most certainly a page-turner something that is very hard to put down. I deeply enjoyed it even if it was a bit predicable. This book is a hard one to review, because I feel like a lot of it is very hard to put into words. Basically this is a phenomenal book that is a must-read for any YA lover.

Rating: 5/5 I would certainly re-read it.

Reviews from the Pros:

"With a beginning and ending that pack hefty punches, this introduction to a dystopic future promises an exciting series...the awesome ending thrills with potential." -Kirkus Reviews, starred review

"Fortunately, the cliff-hanger ending promises a sequel." -School Library Journal, starred review

"Teens will sink their teeth into the provocative questions about invasive technology, image-obsessed society, and the ethical quandries of a mole-turned-ally...Ingenious." -Booklist, starred review

"Teens will appreciate the gadgetry--including bungee jackets and hoverboards that work by magnetic levitation...Westerfeld introduces thought-provoking issues." -Publishers Weekly

"Uglies is not only timely food for thought, but is a breathless,can't-put-it-down read, leaving readers impatient to get their hands on the second book in Scott Westerfeld's trilogy--Pretties immediately." -Teenreads.com

Nobody's Princess

Summary: Helen of Sparta (who will grow up to be Helen of Troy) only knows one thing about her life as a Spartan Princess: She doesn’t want it. Unlike her twin sister, Clytemnestra, she hates all that comes with the princess life. Helen would much rather have the lives of her older twin brothers, Polydeuces and Castor, with the promise of adventure and most importantly: choice. So, stubborn Helen decides to take matters into her own hands. She trains on her own, then forces her brothers’ teacher to teach her as well. She is determined to try out some choices before she ever settles into the princess life set out for her.

Review: To be honest here, I never thought I’d really pick up this book. I looked at it at my library once, passed it off as interesting but quickly found something more interesting, putting Nobody’s Princess in the back of my mind for later. So on the fateful day in Barnes and Noble when I passed the book, I grabbed it randomly thinking maybe I’d read a few pages as I waited for my brother and mom to be done. Well a few pages turned into forty before my mom was tapping me telling me we had to go. I was enthralled in the book from page one and had to buy it. I’m glad I did.

I thoroughly enjoyed Esther Friesner’s Nobody’s Princess, it has been a while since I’ve read a book I have enjoyed this much. Helen, was one of the most interesting characters I’ve ever met. She is very headstrong and often times spoiled because she’s the “pretty one” and she realizes it. She is independent, self-sufficient, resourceful, and above all stubborn, in my opinion, an awesome heroine! All the girls who surround her and the women she meets in her adventures are the best of women kind, I think (besides Helen’s sister, who is a bit whiny). Helen’s development as a character moved along rather believably as she grew and faced different trials. It was a relief when she wasn’t thrown into new activities and suddenly good at them, she had to learn, she gets hurt, and she keeps trying. I adored Milo, the slave boy Helen buys and frees, he is just such a dedicated character and I have a feeling in the sequel there will be much more of him. This book is fast-paced, exciting, and enthralling. It will keep you all waiting for the next sequel. When I finished it I seriously looked at the last page and was like ‘Ah!? That’s it?!’ it left me wanting more of Helen and her adventures. The sequel Nobody’s Prize, is definitely on my reading list. I highly recommend you put Nobody’s Princess on your’s.

Rating: 5/5 I couldn’t resist giving it much lower than that!

Reviews from the Pros:

“The plot flows well, and readers will find Helen interesting…Fans of mythology or historical fiction will enjoy this lively tale.” –School Library Journal, Starred

“[A] fascinating portrait of a spoiled child who uses her wily ways and privileges to learn how to use a sword, track and kill game, ride a horse, and bargain for a slave’s freedom. Along the way, Friesner skillfully exposes larger issues of women’s rights, human bondage, and individual destiny. It’s a rollicking good story.” –Booklist

“Friesner uses [myths and] legends as a backdrop for Xena Warrior Princess—type of character of 21st century sensibilities—with entertaining and popular results.” -Kirkus Reviews

“Helen is surrounded by an array of compelling, brilliant women who will certainly appeal to both the fantasy and the myth fans who are the audience for this novel.” –The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books

“Friesner’s rendering of a vivacious and nervy Helen should easy win fans.” –Publishers Weekly


Pick it up, its a must-read for those who love the myths of Greece and strong heroines! Happy Reading!
-She Who Reads A Lot

Breaking Dawn

So I just finished Breaking Dawn, yes I’m a bit of a slower reader but…excuse my language, oh my fucking God!

Note: If you haven’t finished Breaking Dawn yet I wouldn’t bother reading. I’m horrible at keeping plot secrets.

Summary: I warned you. Here comes the plot summary. Bella and Edward get married and all is well, Jacob is even back! After a small confrontation at their wedding, Bella and Edward head off to a secluded isle and get busy. Bella, against all odds, ends up pregnant. The half-vampire growing inside of her nearly kills her as it grows. Bella won’t survive the birth, that’s what everyone is saying. She does, she becomes a vampire and gets good control on it. She even has a power! Basically, the Voulturi finds out about the baby and brings the whole she-bang to kill the Cullens. Will they escape? Find out for yourself, I’ve given so much away and I’ve barely scratched the surface of this novel!

My Opinion: The book felt to me just like really well-written fanfiction, but I couldn’t put it down! The plot just seemed a bit unrealistic to me, [SPOILER!] Bella getting pregnant? Um, excuse me? What happened to no vampire fluids? That confuses me, but Stephenie did write it pretty believably. I just thought that whole thing was a huge risk on Stephenie’s part and I’m sure she’s made a few skeptical Twilighters a little mad. Okay, so people didn’t like Jacob’s point of view. I loved it. I agree that putting it in Jacob’s view was quite out of the ordinary, as all the previous books have been in Bella’s point of view. Makes no sense to switch it up right at the end, however, I absolutely adore Jacob even more now. I thought his narrating was so much better than Bella’s, his character was very defined. He was funny, edgy, angsty, and just plainly Jacob. I loved the transformation he made after he imprinted on Reneesme. Ah, alright another thing. Reneesme…this name made me believe my fanfiction theory more prominent. How many times has a writer been told really unique names set off the mary-sue haters? Most people don’t combine names, and oh gosh! Jacob imprinting on Reneesme, okay that made me go WTF?! That seemed a bit cliché to me, but again I didn’t mind it. This is my theory on it, as a serious reviewer I feel like this book isn’t all that good from a plot perspective. As a reader, I absolutely loved it. She gave everyone basically what they wanted: Bella a vampire, Jacob moving on, The Cullens finally giving the Voulturi a good swift kick to their pride. [My SPOILER is still continuing]

The Voulturi on this, that was written very believably. I couldn’t keep track of all the ‘witnesses’ on the Cullens’ side but I did fall in love with Benjamin and Garrett. They were just so cool, and they stuck out to me. All the different covens coming together was certainly awesome. Hm what other aspects have I not addressed? Ah, Bella’s power. The protection, I must admit I was happy with that. I was glad she didn’t have the whole kick-ass stuff, protection suited her well. It was a bit convenient that there were barely any holes in her shield, but that’s the way it works, I suppose. [SPOILER OVER] All in all: The Twilight Saga went out with a bang!

Rating: 3/5 I couldn’t give it a 5 because of my fanfiction senses kept going off but it was very well-written [you can see how much Stephenie Meyer has improved as a writer] and I seriously couldn’t put it down.

Reviews from the Pros: Well, it’s a bit early. All I could find was mostly teenagers writing them, though they often held the same thoughts my review did.

Happy Reading! Pick it up, you won’t be able to put it down! (Even if it is a clear indulgence book).

-She Who Reads A Lot

Random Blogging on my life

I have to go to bed soon, but I thought I might get some blogging in. Let's see, my life right now...Hm, I've been teaching swim lessons. That's fun stuff, one of my kids is a complete brat. She's fun to work with...not. My love life! Oh my gosh, I sort of actually have one. The boy I may or may not like [my feelings are all over the place!] confessed that he likes me. That's interesting...I don't know where that's going yet. I think I like him...I don't know though, I'm new at this. He's being patient with me too, said we could be friends and see what happens. I think he's incredibly sweet for that, totally gives him bonus points in my book!

Hm...yesterday I went to the library. I got out The Uglies by Scott Westerfield and Artemis Fowl. Two books I've been meaning to pick up and read. So that should be cool, I've started The Uglies, so far its way good. I'm excited to go deeper into that. I still have to start my summer homework...^^;; heh yeah...but as my English teacher said I know I won't be doing it till August, so might as well be getting some reading I want to do in. Hm...oh and I'm going to the Breaking Dawn Prom in August. I'll post pictures of that!

So I should head to bed, I have a stupid meeting tomorrow...ugh. So see ya!
-She Who Reads A Lot

Weregirls: Birth Of The Pack

Summary: Lily Willison and her friends Nikki, Arielle, and Grazia start up a girls’ soccer team at their school (actually Lily is the primary founder and leader of this) it is forced to be a club team for lack of school budget. So they’ll deal with it, they call themselves the Weregirls and play hard. Soon enough Andra comes into town, absolutely gorgeous, and rich beyond belief Andra quickly owns the school. Andra only wants one thing though, Lily’s magic. She’s convinced Lily will help her get magic, because she knows Lily has it. So, Andra starts an official soccer team and challenge The Weregirls. Long story short, Weregirls win but Andra isn’t satisfied. In the middle of all this Lily has contact with her deceased father, and he’s telling her that her and her friends are magical. The stories he told her as a child are true! Soon enough, Lily and the girls find themselves in a battle between good and evil, that goes far beyond a soccer rivalry.

My Opinion: I finished this book in two days, but there were about 10 days in between those reading days. I didn’t get into the book, to be honest with you, I hated it. I hated this book, the characters and everything. Up until chapter 10, that was when I started my page-turning for real. Honestly, even in the end I didn’t like the characters. The only reason I kept into it was the plot, I wanted to know what happened. I couldn’t give a crap if evil Andra won or Lily (whom I really don’t like) won. I just wanted to know what happened. I wanted to like this book…I really did. I think the idea is really interesting, I think that the characters could’ve been a little better written, some of them were very flat (even the main characters at times). I found the book confusing at times. The writing from Lily’s point of view was done sloppily. The book did not mix with me.

I didn’t like the characters at all. I will say this good thing though; the elements of this story were cool. The idea of these urban legends, of these girls who are gifted with magic, weregirls (hello! Girl protectors! Awesome!), a magical (dead) protector watching all of them, good vs. evil, I mean for this I must say: rock on! The plot was cool, edgy, and new. Something you don’t see a lot, if I really feel up to it I may pick up the sequel. I just might, just to see what happens.

Rating: 2/5

The plus point in this is the idea of it, the supernatural myths. If you can read through some annoying characters (in my opinion by the way), then cool read this book.

Reviews from the Pros: Couldn't find any!

Happy Reading everyone!
-She Who Reads A Lot

Firebirds Rising

I can't think of a summary for this one so I'm stealing it from off the back of the book. "What you hold in your hands is more than a book. It is a gateway between worlds--from deep space to Faerie to just around the corner. The seventeen authors who have contributed original stories to Firebirds Rising have won virtually every literary prize and made bestseller lists wordwide. These authors, including Francesca Lia Block (Weetzie Bat), Charles De Lint (The Blue Girl), Diana Wynne Jones (The Pinhoe Egg), and Tamora Pierce (Beka Cooper: Terrier), have written singular stories that will capture readers and spark their imagination."

My Opinion: Yeah, I couldn't think of a better way to say it than the summary itself. This book, which is an anthology, is just the right formula for fantasy and sci-fi Teen readers. I enjoyed every story in the book (though some were a little long [i.e. "The Wizards of Perfil" that was freakin' 50 pages long. Though it was certainly worth the long read of this "short" story]). As you can probably tell this book boasts authors that I love, and that are very famous for their Teen books. I have to say that Tamora Pierce's "Huntress" was probably my favorite story in the book. It was a great opening story, and it had this combination of reality and myth. Most stories were able to do this combine some reality (even if it was set in outer space!) with some fantasy or sci-fi asset. It made these stories very compelling and had me turning pages to see which story was next. This is the book that you want to curl up with on the couch on a miserable day or just at night. It will keep you entertained for hours, it certainly did me!

However, it wasn't perfect. As with most short stories, it's difficult to write fleshed out characters for everything and put in a plot and all the other assets needed. Most of the authors do all this very well, however, some fall just a little bit short (hardly at all, but still there). Still, I recommend this for anyone who is a fantasy or sci-fi fan, this is the book for you!

Rating: 4.5/5 Not perfect but it was damn near close!

Reviews from the pros:

"Short story collections for young adults are realtively plentiful, but rare is an anthology wherein every selection comes from authors who are already established; most of them have taken this free-form assignment to truly reach towards new creative heights." -BCCB

"At their best, [the stories]combine humor, character, and surprise with remarkable depth." -The Horn Book

"Compelling stories for thoughful readers." -SLJ

"Editor November follows Firebirds (2003) with an equally captivating collection of original stories offering a rich vairiety of selections." -Booklist

"Like its predecessor, [this] an encouraging sign that (no doubt with November's prodding), YA science fiction and fantasy is beginning to attract an impressive number of the field's better writers." -Gary K. Wolfe, Locus

Happy reading everyone! I hope you pick it up!
-She Who Reads A Lot

Library Fun!

Oh my gosh people! I went to the library tonight! After physical therapy [which if anyone cares, my physical therapist says I don't have to go anymore! *cheers*] I begged my mother to take me to the library. You all heard me griping on how I couldn't read, I still don't have too much time. However, I have a break between exams till Tuesday so I need books! I got out Birth of the Pack by Petru Popescu, (that is such a fun name!) The Onion Girl by Charles De Lint, and Firebirds Rising which is an anthology so it doesn't have a specific author but lots of authors.

Currently, I'm about 100 pages into Firebirds Rising. Heh yes only hours after coming from the library...^^;; so that may be the first review you see up. Or it may not, since the book is 500 pages long. Since it is an anthology, I can put it down after reading a few good short-stories. I think, when I get bored with some of the short stories I may put it down and pick up Birth of the Pack. So either or may be up for a book review in the next week or so.

Hm, okay my summer project! So, I decided this summer in the spirit of this blog I am going to try to read all the books I can get to, I have a list of books I wish to read and I'm going to start one of those I have read over the course of the summer. I'm not sure how well it will work out, since I have a summer job and lots of programs for getting back in shape for swimming. Also, with summer homework for AP English... however, I'm going to try. Obviously, I am starting now with the three books I got out of the library.

All the books I read, expect a book review up. So you will all also be able to keep track of the books I have read. Perhaps, you'll find one or two that will interest you! Anyways, that's my summer project. We'll see how it works. Hmm...what else is interesting in my life. I took my global regents exam today, it was easy but long. By the DBQ I was like 'Ugh. Can't I be done?', I took my geometry final yesterday. It was mad easy [and this is coming from someone who is horrid at Geometry). I take my Spanish and Biology Regents Tuesday. I am dreading it...not only do I have to sit through a 2-3 hour exam on Bio but then I have to go like an hour later to sit through a 3 hours exam in a totally different language. -.- joy...

*ahem* Um, I think that's it. Its almost 11:00 pm now(here anyways), I'm extremely tired. I think I'll head to bed soon. Maybe read a bit before, depends on if I pass out or not. Meh. Ta Ta For Now! Don't forget to read!
-She Who Reads A Lot

Survey!

Tell Everyone About Yourself
Time started::	6:37
Basic About you:
Name::	Bethany
Gender::	Female
Height::	4'11"
Eye color::	Blue? (They change I don't even know!)
Hair Color::	Brown I suppose putting it plainly
Age::	16 years 5 months and 21 days
Birthday::	January 28
Lefty/righty/ambidextrous::	Lefty baby!
Piercings::	Nada.
Tatoos::	None.
Zodiac Sign::	Aquarius
Ring Size::	I dunno
Grade::	Well technically 11th I suppose...since this next fall I will be.
More about you:
Are you named after anyone?:	No I don't think so...I have a great Aunt with the same name. My mom says no though...
Do you live in the moment?:	I try to.
Do you consider yourself tolerent to others?:	Yeah I guess.
Do you have any secrets?:	Um duh. who doesn't?
Do you hate yourself?:	No not really
Do you like your handwriting?:	Not particularly
Do you have any bad habits?:	Heh yes.
If you were another person, would you be friends with you?:	I have no idea. I hope so.
Any regrets?:	yeah.
Do you think life has been good so far?:	Yep I think so!
Are you confident?:	In myself? Yeah I suppose.
How long does it take you to shower?:	10-15 minutes.
What color is your room?:	Blue
Where do you want to attend college?:	I don't know yet.
Do you...?
Smoke?:	No.
Do drugs?:	Nope.
Drink?:	Well yeah! Just not alocholic drinks...
Go to church?:	Yes
Sleep with stuffed animals?:	*blush* Yes...
Take walks in the rain?:	Yeah when I can
Talk to people even if you hate them?:	Yeah. Its common courtesy.
Drive?:	Yep. Just got my permit.
Believe in premarital sex?:	Meh I guess. If you really love someone and you know you're going to be in a long term relationship with them.
Want to get married?:	Most definitely
Want to go to college?:	Yes
Want to have children?:	Duh.
Sing in the shower?:	Hehe yes.
Get along with you parents?:	Sometimes.
Get along with your sibling/s?:	Meh...sometimes.
Color/highlight your hair?:	Nope
Like coffee?:	Eww no.
Wear makeup everytime you go out?:	No
Love roller coasters?:	Not really...
Like to cook?:	Ha no.
Have you ever...?
Hurt yourself? :	Not on purpose...
Been out of the country?:	Just in Canada
Been in love?:	Noo
Done drugs?:	Nope.
Gone skinny dipping?:	can't say I have.
Had surgery?:	No, thankfully.
Played strip poker?:	o.O...no.
Been on stage?:	Nah.
Pulled an all nighter?:	Nope
Gone one day without food?:	O.O how can anyone do that!?
Slept all day?:	Nope.
Kissed a stranger?:	Uh no.
Had a dream that came true?:	Like literal dream? No.
Broken the law?:	Maybe ran a red light and not worn my seatbelt...
Stolen anything?:	No. well maybe from my brother...
Been on radio/tv?:	Nope.
Been in a mosh-pit?:	No.
Bungee jumped?:	Umm...no.
Had a dream that kept coming back?:	Nope.
Gone out of state?:	Yeah! Florida, Delaware, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Maryland
Live in other states?:	No. I have a boring life.
Eaten an entire box of oreos?:	I don't think so
Had a movie marathon?:	yes. Hot men and disney!
Spun until you were immensely dizzy?:	Hehee...yes. Lots of times.
Been on a plane?:	No
Ran into a wall?:	^^ Yes.
Been rejected by a crush?:	Maybeh.
Cried in public?:	No.
Cried over a movie?:	Yes. Schlinder's List and RENT
Pranked called someone?:	No. That's mean!
Gotten a cavity?:	Yes...4 at a time actually.
Shopped at Abercrombie and Fitch?:	Uh no. too expensive.
Broken a bone?:	Nah.
Fallen from a tree?:	Once.
Passed out?:	I don't think so...
Been to a theme park?:	Well yeah!
Eaten sushi?:	That is random. but no I haven't
This or That
Pepsi or Coke::	Pepsi
McDonalds or BUrger King::	Neither please
Chocolate or Vanilla::	Vanilla
Black or White::	Black
Burgers or Hot dogs::	Burgers
Boxers or breifs::	Um on a guy? Boxers
Book or magazine::	Book!
TV or radio::	Radio
is the glass half empty or half full::	Half full I suppose.
sun or moon::	Mooon. It doesn't hurt your eyes!
hot or cold::	Cold. then you get to be all warm and fuzzy!
romantic comedy or thriller::	Romantic Comedy
waffles or pancakes::	Pancakes.
Florida or california::	California.
Black and white or color photos::	Color. This question is weird.
The city, the beach, OR the country::	O.O I dunno. Beach or City I guess.
Tennis shoes or sandals::	Tennis Shoes
Sweet or sour::	Sweet!
Private or publie school::	Public schoool.
Cappuccino or coffee::	Ew. Neither.
English or history::	*gasp* DON'T MAKE ME CHOOSE!
Science or math::	Ew. How bout neither? Prolly science though.
Do you believe ...?
in miracles?:	Yeah.
in magic?:	Not really.
in God?:	Yes.
in Satan?:	Well if there is god there must be Satan.
in ghosts?:	No.
in luck?:	Yeah.
in love at first sight?:	No its a sweet thought but not realistic
in Santa?:	Aw now c'mon...
in the Easter Bunny?:	Not answering!
in witches?:	No...though it'd be cool if they did!
that it's possible to remain faithful forever?:	Yes of course!
in wishing on shooting stars?:	Yeah. Its fun.
that cussing is a necessity in life?:	No. You can live without swearing.
yourself?:	Sometimes
Love and all that -
Do you consider love a mistake?:	No not at all!
If someone you had no interest in had interest in dating you how would you:	I don't know...I might give him a chance. see what happens.
Do you prefer knowing someone before dating them?:	Yes.
What is worst about the opposite sex?:	They're a bit gross at times...and stupid.
Who and when was your first crush?:	I'm not giving names! Just tha the was bleach blonde and in kindergarden
First thing you notice about the opposite sex?:	Eyes or hair
Right this moment...
What are you wearing?:	RIT t-shirt, shorts, sandals
What are you worried about?:	My Global exam tomorrow.
What book are you reading?:	T.T Sadly nothing.
What time is it?:	6:50
Are you bored?:	Immensely
Are you tired?:	Yes so much
Are you talking to anyone online or on the phone?:	Yah! Sakana
Are you lonely or content?:	Content
Are you listening to music, if so then what?:	How Do You Get That Lonely by Blaine Larsen
The Last...
Dream you had::	I don't remember
Nightmare::	Same as above.
Time you cried::	Mhm watching Schlinder's list last friday.
Movie you watched::	Knight's Tale!
Movie you rented::	I don't remember
Book you read::	Beka Cooper: Terrier by Tamora Pierce
Word you said::	it.
Time you laughed::	Like 30 minutes ago.
Person to call you::	my mommy! ^^
CD you played::	Simple Plan
Song you listened to::	Um The Best Man Blaine Larsen
annoyance::	My brother! (
IM sent or recieved::	What does that mean?
Time you yelled::	Like an hour ago.
Person you yelled at::	My brother.
time you were a skirt::	Halloween.
time you fought with your parents::	Friday Night.
Time you wished on a shooting star::	I don't remember
Thing you ate::	Cookies!
Time you showered::	Last night.
Nail polish color worn::	*snorts* How bout none? Cuz I've never worn it.
Your favorite:
Type of gum::	Minty fresh
Restaurant::	Rhode House
Season::	Fall.
Type of weather::	Thunderstorms
Emotion::	I dunno. happy I guess.
Color::	Blue
Perfume::	Uh...
Candy::	Reeses
Pizza topping::	Cheese
Fruit::	Strawberries! (Are they fruit?)
Veggie::	celery
Type of cake::	Ice cream cake!
Magazine::	People
TV Show::	Heroes!
Day of the week::	Friday
Month::	July is fun
Holiday::	Thanksgiving! You get to eat
Number::	13
Sport to watch::	Soccer/swimming
Flower::	I have no idea
Finally...
Time Finished::	6:57
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Ranting and Reading!

Hi! So it is June 12th, 2008. I have decided to blog, no book review. Just blog. In other words if you don't care about me ranting about my life like an angsty teenager [actually I'm in a good mood so it won't be angsty xD] you should leave. So onwards! *strikes a pose*

Ooo. So Guess what? Only two more days of school [technically]. We get out on Monday! Wooo! Which is actually...stupid beyond belief. Who goes back to school for a monday?! Also though its our last full day because I live in NY and we are stupid and go back for exams after school is over. C'mon how lame is that?

Anywho, the last few days of school energy has hit me! I've been like off the walls. Not kidding. For the past two days I have been ranting for twenty minutes straight in lunch, without stopping. I have been perfecting my theory of the world. Like deciding that our genes actually talk to each other and when they disagree that's how you get deformities, and when they can't agree at all they have gladiator fights! Then when they do like each other they make lurve and people go 'Eww!' oh and my body has a gay president who runs the entire thing!

Oh, and in the past people were turned into miniture people and then as torture they squished them! So tons of little people were killed and no one ever knew because the bones were too small to find, and the blood only looked like one drop of blood! Also, there are little people who actually lived. They ran away and now we have a population of little people who are living in pumpkins (or apples whichever they prefer) and they are living in secret!

Yes this is what goes on in my mind. My friends, while in hysterics, told me I would go to an Asylum but I'd be fine because I'd be the kind of person who would be in a straightjacket bouncing off the bouncy walls and having the time of her life [xD I would!]. Another thing, we were debating if it would be intentional or unintentional murder if I killed someone by making them laugh too much and fell over and they cracked their skull open.

Yahh...you have to imagine that my friends were just about pissing their pants, because this literally went on for like twenty minutes and I didn't stop. It was continous, barely taking breaths rant while I was practically bouncing off my chair. I took a break to pee, came back and started again. Yes okay, I'm a bit weird. ^^ Tis fun though. I love making people laugh and smile, and the fact that my friends will let me be weird like that makes me really happy. Because every once in a while I really like to do that, to rant and be off the walls hyper. I'm really happy they deal with me like that and have no problem doing so. Cheesy I know, but still.

So yeah anyways that's been my fun days. T.T I haven't had time to read I've been so sad! I have a growing book wish list that is going to have to wait till I'm out of school. T.T it makes me so sad. I will get to more reading though! What else? Um, I'm on a twilight kick so I've been like scowering the web for Twilight updates and found quite a satsifying amount. Can't wait for the movie! See below for the Twilight widget!

Anyways, I've got to go. Got some homework to do. Hopefully I can blog again soon! See ya! ^^

-She Who Reads A Lot

Twilight!

Oh my God. That's right. She got it. She Who Reads A Lot got the Twilight Widget for the movie. Yes she's that much of a Twihard [Twilighter, whichever you prefer]. Yep she's that cool. Yes, she is referring to herself in third person because she's excited. Chya! *snaps* you know you're jealous. xD That's right. Enjoy all you twilight lovers! '

-She Who Reads A Lot

Welcome!

Hey everyone!
Welcome to the Reading Carpet, I am She Who Reads A Lot. As my name might imply, I read a lot (haha clever right?). This blog will be me reviewing books that I've recently read or may have read long long ago. I may also rant and blog about my life. We'll see what kind of mood I'm in, I'm going to try very hard to keep this up and going. If I miss a few weeks, I may be busy don't come at my throat, please.

Basic overview of me? I'm 16, a sophomore in high school [though soon to be junior!], I like to read, write, swim, read, rollerblade, hanging out with friends, listening to music, read, read...hmm did I mention read? Haha, I'm well known among my friends for having a book (or two!) with me at all times. I mostly dabble in fantasy, romance, and fiction. Sometimes science fiction, I go through books about every few weeks. Depending on how much I get into them. So expect a new review every few weeks.

Currently, all my time is taken up with final exams, once that's done hopefully I can read some more! Speaking of which, I must go study now! Talk to you all soon hopefully!

-She Who Reads A Lot