Harry Potter and The Goblet of Fire

 

 

Just finished the 4th Harry Potter Installment: Harry Potter and The Goblet of Fire.

Man oh man, JK Rowling's series gets better with each new book.

 

 

Lots of excitement happening in Harry's world in this book. This particular book is my

favorite so far. We were introduced to a plethora of new creatures and

other wizards from across the world. It was very interesting to learn that there were wizarding

schools beyond just Hogwarts. No one is as

 they appear in this book and the people you think you can

trust most are the real enemies. The outcome of this story was definitely

not predictable at all.

 

This was  the longest book so far yet it seemed to fly by while I was

reading it. The story jinked every time you turned the page. The elegant and beautiful

students from Beauxbaton and Durmstrang were a much needed mixture to

our usual characters. I think, without the addition of these characters, the

series would be a bit dull to me. This was a much needed change in scenery.

 

The ending of this book was tragic, but also a great set up for

the next installment! The plotting and pacing of this book were brilliantly mastered

and the characterization was genuinely rich with great detail. I have found

that it is a common thought that the first two books

of this series are mediocre at best, but as you continue it really draws you in:

 

"I read the first novel in the Harry Potter series, ''Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone,''

in April 1999 and was only moderately impressed. But in

April 1999 I was pretty much all right. Two months later I was

involved in a serious road accident that necessitated a long and painful

period of recuperation. During the early part of this period I read

 Potters 2 and 3 (''Chamber of Secrets,'' ''Prisoner of Azkaban'') and found

myself a lot more than moderately wowed." - Stephen King

 

For those of you struggling through the first two books I highly suggest

you hang in there for the long haul. It will be worth it.

 

I give this book 5 stars.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Advanced Copy Review of Baby Doll

 

I just finished reading Baby Doll by Hollie Overton. I got this book as

and advanced copy at my work. It's not due to release until July.

 

I can't even begin to know how to review this book for you.

Wow. Just wow. This is not the type of book that I would ever read.

The publishing company I work for had been giving out copies and raving about

how good it was from the very first page. Curiosity for the best of me and

I decided to try reading just the first page.

Well, one page turned into an entire book.

 

I was in the middle of reading the fourth Harry Potter book and just couldn't wait to read

Baby Doll. There is not one single dull moment in this entire book.

Not one! You are constantly hanging on every word.

 

This book is told through four of the main characters perspectives.

A lot of authors can really destroy a decent story by writing in this type of

format, but this book is mastered brilliantly.

The book wouldn't have turned out as good if not told from the four different perspectives.

 

Where most kidnapping stories end, this book began.

We open to Lily and her daughter escaping the basement she's been held captive

in for 8 years. But, the intoxicating drama only begins there.

Despite being held captive the majority of her youth, Lily is amazingly

strong and brave. This isn't one of those stories that

you follow a broken woman's journey back to life. Lily seems to have

 a lot more strength than her family who has torn at the seams from losing her.

I don't want to give a lot away so that's all I'm going to tsay.

 

I forgot my glasses at work but suffered through the severe headache

because I couldn't stop reading. This is the

type of book you have to read all in one sitting or you'll go nuts, desperate to know

how it ends. I give this book a strong 5 stars.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Inside Scoop!



So, Our company found out yesterday that Caitlyn Jenner will be publishing her

autobiography through my company. I'm not publishing

this one of Facebook as to not get in trouble with my company. This ones just

for my followers.

This means inside scoops and first dibs on the book before it's published.

 

 

Thought it would be fun to share this with my fans. Maybe I'll

even do a give away. ;)

 

 

Stay tuned for more information on this book coming out Spring 2017!

For More Information:
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/01/20/books/caitlyn-jenner-to-publish-a-memoir-about-her-transformation.html?_r=0



Harry Potter and The Prisoner of Azkaban

Just finished reading Harry Potter and The Prisoner of Azkaban. This book has

officially shifted my thoughts on the Harry Potter series.

I am finally starting to really get into the whole story.

 

This book is my favorite so far. It was thrilling and sparked a Harry Potter

filled weekend complete with Butterbeer, Pumpkin Fizz and the first 3 movies.

 

This book really packed the punch I was looking for with intrigue,

mystery and suspense. The edgy themes in this book are finally appealing to the older crowd.

 I think the first two books are mainly geared towards younger audiences, which is why I couldn't get into it.

 

It was so tragic to read about Buckbeak's impending fate. Unlike the first two books, JK Rowling

led us in all different directions with the suspense.

We were worried about Buckbeak, Dementors, Serious Black and so much more! I even

found myself laughing out loud during a few parts.

 

 

I must say that the Harry Potter series should be considered a classic and

be introduced into the classroom.

This is my first 5 star rating for the Harry Potter series!

 

 



Harry Potter and The Chamber of Secrets

Just finished reading Harry Potter and The Chamber of Secrets. I am really blasting

through these books. Although, that will quickly change because

each new book in the series seems to get bigger and bigger.

 

Harry Potter, Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger are up to their usual

brave adventures again in this book. What I liked most about this

particular book was the fact that Tom Riddle ended up being Vauldemort!

It was so cool to read about him in his teenage human form.

I truly had no idea that Tom Riddle would not only be the bad guy, but would also turn out to be

the Dark Lord himself!

 

I was completely enthralled with this book, but it was definitely good.

I noticed some tense issues again at the beginning of this book, but the ending was pretty clean.

I have a feeling I will like these books more and more as I work

my way through the series.

 

I give this book a strong 4 stars.

Comment below and let me know your thoughts!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



Harry Potter and The Sorcerers Stone

 

I know, I know. It has taken me way too long to begin reading this series. Finally,

I have joined the Harry Potter world, though!

 

I must say that J.K. Rowling has a brilliantly creative mind. I am chapfallen at the

amount of precise detail, names, creatures and spells she was able to come up with.

This book must've truly taken a long time to complete.

 

I think reading this book later on in life, where I am a more experienced reader and

work for a publishing company, I don't think I am able to enjoy it

as much as a kid does. (A.k.a why it's sold in the children's section at your local Barnes and Noble).

I found quite a few mistakes with tense throughout this book and now into the 2nd, which

has distracted me along the way.

 

This is the typical genre that I read so it's been weird to step outside of my comfort zone.

It is not as intriguing as some of the books I have read, but I still love

it all the same.

 

I am hoping to be pulled in more with the next few books. I am not sure 

what to give this book for stars. I think I will wait to decide my feelings

with the next book. Let me know your thoughts.

 

 

 

 

 

Review of The Return by J.L.A.

 

 

        So I just finished The Return by Jennifer Armentrout which is a story from Seth's POV, from The Covenant Series.

 

   Now I am a little biased because I really didn't like Seth in The Covenant Series. I thought he was an ass that used Alexandria and although he redeemed himself big time in the end, I still couldn't forgive him. That being said, here is what I thought:

 

I gave this book 3.5 stars out of 5. While I absolutely loved Armentrout's writing style and  the

romance between Seth and Josephine, I wasn't able to really get into the story

as deeply as I normally do with other books. Which is mostly due to my preconceived feelings towards Seth.

 

What I will say is that I was pleasantly surprised at how Armentrout was able to give these

two characters completely unique personalities and voices from the two main characters in The Covenant Series. Most of the times I find that authors use the same main characters

for each book they write. Seth's voice and personality were exactly how I pictured them to be: crude and sexual. It would've been very out of place for Seth to have thoughts like Aiden St. Delphi who is noble and sweet. Josie's character was magnificently rendered. She as clumsy and brutally honest, which really set her apart from Alex. She was never afraid to tell Seth exactly how she felt

about him. For example, when she first met him and told him how unbelievably hot he was. I found myself laughing out loud when reading her section. Josie used funny nick names for things like Apollyon and calling Tartarus tartar sauce land. She often rambled on about the most

random things and I was able to draw a nice picture in my head of her.

 

     There were a few repetitive pieces throughout the book like the characters "Cutting off a thought process so certain notions wouldn't be real". I noticed a few of these repetitive parts that are

similar to many of the other characters she writes about.

 

Over all, it was a well written book. It just wasn't my cup of tea.

I think I will be reading the second book, which comes out February 23rd.

I'd love to hear your opinions on this spin off series!