Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

Hello all! So, I just finished Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince by JK Rowling.

This book was earth shattering!!

 

 

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It was truly amazing from beginning to end. Rowling twisted a far darker

tale than the previous books in this series. Needless to say, she

always leaves us guessing and there's not a dull moment.

It is clear to me now that JK Rowling's gift is not for language,

but for characterization and plotting. I still hit a few

snags along my read that make me cringe, but I am able to get over

it easily because I am so wound up in the story.

 

 

Readers close the final page of this book feeling profoundly distraught and

desperately seeking for the answers as to how our loyal

friends can possibly rise from the ashes of the the Half-Blood Prince.

Our biggest aly in the fight against evil is now dead

and it seems it is up to only Harry to destroy Voldemort and the Death Eaters.

 

What I enjoyed most was how Rowling has given us these

characters to love and hate, and allowed us to grow with them. Now that

they are all maturing she has given us a glimpse of the weaknesses

that some of the stronger characters have (Voldemort, Dumbledore, Draco & Snape).

The humanization that Rowling reveals to her reads is something

that I think we all needed to hear before steering head first into the battle

to end all battles.

 

To my new Harry Potter friends struggling through the first couple

books: hang on tight it's definitely worth it. This is my favorite book by a long shot, so far,

in the series. I have very high hopes for the 7th, and final, installment of

Harry Potter.

 

 

This book deserves every single inch of 5 stars.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

 

    Just finished reading Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.

This book was sumptuous! The action was rich and the scenes palpable.

 

    I was both angry and happy when Harry got upset that Ron got the prefect badge and not him.
On the one hand, all Ron has ever wanted was to feel important.

Harry always has the fame and
Ron feels invisible. I think Ron deserved this. However, on the other hand, I thought it was a smart
move to show this weakness in Harry. Up to this point Harry has been perfect: brave, generous, sincere. It's just not natural for someone to be that perfect. So, I liked seeing a bit
of weakness in him.

 

 I found myself really laughing out loud during this book, especially the beginning when Harry
is making fun of Dudley.

 

Umbridge really irritated me! Along with Draco. I kept hoping

 Harry would drop his nice act
and do something to really get back at them for being so evil. I hate how all the evil people
just get away with their actions. In the end, it was Hermione who lead Umbridge out into the forest
where she was captured. I'm hoping to see some truculent behavior out of Harry in the next two books!!

 

The ending was so heartbreaking(I wont give away why). I really felt

for Harry. I couldn't imagine what he went through.

I would've been so angry at myself for not listening to Hermione and for not

opening Sirious' present earlier!

  Like I always say, I don't want to give away too much to my fellow readers who haven't
read this series yet.

 

  I would give this book 5 stars. The Harry Potter Series is staying on my good side and
has made a big comeback since the first two books, which were slightly disappointing.

   LET ME KNOW YOUR THOUGHTS ON THIS BOOK!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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!!