I have no patience for so-so books. I can DNF a book at the drop of a hat. I figure, why waste my time on a book that's not holding my attention, when I can be reading something better? But then there's those kinds of books, the average books that you like.. but also didn't. It's a 3 star book, maybe 3.5. You're conflicted, because there were good things about it that held your attention enough...

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Mini reviews: Slammed and Point of Retreat by Colleen Hoover

Slammed by Colleen Hoover Publisher: Atria Books Publication Date: January 5th, 2012 Pages: 317 Song I Played While Reading: Knew Better / Forever Boy Ariana Grande Rating: 3.5 stars Following the unexpected death of her father, 18-year-old Layken is forced to be the rock for both her mother and younger brother. Outwardly, she appears resilient and tenacious, but inwardly, she's losing hope.Enter...

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It Ends With Us by Colleen Hoover

It Ends With Us by Colleen Hoover Publisher: Atria Books Publication Date: August 2nd, 2016 Pages: 367 Song I Played While Reading: Forest Fires by Axel Flovent Rating: 5 stars Sometimes the one who loves you the most is the one who hurts you the most. Lily hasn't always had it easy, but that's never stopped her from working hard for the life she wants. She's come a long way from...

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Monthly Wrap-up: July 2016

Wooooooow, WHERE HAS MY SUMMER GONE? I'm both anticipating and dreading the next two months. I move August 12th to a neighboring city, so I'll be spending the next two weeks packing. I have to figure out where I'm gonna put my bookshelves, since only half of them will fit in my room. School starts at the end of this month, which kind of makes me want to vomit. Then in September, Summer Fest,...

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