Review | The summer I turned pretty by Jenny Han.

Title: The summer I turned pretty.

Author: Jenny Han

Publication date:  May 5th, 2009

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers

Genre(s): Young Adult (Contemporary)

Source: Goodreads
Format: Paperback

Pages: 276

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Belly measures her life in summers. Everything good, everything magical happens between the months of June and August. Winters are simply a time to count the weeks until the next summer, a place away from the beach house, away from Susannah, and most importantly, away from Jeremiah and Conrad. They are the boys that Belly has known since her very first summer--they have been her brother figures, her crushes, and everything in between. But one summer, one terrible and wonderful summer, the more everything changes, the more it all ends up just the way it should have been all along.

* This review may contain spoilers *

Okay, if you need a cute summer read then definitely pick this one up! I love Jenny Han's writing style. You read in the past and in the now which is really cool. I LOVED the characters. You really bond with them. Now I finished the first book in the Summer trilogy, I can't wait for the other books to pick up! 

Some parts in the book were a little bit slow, but near the end I just wanted to know everything. I thought that the two Beck's boys were awesome characters. I nearly melted when Conrad was introduced. Although I am more team Conrad, I really felt sorry for Jeremiah. And let's not forget Susannah, Honourable mention to her for being the embodiment of summer, and pretty much perfect. 

I really recommend this book if you're looking for a summer beach read with romance in it!

Rating: 4 out of 5 stars.

Tag | The Ultimate Book Tag

Hey everyone! This is going to be my first book tag.
Let's start!

The Ultimate Book Tag

1. Do you get sick while reading in the car?

Yes, that's why I don't read in the car.

2. Which author’s writing style is completely unique to you and why?

Hmm, I would have to say the writing style of Tahereh Mafi. I love her writing style in Shatter me.

3. Harry Potter Series or the Twilight Saga? Give 3 points to defend your answer.

Hm, I haven't read the whole series but I would have to go with Harry Potter 'cause I read the first two books.

4. Do you carry a book bag? If so, what is it in (besides books…)?

Nope.

5. Do you smell your books?

*Looks around* Is it weird if I say yes? *Looks around again….sniffs book*

 6. Books with or without little illustrations?

Both, illustrations do help to bring the book to life.

7. What book did you love while reading but discovered later it wasn’t quality writing? (Ex. I read Twilight before I read HP and thought the writing was amazing but read HP and now think Twilight is a little bit of a joke.)

I can't think of anything whoops.

8. Do you have any funny stories involving books from your childhood? Please share!

I don’t have any funny stories with book from my childhood.

9. What is the thinnest book on your shelf?

Unite me by Tahereh Mafi.

10. What is the thickest book on your shelf?

Teardrop by Lauren Kate, that book is massive.

11. Do you write as well as read? Do you see yourself in the future as being an author?

No, I'm not that creative lol.

12. When did you get into reading?

When I discovered booktubing I got into the habbit of buying books, so probably since then.

13. What is your favorite classic book?

Haven't read any classics.. *blushing*

14. In school was your best subject Language Arts/English?

Don't have this in The Netherlands.

15. If you were given a book as a present that you had read before and hated…what would you do?

I say thank you and then pass it on to someone else who would enjoy it.

16. What is a lesser known series that you know of that is similar to Harry Potter or the Hunger Games?

I would say The Syrena Legacy by Anna Banks. It isn't like HP or the Hunger Games tho.

17. What is a bad habit you always do (besides rambling) while filming?

I talk too much. 

18. What is your favorite word?

Shizzle.

19. Are you a nerd, dork, or dweeb? Or all of the above?

 Nothing from the above.

20. Vampires or Fairies? Why?

Fairies! I don't enjoy vampires that much, although I haven't read any vampire books lately.

21. Shapeshifters or Angels? Why?

Angels, I just like them better.

22. Spirits or Werewolves? Why?

Haven't read anything with spirits or werewolves.

23. Zombies or Vampires?

Same anwser as question 22.

 24. Love Triangle or Forbidden Love?

Now this one I can answer. I don’t like Love Triangles, they always get me so angry. But forbidden love is one that I love to see.

25. AND FINALLY: Full on romance books or action-packed with a few love scenes mixed in?

Action-packer with a few love scenes mixed in, definitely! 

This book tag was created by Chapter Chicks.

Review | Of Poseidon by Anna Banks.

Galen, a Syrena prince, searches land for a girl he's heard can communicate with fish. It’s while Emma

is on vacation at the beach that she meets Galen. Although their connection is immediate and powerful, Galen's not fully convinced that Emma's the one he's been looking for. That is, until a deadly encounter with a shark proves  that Emma and her Gift may be the only thing that can save his kingdom. He needs her help--no matter what the risk. ~ Goodreads

The review: Emma started off as an incredible character. I fell in love with her right away. She's loyal, a great friend, just a tad awkward and funny. She meets a hunky guy on the beach after literally smashing into & sticking to his chest. 

The hunky guy is called Galen. He's a syren who is serving as an ambassador between the human and Syrena worlds. Humans don't know yet they exist.

After an tragic accident in the sea, Emma discovers she's not just an ordinary human girl but that she has the gift of Poseidon. She can communicate with fish. 

Galen feels the ''pull'' around Emma and knows right away they have to be mated. 

I really enjoyed this book. The story line & world building were awesome. I maybe fell in love with Galen as well.. hehe. The character development was great.

I gave this book a 4/5 stars on goodreads.

I'll definitly will continue with this series. 

Introducing myself.

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My name's Linde and I'm the owner of this blog.
I am 14 years old and I love to read.
There will be coming reviews, hauls and tags on my blog.
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