1. Move Forward by Brian Buccellato and Francis Manapul
9/10
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So this was my first experience with D.C. comics. I'm still really confused with the whole reboot thing and how it works, but I figure I'll get used to it. I really enjoyed the arc about the expansion of the Flash's powers, and the "Speed Force" (it could use a better name though tbh). Barry's powers are nearly limitless when you think about it, so that was super cool how he could actually predict what was going to happen by speeding up his brain? I was really ticked off with where the comic ended though so sigh. GRODD.
2. Hollow City by Ransom Riggs
10/10
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I WANT THE NEXT BOOK NOW. GIMME. Hollow City was just as great as Miss Peregrine's, and that didn't really surprise me. Just by reading Ransom's first novel you can tell that he's the kind of author that wraps up things nicely, and the story escalates from book to book. I have no idea how the next book is going down, and I'm so excited about this new revelation of second souls of peculiars. Anything could happen, and if I understand Ransom said that Library of Souls may not be the last book in the peculiar world!!!
3. Lemonade Mouth by Mark Peter Hughes
8.5/10
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I actually really like the Disney Channel movie Lemonade Mouth (2011) so when I saw the book in the YA section I was like, why not? And honestly it doesn't really surprise me that the movie was based off of a book because Disney Channel isn't known for decent movies. The book was really heartwarming, cooky, and fun. I really enjoyed the different themes that went with the characters. I loved how Mo was Indian, how Olivia was often described as overweight (like, wow, awesome female character that isn't a size 2? WHAT?!) and her story with her father in jail was present, how Stella worries constantly about being enough for her family, and Charlie worrying about this cosmic accident with his twin brother. Wen's part was a little weird, but whatever. I just really appreciated the realistic portrayal of issues teenagers go through. Don't be turned off just because it's associated with Disney Channel. Lemonade Mouth was a blast.
4. The Anatomy of a Misfit by Andrea Portes
6.5/10
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I was really excited picking up this book because of the cover and the synopsis, but getting into it I didn't like it nearly as much as I thought I would. It's got a good message, and it's actually based off of a real life event in the authors life, which I think is cool, but it felt really dramatic and middle school esc. Anika seemed much younger than she was, like this entire thing was about 7th graders, and the whole thing about her father being Romanian was really weirdly handled; it just kind of tipped off the feel of the story. I mean all she did was call him Count Chocula.
To me the book was a good enough read, but the feel was completely different than what I was expecting. However, I really liked the story with Logan, and I found the ending satisfying and bittersweet. I understand this book is based off of a real life experience and that makes the book much more touching. Logan is based off of a young man the author knew I guess, and I think it's beautiful that she uses his story to teach and honors his memory.
All and all this book wasn't really my cup of tea, Anika and I kind of clash, but I can see why it has become popular.
5. Anna and the French Kiss by Stephenie Perkins
9.5/10
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Anyway, I LOVED IT! This book was so cute and emotional and St. Clair is my new fictional crush. Anna was so sweet, and the book was either making me glow with cuteness or making my heart ache. So good. The European setting made it even more magical. Lola is the next one right? Gimme.
So yeah! Wrap up done. August tbr will be coming in a day or too so check that out, and remember to follow via tumblr, blogger, and email.
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