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Monday, 22 June 2015
Confessions Series by Louise Rozett Feature ~ Confessions of an Angry Girl Review + Giveaway
I'm hosting a week-long feature for the Confessions Trilogy by Louise Rozett. I was so pleased and honoured to have been chosen for a stop for the finale of this wonderful series, No More Confessions, so I thought it'd be a fantastic opportunity to give you all a week with this wonderful series and it's characters.
The tour for No More Confessions begins today so please click on the event banner below to check out the stops. For today I'd like to introduce you or recap for those that have already read the series thus far, Confessions of an Angry Girl.
There are also TWO giveaways, one for the No More Confessions tour and the other is my giveaway for this week, so enter both for your chance to win book 1 AND 3 of the series!
Confessions of an Angry Girl
by Louise Rozett
Website | Goodreads | Facebook | TwitterSeries: Confessions #1
Released: August 28, 2012
Publisher: Harlequin Teen
Genre: YA Contemporary
Buy It Now: Amazon
| Book Depository
Rose Zarelli, self-proclaimed word geek and angry girl, has some confessions to make…
1. I'm livid all the time. Why? My dad died. My mom barely talks. My brother abandoned us. I think I'm allowed to be irate, don't you?
2. I make people furious regularly. Want an example? I kissed Jamie Forta, a badass guy who might be dating a cheerleader. She is now enraged and out for blood. Mine.
3. High school might as well be Mars. My best friend has been replaced by an alien, and I see red all the time. (Mars is red and "seeing red" means being angry—get it?)
~ Trailer ~
~ Review ~
Confessions of an Angry Girl is certainly not what I expected in a good way. I actually don't know what I expected, but one thing I do know is that Louise Rozett excelled and surpassed my expectations. My predictable assumption of an angry teen who reforms at the end is certainly not what we get in Confessions of an Angry Girl, or I should say that's not ALL we get, this story has depth and it's characters are very multi-dimensional and the writing easily has the Readers delving into Rose's life as if we are simply part of the story.
Here are some other vocab words that describe my life: Inadequate. Insufferable. Intolerable.
(Don't know what they mean? Look them up yourself.)
(Sorry. That was rude.)
Rose's life as she knew it changed dramatically after one of those early morning phone calls, the ones where you know that it must be something bad, as no one in their right mind would call at that time for anything else. Her Father has been killed in Iraq, whilst he went there willingly as an Engineer to raise more money so both Rose and her older brother, Peter, could attend College.
Rose is angry! She's lost her beloved Father, to what she feels was a totally avoidable situation, her older brother is running off to College, leaving her and her Mother alone to deal with their grief all by themselves. Her Mother, a Counsellor, can't seem to deal with her own grief, let alone help Rose with hers. That's just her problems at home. School is another story, she's crushing on an unavailable bad boy Senior, Jamie Forta, who happens to be taken by none other than the head Queen B cheerleader, Regina.
Confessions of an Angry Girl is Rose's journey as she tries to tackle all these problems and do it whilst staying sane and not attacking anyone!
When I was first introduced to the characters I was worried that it'd be stereotypical because we have:-
Best friend Tracy who is in love with a bad boy jock that Rose doesn't get along with because he treats her BFF badly.
Bitchy cheerleader Regina and her minions who torments Rose.
Broody and bad boy crush, Jamie, who's with the popular, beautiful but bitchy cheerleader Regina.
The "friend" that wish he could be more, Robert.
The confusing big brother Peter, sometimes fantastic and caring, other times...let's just leave it to confusing.
That's just a few of the characters above, so as you see where I thought "Oh oh, this is going to be just like any other non-standout YA novel" but fear not, because despite the inclusion of these characters, Louise made the story unique, certainly not at all what I expected or guessed from the Synopsis.
Confessions of an Angry Girl is a well written YA novel, Louise Rozett can certainly write and create wonderful characters. Confession of an Angry Girl in three words; real, raw and heartfelt.
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Book Blitz: The V Girl by Mya Roberts ~ Guest Post + Giveaway
Welcome to the three day blitz for
Mya Roberts' The V Girl
There will be awesome teaser quotes, excerpts, sexy pics, Interviews and Guest posts in this three day blitz, so check out the other blogs participating so you can check all the amazing goodies. The teaser quotes are delectable! Today we have Mya Roberts talking about something that is quite interesting to me as I still haven't made my mind up about this debate...ebook vs Printed books.
~ Guest Post by Mya Roberts ~
eBook vs Printed Books
Sunday, 21 June 2015
Crazy for Summer Readathon
Crazy for Summer Read-a-thon is the debuting read-a-thon hosted by Tessa and Max from Crazy for YA. Starting today, June 21st till June 27th, it's not too late so sign up now. Here's the intro post so check that out too for more instructions and info regarding Twitter chats and challenges.
I love participating in the different events in the Book Blogging Community, most especially read-a-thons as it makes me accountable, so I really push myself to achieve my goals. I also prefer events that are interactive, so with Twitter chats, challenges etc as it really makes the event so much more fun. I also enjoy meeting so many new fantastic bloggers, and finding other books to add to my ever-growing TBR pile. I'll be updating this page with my daily updates rather than doing a daily post.
Book List
(linked to Goodreads)
Goals
Read at least 100 pages/dayParticipate in TWO of the Daily ChallengesCheerleader Duties for at least 20 participants (Visit + Comment + Tweet + Encourage)- Accomplish ONE of the "Achievements"
Wrap-Up Commentary
100 pages/day
I know I didn't read 100 pages daily, but since I only read for 5 days, and my total was 500+ I technically did achieve that goal although I went with the total average.
TWO Daily Challenges
This goal I really did well at as I participated in all but one challenge, I didn't really get the poem one for Day 2. I've put the answers in red.
Cheerleader Duties
I commented on as many but I don't know if there were 20 participants but I did comment on quite a few posts.
The only thing that I didn't do well at is the actual READING LOL!!!
Daily Updates
Sunday June 21
Pages Read Today = 131
Total Books Finished = 1
Books Read
Confessions of an Almost Girlfriend by Louise Rozett = 91 pages
No More Confessions by Louise Rozett = 40 pages
Monday June 22
Pages Read Today = 72
Total Books Finished = 1
Total Pages Read = 203
Books Read
No More Confessions by Louise Rozett = 72 pages
Tuesday June 23
Pages Read Today = 119
Books Finished = 2
Total Pages Read = 322
Total Pages Read = 322
Books Read
No More Confessions by Louise Rozett = 35 pages
Brutal Youth by Anthony Breznican = 84 pages
Brutal Youth by Anthony Breznican = 84 pages
Wednesday June 24
Day Off Family Emergency
Thursday June 25
Pages Read Today = 107
Books Finished = 2
Total Pages Read = 429
Total Pages Read = 429
Books Read
Brutal Youth by Anthony Breznican = 41 pages
An Ember in the Ashes by Sabaa Tahir = 66 pages
Friday June 26
Day Off - Husband's Birthday
Saturday June 27
Pages Read Today = 114
Books Finished = 2
Total Pages Read = 543
Total Pages Read = 543
Books Read
Ruthless by Carolyn Lee Adams = 114 pages
Daily Challenges
Sunday June 21st Introduction
Getting To Know You
What is your favorite thing about reading?
Being taken into another world and someone else's life...escaping! It's like going on holidays.
What is your favorite thing about blogging?
Being able to communicate with other people that value bookish things as much as I do.
What is your favorite thing about summer?
Weather and summer reminds me of vacations and the beach.
If you could take a summer vacation anywhere in the world, where would you go?
Bora Bora
What is your favorite book of the year so far?
Coke or Pepsi?
OMG I've got a bad addiction to Coke (Coca Cola that is, thank you very much)
Fantasy or Sci-Fi?
Enjoy both but if I had to choose one; Fantasy.
Hardcovers or Paperbacks?
Oooh this is hard as they both have their pros & cons and they both have a place in my library, but I think for the purpose of this question I'll have to go with Paperbacks as it's more convenient and practical and you'll always get to see the beautiful covers which doesn't happen with Hardcovers for me as I normally take the dust jacket off when reading, not to mention the latter is extremely heavy when your traveling.
Chocolate or Vanilla?
Chocolate
What is your favorite TV show at the moment?
Pretty Little Liars
Two Truths & A Lie
- I've got 4 Dogs
I've got a 3 month old daughterI've got a 3 month old SON called Riley.- I've lived in 3 countries in my lifetime
Which do you think is a lie? Please leave the # in the comments section below, and tell me why you think it's the lie over the others. Please also leave your link for your #CFSReadathon post.
1. Some people have to wait their whole lives for great love. Some people find it when they're too young to know what to do with it. No More Confessions by Louise Rozett
3. For now, these steps are enough. These first few precious steps into darkness. Into the unknown.
Into freedom. An Ember in the Ashes by Sabaa Tahir
Tuesday June 23rd Letter to Character
Since I've got a Confessions Series by Louise Rozett feature happening on my blog, I think I'd like to write a letter for one of the characters from The Confessions Series. Please check out the Feature if you haven't read the series as yet, so you'll understand my letter a little bit more, and also if you like what you read on the feature posts which includes reviews and Character Interviews.
There are also two fantastic giveaways, one hosted by moi, book 1 in the series and the other is a chance to win book 3, the latter is hosted by YA Bound Blog Tours.
Dear Rose:
I know the feeling of anger and grief is not one to go away so soon, but as you've seen in the past, doing something out of anger alone doesn't work too well. I know this is a bit cliche but I promise you that time will heal all wounds.
This letter isn't to lecture you, but to simply tell you how proud I am of not just Rose 2.0 but Rose 1.0 as well. I am so proud of how you've turned yourself from the victim, to the survivor. I'm proud of the way you've become a more beautiful, confident and strong person and despite all that you've been through these last few years, you ARE a survivor and I'd like to tell you this so you don't forget, because I personally don't think you really "get it" at times, how well you are doing considering the circumstances.
I want you to know, to keep your chin up and continue to do all the things that you have planned to do for your future. Stay strong, and know that despite what you feel at times, anger is not the answer. You have worked through your problems in a way that not even many adults can do. Your doing great and I want you to continue to live your dreams, that's how your Dad would have wanted you to live it, to the fullest. He gave his life to be able to give you and Peter the best chances in life, so live that life in his honour.
From your friend unknown,
Angelica
Wednesday June 24th Twitter Summary
The Confessions Series by Louise Rozett
#Raw, #heartwrenching and very #realistic. It's a series about #life in its #true form, the good AND the bad and how people deal with it.
Thursday June 25th Guess Who
The characters I'm naming belong to one of these books, so each book has a character described. Hope this makes it slightly easier to guess. Tell me which characters you think these are!
1. I have a "disease" and need to see a counsellor. I've got a brother that is "addicted" to video games and I have a crush on one of my brother's friends. Audrey from "Finding Audrey" by Sophie Kinsella
2. I created a website called "The Shark List", it's a fashionista website where I take pics of all the wonderful fashionable people in my high school. My best friend's name is Rose, my ex's name is Matt. Tracy from "No More Confessions" by Louise Rozette
3. I used to be Dauntless, but changed to Abnegation. Natalie Wright Prior (Tris' Mother) from "Divergent" by Veronica Roth
Friday June 26th Recommended Reads
To continue with my theme of the week which is the Confession Series by Louise Rozett, I will recommend books that you'd most likely be interested in and enjoy if you enjoyed The Confessions Series. Goodreads was a tremendous help for this challenge.
Saturday June 27th Guess the Last Line
These last lines are only from books mentioned or pictured on this #CFSReadathon Challenge and Update posts.
2. He bends down and kisses me on the forehead. "I love you, Ruth."
"I love you, too. I'm so sorry I never said it before." Ruthless by Carolyn Lee Adams3. For now, these steps are enough. These first few precious steps into darkness. Into the unknown.
Saturday, 20 June 2015
Sunday Post #10
Sunday Post is a weekly feature hosted by Kimba the Caffeinated Reviewer. It's main purpose is similar to that of a Sunday newspaper; recap of the week gone by, additions to your library and what is going on in the book blogging community.
Library Additions
For Review
The Adventures Abroad Series thanks to InkSlinger PR
Personal News
Kobo Covers
So in one of my previous Sunday Post I mentioned how I snagged a Kobo Glo for $60 instead of the $159 and today I managed to snag a RRP $54 leather cover which was apparently down to $30 according to the tag but when the Sales person scanned it, it was $3 and that's what they charged me! Bargain! This Kobo Glo was definitely meant to be...$63 for a Kobo Glo + Leather with sleep function cover...that's what I'd have paid for nearly the cover alone normally.
I had other news...but stay tuned for next week's Sunday post as I wasn't able to take the pics I wanted to be included in this part.
Internal Blog News
This week was very quiet on the blog as I've been doing lotsa reading for all my upcoming tours and up for review books. Last weekend I participated in the Bloggiesta, check out what I achieved here.
Weekly Memes
Top Ten + Teaser Tuesday ~ Summer 2015 reads
Blogger Hop + Feature & Follow Friday ~ We talk tattoos!
Jennifer L. Armentrout Release Day Blitz
The Witches of Blackbrook by Tish Thawer Blitz ~ Kindle Fire Giveaway!
No More Confessions by Louise Rozett Blog Tour
Week-long special featuring Louise Rozett's Confession Series
Weekly Memes
Top Ten + Teaser Tuesday ~ Summer 2015 reads
Blogger Hop + Feature & Follow Friday ~ We talk tattoos!
Coming Soon at Paperback Princess
Jennifer L. Armentrout Release Day Blitz
The Witches of Blackbrook by Tish Thawer Blitz ~ Kindle Fire Giveaway!
No More Confessions by Louise Rozett Blog Tour
Week-long special featuring Louise Rozett's Confession Series
See you all next week!
Friday, 19 June 2015
Book Blogger Hop + Feature & Follow Friday #39
Book Blogger Hop hosted by Coffee Addicted Writer
Q. How many posts do you publish per week? And how many of them are reviews?
(Suggested Elizabeth from Silver's Reviews)
I currently don't have a proper schedule as yet, but I'm in the process of doing so, basing it on Amanda's past Bloggiesta Mini Challenge here. If like me, you don't have a scheduling system as yet it is really worth checking that mini-challenge out. The system is easy, simple but will add structure to anyone's scheduling techniques.
Ideally I'd like to have a post per day, with 2-3 reviews per week, whether it be through tours, ARC's or just my own personal reads.
I'd love to hear how many posts everyone publishes per week, and I'd also like to hear your scheduling techniques and how are you finding it?
Next week @ Book Blogger Hop
Do others come to you for book recommendations?
The Rules:-
- You MUST follow BOTH hosts Rachel @ Parajunkee and Alison @ Alison Can Read
- Do your own Feature & Follow Friday post answering the question of the week and link to it at the bottom of this post
- Follow and comment on other participants Feature & Follow Friday posts!
Featured Bloggers
Q. If you were to get a tattoo, what would it say or what would the graphic be? Or if you have a tattoo, share a picture and its meaning.
(Suggested by Second Run Reviews)
This is my actual back tattoo as of today's date. It's still a work in progress, my Hubby is a Tattooist. I only had one tattoo prior to this one which is that dragon right at the bottom, I got that done when I was 21 years old, and then Hubby started this last year...whilst the design is absolutely beautiful if I could rewind time back I certainly wouldn't have done something so big, as I'm now a Mother!
I would like to get a tattoo representing my son, I'm unsure what I'm going to get, I'm thinking just his name, or his real footprint/handprint with his date of birth or a portrait, but I have to think about where to put it, as I only get tattooed in places where I can hide it if I want to, and show it when it's appropriate.
I would have loved to get a literary tattoo, don't know why I never got one, it would have been more meaningful than my original dragon, but now it's a tad late as I don't want too much tattoos. Before I allowed Hubby to tattoo me I wasn't going to get anymore because I had already started regretting my original dragon...the silly things you do for love.
I'm so excited to see everyone else's tattoo most especially those bookish or children related.
I would have loved to get a literary tattoo, don't know why I never got one, it would have been more meaningful than my original dragon, but now it's a tad late as I don't want too much tattoos. Before I allowed Hubby to tattoo me I wasn't going to get anymore because I had already started regretting my original dragon...the silly things you do for love.
I'm so excited to see everyone else's tattoo most especially those bookish or children related.
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(Suggested by Natalie Hearts Books)Tuesday, 16 June 2015
Teaser + Top Ten Tuesday #26 ~ 2015 Summer TBR
Top Ten Books in my Summer 2015 TBR
Next week @ Top Ten Tuesday
My Favourite Top Ten Topics in the last 5 Years
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| Source: Beckoned by Books |
Teaser Tuesday is a weekly meme hosted by MizB of A Daily Rhythm. Anyone can play along, just do the following:
- Grab your current read
- Open to a random page
- Share two teaser sentences from somewhere on that page
- Be careful not to include spoilers (make sure what you share doesn't give too much away. You don't want to ruin the book for others!)
- Share the book info so that other TT participants can add the book to their TBR list if they like the teasers.
Tom climbs a couple rows up the bleachers toward the wrestlers. "Hi," he says. "Did you just moo at me?" The wrestlers look confused.
"Is this some sort of Northwest welcome? Should I moo back" he asks. "Or maybe some other farm animal sound is more appropriate. A pig maybe? Or a chicken?"
You and Me and Him
by Kris Dinnison
Release Date: July 7, 2015
Publisher: HMH Books
Please make sure you leave your linky of either of these memes if you comment so I can come for a blog visit and check your Top Ten and Teasers too.
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