Harry Potter Facts

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Today I am going to be sharing with you some harry potter facts. Some of the facts are from the books and some are about what the films missed.

Quick Harry Potter Facts;

1- Fred and George Weasley were born on April Fools' day.

2- Ginny Weasley's first name is Ginevra, and she is the first female Weasley born for "several generations," says JKR.

3- Dragons can't be domesticated, no matter what Hagrid thinks.

4- The Hogwarts teachers do not stay at Hogwarts during the Christmas holidays. However, Filch, Hagrid, and Dumbledore do.

What The Film Got Wrong;

 1- James Potter was a Chaser on the Gryffindor Quidditch team (although the movie claimed he was a Seeker).

2- In the end of Harry Potter and the Philosopher Stone Harry, Ron and Hermione faced a series of challenges in order to save the stone but in the film Hermione's film challenge got cut.

3-In Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Harry receives “The Marauder’s Map,” which magically reveals the location of any individual at Hogwarts in real-time. But who the heck were “The Marauders?” It’s a good question, and one that the movies never answer. In the books we learn that The Marauders were a group of troublemakers consisting of Harry’s father and Sirius Black, Peter Pettigrew and Remus Lupin, who created the map so they could sneak around Hogwarts and accompany Lupin on nights when he turned into a werewolf. This, along with most other elements of James Potter’s backstory, is completely omitted from the film franchise.

 Okay there's some Harry Potter facts!

Review: Wintergirls by Laurie Halse Anderson

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Today I am going to be reviewing a standalone novel: Wintergirls by Laurie Halse Anderson .

Synopsis

. Cassie and Lia are best friends, and united in their quest to be thin. But when Cassie is found dead in a motel room, Lia must question whether she continues to lose weight, or choose life instead.

Genre: Young adult, contemporary, Mental health (anorexia).

Review

Anderson's portrayal of anorexia was spot on and really accurate, she really captured the truths and hiding expects of the disease really well. I also like how she portrayed Lia's emotions and feelings. However I did find the book trigger (as someone who suffers with EDNOS it affected me in ways I wasn't expecting) therefore I warn people to read this book with caution (and please remember if the book is triggering it's okay to put it down just as it's okay to go ask for help). 

I've heard mixed thoughts on the writing style, so people found it repetitive and 'long drawn', however I found it helped portray the true version of anorexia. Also I find the repetition shows of damaged Lia is and how she is constantly reminding herself of the self-destructing behaviour which is how a lot of people with metal illness think.  

Even though I found the book triggering, it was still a good read. I believe it may help people to understand how people with eating disorders and to some extent mental illnesses think and why they think this way, and how these thoughts lead to behaviours which a lot of people don't understand. 

Overall I give this book

4/5 stars

Top 10: Manga

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Today I will be sharing with you all, my ten favourite manga's to date. I'm sure as I continue to read manga's this will change but for now here are my current favourites,

The manga's

(In no particular order)

1- Death Note
Written by Tsugumi Ohba and illustrated by Takeshi Obata.

Genre: Detective fiction, Psychological thriller, Supernatural
Synopsis: It centers on Light Yagami, a high school student who discovers a supernatural notebook, the titular "Death Note". This notebook grants its user the ability to kill anyone whose name and face they know. The series centers around Light's subsequent attempts to create and rule a world "cleansed of evil" as "God" using the notebook, and the efforts of a detective known as L to stop him.
Volumes: 12

2-Naruto 
Written and illustrated by Masashi Kishimoto

Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Synopsis: It tells the story of Naruto Uzumaki, an adolescent ninja who constantly searches for recognition and dreams to become the Hokage, the ninja in his village who is acknowledged as the leader and the strongest of all
Volumes: 69 (to date)

3- Bleach
 Written and illustrated by Tite Kubo

Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy

Synopsis: Bleach follows the adventures of Ichigo Kurosaki after he obtains the powers of a Soul Reaper  —a death personification similar to the Grim Reaper—from another Soul Reaper, Rukia Kuchiki. His newfound powers force him to take on the duties of defending humans from evil spirits and guiding departed souls to the afterlife.

Volumes: 63 (to date)

4- Black Butler (Kuroshitshui)
Written and illustrated by Yana Toboso

Genre: Historical, Black comedy, Dark fantasy
Synopsis: The series follows Ciel Phantomhive, the thirteen-year-old head of the Phantomhive noble family and the business-savvy owner of the Funtom company, a toy manufacturer. Ciel has formed a contract with Sebastian Michaelis, a demon who has taken on the guise of Ciel's butler. In return, when Sebastian has helped Ciel finish all of his tasks, including avenging his parents' deaths, Sebastian will be allowed to consume Ciel's soul.
Volumes: 18 (to date)

5- High School of the Dead 
Written by Daisuke Satō and illustrated by Shōji Satō.

Genre: Horror, Harem
Synopsis: The story follows a group of high school students caught in the middle of a zombie apocalypse.
Volumes: 7

6- Vampire Knight 
Written by Matsuri Hino

Genre: School story, Romance, Supernatural, Action, Tragedy, Shounen-ai
Synopsis: Yuki's earliest memory is of a stormy night in winter, where she was attacked by a vampire... And then rescued by another, Kaname. Now 10 years later, Yuki Cross, the adopted daughter of the headmaster of Cross Academy, Kaien Cross, has grown up and become a guardian of the vampire race, protecting her childhood crush, Kaname, from discovery as he leads a group of vampires at the elite boarding school. But also at her side is Zero Kiryu, a childhood friend whose hatred for the creatures that destroyed everything he held dear leaves him determined never to trust them. This coexisting arrangement seems all well and good, but have the vampires truly renounced their murderous ways, or is there a darker truth behind their actions?
Volumes: 19

7- Absolute Boyfriend 
by Yuu Watase

Genre: Romantic comedy, Exotic boyfriend, Science fiction, Tragedy
Synopsis: Riiko Izawa has never had a boyfriend and she has been rejected by every boy she has ever had a crush on. When she returns a lost cell phone to an oddly dressed salesman, she mentions wanting a boyfriend. To thank her, he directs her to his company's website, Kronos Heaven. When she visits the site, Riiko finds it's a site to create your perfect lover. Thinking it's a game, she customizes and accidentally orders one. The next day, her new lover arrives. Following the instruction manual, she kisses him to wake him up which configures him to be in love with only her. She names him "Night." Three days later, she is shocked to learn that she only had him for a free trial for 72 hours. The salesman, Gaku Namikiri, tells her that she must now pay ¥100,000,000 for Night, however, they will waive the fee if she helps them to collect data about how women think and feel to help perfect future models.
Volumes: 6
8- Pokemon 

There are various manga's based on the anime and games

9- Sailor Moon 
 Written and illustrated by Naoko Takeuchi.

Genre: Magical girl
Synopsis: The series begins with a 14-year-old middle school student named Usagi Tsukino befriending Luna, a talking cat who reveals Usagi's identity as Sailor Moon, a magical "pretty soldier in a sailor suit" destined to save Earth from the forces of evil. Luna accompanies Usagi to assemble a team of fellow Sailor Soldiers, find their princess and the "Legendary Silver Crystal".
Volumes: 26

10-The Wallflower
Written by Tomoko Hayakawa.

Genre: Drama, Romantic comedy

Synopsis: The Wallflower is about a girl named Sunako who was called ugly by the first and only person to whom she confessed her love. This incident sparks a life change, and as a result Sunako shuns all forms of beauty, both in herself as well as in life. Concerned by her change for the worst, Sunako's aunt, the owner of a huge mansion where four very handsome high school students live (for free), demands the boys to transform her niece into the "perfect lady," and in return they will be able to continue living there for free. They are given a deadline and if they are unable to uphold their deal then they would have to either pay a lump sum of cash or vacate the premises.

Volumes: 25

So they are my top 10 manga's, what are yours? 

Let me know in the comments. 

TREESOFREVERIE READATHON Update #2 Days 5-10

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Today I am going to be sharing with you the amount of books and pages I have read in days 5 to 10 of the TreesOfReverie readathon! you can find the host posts here, and you can find all my daily updates here!

Books I've Completed: 3

A Storm Of Swords by George R.R Martin

The Moon and More by Sarah Dessen

Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell

Black Butler vol 1 (Manga)

Books Started

Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn - 50 Pages

Pages read: 1,348

Total Pages Read: 2,534

Total Books Completed: 6

Challenges and Prompts completed so far:  

1. Read outside
2. Read out loud (read a minimum of one full page!)
3. Start a reading journal
4. Read a popular or well-known book
5. Read a book you’ve heard a lot of good things about
6. Re-read one of your favourite books
7. Read a book from thebookishdragon's Book Lovers List
8. Read a book from your Goodreads to-read shelf- Midnight Alley 
9. Read a book you’ve had lying around unfinished- Midnight Alley 
10. Finish a book in a series you’ve not yet completed- Midnight Alley
11. Read something recommended to you by a friend - Fangirl
12. Read one of your best friend’s favourite books
13. Read a book about books (kinda counts I guess)
14. Read a graphic novel or manga- Black Butler
15. Read a book in one day- Black Butler
16. Pick up a book that looks like a fun/light read- The Moon and More
17. Go to the library and borrow out the first book that looks good- The Moon and More
18. Read a book in the Contemporary genre- The Moon and More
19. Read a book you’ve been meaning to read- A Storm Of Swords
20. Read a book you’ve been avoiding- A Storm of Swords
21. Read a book in the Fantasy genre- A Storm of Swords

Books completed in total:

Midnight Alley By Rachel Caine

City of Bones by Cassandra Clare

A Storm of Swords by George R.R. Martin

A Moon and More by Sarah Dessen

Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell

Black Butler Vol 1 (Manga) 

Books Started: 

Gone Girl By Gillian Flynn - 50 pages

P.S: Sorry it's up late, I've got concussion, want to know how it happened check this out!

Midnight Alley (Morganville Vampire #3): Book Review

Hello, and good morning,

Today I am reviewing the third book in the Morganville vampire series: Midnight Alley

Synopsis

When Claire Danvers learned that her college town was run by vampires, she did what any intelligent, self-preserving freshman would do: She applied for a transfer and stocked up on garlic. The transfer is no longer an option, but that garlic may come in handy.

Genre: Young adult, paranormal (Vampire)

Review:

This series gets more eventful, intense and action packed with every new book! That being said I still find the books a quick and easy read. 

The introduction of Myrnin an old and very wise vampire, who is looking for the cure and needs Claire help in the research.  However, Myrnin is getting very ill mentally which makes the plot more intense and gripping. Also with Myrnin comes more knowledge of Morganville and the people inside.

Overall: 4/5 stars

Book that follows:

The Dead Girls Dance (Morganville Vampire #2): Book Review

Hello and good morning,

Today I shall be reviewing the second book in the morganville vampire series: The Dead Girls Dance

Synopsis

Claire has her share of challenges. Like being a genius in a school that favours beauty over brains; homicidal girls in her dorm, and finding out that her college town is overrun with the living dead. On the up side, she has a new boyfriend with a vampire-hunting dad. But when a local fraternity throws the Dead Girls' Dance, hell is really going to break loose.

Genre: Young Adult, paranormal (Vampires)

Review

MAY SPOIL THE FIRST BOOK!
I feel that this book is even more intense and emotional than thee first book, it is even slighter more darker and more action packed. The book starts of just where the previous book (review here) finishes. The beginning allows the reader to feel satisfied that the cliffhanger is being resolved but makes the reader want more.
More secrets are share but even more secrets are left secret, which are left unsolved which makes the book gripping and keeps me turning the pages. We meet new characters a main one being Shane's dad who bring with him the information of Shane's pasts.

The Book That Follows

Midnight Alley (Morganville Vampire #3)

Glass House (Morganville Vampires #1): Book Review

Hello and Good Morning,

Today I am reviewing the first book in the Morganville Vampire series; Glass House.

Synopsis

College freshman Claire Danvers has had enough of her nightmarish dorm situation. When Claire heads off-campus, the imposing old house where she finds a room may not be much better. Her new room mates don't show many signs of life, but they'll have Claire's back when the town's deepest secrets come crawling out, hungry for fresh blood. Will she be able to face the town's terror or will she drown like everyone else?

Genre: Young Adult Paranormal (Vampires)

Review:

Even though this book is about vampires I find it quite a light read, with the flowing writing, witty humour and fun characters. The writing style is easy to follow, and keeps you turning the pages which makes it an easy and quick read. This twist and turns, and a range of suspense, it has a good mix of witty humour and action which keeps it engaging.

That being said the vampires are quite the cliché as in can't go out in the light however also unique in the way they aren't seen as sexy/hot rather manipulative and suave, which I believe it made it easier to read and follow. The other characters however are the complete opposite, Claire is witty and seems to always find trouble, Eve is hardcore and kick ass, Shane is overprotective and cool, and Michael is mysterious!

Rating: 4.5/5 

It's a really good vampire book however not quite as a good as my favourite vamp book The Immortal Rules. That being said they are very different, and I love to pick up the morganville vampire books for a quick yet entertaining and action packed book. 

The Book that Follows:

The Dead Girls Dance (MorganVille Vampire #2)

Trees Of Reverie Readathon: Update #1 Day 1-5

Hello and Good Morning,

Today I am going to be sharing with you the amount of books and pages I have read in the first five days of the TreesOfReverie readathon! you can find the host posts here, and you can find all my daily updates here!

Even though I am doing more reading than normal, I still have little time due to other commitment. As I've mentioned before I am studying towards a career in law and a part of that process for me personally is doing work experience in a law firm therefore I have little time, once I've done an 8 hour shift and then done some studying and other life commitments. 

Books I've completed 2

Midnight Alley (Morganville Vampire #3) by Rachel Cain 

City of Bones ( Mortal Instrument #1) by Cassandra Clare

Books started: 

A Storm Of  Swords (part) 1: Steel and Snow (A Song of Ice and Fire #3)
 by George R.R. Martin; 405 Pages

Total pages read:

1,186

Challenges and Prompts completed so far:  

1. Read outside
2. Read out loud (read a minimum of one full page!)
3. Start a reading journal
4. Read a popular or well-known book
5. Read a book you’ve heard a lot of good things about
6. Re-read one of your favourite books
7. Read a book from thebookishdragon's Book Lovers List
8. Read a book from your Goodreads to-read shelf- Midnight Alley 
9. Read a book you’ve had lying around unfinished- Midnight Alley 
10. Finish a book in a series you’ve not yet completed- Midnight Alley

Goals for the next five days:

Read at least three books 

Read at least 250 pages a day

Complete at least 3 more challenges/ prompts

The Gone Series by Michael Grant: Review

Hello and good morning,

Today I am going to be reviewing one of my favourite book series: the Gone series by Michael grant. There is six books in the series: Gone, Hunger, Lies, Plague, Fear and Light (In that order).

Overview

US And UK Cover's

 (US cover is on the left and the UK cover on the right):

Genre: 

Young Adult Dystopia/ fantasy/ sci-fi

Synopsis of Book One: Gone 

(Taken from goodreads)

In the blink of an eye, everyone disappears. Gone. Except for the young.

There are teens, but not one single adult. Just as suddenly, there are no phones, no internet, no television. No way to get help. And no way to figure out what's happened.

Hunger threatens. Bullies rule. A sinister creature lurks. Animals are mutating. And the teens themselves are changing, developing new talents—unimaginable, dangerous, deadly powers—that grow stronger by the day. It's a terrifying new world. Sides are being chosen, a fight is shaping up. Townies against rich kids. Bullies against the weak. Powerful against powerless. And time is running out: On your birthday, you disappear just like everyone else...

Overall Rating:

5/5 Stars

Review of Gone:

I love this book and the whole series, and would recommend it to anyone who likes YA dystopia 

There is never a dull moment in this book, it's fast paced and actioned packed. With a range of characters and story lines. I just couldn't put this series down

In order for a dystopia to work, the world building need to be good, and this is one thing that Michael Grant is excellent at! We are transformed into the FAYZ as the characters are, we learn about it as they do. The good parts and the damn right terrifying parts, we experience what they experience from fear to hope and every other emotion under the sun.

Some characters you'll love and some you'll want to reach into the book and kill yourself and that's why I love this series. Sometimes you'll smile, cry and even scream. Each character has there own personality, secrets and there own way different ways of surviving in the FAYZ. 

Overall this book is exciting, gripping, intense, interesting and a little (okay a lot) crazy. 

Have you read gone? If so let me know what you think!!

Have a marvellous day!

Blog Schedule: July and August

Hello, and good afternoon,

Today I thought I would share with you this months and next months blog schedule. I've decided to post at least three times a week (any other posts will be a bonus)! The days of posts will be the same and will go as following:

Sundays 10 AM GMT, Tuesdays 8 AM GMT and Thursdays 8 AM GMT.

What I post will be completely random until I get familiar with blogging!

If you have a book blog (including book tumblr's) let me know, so I can check yours out!

Have a marvellous day!  

Hello and Good Afternoon

Hello and good afternoon,

My name is Jade I've just started this new and exciting book blog!

 I am a book fanatic and read everywhere and anywhere whether that's on the bus or at the beach, I will always find somewhere to read! 

Even though I love to read and find as many excuses I possibly can sometimes I just can't as, I am studying to one day (hopefully) become a solicitor or barrister (I'm still unsure on which but I know I want to be a lawyer!).

I thought I would make a post just introducing myself, so in this post I decided to do two FAQ's, one on me and the other on my book and reading preferences!

 FAQ #1: ME!

1- How old are you?

17 years young! 

2- Where do you come from?

England!! 

(Yes, I drink tea unfortunately to with the queen.) 

3- What do you do for a living?

I'm a law and psychology college student!!

4- What jobs have you done?

I worked as a shop assistant in the general merchandise section of a popular supermarket.

I did work experience recently in a high street (nevertheless very good) law firm in my town! (Best working experiences of my life and I cannot wait to make it my career, it's also given me so much more motivation!) 

5- What do you enjoy doing (other than reading)? 

Drawing, eating, sleeping, watching marathoning TV shows,  listening to music, parting and such. 

FAQ #2: BOOKS!

1- What's your favourite book?

The dreaded question of a booklover, I don't have one!!!! It's like asking a mother her favourite child!

 (Don't ever ask either of those questions!)

2-What are currently reading/ what have you just read?

Fell free to add me on goodread here, to find out this information!

3- How often do you read?

Everyday!(pretty much).

4- What format do you read?

Mostly paperbacks and kindle books. 

5- What genre(s) do you mostly read?

Mostly anything YA (young adult). My favourite YA genres are fantasy, paranormal, contemporary, and dystopia. 

Thank you for reading, have a marvellous day!