“I don't think that true love means your only love. I think true love means loving truly. Loving purely. Loving who
4 Cried-My-Heart-Out Stars!
“I don't think that true love means your only love. I think true love means loving truly. Loving purely. Loving wholly.”
Is it wrong for me to rate this book 4 Stars instead of 5 just because Emma's decision in the end didn't work in my favor? Lol. Because if it is, then I am sorry. I loved the writing style of Taylor Jenkins Reid. It's beautiful, compelling, well thought-out. It was perfect! But the ending was not something that I want to happen and I refuse to accept it until now.
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One True Loves took me on quite a ride. It's about Emma Blair and her journey with her two true lovesJesse Lerner and Sam Kemper. She fell in love with Jesse when she was in her 9th grade. In her twenties, the two of them got married and traveled around the world, far from their families in their hometown in Massachusetts. On the day before their anniversary, Jesse flew to Alaska but after a few days, Emma's life was shattered when she heard that the private plane that carried Jesse crashed and his body went missing. Her hopes of finding him alive vanished as the days went by, leading her to presume that he's dead and to return to her hometown and start a new life. Two years later, she unexpectedly reunited with her childhood friend Sam who later on gave her hope of finding true love again. Now that they're already engaged and they're both happy, Emma suddenly received a call from Jesse. He is, after all, alive.
“True love doesn't always last. It doesn't always have to be for a lifetime.”
I believe this is one of the most beautiful books I've read in my entire life. And most thought-provoking. I loved how the whole story was portrayed, how the romance touched me so deeply, and how the turn of events played my mind. Right off the bat, I knew exactly who to root for and I was really hoping against hope that he will be the "one true love" that Emma will choose.
This my first Taylor Jenkins Reid read and I'm already a fan. This author has a way of taking something so emotional and turning it into a beautiful novel. I am so glad I picked this book because even if it broke my heart in the end, the overall journey was worth it. Now if I would be given a chance to change an ending of a book, I would really change the conclusion of One True Loves without hesitating. Ugh. Can you feel my frustration?
“Just because something isn't meant to last a lifetime doesn't mean it wasn't meant to be. We were meant to have been.”
"For what it's worth, you showed me something-- there is such a thing as a perfect day."
I can't believe how sad and challenging this book is. This"For what it's worth, you showed me something-- there is such a thing as a perfect day."
I can't believe how sad and challenging this book is. This is a total heart-wrencher. Damn you emotional books! (sorry for the words... I just can't help it.) I'm too devastated right now. :(
But anyways... Since I've heard nothing but maddeningly sad things about this book before I started it, and since it was even associated with The Fault in Our Stars, I already had an expectation that this is going to be something big. And I was right and was no longer shocked because at some point I knew it was coming.
A story that tackles about delicate issues that are common among teenagers, I guess this book rather speaks about the harsh reality that is going on in the society nowadays. It's an eye-opener and it clearly represents the struggle every child or teenager undergoes when he or she is being bullied in school. It's also something that depicts the importance of family relationships and parent-child communication.
This book had a lot of feels... at least from the beginning up to the middle part. I loved Finch's character and I have to admit that I've grown attached to him. I also adored his and Violet's interactions and their smart-ass exchange of ideas. The way they eventually formed a non-dragging romantic relationship was also well-elaborated. And oh, their sweetness was really, really cute!
When I got to the final chapters, however, that's when I realized that I'm about to cross the bridge of emotional torture. I became sad and angry but I didn't cry because like I said, I already had an idea of what's about to come.
So what am I supposed to feel after reading this book?
I hate it. I love it. I am totally conflicted right now. This is too difficult.
All I can say is, no matter how devastating this book was, it was still an incredible and fun read. It has full of sense and the writing style of the author was brilliant and fluffy. I also loved how the author made funny views about some facts regarding the delicate issues that the book tackles. It was at least a story that entertains while teaching you something deep that basically changes you.
If I could rate it with 10 stars, I would! The sequel is just too wonderful I could not gasp for any other word to "You have me. You inhabit me."
If I could rate it with 10 stars, I would! The sequel is just too wonderful I could not gasp for any other word to describe it! Once again, after The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer, I was awed. This second book of the Mara Dyer series had me in a roller coaster feels!
The intrigue continues as Mara Dyer and Noah Shaw try to figure out about their unusual abilities but everything that happened here is all f*cked up-- in an all-consuming way. I've never been more curious, surprised, emotional, and carried away by a thriller book and this book just made it possible for me to feel all those emotions.
This book becomes more intense, more revealing, and more intriguing that it drew me and totally held my interest all throughout. Michelle Hodkin, oh boy, I'm already a fan! Her writing style is what every reader looks for in a mysterious book. She makes it really, really creepy that you just want to stay put and anticipate what's going to happen next.
What I also love about this book is the romance between Noah and Mara. Aaah what can I say? This couple is perfect and I greatly admire the way they stood up for each other no matter how distressing the situation was for them. But their connection, their deep attachment, and trust-- they're simply one of the couples that you can't basically resist!
The plot is resilient, and I'm no longer surprised since this book gathers high ratings in goodreads. Every chapter brings so much thrill will bring you dread and anxiety. This book totally buys me!
"If I were to live a thousand years, I would belong to you for all of them. If I were to live a thousand lives, I would want to make you mine in each one."
My Rating for this Book: 5 Stars (In my heart, it's actually 10 Stars) ;)
He is my only point of reference in this difficult existence, this unstable and frightening world.
This is probably the saddest book I've read so He is my only point of reference in this difficult existence, this unstable and frightening world.
This is probably the saddest book I've read so far. And the toughest! The entire journey of Lochan and Maya is too heartbreaking. Even before I finished it, I found myself already crying because the events are simply too hard to take.
This book is very powerful and brilliantly done. It does not only narrate a plain love story between two teenager siblings who fell in love due to some family circumstances but it also depicts difficult, heavy, and delicate taboo issues.
Now what I love about this book is that it's not only intriguing but Tabitha knows exactly how to expertly put the readers' heart in such turmoil. The romance is deep and moving. And the family drama breaks my heart into pieces. It's also a story that somehow enlightens the readers about the importance of being able to express and show your love to someone freely and without condition. I love this book. I only wish it doesn't end that way but still. *tearful*
What. Was. That?! Holy crap. Why end such a book like that?
Anyway, this book is basically ugh, I don't know what to think about. All the while, the bWhat. Was. That?! Holy crap. Why end such a book like that?
Anyway, this book is basically ugh, I don't know what to think about. All the while, the book kind of annoyed me because I didn't see any progress at all. The events were cruel and the characters were put into misery that I guess, is way too much for them to handle. The upper hand was obviously on their enemies-- no question about that. I understand that it's part of Bella's scheme in order to continue the story but I guess it's a worse thing to do. You can't possibly torture your characters like that, especially at the ending. No just no!
I hate how the story went. It's too disappointing. :( However, I am looking forward to read the 7th (the final book) of this series and hoping that the ending is worth it all. ...more
**spoiler alert** Review originally posted on My Blog
This book is insanely amazing! I must say it’s just as good, or better than the City of Bones. It**spoiler alert** Review originally posted on My Blog
This book is insanely amazing! I must say it’s just as good, or better than the City of Bones. It didn’t let me put it down easily, especially when I was at the last remaining chapters. I didn’t really mind how lengthy those chapters were to be honest because I thoroughly enjoyed every single moment of the book.
It kept my adrenaline going. It’s such a thrilly, freaking amazing flight! I love how the characters developed more in this book. Simon turning into a vampire, the introduction of the new werewolf kid Maia, and the hot-damn shadowhunter Malik (although he wasn’t completely highlighted in this sequel), the digging out of Luke’s real feelings towards Clary’s mom, Jace’s struggle to keep his feelings for his ‘sister’, Imogen Herondale’s mysterious words to Jace at the end, Magnus and Alec (oh my God, Magnus and Alec??!), and especially– my most favorite scene– the kissing scene at the Seelie Court when they met the Queen! What was that?! This book is making me insane!
It also has lots of funny moments. I found myself literally lolling like an idiot while reading those parts, especially the part where Simon and Jace continued their annoying yet amusing banter. And that Magnus and Alec’s confusing ‘thing’ over there. This book is such an entertaining one!
I didn’t really regret diving into the world of Mortal Instruments. As I’ve said, this second installment is quite better than the first book. But while it’s an awesome continuation of the City of Bones, I’m a bit upset. It could have gotten more than 4 stars but then, I thought I wanted more. There are still questions that are hanging, but of course, that’s part of Cassandra Clare’s scheme to make us lured into the next book, but I was really, really desperate to find out the answers to my questions. This book didn’t provide me those, so I was kinda sad. :( I guess I really have to extend my patience and read the next book to be able to know what’s really Jace and Clary’s real relationship because I really don’t believe they’re siblings. Seriously! I also didn’t like how Jace and Clary’s conversation ended during the last part of the book. It’s heart-shattering I literally cried. Why, I feel for Clary. :(
The ending was also a cliffhanger. I don’t blame the author for doing that. Maybe I’m already quite immune to those kinds of endings. In fact, I’m already expecting cliffhanger endings every time I delve into a series. Well, well, life’s just like that. Right now, I’m itching for the next book City of Glass. I want to see where all these goes. :)
My Rating for this Book: 4 Stars (This book is totally worth reading!)
Favorite Quote from this Book
“If you really love something, you never try to keep it the way it is forever. You have to let it be free to change.” ...more
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