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Abby Joy B.


Have you ever looked at your bookshelf and just smile, then suddenly feel emotional? I don't know, maybe too happy? Relieved? Comforted? It's just that whenever I see my bookshelf with my books on it, there's an automatic smile that will plaster on my face. It's like they're staring back at me and saying, "We'll stay here. We won't leave." 

 Ughhhh. It's just that today I felt so stressed because of my upcoming finals plus requirement completion. I was so antsy and grumpy the whole day, but when I went into my room and turned on the lights, I found myself staring at my bookshelf for the longest time and just tried to relish the feeling of being surrounded by books that never left my side through the years. Their mere presence was comforting, I actually felt better after staying infront of my bookshelf for a while. *sighs*

Anyway, I won't make this long, I just want to share the goodness of what books bring to my life :D

Do share your experiences and feelings! 
Have a good day ahead, everyone!
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Serial Hottie
Author: Kelly Oram
Date of Publication: July 10, 2012
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Synopsis:
Hockey-obsessed tomboy Eleanor Westley has never been the object of a guy's affection before. So when the hottest boy she's ever seen moves in across the street and starts treating her like she's the center of his universe, naturally she's going to be a little skeptical. But everything starts to make sense when girls who look just like Ellie start dying all around the city. Obviously the new guy is the killer, and of course he only likes her because he wants to slice her into tiny pieces. Right? The more Ellie gets to know Seth the more she's convinced he's a psychopathic killer. Problem is, he's the sweetest psychopathic killer she's ever met. Not to mention he's brutally hot. No matter how hard she tries, she can't help but fall for him. Will Ellie find true love, or will her summer of firsts turn out to be a summer of lasts?

This is the first time ever that I rated a book 4 stars and actually liked it without gushing or fangirling over the guy love interest. This is not only fun and quirky, but also suspenseful and thrilling. I enjoyed reading this. Enjoyed it A LOT. At first, I was a little apprehensive since the title was kind of OFF because of the word HOTTIE on the title. But I guess there's always more than what meets the eye.

What I like the most about this book are the characters. I AM IN LOVE WITH THE CHARACTERS. Maybe except Seth (main love interest), but he's not that bad to dislike or abhor. There was something so disturbing about his inconclusive character that I can't just brush off. He's sort of creepy, weird and a little overprotective, but he's also charming, genuine and very vulnerable. On the other hand, we have ELLIE, the certified one of the boys. She's so cool, funny, awesome, kickass, fierce, strong and snarky!! She's also a little naive in love since she spent her life playing hockey and just being a tomboy. She also punches people. And she's not scared of engaging in boy fights and trash talks. SHE'S SO COOL I SWEAR. This book makes me crave for annoying bestest-no-such-word-guy-friends. The J's: Josh, Jack, Jesse are Ellie's guy bestfriends since birth and their relationship is GOLD. I tell ya'll this kind of friendship is a must have. Angela is Ellie's sister which I am not fond of, but definitely a sister for life material. Also, Ellie's neighbors/friends are not to be missed.

The plot was very compelling, not exactly brilliant but just a good mix of comedy, romance and MYSTERY. We have MURDERS here! The mystery behind the killer was sure exciting and enough for me to finish it in almost one sitting, but the revelation came so short for my liking, BUT the good thing is that it made my mind reeling because the identity of the serial killer was unexpected....

This book made me cracked up and grinned so hard that I almost hurt my cheeks. The characters were superbly witty and realistic. Although, there were disturbing things, I still kept it at bay since in the end it all comes to one point: I ENJOYED IT SO MUCH. I recommend it to you guys especially now that it's summer in some places you might want to have a light, quirky read!
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Tease
Author: Sophie Jordan
Series: The Ivy Chronicles #2


Synopsis:
What happens when a girl who always calls the shots meets a guy who's too wild for even her?

A born flirt and good-time party girl, Emerson has never had a problem finding a willing guy. She's always chosen her hookups carefully, and she's never broken her three cardinal rules:

Never let them see the real you.
Never fall in love.
Always leave them begging for more.

Then Shaw comes along. A hottie from the wrong side of the tracks, he's immune to her flirtatious banter and come-hither smile. After rescuing her from a disastrous night at a biker bar, he doesn't even try to take her to bed—he calls her a tease and sends her home instead. Unable to resist a challenge, or forget the sexy, dark-eyed, bad-boy biker, she vows to bring him to his knees.

But instead of making Shaw beg, Emerson finds herself craving him. For the first time in her life, she's throwing out her rule book. Suddenly, she's the one panting for a guy she can't control—a guy who won't settle for anything less than the real Emerson and who forces her to do things she's never imagined, including facing a past she thought she'd buried.
 I like it but not the kind of like that I have so much emotions right now kind of feeling. Okay, there there. Never mind the rating because I myself am confuse of what I feel about the book. I love Foreplay. And that reason alone is enough for me to click the "Want to Read" button in all the books under this series. Even if you haven't read Foreplay which is the first installment, you can always jump into this.

I have to admit that I had a lukewarm relationship with the main characters here. Emmerson is a flirt and tease. She likes being in control and putting boys under her control. A horrible past made her recoil from relationship thus making her life in constant whirl of just hook ups and flirting then came Shaw. And I know you have an idea what happens next. It was a quick, steamy and compelling read. I admit that the angst and drama was totally a bummer for I didn't felt much affected. But the affection of Shaw towards Em is worth to stay glued in reading this. There was so much chemistry and ardent tension between them. The last thing I wanted to point out is, I hate cruel and negligent parents in books. This somehow affected my views. But all in all,  I thought it was okay and very engrossing. You can definitely read it in one sitting.

Easy
Author: Tammara Webber
Series: Contour of the Hearts #1

Synopsis:
Rescued by a stranger.
Haunted by a secret
Sometimes, love isn't easy...

He watched her, but never knew her. Until thanks to a chance encounter, he became her savior...

The attraction between them was undeniable. Yet the past he'd worked so hard to overcome, and the future she'd put so much faith in, threatened to tear them apart.

Only together could they fight the pain and guilt, face the truth - and find the unexpected power of love.

A groundbreaking novel in the New Adult genre, Easy faces one girl's struggle to regain the trust she's lost, find the inner strength to fight back against an attacker, and accept the peace she finds in the arms of a secretive boy.
It happens once in a while that a boy I rarely encounter in books makes me gush and turn into a mush. I am not fond of emo-ish type of guys or what I also call, hot emo guys, but it was EASY to like Lucas. (yes pun intended). He is multi-talented, genuine but too broken. There's poignancy in his character and it made my heart ache for him. But despite that, he didn't fail to be a swoon-worthy lover. Jaqueline posses a balance of both strength and frailness. It wasn't impossible to like her character, but I still felt ~out~ of it (never mind that haha). What I liked the most about her is she didn't switch gear fast, she went through downhill because of her break-up with her ex-boyfriend, and she got a hung of it which is very realistic compared to other break-up situation in other books.

There's the right combination of romance and angst in this book. The writing is brilliant and easy to get lost in. I just like how their pasts didn't bring much of futile drama. This book conveys great lessons about standing up for your rights, girls fighting back, hope, forgiveness and love.
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I got tagged by Stacie from Book Galore. Thanks, lovely. I've been meaning to do this ever since she tagged me, but I was busy last month (til now but :p). So let's get down to it......

What are your top three book pet hates?

  • Lines on the spine
  • Folded pages
  • Possessive and abusive relationship ><
Describe your perfect reading spot.
  • Cuddled on my bed. I love reading on my bed more than on couches. I lie on my stomach and read, then that's where the real world fades in perspective. But I also love reading while I am on our univ's rooftop especially during October-Decemeber where it's chilly.
Tell us three book confessions.
  • I haven't read the Harry Potter series.
  • I usually recoil from angsty ya contemporary. I am more of fluffy and light romance set in higschool or summer. /o\
  • I didn't cry when I read The Fault in our Stars. I actually ~dislike~ it.
When was the last time you cried during a book?
  • Champion by Marie Lu made me bawl like a baby. The ending was so brilliant and gripping. I haven't cried over a book this year *gasps* :O Recommend me tearjerker books please ;)
How many books are on your bedside table?
  • There are two books on it right now: my calculus book & city of heavenly fire.
What is your favorite snack while you’re reading?
  • I rarely eat when I read because I tend to be clumsy and smudge the pages when I turn them and also I can't concentrate on the texts because all I can think of is the food I am chewing.
  • When I read in the mall or in school during wee hours, I always have a milk tea to drink. It is a MUST.
Name three books you would recommend to everyone.
  • Legend series (yeah i know cheating again :p) by Marie Lu
  • Lovely Vicious by Sara Wolf (underrated book! why only a few have read this? come on guys, this book is nothing but a m a z e b a l l s.
  • Angelfall by Susan Ee (one of the best heroines in YA, eccentric plot & a burning romantic chemistry)
Show us a picture of your favorite bookshelf on your bookcase.
hashtag "I can never take a decent bookshelf photo"

Write how much books mean to you in just three words.
My sanctuary & refuge. (I actually cheated but never mind & haha)

What is your biggest reading secret?
  • I often reread books than start reading new books. It's my reading habit that I love yet bothered me the most. That is why I don't look at my TBR list anymore because I know I'll facepalm myself because it never dwindles. :p
Tagging:
Maia over Obviously Reading
Yana over Paper Boulevard
Samena over Just a Little Book Addict
Anyone who's interested to this consider yourself tagged by me ;)

On the other note: A new desiiiiiign! I kinda revamped it again because I am never contented when it comes to blog designs. I enjoyed it though, usually revamping makes me want to smash my head on the monitor, but everything was fine and enjoyable while doing this. Tried pastel violet and blue (pink&yellow as minor colors) for the color palette. What do you guys think? Anything to improve? Colors? Header? Font? Widgets? The header is still under renovation because I, myself, gets headache when I stare at it *n* HA ha. Your opinions are greatly appreciated! 
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I'm an engineering student who loves skincare, books, dramas and pastel pink (i just had to write that.) This where I translate my shenanigans and whatnots in life into written posts. I'll probably rave about stuff here so you've been warned! jk! (not really)

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