Random Photos #2

Oozing with weirdness and coolness and hilariousness.

Here's our random photos #2!

Nice shoes!

The moment I saw this photo, all I did was stare.

What the?

One last drop..

Umm..?

Ready for a stroll!

Hahaha!

Book Review: Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist by Rachel Cohn and David Levithan

Nick & Noraj's Infinite Playlist by Rachel Cohn & David Levithan, hardcover edition book cover

Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist

by Rachel Cohn and David Levitham

Genre: YA

Editions available: Hardcover, paperback, ebook, Kindle,

library binding, international

Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers

Source: own

Rating: ^^^^^

Summary (Goodreads):

It all starts when Nick asks Norah to be his girlfriend for five minutes. He only needs five minutes to avoid his ex-girlfriend, who’s just walked in to his band’s show. With a new guy. And then, with one kiss, Nick and Norah are off on an adventure set against the backdrop of New York City—and smack in the middle of all the joy, anxiety, confusion, and excitement of a first date.


This he said/she said romance told by YA stars Rachel Cohn and David Levithan is a sexy, funny roller coaster of a story about one date over one very long night, with two teenagers, both recovering from broken hearts, who are just trying to figure out who they want to be—and where the next great band is playing.


Told in alternating chapters, teeming with music references, humor, angst, and endearing side characters, this is a love story you’ll wish were your very own. Working together for the first time, Rachel Cohn and David Levithan have combined forces to create a book that is sure to grab readers of all ages and never let them go.

My Thoughts:

How many times did I read the F-word? I don't even know. And if I counted from the very beginning, I might lose count. It's that many. Is it a good thing or a bad thing? Well, the book presents the readers with humor, conflicts and romance. And I think if they didn't use the word, maybe it won't come as realistic or as its target humor and irony. If you know what I mean.

This is a one-day situation book, and I feel exhausted for them. So many conflict, so many holding back. But maybe those are the reasons why I loved it, along it's humor and romantic, happy ending (or should I say, beginning?).

This book was published years ago and already has adopted into motion picture. Am I late for review? I don't think so.

I haven't seen the movie yet (I'm not even aware that there's a movie til I saw movie stills and poster on Google), but I'm planning to. I've seen the trailer on Youtube and I realized that on the movie, it's Norah who asked Nick to be her boyfriend for five minutes. There were also scenes that were not on the book. Of course. What do I expect in movie adaptations? They change some scenes. But I'm still curious to watch it, anyway, and see which is better (for now, my bet is on the book).

Book cover comment/s:

The cover is just right for the story. Scroll down for two more covers.

Recommendation:

People who likes romantic comedy. Who likes urban taste novels. One-day situational story. Music. Those who are curious about the book upon seeing the movie.

Here are the different book editions cover ...

For paperback, ebook, Kindle editions. There's also an exact design, but in maroon--for hardcover edition.

And this is the book cover movie inspired.

-       Michelle

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Book Review: My Unfair Godmother by Janette Rallison

My Unfair Godmother by Janette Rallison, hardbound edition book cover

My Unfair Godmother

by Janette Rallison

Series: My Fair Godmother #2

Genre: YA

Editions available: Hardcover, paperback, Kindle

Publisher: Walker Books for Young Readers

Source: borrowed

Rating: 

Summary (Goodreads):

Tansy Miller has always felt that her divorced father has never had enough time for her. But mistakenly getting caught on the wrong side of the law wasn't exactly how she wanted to get his attention. Enter Chrysanthemum "Chrissy" Everstar, Tansy's fairy in shining, er, high heels. Chrissy is only afair godmother, of course, so Tansy's three wishes don't exactly go according to plan. And if bringing Robin Hood to the twenty-first century isn't bad enough for Tansy, being transported back to the Middle Ages to deal with Rumpelstiltskin certainly is. She'll need the help of her blended family, her wits, and especially the cute police chief's son to stop the gold-spinning story from spinning wildly out of control. Janette Rallison pulls out all the stops in this fresh, fun-filled follow-up to the popular My Fair Godmother.

My Thoughts:


With the same mash-up-fairytale-plus-modern-story style, Jannette Rallison did not failed me to love her second book of My Fair Godmother series!

While the first book contains Cinderella, Snow White, the mysterious Black Knight, and Savannah and Tristan, here you'll meet Tansy Miller and her adventures with Robin Hood and the Merry Men, Rumpelstiltskin, and her unexpected visitor.

Like My Fair Godmother, this book is magical, funny, witty, romantic, thrilling and will leave you guessing. A movie-like adventure. I cannot say which book I liked better (first or second). Both are fun, full of adventures, had cute guys, and very nice magic. It was well written and I really enjoyed them.

And how's our fair godmother? She's still busy. No improvements, I guess. Maybe that's why Mr. Sagewick Goldengill asks to give Miss Everstar another assignment, though he says that he's seen potential. So... are we expecting a third book? ;)

Book cover comment/s:


Same thing with I commented on My Fair Godmother


Recommendation:

For people who loves fairytales (even the retold ones) like me. Who looks for books which is funny, light, and magical. And those who love the first book, My Fair Godmother!

Click here for my review of My Fair Godmother #1: My Fair Godmother

Book Review: My Fair Godmother by Janette Rallison

My Fair Godmother by Janette Rallison, hardbound edition book  cover

My Fair Godmother

by Janette Rallison

Series: My Fair Godmother #1

Genre: YA

Editions available: Hardcover, paperback, Kindle, audiobook

Publisher: Walker & Company

Source: borrowed

Rating: 

Summary (Goodreads):

After her boyfriend dumps her for her older sister, sophomore Savannah Delano wishes she could find a true prince to take her to the prom. Enter Chrissy (Chrysanthemum) Everstar: Savannah’s gum-chewing, cell phone–carrying, high heel-wearing Fair Godmother. Showing why she’s onlyFair—because she’s not a very good fairy student—Chrissy mistakenly sends Savannah back in time to the Middle Ages, first as Cinderella, then as Snow White. Finally she sends Tristan, a boy in Savannah’s class, back instead to turn him into her prom-worthy prince. When Savannah returns to the Middle Ages to save Tristan, they must team up to defeat a troll, a dragon, and the mysterious and undeniably sexy Black Knight. Laughs abound in this clever fairy tale twist from a master of romantic comedy.

My Thoughts:

I've always loved fairytales--even the retold ones. I never get tired of reading them. And here's another one!
My Fair Godmother is a mash-up Cinderella, Snow White, and a tale of a girl--Savannah--who's been dumped by her boyfriend for her sister, and a fairy godmother trying to be a fairy godmother by doing this extra-credit project to raise her semester grade from Fairy Godmother Affairs--Chrysanthemum Everstar (such a cute name, by the way).
It is witty, funny, magical, and fun to read.
I should've hated Jane (the sister) for 'stealing' Savannah's boyfriend, Hunter. But no, I even had sympathy for her--them; you'll see when you read the book.
I hated the fairy, Chrissy, because of her dumb understandings upon Savannah's wishes, but I also liked her at the same time.
I also love the thrilling parts of the story. I kept guessing who the Black Knight was!
It's fun to read from the beginning til the end; I never got bored!


I'm so glad there's second book!

Book cover comment/s:


It's a cute cover, connects to the vibe of the book. I just hope the fairy be less serious. She could beam, grin, or be energetic on the cover--that best describes Miss Everstar.


Recommendation:

For people who loves fairytales (even the retold ones) like me. Who looks for books which is funny, light, and magical.

Click here for my review of My Fair Godmother #2: My Unfair Godmother