Showing posts with label urban novels. Show all posts
Showing posts with label urban novels. Show all posts

Friday, June 8, 2012

Book Review: Thoughtless by S.C Stephens

Thoughtless by S.C Stepehens, ebook version book cover



Thoughtless

by S.C Stephens


Genre: Romance
Editions available: Paperback, ebook, Kindle
Publisher: S.C Stephens
Source: own
Rating: ^^^^^


Summary (Goodreads):


For almost two years now, Kiera's boyfriend, Denny, has been everything she's ever wanted: loving, tender and endlessly devoted to her. When they head off to a new city to start their lives together, Denny at his dream job and Kiera at a top-notch university, everything seems perfect. Then an unforeseen obligation forces the happy couple apart.


Feeling lonely, confused, and in need of comfort, Kiera turns to an unexpected source – a local rock star named Kellan Kyle. At first, he's purely a friend that she can lean on, but as her loneliness grows, so does their relationship. And then one night everything changes...and none of them will ever be the same.


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My Thoughts:


Kiera, the girl who's torn between two guys that she love and love her, I think she's kind of selfish to keep both guys for long. So long that three hearts broken big-time. Denny, as Kiera described him and reminisce about all they've been through, I liked him. He's a good guy with dreams for the future and oh-so faithful to Kiera--he doesn't deserve to be broken. Kellan, the hot guy rockstar who Kiera eventually fell for was well, definitely hot. Although there's his 'habit' that's well.. Anyway, he has past that explained his 'habit', and he turned out to be a deep person. I liked both guys and if I were Kiera, I wouldn't know who to stay with. But I guess she ended up with the right person for her heart in the end.

I both hate and love the story because it's heartbreaking and romantic and sticks out to reality. I'm so ready for the book two (Effortless)!




Recommendations:


For romance book seekers/lovers/readers. College romance. Love triangle. Drama. Music.
Adult content!



-       Michelle



Wednesday, May 30, 2012

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.
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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