BOOK REVIEW: Infinity + One by Amy Harmon

Pages: 327
Goodreads Rating: 4.13/5
My Rating: 5/5
Genre: New adult, contemporary romance

When two unlikely allies become two unwitting outlaws, will two unforgettable lovers defy unbeatable odds?

Bonnie Rae Shelby is a superstar. She's rich. She's beautiful. She's impossibly famous. And Bonnie Rae Shelby wants to die.

Finn Clyde is a nobody. He's broken. He's brilliant. He's impossibly cynical. And all he wants is a chance at life.

One girl. One boy. An act of compassion. A bizarre set of circumstances. And a choice – turn your head and walk away, or reach out your hand and risk it all?

With that choice, the clock starts ticking on a man with a past and a girl who can't face the future, counting down the seconds in an adventure riddled with heartbreak and humor, misunderstanding and revelation. With the world against them, two very different people take a journey that will not only change their lives, but may cost them their lives as well.

Infinity + One is a tale of shooting stars and fame and fortune, of gilded cages and iron bars, of finding a friend behind a stranger's face, and discovering love in the oddest of places.

Last year I stumbled upon a book called Making Faces and I was blown away with it. The characters, the story, the writing, the feelings, ALL. THE. FEELS. It was my favorite book of last year or even up to now. So when I heard that THE Amy Harmon was writing another book called Infinity + One I was so excited! And again she did not disappoint us. Books and authors like her are the reason why I love reading.

This book was amazing and breathtaking. And Itabsolutely, loved every word from this book. This one will stay with me forever, and will definitely be added to my favorites. YOU'RE trully a phenomenal, Amy! I AM INLOVE!

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!

BOOK REVIEW: The Law of Moses by Amy Harmon

Pages: 268
Goodreads Rating: 4.54/5
My Rating: 4/5
Genre: New Adult, Contemporary Romance

If I tell you right up front, right in the beginning that I lost him, it will be easier for you to bear. You will know it's coming, and it will hurt. But you'll be able to prepare.

Someone found him in a laundry basket at the Quick Wash, wrapped in a towel, a few hours old and close to death. They called him Baby Moses when they shared his story on the ten o' clock news – the little baby left in a basket at a dingy Laundromat, born to a crack addict and expected to have all sorts of problems. I imagined the crack baby, Moses, having a giant crack that ran down his body, like he'd been broken at birth. I knew that wasn't what the term meant, but the image stuck in my mind. Maybe the fact that he was broken drew me to him from the start.

It all happened before I was born, and by the time I met Moses and my mom told me all about him, the story was old news and nobody wanted anything to do with him. People love babies, even sick babies. Even crack babies. But babies grow up to be kids, and kids grow up to be teenagers. Nobody wants a messed up teenager.

And Moses was messed up. Moses was a law unto himself. But he was also strange and exotic and beautiful. To be with him would change my life in ways I could never have imagined. Maybe I should have stayed away. Maybe I should have listened. My mother warned me. Even Moses warned me. But I didn't stay away.

And so begins a story of pain and promise, of heartache and healing, of life and death. A story of before and after, of new beginnings and never-endings. But most of all...a love story.

To tell you the truth, I was well-prepared. I know that I am going to experience countless of emotions because it was written by the phenom Amy Harmon!

I fell madly inlove with the characters most especially, with Georgia. She was lively and full of spirit. A loving daughter. She love horses, she was a horse-riding cow girl. And then there was Moses. He was a crack baby, found abandoned in a laundry basket when he was only a few hours old. He has always been different from other little boys his age.

The last thing Moses expects to find in his life is Georgia. As the story continues, Georgia grows more and more attached to Moses, when suddenly a heartbreaking loss strikes the man's life again and changes his life forever. Moses then decides to leave and never to return again, leaving a heartbroken Georgia.

As life changed them both deeply, their paths cross after a couple of years. However their love never fade away, they survived all the hurt.

Flawless writing as usual. Truly an inspiring tale that forever will be tattooed in my heart.

Quotes:

“If you would just let me in, if you would just love me back, we could have a beautiful life.”

“There are laws. There are rules. And when you break them, there are consequences. Laws of nature and laws of life. Laws of love and laws of death.”

“If I were to paint you, I would use every color.”

Oh it's Christmas!

It's less than 2 weeks before Christmas and I think it's appropriate to post my wishlist now. Anyone, good friends who want to give me something this Christmas, you should know that only two things would make me happy, well, aside from iPod 5th Gen., you could either give me cash so I can buy more books or you can give me the actual books instead. HA! :p

So here is the list of books:

(1) The Mortal Instruments Series by Cassandra Clare. (2) The Infernal Devices books 1 and 2. (3) Norwegian Wood by Haruki Murakami. (4) Fat Kids Rule the World by KL Going. (5) One Day by David Nicholls. (6) Starter for Ten by David Nicholls. (7) The Maze Runner Series by James Dashner. (8) The Iron Fey Series by Julie Kagawa. (9) Every Day by David Levithan. (10) Mara Dyer Series by Michelle Hodkin.

Forgive my audacity in assuming that someone would even give me a present this Christmas, let alone this specific. LOL! Sometimes, you really need to be shameless in order to get what you want. Eh? :D

BOOK REVIEW: Hush Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick

HUSH, HUSH: A SACRED OATH A FALLEN ANGEL A FORBIDDEN LOVE Romance was not part of Nora Grey's plan. She's never been particularly attracted to the boys at her school, no matter how hard her best friend, Vee, pushes them at her. Not until Patch comes along. With his easy smile and eyes that seem to see inside her, Patch draws Nora to him against her better judgment. But after a series of terrifying encounters, Nora's not sure whom to trust. Patch seems to be everywhere she is and seems to know more about her than her closest friends. She can't decide whether she should fall into his arms or run and hide. And when she tries to seek some answers, she finds herself near a truth that is way more unsettling than anything Patch makes her feel. For she is right in the middle of an ancient battle between the immortal and those that have fallen - and, when it comes to choosing sides, the wrong choice will cost Nora her life.

THE STORY: The story was told by the main character's perspective, Nora Grey.

THE CHARACTERS: I definitely enjoyed all the characters here, including Nora, yes! Haha. She is a typical over-achieving highschool girl. I think she was really brave. Her bestfriend, Vee is so cool, she is obsessed with a lot of stuff, shopping, boys and drama. As for Patch? He'll definitely be added to my list of favorite fictional characters. He was very H-O-T!!!

MY THOUGHTS: I heard a lot about this book, and I know about book called Crescendo but I didn't know that Crescendo was actually Hush Hush's sequel, until I read this.

You know what I like about this book? Nora's paranoia. Those paranoias were the reason why I couldn't put this down. Indepth, well-explained and enthralling.

I give 4/5 stars. I love the story, yes, definitely but I was looking for something I couldn't explain up to now, probably because the book doesn't have the originality at some point.

For Becca Fitzpatrick, you rock girl! You're a wonderful writer!

BOOK REVIEW: Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs

The Lucky One

Country's leading bookstore, National Bookstore is currently having a 'Weekly Signed Treat' for us booklovers! Every week, there is a particular book to be given away to one lucky winner! Previously, they gave one signed copy of Pittacus Lore's, The Power of Six, also Hilary Duff's, Devoted. Fated by Alyson Nöel, Chris Colfer's The Land of Stories and a lot more. This week's prize is a signed Copy of Pacific Rims: Beermen Ballin' in Flip-Flops and the Philippines' Unlikely Love Affair with Basketball by Rafe Bartholomew.

Yes! It's easy and free to join. You just need to like National Bookstore's Facebook fan page, follow @nbsalert on Twitter or click here to know more: http://www.facebook.com/pages/National-Book-Store/72546266913?sk=app_228910107186452

It starts every Friday and ends every Thursday. Winner will be announced soon after.

So you're asking why I am saying this? Well, I am blogging this because actually I already won, not once, not twice but four times! Lol! And believe me guys, the prizes are real, I mean I got the books already and they were all signed. HAHAHA! Sooo cooool! :)))

Here are some of the pictures:

FATED (Soul Seeker series)

Signed, Alyson Nöel.

Happy Accidents by Jane Lynch. The Glee star herself and an award winning comedienne!

Signed, Jane Lynch.

I love reading books. Especially when you get the book for free. All those books are hardbounds, so maybe their prices ranges from 600 to 1000 plus bucks or even more, plus they were all signed by some of my favorite authors. Cool, eh? ;)

Missing the Dogs

My sweet, dear dog died recently. *sobs* Maden for us, Bubbles for Ayie. We couldn't decide what to name her, anyway, yes she died last Friday. What made me really cry was, we didn't know the cause of her death. And it makes me more sad because I was not able to keep a single picture of her.

She was not much of a watch dog. Although she acted herself to be like one. She protected our house just by barking, to warn us if there is someone around. I am not sure what she thought the threat from them was but that was her one focus, to protect us from. And she did it well! No one ever attacked our house.

I know Maden was not the world's brightest dog, not like Four's Bernie Kosar, not like Lassie or Rin Tin Tin but she could be like Hachi, the way she loved me, the way she loved us.

I believe in these:

"All dogs go to heaven,because, unlike people, dogs are naturally good, loyal and kind." ― Annabelle, All Dogs Go To Heaven (1989)

"The dog is a gentleman; I hope to go to his heaven, not man's." ― Mark Twain

So imagine, all those dogs or pets you have ever had and loved waiting for you in heaven. Gods! that is already heaven!

So to all our dogs in heaven, you guys will forever live on in my heart and memory.

Usher the Golden Retriever

Sylver the Great Dane

Rottie the Rotweiler

Rikka the Dalmatian

I miss you guys! I know we'll see each other again someday. And that makes me smile. :)