Thursday, September 13, 2018

Book Nook

Hey guys this book review is for a book I read in 2 days it was that good and entertaining. It is called "By Your Side" by Kasie West. It is a really quick read and that is why it only took me 2 days.

This book was such a cute, light-hearted book. However, it had some plot twists. It is about the character Autumn who gets stuck in the library over a holiday weekend and finds out she isn't alone. Dax, the bad boy with a reputation, is also there. The book summary makes it seem that the whole story takes place during this long weekend in the library, but it goes deeper than that. SPOILER ALERT... They get out and then the story goes deeper into the relationship Autumn has with another boy that she liked before she met Dax. Who does she go for? The relationships in each guy get more deep and more complicated as life goes on.

I loved this book. Even though the dialogue and language was a little too easy and sometimes cheesy, those are my favorites. The story is perfect and the type of things you wish would happen to you. A scene that I loved is when the 2 of them are stuck in the library and they find a deck of cards to play with. Autumn forces Dax to play poker with her and they end up playing for secrets instead of betting money. I thought it was a good way to show their personalities and find out new things about the characters. I also liked when they were competitive with each other the whole time and how quickly they became comfortable with each other's company.

You should really read this book. Like I said, it is a quick and easy read. It isn't hard to understand and the story keeps you interested the whole time. I commend Kasie West for the way she told this story, because it could have been boring or too cheesy. However, it was just my style and the perfect amount of cheesy.

Favorite Character: Autumn because I related to her the most. The way the character is written in the story makes her relatable and a real human person not a character in a novel. She is sassy, funny, smart, and independent. Also, a really important part of this character is she has an anxiety disorder. This aspect of her was intertwined in the book a lot and I like how mental health was brought into light. It helps people understand and visualize what it is like to deal with anxiety. It is so important to shed light on mental health in a way that makes it real.

Favorite Quotes: "No, but I just mean the act of falling in love. Shouldn't it be easy?"
"Yes. It definitely shouldn't be scripted."
"Exactly. It's not something you should have to analyze over and over again. If it's right, you should know."


Friday, September 7, 2018

Book Nook

Today I have another book review for you! It is "Make your mind up" by Bethany Mota. Bethany is a internet personality that started out on Youtube making videos about beauty and make-up. She now has grown up into an awesome role model that has created her own clothing line at Aeropostle, gained over 10 million subscribers, and wrote a book!

I would say that this book is a mixture of different things. It goes into details and stories about her and her life and struggles. Then she has tips and tricks in fashion and beauty. She also includes recipes for her favorite healthy foods. This made her book unique compared to other memoirs I've read. It wasn't just about stories, it had pro tips and lifestyle hacks and ideas to help you in your everyday life.

This book was so aesthetically pleasing and beautifully put together, though I wasn't surprised. It was Bethany of course it was gonna be beautiful. She divided each chapter into categories, which was a fun way to organize. It made it a book you could read in any order you want. You could read chapter 5 on beauty before reading chapter 2 on food. (Those are not exact chapters). I loved that as a fan she made it personal and related everyday things to her life, which made me feel closer to her and she seemed more relatable. As for people who don't know her through her videos it still is a great read for young people to learn who they are and learn fun hacks and tips for their own lives.

Overall, I really liked her book. It was fun and youthful, just like Bethany is. It is also quite fun to read a book by a person you have met! I met Bethany in 2013 at her Aeropostle tour and it was so much fun. My friends and I got up super early to get in line in the freezing cold to wait in line to meet her. In the end it was all worth it. She is super sweet and you can tell she cares. Love ya beth xoxo