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Yes, 2 posts right in a row because I'm late writing reviews on books I've already read. This book is a great one, "A Week of Mondays" by Jessica Brody. This book is a thick one, it was over 450 pages, but I read it in 2 days. I sat down two separate occasions and speed through this book.

This book is just what the title implies. The main character, Ellie, goes through an average Monday where she has to do a speech for the new class elections, try out for softball, and have the perfect night at the fair with her boyfriend, Tristan. Then the day goes wrong and at the end of the night she wishes she had a chance to do it all over again. Well, what do you know? The universe answers her and lets her relive the same Monday over and over again for well a week. Will she finally learn the way to get it right? Read to find out ;)

This book was incredible. Like I said I read this book in 2 days. Even though the story seems unoriginal, the characters make this story stand out. Also, the way that is written is very relatable, interesting, and quite hilarious. There was one of the Mondays where Ellie, the main character, decided to be a rebel and change everything up. The more I read, the more I said out loud "omg she is off her rocker." I felt like I was in the story and able to witness these stories and days first hand. You would think that having a novel based around the same events would be boring, but it was the exact opposite. It was always interesting and kept me entertained. I love this book. I'm not going to go to much into detail because that would give it away and be major spoiler alert for you, the readers. PLEASE GO READ IT.

Favorite Characters: Ellie because she reminds me of myself in so many ways. Wanting things to go right, trying to fulfill other's expectations of you, and being indecisive. She doesn't know what she is doing wrong and has obstacles everyday and the way she keeps it together (barely) is amazing.

Favorite Quotes: "I'm so tired of crying. I'm so tired of losing. I'm just so tired."

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Hey guys this book I finished a couple week ago just didn't have time to write about it. It is by the one and only Gabbie Hanna aka TheGabbieShow, "Adultolescence."

This book is a vulnerable, heart breaking, truth-telling, book of poetry. When I first heard of Gabbie, it was when she was popular on Vine (rip), but she made me laugh and I followed her on Vine. Eventually Vine died and most of the viners moved to Youtube, including Gabbie. Honestly, I didn't follow her through her transition. Who she was back then was not someone I found real. I liked her humor, but her life seemed unrealistic in some way. She always had crazy stories about love and ghosts and it seemed repetitive. Eventually, I started noticing her more on social media even without searching for her. I started following her on instagram, twitter, and watching her videos. I learned to love her.

She isn't just a youtuber who tells stories and complains occasionally, she shares her emotions and who she is with others. The more real she became the more she related to others and it made me like her more. She then came out with "Out Loud" an amazing song that hit number on the charts. I played that shit on replay for days. Then she came out "satellite" and kept her music career alive. Then recently she came out with "Honestly" and "Honestly (encore)" which are literally bops of the century. HOLY COW. She is a musical genius and not only was she doing all of this she happened to write a book.

This book of poetry had to hit me the hardest of them all. Some of the poems she had in here made me stop and think about life for hours. The shortest statements could fill my brain with a billion thoughts. It was amazing on how much her writing I could relate to and be like, "I've been there." Those are my favorite moments in reading, when something in a novel hits home and it just shows you how your feelings are valid and that you were never really alone.

Gabbie, this book was incredible. Your bravery and vulnerability is inspiring to artists and writers who are in my shoes feel like they can do it too. Thank you for making this work of art.

For anyone in the mood for a good book of poems turn right here. You won't regret it I promise <3

Favorite poems:

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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."

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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

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Yes, two book reviews in one day. It is because I have read, but I haven't blogged. This other book is called, "Empty" by K.M. Walton. This book is very sad and depressing. If you are triggered by bullying and suicidal thoughts this isn't the book for you.

This book is a quick read I picked one day because the story was about a girl who wanted to disappear. Adele felt lonely and insecure. She is an overweight teen in high school that constantly gets bullied. She has to deal with hurt at school and hurt at home. Her dad isn't there for her and her mom pops pills. Her life ain't easy.

I'm not going to lie because this reviews are meant to speak my truth. This book was overwhelming. It was super sad. Although, it was quick, easy read, it didn't mean that it was easy to read. Adele was falling apart every single page. The deeper you get into the novel, the less fun I am having. I didn't know how sad it was going to be. However, I understood why the story was told. People HAVE TO stop bullying others. It doesn't help and it hurts. STOP.

It definitely wasn't my favorite book I've read, but I didn't dislike it. I do think that it was a little more sad then I would like, but it wasn't bad. The writing was good, the story was fine, but the overall feel was upsetting.

Because of the theme of this book I don't really have a favorite character or any quotes. I couldn't find any.

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Hey guys today's book review comes from a book I finished about a month ago and just couldn't find the time to blog about it. I have been so busy with school coming up and moving into my new apartment. Plus my summer was jam packed with crazy events and memories I'll never forget <3
Anyway, back to the book. Today's book is called "Love, Rosie" by Cecelia Ahern. It is a very sweet book that I randomly picked up on a sale shelf in Barnes & Noble. I thought it looked interesting because the cover I saw was with the actors from the movie version. I heard of this movie, never seen it, but I liked both main actors. So I swiped it up and decided to read it before trying to watch the movie.

It takes place in Ireland and is about two people named Rosie and Alex. They are best friends and the whole book is based off their relationship. Basically, they are always missing opportunities to be a couple. Everyone sees it, but them and they go from 5 years old to mid 30s always missing the right moments. It is heart wrenching as a reader because you want them to get together, but they always miss it.

The other interesting part of this book is the format it is in. The whole book is in emails, letters, and IMs between all the characters. So, all the story is told through those forms of communications which I think is very unique. It makes it easy to read and really fun! I loved the new format, it is the first time I read a book like this.

I really loved this book. Once I started reading it I couldn't put it down. It was cute, fun, exciting, and even made me mad. The story had me pulled in and felt like I was living the story myself. You should definitely pick this up!!!

Favorite Character: This is difficult. Both main characters are fantastic. Rosie is sweet, kind, strong, and loyal. However, she is blind to love and things that are best for her. Then Alex is loyal, funny, cute, and more. However, he never decides what is best for him. I go back and forth on who I like best.

Favorite Quotes: " Life is hard, so what? It's hard for everyone isn't it? Anyone who says it's easy is a lair."

"Every small thing grows when you nurture it."

"You can run and run as fast and as far as you like but the truth is, whether you run, there you are."

"I've learned that home isn't a place, it's a feeling."

"What's so good about being 20? I call them the materialistic years. The years we get distracted by all the bullshit. Then we cop on when we hit our 30s and spend those years trying to make up for the 20s. But your 40s? Those years are for enjoying it."

"It's your life. If you want something, you need to get out there and grab it by the horns because no one is going to give you what you want on a plate."

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New book review! This one is deep. If you are triggered by serious topics like sexual assault, suicide, etc. then this book may not be the one for you. However, if you love woman empowerment then it may be a good one for you! I love the strong, intensity that Amanda Lovelace uses in her book, "The Witch Doesn't Burn In This One." She goes deep into the mind and the social injustices of everyday life as a woman!

This book was pretty intense, I will not lie. It had poems that hit me in the feels, it also had poems that smacked me in the face. It was crazy to read. However, I loved every bit of it.

I don't know how else to explain it without giving anything away. It is a beautiful, tortured book of poetry about woman and the things they struggle with. Pick it up and practice self care while reading.

Here are some of my favorite poems from the book that left me jaw smacked. 

WOW 

Take care of yourself first

My favorite lipstick color to wear

TOO REAL

PLEASE READ THIS

THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT

REMEMBER THIS!!!

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