Review: To all the boys I've loved before by Jenny Han

Title: To All the Boys I've Loved Before

Author: Jenny Han

Genre: Contemporary, Realistic Fiction, Romance

Format: Hardcover

Pages: 368

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers

Published: April. 15, 2014

Source: Library

Description: What if all the crushes you ever had found out how you felt about them... all at once?

Lara Jean Song keeps her love letters in a hatbox her mother gave her. They aren't love letters that anyone else wrote for her; these are ones she's written. One for every boy she's ever loved—five in all. When she writes, she pours out her heart and soul and says all the things she would never say in real life, because her letters are for her eyes only. Until the day her secret letters are mailed, and suddenly, Lara Jean's love life goes from imaginary to out of control.

My Review: Cute and funny. It's not just about the boys, it's also about her family and how close they are. Her older sister, Margot goes off to college leaving Lara Jean with the reasponsabilities of taking care of the house and family. This book had me laughing. Lara Jean reactions towards stuff was funny and believe able. There are also some serious moments too. She puts herself in this predicament and it blows up in her face. I loved the writing, it was real and perfect. I didn't like how it ended, I NEED MORE. I want to know what happens with Lara Jean and xx or the other boy. (Sorry if you don't understand this, I don't want to spoil it)

Likes: 

Kitty the younger sister was the best. She's smart and knows what she wants. She has more of a social life then Lara Jean and she's only 9. She even has a fashion sense. 

Dislike: 

Chris, Lara Jean friend. She seems reckless. She never hangs out with Lara Jean and they don't seem to have a lot in common. I know they been friends since they was kids but I didn't see any friendship there. But she was hardly present.

Genevieve. She was friends with Lara Jean as kids but they grew apart. Also Chris's cousin. She is mean. She is the girl who you would call a bitch. 

Quotes: 

"It's a lot of responsibility to hold a person's heart in your hands" 

"It doesn't matter that they're broken up. He was hers first, which means he's hers always."

5 out of 5 stars

Review: Saving Fancesca by Melina Marchetta

Description: Francesca is stuck at St. Sebastians, a boys’ school that’s pretends it’s coed by giving the girls their own bathroom. Her only female companions are an ultra-feminist, a rumored slut, and an an impossibly dorky accordion player. The boys are no better, from Thomas who specializes in musical burping to Will, the perpetually frowning, smug moron that Francesca can’t seem to stop thinking about.
Then there’s Francesca’s mother, who always thinks she knows what’s best for Francesca—until she is suddenly stricken with acute depression, leaving Francesca lost, alone, and without an inkling who she really is. Simultaneously humorous, poignant, and impossible to put down, this is the story of a girl who must summon the strength to save her family, her social life and—hardest of all—herself.

Review: It was OK. I wasn’t really felling this book, but I pushed myself to read it because I wanted to know how it ended. I got confused at times who was talking and what the conversation was about. The Romance was kinda boring. Her Mom depression, Idk everything was just solved towards the end. It seemed rushed to me. I really wanted to read this, glad I did. But it just wasn’t the right one for me.

2 out of 5 Stars

Read: September. 15, 2013 - September. 24, 2013

Review: The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight by Jennifer E. Smith

Description: Who would have guessed that four minutes could change everything?

Today should be one of the worst days of seventeen-year-old Hadley Sullivan’s life. Having missed her flight, she’s stuck at JFK airport and late to her father’s second wedding, which is taking place in London and involves a soon-to-be stepmother Hadley’s never even met. Then she meets the perfect boy in the airport’s cramped waiting area. His name is Oliver, he’s British, and he’s sitting in her row. 

A long night on the plane passes in the blink of an eye, and Hadley and Oliver lose track of each other in the airport chaos upon arrival. Can fate intervene to bring them together once more?

Quirks of timing play out in this romantic and cinematic novel about family connections, second chances, and first loves. Set over a twenty-four-hour-period, Hadley and Oliver’s story will make you believe that true love finds you when you’re least expecting it. 

My Review: I really liked it. Hadley grew on me. She felt abandoned by her father who never came back from a buisness trip in England and falling in love with a another women while still being married. That was wrong. Charlotte was nice, for some reason I knew she wasn’t going to be mean. I was surprised by Oliver going to his Dad’s funeral and about what his dad did. That was a sad moment. I loved the moments between Hadley and Oliver, but I wish there was more. Now I need to go to the Airport and maybe find the Love of my life :)

4 out of 5 stars

Read: August. 5 - August. 7 2013 2:42 am

Review: Getting Over Garrett Delancy

Description: Can a twelve-step program help Sadie kick her unrequited crush for good? Abby McDonald serves up her trademark wit and wisdom in a hilarious new novel.

Seventeen-year-old Sadie is in love: epic, heartfelt, and utterly one-sided. The object of her obsession — ahem, affection — is her best friend, Garrett Delaney, who has been oblivious to Sadie’s feelings ever since he sauntered into her life and wowed her with his passion for Proust (not to mention his deep-blue eyes). For two long, painful years, Sadie has been Garrett’s constant companion, sharing his taste in everything from tragic Russian literature to art films to '80s indie rock — all to no avail. But when Garrett leaves for a summer literary retreat, Sadie is sure that the absence will make his heart grow fonder — until he calls to say he’s fallen in love. With some other girl! A heartbroken Sadie realizes that she’s finally had enough. It’s time for a total Garrett detox! Aided by a barista job, an eclectic crew of new friends (including the hunky chef, Josh), and a customized self-help guide, Sadie embarks on a summer of personal reinvention full of laughter, mortifying meltdowns, and a double shot of love.

My Review: 
Likes
- The Characters
- Sadie Mental break down of getting over Garrett
- LuAnn 60's look
- Sadie denying that everything she likes is because of Garrett. She likes the music,
movies, and books that he introduced to her. Denying that she wouldn't
throw everything away just to follow him like LuAnn did. I think she would
- sadie realizes that her style, the way she dresses is because Garrett likes that kind of style and wants to change it to find the real her.
- Quote, "Don't Write off a book (or person, or movie) just because it has a pink, Sparkly cover.
- I knew Carlos and Dominique had a thing for each other. pg 198
- Everyone has there own Love problems
- Quote, "Real-life relationships...they're not like they are in books and movies. Life is, well, it's a whole lot messier."
- Kayla and Blake, LuAnn and her ex, Dominique and Carlos, Josh. I would love to read more about them.
- I like how the female characters changed because of a guy they love(d). But I don't think people should change who they are for anybody, but themselves. They should love you for who you are.
- Sadie and Josh (I really wanted Sadie and Garrett together, but NVM)
- THE LAST THREE CHAPTERS
- THE KISS
- THE CONFFESSION
- THE FRIENDSHIP BEING OVER (IT'S SAD)
- EVERYTHING

Dislike
- Garrett not realizing Sadie loves him
- Garrett falling in love with a girl that is just like Sadie/reminds him of sadie
- Garrett critizies everything and then Sadie agrees. For example like the preppy teen girls,
the movies Josie and the pussycats, Clueless, Bring It On. She stashed away these movies
because Garrett said they are teen-girl trash. But shes changing that. She used to read these books her mom had, but she stopped because Garrett laughed at them.
- Garrett Declaney, all he cared about was writing and then the ending.

I love this book, I couldn't stop smiling at the end.

5 out of 5 Stars

Read: March.23 - April.5, 2013