Winter Wonderland Book Tag

Hey guys, this is Abi here,
Long time no see, huh?
Sure feels that way.
But I'm back, and I decided to kick off my posts with a nice tag, because who doesn't love a good tag?

Now, I don't know if it's as cold where you all are as it is here, (because your all scattered all over the world, which is so amazing), but the temperature just took a massive drop.
So today I am going to be the Winter Wonderland tag!
This one is pretty old, but I still hope you enjoy it!

Winter Wonderland Book Tag

1. What book is so happy and sweet that it melts your heart?

I don't read a lot of these types of books, but I think I'll have to put Before I Die, by Jenny Downham. This book has a very serious plot to it, but more than anything, the main emotion that you feel when reading this book is hope. The ending just melts your heart with the beautiful moments, as well as THE FEELS, which crush you, but you have to keep reading, because it's so beautiful at the same time. Just, read it. 

You've seen this cover countless times I've you've been sticking with this blog for a while now (and thanks for that). If you're new, here's the cover:

2. What is your favourite book with a white cover?

This one was fairly new, but I have to say Stealing Snow, by Danielle Paige. The cover just seems so simple and delicate and intricate. 

Here's the cover: 

3. Your sitting in a nice comfy chair, wearing a onesie, with a lovely warm hot chocolate but what MONSTER book are you reading?

Probably Winter, by Merissa Meyer. That one is certainly a monster book, and it definitely suits the time of year. I was reading that... god, a year ago! Where has the time gone? 

So anyway, here's the cover:

4. It started snowing so you decided to have a snowball fight! What fictional character would you love to have a snowball fight with?

Jace Wayland, definitely. That would be fun, especially with his mad skills. 

5. Sadly, your fire is beginning to burn out. So what book would you choose to throw the last few pages into the fire to keep you warm?

I was horrified when I saw this question. None. NONE, okay? I do not want to throw words into a fire, words that a now published author worked hard to write. 

But if I had to choose one... probably Fangirl, by Rainbow Rowell, because she ALWAYS LEAVES US HANGING. I need another chapter. Then I'll be satisfied. 

6. What book is so close to your heart that you would gift to someone for Christmas who hasn't read before but wants to get into reading?

After much consideration, I think I'll choose Unbecoming, by Jenny Downham. The conflicts aren't too intense, and the characters are incredibly relatable. The story is also incredibly easy to jump into and read about. Also the cover is incredibly eye catching and attention grabbing. Here it is:

So that is the Winter Wonderland tag! I hope you enjoyed it, and I will see you all soon! (Ahead of time I might not be able to post tomorrow, but if I don't I will definitely be posting on Thursday!) 

I must say it is good to be back! 

So have a wonderful day and I will see you all soon. 

Byeeeee!

-Abi xxxxxx 

The Call, by Pearne O' Guilin

Hey guys, this is Abi here,
And I believe a review is in the works!
So here it is! I introduce "The Call", by Pearne O' Guilin!

The Call, by Pearne O' Guilin

Title: The Call

Author: Pearne O' Guilin

Genre: Horror, action

Release date: 1st September, 2016

Pages: 333

Blurb: " 'Your people drove them out of their homes. 

Thousands of years later they turn up again - 

and they're gonna wipe you out.' 

THREE MINUTES...

On her birthday, Nessa finds out the terrible 

truth about her homeland- the truth.

TWO MINUTES...

That she and her friends must train for the

most dangerous three minutes of their lives:

THE CALL.

ONE MINUTE...

That any day now, without warning, they

will each wake in a terrifying land, alone

and hunted, with a one in ten chance of

returning alive. 

And it is Nessa, more than anyone, who is

going to need every ounce of the guts, wit, 

and sheer spirit she was born with, if she- 

and the nation- are to survive. "

My Thoughts

This book was a decent book. It wasn't the best I've ever read, but it was good enough that it kept me interested in the story from the start though to the end. 

There were aspects that  I liked about this book, as well as some things that I had a some problems with. 

For example, the question as for whether Nessa would survive the call at the end, was constantly preying on my mind, especially as she was at a disadvantage compared to the others (she had bum legs). But her strongness, and her strictness when it came to her training, led me to believe that despite the disadvantage, she might still survive. 

She wasn't just strong when her training was concerned either. Regardless of what she went through, she still carried on, as if nothing would have an effect on her, though it did. 

The plot was creepy as heck though. Completely unlike any horror book I've read (I haven't read many, but it was still incredibly creepy, the state people came back in after The Call. (There's more to it than that, but it's serious spoilers, and I want you all to read this, so I won't indulge you in the spoilers). 

As for the description, it had just enough description. There were more for when the plot progressed, when you needed more description, because these things that were happening, and the Grey Land (which is where the students went when they were called) was insane. The description made you feel like there was so much more to the world that they were experiencing, (it got me excited to read the rest, and find out more about the world that the Sidhe lived in).

There was less description in the parts that, well, didn't need more description. And that was good. 

As for things that I had some problems with, I had some trouble following what was happening in some parts, they were that quick paced, and at some points I had to go back to some of the other pages on the previous chapter just to catch up on what had happened recently, because none of it made sense. I just reckon they weren't explained enough, to be honest. 

Other than that, there wasn't really anything more that I disliked about this book, so that's good too. 

So that's my review on "The Call", by Pearne O' Guilin! I hope you enjoyed it, because I sure did! It really is you guys that keeps me posting on this blog, you truly make my day! So thankyou for that! I hope you all have a lovely day, and I will see you all on Wednesday!

Byeeeee!

-Abi xxxx

October TBR (2016)

Hey guys, this is Abi here,
And it's October! Time to get spooky...
So, since it is October, it's time for the list of what I'll be reading this month!

October TBR (2016)

TBR Jar Challenge:

Read a non-fiction book

Now I've been dreading this one, because I wasn't exactly sure what I was going to read. But I think I'm going to get out a book on running, since I am training for a 10K in Spring... 

I don't technically have a specific book in mind, but you can't go wrong with running, really. 

Other Books

Again, I don't really have anything specific planned for this month, I was just going to read what I want to read, and decide in the moment.

Since it is Halloween, I might try to read something spooky, like maybe Desolation, the second book in the Demon Road trilogy. 

I would like to maybe finish all the books that I bought for my birthday, since they're still on a pile on my bedroom floor at the moment. (But since I bought 6, that may take a while, especially since I'm planning on writing more this month, what with NaNoWriMo coming up). 

I would also like to read Stealing Snow, by Danielle Page, since there will be a liveshow for it at the end of the month. (Between abookutopia and PeruseProject). 

Okay so that is my October TBR! 

I have to go now because my mother is on at me to finish my essay, but I will see you all tomorrow! 

I hope you have a lovely day, and I will see you then. 

Byeeeee!

-Abi xxxxx