Lola and the Boy Next Door - Book Review

Author: Stephanie Perkins

Edition: Speak Paperback

Released: September 28 2011

Series: Anna and the French Kiss #2
Pages: 338 approx.

Links: Goodreads | Author's Website | Buy the book!

Lola Nolan is a budding costume designer, and for her, the more outrageous, sparkly, and fun the outfit, the better. And everything is pretty perfect in her life (right down to her hot rocker boyfriend) until the Bell twins, Calliope and Cricket, return to the neighbourhood. When Cricket, a gifted inventor, steps out from his twin sister's shadow and back into Lola's life, she must finally reconcile a lifetime of feelings for the boy next door.

I recently just read Anna and the French Kiss and I LOVED it! Literally right after I finished Anna, I was racing over to my bookshelf to pick up Lola!

To be honest, I had quite a few problems with this book. These problems are really hard to explain and probably make no sense at all, but who cares! I'll just get onto the review :P

Here is a short list of the negatives I found while reading this book:

- I couldn't get hooked on this book, It took me a while to get into it.

- I did not feel the romance as much as I did with Anna, it didn't make me get that cute feeling inside when something adorable happened.

- I did not feel attached to some of the main characters.

That's enough of the negative things, Lets get onto the good stuff :P

One of the things I loved about this book is that everything is so real and honest! I feel as though I can relate to the story and I can feel a sense of similarity between Lola and I, even though we are nothing alike ( Does that make sense?) 

Another thing that I really LOVED about this book is that Lola's parents are gay. We don't see enough of gay couples in contemporary books and I think that there should be more! Lola wouldn't be the same amazing person if it weren't for her dads!

I love how the Stephanie Perkins intertwined characters from Anna and the French Kiss into this novel, I could not get enough of Anna and Etienne in the first book. It just brings the whole story together and its definitely a pure stroke of genius by Stephanie Perkins :P

I rated this book a 4/5 stars! 

If you have not yet read Anna and the French Kiss or Lola and the Boy Next Door, I definitely recommend it! These books are super adorable and are such a light fun read.

Thank you Stephanie Perkins for creating a master piece! :)

Happy Reading Everyone!

Chelsea :P

Anna and the French Kiss - Book Review

Author: Stephanie Perkins
Edition: Speak Paperback
Released: January 1st 2010
Series: Anna and the French Kiss #1
Pages: 372 approx.
Links: Goodreads | Author's Website | Buy the book


Can Anna find love in the City of Light?
Anna is happy in Atlanta. She has a loyal best friend and a crush on her co-worker at the movie theater, who is just starting to return her affection. So she's less than thrilled when her father decides to send her to a boarding school in Paris for her senior year. But despite not speaking a word of French, Anna meets some cool new people, including the handsome Étienne St. Clair, who quickly becomes her best friend. Unfortunately, he's taken —and Anna might be, too. Will a year of romantic near misses end with the French kiss she's waiting for?



Hey book lovers,
Today I am going to be doing a quick review on this amazing book! :P

First off, To be honest I was putting this book off for a while.. Me and contemporary's do not get on very well. Just about every contemporary book I have read were not my favourites.

So anyway, I saw this book in the Warehouse for only $10!!! Which is pretty cheap for New Zealand books! So I picked it up along with the sequel Lola and the Boy Next Door, and I read it.

This book is so ADORABLE. All the characters are so amazing! ( Well except for some of them ) :P I loved Anna and I loved St. Clair. The romance in this book was on point and it's so beautiful!
I had many fangirly moments throughout this book. This whole story makes me want to go to Paris! Even more than I already did want to go!

If you are looking for a cute romance story, this is definitely the book for you!
Stephanie Perkins has done such an amazing job on this!

I rated this book a 5/5 stars!


Happy reading Everyone!
Chelsea :P

The Mortal Instruments is becoming a TV show?

If you have not yet heard... THE MORTAL INSTRUMENTS IS BECOMING A TV SHOW!!!!

A few days ago it was announced via the Hollywood reporter that The Mortal Instruments series is returning as a TV show! 

Before I get into detail I just want to 

clarify that I am not a expert on this,

I am just another fan wanting to know more details! :P

So if you did not know already, The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones, is the first in a 6 books series written by Cassandra Clare. These books are very popular among the Young Adult world, and in my opinion, I LOVED these books!

The Mortal Instruments was originally planned to be turned into feature film franchise, but after the first movie was made, they decided scrap the idea as it did not make enough money. Only $31 million dollars was made, which may seem like a lot to us, but throughout the film industry it's not much at all! 

Constantin Film, is the production company that controls the rights to Cassandra Clare's Mortal Instruments series, they originally were the ones who created the first film, but they have now relaunching Mortal Instruments as a high-end drama series!

I have heard many different opinions on this idea. I personally am very excited but also nervous. This series as a TV show could be amazing but it has to be done right. In my opinion I think it could be either amazing or horrible. I am hoping that they will stick to the books and not change it up too much. It would be awful if they made a complete mess of Cassandra's amazing books! 

I am sure that they are scrapping the movie altogether, starting fresh. Hopefully they can make a huge improvement to the series on screen! :P

As for the actors in the movie, Lily Collins, Jamie Cambell Bower, Robert Sheehan ect. I love all these actors. I think they did an amazing job with their characters but honestly, I don't think that they will be part of the TV show. 

I think they will all be missed, and it will be strange without them but I think it's for the best! For this TV show starting fresh, having the same actors will just bring back old memories and might ruin it for us. Don't get me wrong, I love all these actors and I will definitely miss them, but I am pretty sure that they will not be part of the Mortal Instruments anymore.

This project is said to be currently in development and Constantin are planning to begin production next year.

If you would like to see the original article, click here

I am super excited for this TV show to start and I can't wait to watch it!

If you have not yet read The Mortal Instruments by Cassandra Clare, I definitely recommend it!

Happy Reading Everyone 

Chelsea xoxo 

Top 3 New Releases

TOP 3 NEW RELEASES - I WANT TO READ 

Today I am going to choosing the top 3 new release books that I would LOVE to read. All these books are already out in store, but I have not yet managed to pick up! I will not be writing the summary, just information about each book, author ect. and also why I want to read the book.

Enjoy :p

3- The Young Elites by Marie Lu

Author: Marie Lu

Publisher: Putnam Juvenile

Released: October 7 2014

Series: The Young Elites #1

Pages: 368 approx.

Links: Goodreads | Author's website | Buy the book!

This book is written by the Author of the Legend trilogy! How cool is that? Okay to be honest, I have only read Legend, I have not finished the rest of that trilogy. But I really LOVED  legend so I am super excited to read The Young Elites! :P

So I am pretty sure that The Young Elites is a dark fantasy novel, which sounds pretty exciting! 
I reckon that you guys should pick this book up, it sounds like such an awesome read! 



2- The Blood of Olympus by Rick Riordan


Author: Rick Riordan 
Publisher: Disney-Hyperion
Released: October 7 2014
Series: The Heroes of Olympus #5
Pages: 502 approx.
Links: Goodreads | Author's website | Buy the book!

Again I will say that I have no yet read any of the books from the Heroes of Olympus series. But.. I have been wanting to read them for so long but they are sooo expensive online so it's really difficult for me to get them! 
Although.. I have read all the books from the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series and I LOVED them!

This books/series is one of the top on my TBR list because I NEED TO READ THEM!
Anyway, I have heard many positive things about this book already so I definitely recommend this to you! :P



1- The Infinite Sea by Rick Yancey 


Author: Rick Yancey 
Publisher: Putnam Juvenile
Released: September 16 2014
Series: The 5th Wave #2
Pages: 300 approx.
Links: Goodreads | Author's website | Buy the book!

Ever since I read the 5th Wave, The Infinite sea has been a very high anticipated book of mine.
The 5th wave was such an AMAZING book for me, so I am super excited to read this!

As you already might know, I love Aliens. So of course this book is on the top of my TBR list, well, Once I buy the book... :P
Anyway, You guys should READ THIS BOOK, and if you have not read the 5th wave, you should READ THAT BOOK. It's amazing!



That was my Top 3 most anticipated new release books that I would Love to read... Woah that was a mouth full :P
Anyway thanks for reading and I hope you have an amazing day/night!

Happy Reading Everyone!
Chelsea xo