Top Ten Tuesday is a weekly meme created by The Broke and the Bookish and it is now hosted by The Artsy Reader Girl. This week’s theme is Book Characters I’d Love to Be Besties With. Here’s my list:
1. Hermione Granger (Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling)
2. Elizabeth Bennet (Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen)
3. Harley Quinn (DC Comics)
4. Suzannah Simon (The Mediator series by Meg Cabot)
5. She-Hulk aka Jennifer Walters (Marvel)
6. Betty Cooper (Archie Comics)
7. Nina Zenik (Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo)
8. Jude Duarte (The Folk of the Air series by Holly Black)
9. Mary Anne Spier (The Babysitters Club series by Ann M. Martin)
10. Nancy Drew (Nancy Drew: The Palace of Wisom by Kelly Thompson)
Title: Doctor Who: The Glamour Chase Author: Gary Russell Genre: Science Fiction Publisher: BBC Books Source: Purchased Format: Hardcover Release Date: August 7, 2010 Rating: ★★
Goodreads Synopsis:
‘Why are you here? I mean – who are you, exactly?’
An archaeological dig in 1936 unearths relics of another time… And – as the Doctor, Amy and Rory realise – another place. Another planet. But if Enola Porter, noted adventuress, has really found evidence of an alien civilisation, how come she isn’t famous? Why has Rory never heard of her? Added to that, since Amy’s been travelling with him for a while now, why does she now think the Doctor is from Mars?
As the ancient spaceship reactivates, the Doctor discovers that nothing and no one can be trusted. The things that seem most real could actually be literal fabrications – and very deadly indeed. Who can the Doctor believe when no one is what they seem? And how can he defeat an enemy who can bend matter itself to their will? For the Doctor, Amy and Rory – and all of humanity – the buried secrets of the past are very much a threat to the present…
A thrilling, all-new adventure featuring the Doctor, Amy and Rory, as played by Matt Smith, Karen Gillan and Arthur Darvill in the spectacular hit series from BBC Television.
Review:
It’s rare for me to rate a book 3 stars or less. I liked the general plot of this story but it had some problems that I couldn’t get past.
There was an archaeological dig in this story which unearthed a space ship. I was hoping that the recurring character who is actually an archaeologist would appear, but sadly, that didn’t happen. It would have been great to have River Song appear since she is an archaeologist, but it may not have fit into the storyline of the show when this story takes place.
I found many parts of this story extremely sexist. Amy is a strong and intelligent character on the show, but she seemed dumb and boy crazy in this story. She kept talking about her love triangle between Rory and the Doctor, which is not something she does on the show. There was also a masculine woman, who the Doctor and Rory referred to as a man. I found that very inappropriate.
I wouldn’t recommend this story.
What to read next:
Doctor Who: The King’s Dragon by Una McCormack
Have you read Doctor Who: The Glamour Chase? What did you think of it?
This blog meme is hosted by Book Date. It is a place to meet up and share what you have been, are and about to be reading over the week. It’s a great post to organize yourself. It’s an opportunity to visit and comment, and er… add to that ever growing TBR pile!
What I just finished:
This weekend I finished Doctor Who: The Glamour Chase by Gary Russell.
What I’m currently reading:
I’m currently reading Harley Quinn, Vol. 1: Harley vs. Apokolips by Sam Humphries.
What I’m reading next:
Next I will be reading The Love Solution by Ashley Croft.
What are you guys reading this week? Have you read any of these books?
The meme that dares to ask what book has been in your bed this morning? Come share what book you’ve spent time curled up reading in bed, or which book you wish you had time to read today! This meme is hosted by Midnight Book Girl.
This Sunday I’m reading Doctor Who: The Glamour Chase by Gary Russell.
Goodreads Synopsis:
‘Why are you here? I mean – who are you, exactly?’
An archaeological dig in 1936 unearths relics of another time… And – as the Doctor, Amy and Rory realise – another place. Another planet. But if Enola Porter, noted adventuress, has really found evidence of an alien civilisation, how come she isn’t famous? Why has Rory never heard of her? Added to that, since Amy’s been travelling with him for a while now, why does she now think the Doctor is from Mars?
As the ancient spaceship reactivates, the Doctor discovers that nothing and no one can be trusted. The things that seem most real could actually be literal fabrications – and very deadly indeed. Who can the Doctor believe when no one is what they seem? And how can he defeat an enemy who can bend matter itself to their will? For the Doctor, Amy and Rory – and all of humanity – the buried secrets of the past are very much a threat to the present…
A thrilling, all-new adventure featuring the Doctor, Amy and Rory, as played by Matt Smith, Karen Gillan and Arthur Darvill in the spectacular hit series from BBC Television.
Title: Abby in Wonderland (Whatever After #10.5) Author: Sarah Mlynowski Genre: Middle Grade, Fantasy Publisher: Scholastic Press Source: Library Format: Ebook Release Date: September 12, 2017 Rating: ★★★★
Goodreads Synopsis:
Down the rabbit hole . . .
I’m spending the day with my best friends, Frankie and Robin, and — UGH — snobby Penny. I’m not expecting anything magical to happen, until Frankie falls into a mysterious hole behind Penny’s house . . . and we all wind up in the story of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland!
I’ve visited fairy tales before. But in Wonderland, everything is topsy-turvy. There are potions that make you grow, cakes that make you shrink, bossy caterpillars, and a horrible Queen of Hearts who wants to put us on trial.
Now we have to: – Solve a riddle from the Cheshire cat – Attend a wacky tea party with the Mad Hatter – Become BFFs with Alice – And find Frankie
. . . Or we’ll be stuck in Wonderland for good!
This special edition is extra-long, extra-enchanting, and comes with puzzles, games, and a Q&A with the author!
Review:
This is the first special edition of the Whatever After series.
This story is different because Abby enters a story with her friends, instead of her brother. It’s also the first time she enters a story that isn’t a fairytale.
There were some other ways that this story was different from the other books in the series. The girls follow Alice’s adventure backwards. They don’t end up meeting Alice until the end. That part made sense for this plot, because Abby’s friends had to go on the journey along with Abby. It would have been very confusing to have five girls as main characters traveling through this adventure.
I really enjoyed this book. I hope there are other special editions in the future!
What to read next:
Two Peas in a Pod (Whatever After #11) by Sarah Mlynowski
Have you read Abby in Wonderland? What did you think of it?
This is a weekly meme hosted by Tynga’s Reviews and Reading Reality. Stacking The Shelves is all about sharing the books you are adding to your shelves, may it be physical or virtual. This means you can include books you buy in physical store or online, books you borrow from friends or the library, review books, gifts and of course ebooks!
I was approved for a book on NetGalley from Andrews McMeel Publishing:
Bloodlust and Bonnets by Emily McGovern
I was approved for two books on NetGalley from Bloomsbury USA:
Power of a Princess (More Than a Princess #2) by E.D. Baker
The Princess Who Flew With Dragons by Stephanie Burgis
I was approved for two books on NetGalley from Shadow Mountain Publishing:
The Seeking Serum (Potion Masters #3) by Frank L. Cole
Master of the Phantom Isle (Dragonwatch #3) by Brandon Mull
I was approved for a book on NetGalley from St. Martin’s Press:
A Hundred Suns by Karin Tanabe
Thank you Andrews McMeel Publishing, Bloomsbury USA, Shadow Mountain Publishing, and St Martin’s Press for these books!
Title: Love at First Like Author: Hannah Orenstein Genre: Fiction, Romance Publisher: Atria Books Source: Publisher Format: Paperback Release Date: August 6, 2019 Rating: ★★★★★
Goodreads Synopsis:
Eliza Roth and her sister Sophie co-own a jewelry shop in Brooklyn. One night, after learning of an ex’s engagement, Eliza accidentally posts a photo of herself wearing a diamond ring on that finger to her Instagram account beloved by 100,000 followers. Sales skyrocket, press rolls in, and Eliza learns that her personal life is good for business. So she has a choice: continue the ruse or clear up the misunderstanding. With mounting financial pressure, Eliza sets off to find a fake fiancé.
Fellow entrepreneur Blake seems like the perfect match on paper. And in real life he shows promise, too. He would be perfect, if only Eliza didn’t feel also drawn to someone else. But Blake doesn’t know Eliza is “engaged”; Sophie asks Eliza for an impossible sum of money; and Eliza’s lies start to spiral out of control. She can either stay engaged online or fall in love in real life.
Review:
This was a hilarious romantic comedy!
Eliza accidentally posted a photo of herself wearing an engagement ring from her jewelry store. However, it boosts her sales for their struggling business, so she wants to continue having a pretend engagement online. She keeps getting deeper into her lie when she’s offered a free wedding and accepts! Then, she has to find a fiancé with only five months to spare.
This story is a little extreme, but I can imagine this happening in real life. Social media is addicting, especially when you can see the numbers increasing your business following. Eliza got a little carried away by accepting a wedding without having a groom because she was blinded by her digital numbers. This craving for followers and likes was so relatable.
I highly recommend this new romance!
Thank you Simon and Schuster Canada for providing a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
What to read next:
Playing with Matches by Hannah Orenstein
Have you read Love at First Like? What did you think of it?
This is a weekly meme hosted by Wandering Words, where you give the first few lines of a book to hook your readers before introducing the book.
Here are my first lines:
“Breathe. My lungs burned as I pushed myself to go faster up the mountain trail, keeping my eyes fixed on the girl who ran just a few steps ahead of me. Twigs snapped beneath my feet, and my bag thumped against my back with every stride.”
Do you recognize these first lines?
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And the book is… Shatter the Sky by Rebecca Kim Wells.
Goodreads synopsis:
Raised among the ruins of a conquered mountain nation, Maren dreams only of sharing a quiet life with her girlfriend Kaia—until the day Kaia is abducted by the Aurati, prophetic agents of the emperor, and forced to join their ranks. Desperate to save her, Maren hatches a plan to steal one of the emperor’s coveted dragons and storm the Aurati stronghold.
If Maren is to have any hope of succeeding, she must become an apprentice to the Aromatory—the emperor’s mysterious dragon trainer. But Maren is unprepared for the dangerous secrets she uncovers: rumors of a lost prince, a brewing rebellion, and a prophecy that threatens to shatter the empire itself. Not to mention the strange dreams she’s been having about a beast deep underground…
With time running out, can Maren survive long enough to rescue Kaia from impending death? Or could it be that Maren is destined for something greater than she could have ever imagined?
Have you read Shatter the Sky? What did you think of it?
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