Title: Five Feet Apart Author: Rachael Lippincott with Mikki Daughtry and Tobias Iaconis Genre: Young Adult Publisher: Simon and Schuster Source: Publisher via NetGalley Format: Ebook Release Date: November 20, 2018 Rating: ★★★★★
Goodreads Synopsis:
Can you love someone you can never touch?
Stella Grant likes to be in control—even though her totally out of control lungs have sent her in and out of the hospital most of her life. At this point, what Stella needs to control most is keeping herself away from anyone or anything that might pass along an infection and jeopardize the possibility of a lung transplant. Six feet apart. No exceptions.
The only thing Will Newman wants to be in control of is getting out of this hospital. He couldn’t care less about his treatments, or a fancy new clinical drug trial. Soon, he’ll turn eighteen and then he’ll be able to unplug all these machines and actually go see the world, not just its hospitals.
Will’s exactly what Stella needs to stay away from. If he so much as breathes on Stella she could lose her spot on the transplant list. Either one of them could die. The only way to stay alive is to stay apart. But suddenly six feet doesn’t feel like safety. It feels like punishment.
What if they could steal back just a little bit of the space their broken lungs have stolen from them? Would five feet apart really be so dangerous if it stops their hearts from breaking too?
Review:
I was so surprised when I found out that this book was being published and made into a movie at the same time. I figured it must be great, if it was made into a movie before it was even published! It didn’t disappoint.
I didn’t know anything about Cystic Fibrosis before reading this book. I learned a lot! I didn’t know that people who have CF can’t come into contact with each other, because they could contract each other’s germs which could be deadly. It is even worse if the person has another illness on top of CF, such as B. Cepacia. That is what Will has in this story, and it is more crucial that he stay away from Stella. However, that becomes a problem once they meet and fall in love.
This story was both heartbreaking and heartwarming. There was a lot of tragedy, including some things that happened before the beginning of the book. Some parts were difficult to read because they were so heartbreaking, but those parts are also important to the story. I won’t spoil the ending, but I will say that I was satisfied with it.
I loved this story and now I can’t wait to watch the movie!
What to read next:
Everything Everything by Nicola Yoon
Finding Audrey by Sophie Kinsella
Have you read Five Feet Apart? 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 bought two books at Barnes and Noble on my trip to Cleveland last weekend:
Riverdale: The Day Before by Micol Ostow
The Severed Moon: A Year-Long Journal of Magic by Leigh Bardugo
I received three books from Penguin Random House Canada:
Watcher in the Woods by Kelley Armstrong
Chicken Girl by Heather Smith
The Hiding Place by C.J. Tudor
Thank you Penguin Random House Canada for these books!
Title: Runaways, Vol. 1: Find Your Way Home Author: Rainbow Rowell, Kris Anka Genre: Young Adult, Graphic Novel Publisher: Marvel Source: Purchased Format: Paperback Release Date: May 1, 2018 Rating: ★★★★★
Goodreads Synopsis:
GET READY TO RUN!
The “IT” book of the early 2000s with the original cast is back–Nico! Karolina! Molly! Chase! Old Lace! And, could it be…GERT?!
The heart of the Runaways died years ago, but you won’t believe how she returns! Superstar author Rainbow Rowell (Eleanor & Park, Carry On) makes her Marvel debut with fan-favorite artist Kris Anka (ALL-NEW X-MEN, CAPTAIN MARVEL) in the series that will shock you and break your heart! Did Chase and Gert’s love survive their time apart? Have Karolina and Nico’s feelings made their friendship impossible? What emotional landmines lie in wait to DESTROY the Runaways?!
Review:
I read the original Runaways series a couple of years ago. I loved it, and I was so disappointed when I got to the last book. I was so excited about this new graphic novel series!
This story takes place two years after the ending of the old series. It’s been a while since I read it, so I didn’t remember how it ended. It took a while for me to catch on to what was happening. I also had the plot from the TV series on my mind, and that is a completely different story. However, I loved this story, too!
The graphics in this story were amazing. They looked so realistic. I wasn’t crazy about the art in the original series, so this one was a big improvement. There were also a bunch of funny parts. Who doesn’t love a villain with telepathic cats?
I loved this graphic novel! I’ll have to read the second one soon!
What to read next:
Runaways, Vol. 2: Best Friends Forever by Rainbow Rowell, Kris Anka
Runaways, Vol. 1: Pride and Joy by Brian K. Vaughan
Have you read Runaways, Vol. 1: Find Your Way Home? 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:
“I shouldn’t have come to this party. I’m not even sure I belong at this party. That’s not on some bougie shit, either. There are just some places where it’s not enough to be me. Either version of me. Big D’s spring break party is one of those places.”
Do you recognize these first lines?
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And the book is… The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas.
Goodreads synopsis:
Sixteen-year-old Starr Carter moves between two worlds: the poor neighborhood where she lives and the fancy suburban prep school she attends. The uneasy balance between these worlds is shattered when Starr witnesses the fatal shooting of her childhood best friend Khalil at the hands of a police officer. Khalil was unarmed.
Soon afterward, his death is a national headline. Some are calling him a thug, maybe even a drug dealer and a gangbanger. Protesters are taking to the streets in Khalil’s name. Some cops and the local drug lord try to intimidate Starr and her family. What everyone wants to know is: what really went down that night? And the only person alive who can answer that is Starr.
But what Starr does—or does not—say could upend her community. It could also endanger her life.
Have you read The Hate U Give? What did you think of it?
Title: Ace of Shades (The Shadow Game #1) Author: Amanda Foody Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy Publisher: Harlequin Teen Source: Library Format: Ebook Release Date: April 10, 2018 Rating: ★★★★★
Goodreads Synopsis:
Welcome to the City of Sin, where casino families reign, gangs infest the streets…and secrets hide in every shadow.
Enne Salta was raised as a proper young lady, and no lady would willingly visit New Reynes, the so-called City of Sin. But when her mother goes missing, Enne must leave her finishing school—and her reputation—behind to follow her mother’s trail to the city where no one survives uncorrupted.
Frightened and alone, Enne has only one lead: the name Levi Glaisyer. Unfortunately, Levi is not the gentleman she expected—he’s a street lord and a con man. Levi is also only one payment away from cleaning up a rapidly unraveling investment scam, so he doesn’t have time to investigate a woman leading a dangerous double life. Enne’s offer of compensation, however, could be the solution to all his problems.
Their search for clues leads them through glamorous casinos, illicit cabarets and into the clutches of a ruthless Mafia donna. As Enne unearths an impossible secret about her past, Levi’s enemies catch up to them, ensnaring him in a vicious execution game where the players always lose. To save him, Enne will need to surrender herself to the city…
And she’ll need to play.
Review:
I’ve been wanting to read this book for so long! It definitely lived up to the hype!
This story was different from other contemporary fantasy novels which are set in worlds that resemble past eras. This one was set in the City of Sin, which was like Las Vegas. Instead of kings and queens, there were gamblers and gang leaders.
The story was told between two perspectives: Enne’s and Levi’s. This gave two points of view of the city. Enne was new to the city so she was new to everything, just like the reader. Levi has always lived there, so there were many more characters and drama in his narrative. I preferred Enne’s narrative because I could relate to it more since she was a newcomer to the City of Sin.
I loved this story! I can’t wait to read the next book in the series when it comes out in a couple of weeks.
What to read next:
King of Fools (The Shadow Game #2) by Amanda Foody
The Last Magician (The Last Magician #1) by Lisa Maxwell
Have you read Ace of Shades? What did you think of it?
TBR Thursday is a weekly meme hosted by Kimberly Faye Reads, where you post a title from your shelf or e-reader and find out what others think about it.
My pick this week is Blue Lily, Lily Blue (The Raven Cycle #3) by Maggie Stiefvater.
Goodreads Synopsis:
The third installment in the all-new series from the #1 NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author Maggie Stiefvater!
Blue Sargent has found things. For the first time in her life, she has friends she can trust, a group to which she can belong. The Raven Boys have taken her in as one of their own. Their problems have become hers, and her problems have become theirs.
The trick with found things, though, is how easily they can be lost.
Friends can betray. Mothers can disappear. Visions can mislead. Certainties can unravel.
Have you read this book? What did you think of it?
Title: Romeo and Juliet (Manga Classics) Author: Stacy King, Crystal S. Chan, William Shakespeare Genre: Manga Publisher: Udon Entertainment Source: Publisher via NetGalley Format: Ebook Release Date: May 15, 2018 Rating: ★★★★★
Goodreads Synopsis:
A classic Shakespearean tragedy, Romeo and Julietis the tale of two star-crossed young lovers who dare to defy their feuding families, put aside all obstacles, and find happiness together – but at a tremendous cost. This grimly beautiful tale, set in the Renaissance Italy, follows Romeo and Juliet from their hateful first meeting to their last.
Manga Classics™ brings you this incredible new manga version of William Shakespeare’s most popular play, featuring the unaltered original text in its entirety!
Review:
I love the collection of Manga Classics! I was so excited about the Romeo and Juliet manga because it is one of my favourite Shakespeare plays.
I have fond memories of this play because my class performed it in grade 5. It was the first Shakespeare play I ever read. I can still remember parts of it off by heart.
This was a great adaptation of the play. My favourite part was Juliet’s nurse. She was such a funny and dramatic character. She would ramble on about things without getting to the point. Her character in this story was a large woman who screamed a lot. She was overly dramatic, which added a lot of humour to this tragic story.
This is a great adaptation of Romeo and Juliet!
What to read next:
Pride and Prejudice (Manga Classics) by Stacy King
The Scarlet Letter (Manga Classics) by Stacy King
Have you read Romeo and Juliet (Manga Classics)? What did you think of it?
This is a weekly meme hosted by Breaking the Spine. In this post we highlight a book that’s highly anticipated.
The book that I’m waiting on this Wednesday is We Are the Perfect Girl by Ariel Kaplan. The release date is May 21, 2019.
Goodreads Synopsis:
This witty, warm-hearted retelling of Cyrano de Bergerac is a love letter to female friendship. Perfect for Stephanie Perkins fans, and anyone who’s ever thought of trying on a new identity to impress a guy.
Aphra Brown is bold and outgoing. Her best friend, Bethany, is achingly beautiful. Individually, they could both do a little better in the self-esteem department, but together? Together, they have what it takes to win over Greg D’Agostino, a proverbial “ten,” who happens to be fluent in six languages–seven if you count the language of smoldering gazes . . . What begins as an honest mistake turns into an elaborate deception, wherein Bethany goes on dates with Greg while Aphra coaches her on what to say, and texts him in the guise of Bethany, trying and failing, all the while, to tamp down her own hopeless crush. It’s only a matter of time before things come crashing down. The question is: What will happen when Greg finds out? And can Aphra and Bethany’s friendship survive the fallout? From the author of We Regret to Inform You comes a witty, warm-hearted exploration of love in all its forms, and a cris-de-coeur for self-acceptance when the pressure to be perfect is overwhelming.
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