Hopes & Expectations for the "Ready Player One" Film

Photo Credits to Entertainment Weekly and Warner Bros.
Recently the first look at the film adaption of Ernest Cline's novel, "Ready Player One" was released and my level of excitement for this movie has multiplied tenfold! RPO is one of my all-time favorite books and I have been anticipating this film ever since the baby rumors about it's production began circulating the web. Now that we've actually got a little hint of what's to come next spring, I thought now would be a good time to talk a little about what I'm expecting from the movie- ready?


Sharp, Enthralling Gameplay
I'm expecting a lot of OASIS scenes with pretty epic gameplay, both visually and physically. First of all, the book really pushes how much people have turned to the OASIS since the world has gone to crap. Most of humanity spends their time here so the this virtual reality needs to be pretty awesome. Side note: I really want the colors of this film to deliever- let's see some gritty grays in the real world and vibrant video tones in the OASIS. Secondly, this is Spielberg we're talking about here- I already have high hopes and even higher expectations for him to deliver something markedly HIM. 

Pop Culture References to the MAX
The novel is jam-packed with multitudes of references to old arcade and video games, classic 80s TV, films, and music, as well as a healthy dose of D&D jokes. These references truly created a distinct tone for the novel- one of nostalgia, nerdy love, and passion for the 80s era. If I'm not being hit with a PacMan or Star Wars joke every few minutes, I don't wanna see it. ;)

 Staying True to Characters "Real" Personas
Spoiler free here, but since every person who enters the OASIS can create an avatar that looks however they want, that means we get a few "reveal" moments when certain characters come face-to-face with each other. All I'm saying is that this film needs to stay true to those IRL figures. I can already see some deviation from this with Wade Watts in the promo pics. Book Wade is chubby, nonathletic, and incredibly geeky. Film Wade still has that geek look going on, but he really doesn't look like the chubby teen I imagined while reading. Guess we'll have to wait and see? 

 Costuming- Do's & Don't's
For the love of all that is good, I sincerely hope no costume designer has made Art3mis's armor into some unrealistic, clingy, boob-hugging armor that is laughably impractical. Let's see some indelicately crafted armor and outfits that are creative and eye-catching...without sexualizing the females. Aside from that, I'm really looking forwards to seeing what the costuming department comes up with! The OASIS is full of possibilities, so the avatar's outfits should be pretty phenomenal.
Little to No Deviation from Riddles/Gates
The connections of each riddle and the way they each unfolded was so seamlessly done in the novel that I truly can't imagine why screenwriters would want to change them in any way. I mean, not only were they one of the most interesting parts of the novel that allowed the reader to play along to an extent, they're also the driving force of the plot in a sense. Without the riddles, there would be no hunt for Halliday's egg!

Who else is super pumped for "Ready Player One"? If you have something you're looking forwards to, comment and let me know! Until then, I'll be rereading RPO for the hundredth time...

The 4 Book Series I Want to Finish This Summer!

Hello! 
Summer is well and fully upon us, and whenever the heat comes out, what better way is there to avoid it then to curl up inside with a good book? :D There have been a couple unfinished book series lingering around me lately, so I decided to make the most of my summer reading time to finish them off. I start college classes again this fall and I know my reading time will be cut so it's time for me to embrace ALL THE SERIES. Here's what I'm planning on completing:

1) The Magicians by Lev Grossman // books left: #2 and #3

I read the first book in Grossman's trilogy earlier this year after starting to watch the TV show on Netflix. Hooked by the magical school with those serious Harry Potter vibes, I had to check out the book! And it was pretty dang good! I'll be honest, I actually can't stand the main character, Quentin, right now, but the rest of the world and characters are engaging enough that I'm super curious to see how this story pans out. 


2) The Shadowhunter Chronicles by Cassandra Clare // books left: #2-#6

This one is certainly the most ambitious on my Summer TBR! I read the first book over three years ago, started the second one, and then just...didn't finish. Oops. I know, it's practically a sin anymore to be a regular YA fantasy reader and not have read this series, but at the time I just had other things I wanted to read more. I've had a couple people really encourage me to finish this so I figured now was the perfect moment! 

3) The Diviners by Libba Bray // books left: #2

Honestly, I have noooooo idea why I haven't read book #2, "Lair of Dreams", already?? I adored the first book! It was the perfect blend of paranormal, romance, New York City, and historical tones. I get such a Sherlock Holmes vibe from these books, too, and I'm a total sucker for all things Sherlock. This is probably the series I'm most anticipating finishing! With the third (and final? Not sure) book hitting shelves in October, I plan to be all caught up on this series so I can dive right into Bray's latest work of genius. 



4) Falling Kingdoms series by Morgan Rhodes // books left: #3-5

Just like with "The Diviners", the most recent book in this series comes out at the end of 2017 so I'd like to be all caught up in time for the release. This isn't a series that I'm totally obsessed with (at least at the moment) but I am invested enough to want to see what happens. Two things I'm really hoping to see from this series are, first of all, more maturation on the characters behalf. Some of the main characters are so juvenile and it makes reading them a bit annoying. The exception to that is my favorite character, Lucia! That's my second hope: that Lucia gets more and more page time! 

Recent Reads: Here's What I've Loved

Hello, friends!
Today I just wanted to talk about three books (or book series!) I finished reading recently. 2017 has been such a fun reading year for me- lots of new authors discovered, good books read, and even more books that I've fallen in love with. So- let's do a little book gushing now:


1) "A Conjuring of Light" by V.E. Schwab

The finale to Schwab's Shades of Magic series came out earlier this year, and it is one action-packed behemoth of a novel! Now that I've finally finished it...I'm a little broken hearted. I'm going to miss this series so MUCH! Kell and his coat, Lila's spunk and determination, adorably swaggering Alucard- these characters have made such an impact on me and I love them (even Holland. Especially Holland. Fight me.) Also, seeing everyone on the ship together had me rocking with laughter- Schwab writes the connections and relationships between characters so well; it was incredible to see everyone clash against one another.
I'm also super pleased with how everyone's arc ended. Each one made sense and flowed well with the narrative Schwab had established throughout the previous books. Yeah, each ending made me sob but it was a solid, contented kind of sob. The ending was heartbreakingly perfect.


2) "Death Note" volumes 10, 11, & 12 by Tsugumi Ohba & Takeshi Obata

Okay yes, that's technically three books right there, but I'm grouping them together because I read them all back-to-back. These three make up the final fourth of the "Death Note" story, a series I have been reading since last year. I tried to read them slowly but I finally got to the point where I needed to see how things ended!
On the whole, I definitely loved how the series wrapped up- it was dark and complicated, just like the rest of the books. My mind was racing as I tried to keep up with everyone and all the layers of deception! Despite Vol. 12 being a little bit too "let's explain everything!", the sheer amount of thought placed into the plot planning of "Death Note" had me reeling.
The only downside to these final books was that there was a disappointing lack of Ryuk or any other shinigami. Ryuk and Sidoh (bless his lil soul) are my favorite characters and I find the shinigami as a whole the most fascinating to read about.
Shinigami aside, I'm totally collecting this whole series and will be rereading it again very soon!

3) "Warcross" by Marie Lu

"Warcross" has lots of action, a healthy dose of mystery, and some very vibrant and intricate characters. This book is already incredibly hyped despite it's release date still being three months away. The hype is real! I inhaled this book in a couple days. "Warcross" is an addictive read that left me eager to find out more. Lu has created a story that effortlessly blends sci-fi and YA alongside a world that could easily be our near future. The inclusion of technology was seamless with the narrative, and I loved seeing all the cool creations Lu had written.
The only thing I wish there could have been more of was the actual gameplay. We get to see a handful of cool moments in the Warcross game (the ice world was very cool- pun intended) but when an author creates a world where so many levels of play are possible, I really expect to be WOW'ed by the game and the different worlds inside the game- but it was not as epic as I think Lu could have made it.

Those are three books I've read recently and loved- what about you? Leave me a comment with you favorite recent read so I can check it out! :)

Diversity Bingo 2017: April & May Update



Square: Diverse Non-Fiction
Book: "How to be a Bawse" by Lilly Singh
Rating: 4.75/5
I have been watching Lilly's YouTube videos since YEAR and have always found her to be funny, encouraging, and honest- her book is the same! I felt more and more empowered with each chapter I read and was so inspired by Lilly's words of tough-love motivation. I have over two dozen little page tabs throughout my copy of "Bawse" that pinpoint my favorite words of wisdom. One that has been on my mind lately is, "At the end of the day, you can't learn new things if you're always the one giving the lessons."As I get more into blogging and making bookish content, it's always a good reminder to look around and listen, taking advice from other creators.
I also did what Lilly recommend and made myself a vision board to hang above my desk. It's been incredibly helpful to me to look up and see my deepest goals artfully arranged in front of me.
This is definitely a book I'll be referring to and re-reading many times!
The only downside to "Bawse" is that some of the chapters are incredibly short. There are a couple 2-3 page chapters that I feel could have been built up more, just by a couple pages.


Square: Main Character with an Underrepresented Body
Book: "The Upside of Unrequited" by Becky Albertalli
Rating: 3.75/5

Albertalli sold me on her books with the witty and heartwarming story of "Simon Vs. The Homo Sapiens Agenda". The same wit comes through here as readers follow the story of Molly, a teen who has had over 25 crushes but never acted upon them or had a boyfriend. There were some very fun characters in here, and a ton of lovely diversity. Molly herself has a chubby body; her sister is a lesbian with a pansexual girlfriend; their family has two moms; and there is a chubby love interest. So that was really cool to see on the page, and I applaud Albertalli for that!
There were a few small things that didn't quite click for me in here. One of the main things is when Molly says, "I spend a lot of time thinking about love and kissing and boyfriends and all the other stuff feminists aren’t supposed to care about. And I am a  feminist. But I don’t know. I’m seventeen, and I just want to know what it feels like to kiss someone.” and that never gets corrected. Being a feminist doesn't mean you can't want to be in a relationship or have sex or even be the literal horniest person on the face of the earth. Being a feminist is simply believing that women and men are equal in every way and have equal rights.
There were a handful of other little "mehhhgg" moments like this. I'm still looking forward to Albertalli's next novel since "Simon" was so spot on- let's just hope the next smooths out these issues.
Lastly, the cameos from characters in "Simon" were a nice little nod to devoted readers, if perhaps a little unnecessary. Those who haven't read "Simon" really won't get too much out of those appearances.

Square: Own Voices Latinx Main Character
Book: "They Both Die at the End" by Adam Silvera
Rating: 5/5

So, long story short, I cried like a baby reading this book. Buuuut it's Adam Silvera (aka author of "More Happy Than Not", another book that made me tear up) so that's really no surprise.
The first 50 pages of this were, at first thought, a little slow. However, in "They Both Die at the End", society works a bit differently than what we're used to now. There is a service called DeathCast, and on the day you die, DeathCast calls to tell you. You don't know when or how, just that sometime in the next 24 hours, you're gone. And I realized those first handful of pages were really setting up how society and people go about their day now. Silvera really weaves a masterful, dual-perspective tale of how people interact, sometimes without knowing it, and how a simgle day can have the most profound effect on not only your life but the life of those around you. I'll be doing a full review on this one, so I'm not gonna say too much now, other than get those tissues ready.
(And THAT ENDING. It's nothing short of a heckin masterpiece, man.)

Square: Indian MC (Own Voices)
Book: "When Dimple Met Rishi" by Sanhya Menon
Rating: 4/5

This was sweet and funny and honest- I feel like the relationship in this book is one of the more accurate ones seen in YA lit. I love how Dimple and Rishi both discuss their views/beliefs on religion, too! I can't recall ever seeing that in a YA romance (aside from dismissive lines like "Maybe fate brought up together") and it's so good to see!
Additionally, this book was a great reminder to me personally about the importance of reading diverse books and books that reach outside of my own personal experience. Dimple and Rishi both are Indian American teens whose family and heritage are deeply rooted in Indian culture. Their family lives and views were quite difference from mine, and it was absolutely wonderful to read about. This particular pressure on both teens to find a successful Indian marriage was something I have never encountered in real life or YA lit before.
My main dislike was that I felt like there was a lack of focus on the actual CONTEST- we rarely see or hear any of the technical aspects that the competitors are supposedly working on. We get to see the "fun" parts of it (the scavenger hunt, the talent show, practice for the talent show) but I feel like these took up waaay too much space in the novel. Let's see the technical stuff!


So, that's a wrap! Thanks for reading my diversity update for April & May- I swear on my bookshelves that my June one will be on time! ;)

My New Favorite YA Contemporary?? || Book Review of "The Truth About Happily Ever After"

I've been reading YA books for years now, and I've read enough to know my tastes usually don't fall into the Romance/Contemporary niche. Sure, there have been a couple I enjoyed (see "To All The Boys I've Loved Before" and basically anything Morgan Matson) but it's truly not an area in which I find books I love. 
So needless to say, I was pretty shocked when I found myself adding a new contemporary romance to my "Favorites" shelf on Goodreads. 

This book is "The Truth About Happily Ever After" by Karole Cozzo, author of two other YA books, "How to Say I Love You Out Loud" and "How to Keep Rolling After a Fall".



Here's a quick synopsis: Alyssa is a 20 year-old college student who works as Cinderella at Enchanted Dominion during the summer. She lives, breathes, and loves all things Enchanted, especially her job that lets her dress up and bring magic into the lives of the kids and families who visit the theme park. 
It's the summer before her junior year of college and Alyssa is primed and ready to have the most wonderful summer of her life. A big part of this excitement stems from the fact that her boyfriend, Jake, will be working at Enchanted Dominion alongside Alyssa (they meet there last summer- how cute!) But things don't go as princess-perfect as Alyssa hoped, and plans begin to crumble, and Alyssa begins to rethink what "happily ever after" might really mean for her.

So first of all, this book is basically Disney World YA. If you like Walt Disney World and all the parks and excitement and magic that comes with it, then this book will charm you! I don't always like when authors try and take something so major that exists IRL (like Disney) and turn it into their own version (Enchanted Dominion), but Cozzo does this masterfully! Nothing feels cheapened or un-Disney; Cozzo creates a wonderfully vivid park that feels real and original instead of ripped off. #BrowniePoints

Here are some of the best things about "The Truth about Happily Ever After"!

*Really great female friendships & defying stereotypes

Alyssa is surrounded by some really lovely girls in her life: there are her fellow park princesses (aka the Princess Posse) who look out for one another and are super sweet. Can I get an "amen!" for women writing women who actually build each other up instead of compete constantly?! All the love to Cozzo for that. Then there are Alyssa's sorority sisters who come to visit- their chapters were hilarious to read! I adore Cozzo's narrative on Greek life and how she wrote the ZTA sisters in a slightly cliche but realistic way- it was very Elle Woods and very well done! Cozzo wrote some very silly, fun-loving college girls who care deeply for their sisters and have found a little family in each other. At one point, Alyssa reflects on why she loves ZTA so much and says she works hard for her place there because she loves having a life that feels solid and where she feels like she belongs. She doesn't mind working insanely hard to deserve her place in the sorority, especially after having an unstable family living condition.
Speaking of hard work...

*Girls working hard at careers & taking care of themselves!

Alyssa is uber passionate about her job at the park. She takes care to maintain her Cinderella appearance and takes pride in what she does. Working at Enchanted Dominion isn't just a clock-in-clock-out job for her; no, she believes in the magic of the parks and is willing to do anything to add to that magic for others. She knows little girls look up to her so she commits herself to certain standards.

"Playing princess isn't nearly as easy as I'm sure some people like to believe. It's a dream job, but it's still a job. There's work involved." -Alyssa, page 4

 There is also a wonderful narrative in this book about being proud of yourself and your body, and it's very positive. Alyssa takes care of her body with healthy food and exercise to keep herself in shape for her job. And when things in her life start to go wrong and she stops eating from stress, she's got a friend there who outright asks her if she needs help with an eating disorder.
There's a very good balance of self-care and "treat yo self" attitudes in this book. Alyssa has a good mind for how her body works and she is happy with who she is.

"It's not superficial, wanting to look my best and be a part of a group and feel good about myself. It doesn't feel that way to me, not after having so much fall apart around me when I couldn't do anything to control it." -Alyssa, page 141

*Accurate portrayal of relationships

Relationships don't always work out like they do in an Enchanted Enterprise film; the original OTP prince and princess may realize they don't work out as a couple. Alyssa and Jake's relationship isn't quite what it was the summer before, and when Alyssa begins to realize this, it breaks her a bit. She really tries to piece things back together. But your first love isn't always going to be your Prince Charming.
I think the relationships in this book were very realistic. There were problems, arguments, misunderstandings, and heart-to-heart convos that I think many YA readers will be able to learn from. And not just the romantic ones either, but the friend-to-friend talks Alyssa has are very honest. 

*Things that weren't Happily Every After
*A handful of fragmented sentences/awkward phrasing
I feel like this is an editing issue more than anything. There were a handful of spots where sentences could have been restructured to avoid fragments.

*Lack of closure with Alyssa hiding her money situation from the sorority
I thought this was going to be a slightly bigger issue since Alyssa brought it up several times. The last we heard from the sorority end of things was that Alyssa was still going to share a room with two other girls to save money (#relatable) but she was hiding the money aspect of that from everyone. I think a little more closure on that end would have been nice, whether it was from Alyssa telling her sisters about it or something else.


All in all, this was a marvelous YA read full of magical moments and characters with tons of heart! I was so enchanted while reading this I thought a fairy godmother had put a spell on me!  I would absolutely recommend this book, especially as a fun spring/summer read.
5/5 exceptional stars!

Here's a link to buy: "The Truth about Happily Ever After" 

Diversity Bingo 2017: March Update

Woohoo! Three months in 2017 and I'm feeling quite good about my current progress on #DB17! After reading only 2 books towards this challenge in February, I made a point of focusing in on diverse books this month. And I read some really good ones, too! It really is a nice feeling when you can read challenge books and fall in love with them as well. :)
In the interest of avoiding making this post super long, I'm not going to give a plot summary for each, but rather just a short little blurb of my thoughts- enjoy!

Square: Main Character w/ an Invisible Disability
Book: "Under Rose-Tainted Skies" by Louise Gornall
Rating: 5/5
I had never before read a book where the main character has agoraphobia, so this was a very informative read for me. It was very clear and honest about how Norah's agoraphobia, OCD, and anxiety are part of her every day, and readers get a clear look at how she lives.
My favorite part about this novel was that the romance/love interest was not portrayed as a "cure" for Norah. Meeting a cute boy wasn't what helped her begin to overcome her mental illness. Ultimatley, Norah helps Norah. She creates her own path forwards. She is a brave young woman, but that doesn't mean she's not scared or broken sometimes. A top notch read!

Square: POC on the Cover
Book: "Lies We Tell Ourselves" by Robin Talley
Rating: 2.75/5
While this was a wholly interesting premise, set in a crucial point in American history, "Lies We Tell Ourselves" just didn't work for me. First, I think this would have been an entirely more effective novel had it been shorter. There were a lot of moments of inner dialogue where a character would just ask themselves questions over and over- a lot of  repetitive inner exposition. I felt like the romance in here, while interesting, was a little forced. It felt too instalove for me, and I truly didn't see how the main characters clicked with each other. While both mentioned how invigorating it was to have someone else to argue with and discuss things with, there just seemed to be a lack of real drive behind the relationship. 

Square: Neurodiverse MC
Book: "Queens of Geek" by Jen Wilde
Rating: 3.25/5
First of all, this was fun! I really have a soft spot for books that involve comic/pop culture conventions. Three friends from Austraila, A YouTube sensation and her two BFFs, attend SupaCon in California. Shenanigans, costume contests, super stars, anxiety, and romance ensue. In my opinion, the best part of "Queens" was its frank and open narrative on mental illness, anxiety, OCD, and sexuality. These were discussed in a natural and understanding way, and I think any young teen reading can find a friendly, relatable voice in Charlie or Taylor.
My biggest dislike about this one was that the writing felt very juvenile.It lacked lyricism and any sort of complex literary construction, and it felt like the characters were spelling out every situation verbally simply for the readers sake. There are also a lot of  heart-to-heart moments that were a bit too cheesy. And the ending, while happy, felt like I was watching a teen flick where all the main characters come together and toast their future and throw their arms around each other *cue Ben Rector's "Brand New" song for credits*. So yeah, I think this is a great book for younger teens, but Wilde could definitely step up her writing style.

Square: MC of Color in SFF
Book: "Afterworlds" by Scott Westerfeld
Rating: 5/5
I'll admit it: I've actually had this book sitting on my shelves for about two years now because, while I really like Westerfeld's writing, I had seen a couple reviews that talked about the supernatural part of this novel and it kinda turned me off. I'm just not a fan of death god/grim reaper/urban fantasy themes and I thought that was all this was.
I was WRONG.
Yeah, death is a big theme in this one, but that's not all it is. Westerfeld masterfully ties together a book within a book, creating a story about publishing, the YA community, love, the afterlife, ghosts, and death all into one great epic story that transcends the definition of "supernatural" reads. It's difficult to pin this book down in such a short review, but I will say that between the two layers of stories in "Afterworlds", I could not put this down! I would finish a Darcy chapter, and then immediately be pulled back into a Lizzie chapter. It was an addictive read!

Square: d/Deaf/Hard of Hearing MC
Book: "You're Welcome, Universe" by Whitney Gardner
Rating: 5/5
Like "Under Rose-Tainted Skies", Gardner's novel features a main character unlike any I've previously read. Julia is a Deaf teen who loves and is fascinated by graffiti. She is a refreshingly relatable character: she deals with homework, has passions she pursues, deals with friend troubles, and actually works a part time job (I don't understand how so many YA characters just...don't work? Ever? Movie studios don't count).
Anyway, I was constantly learning so much from this! Julia would mention something about Deaf culture or how she moves about in the world or some tidbit of street art rules, and I'd have a moment of, "Dude, I never thought about that." Just reading about how she deals with ignorant teachers speaking louder to her, or moments when she mentions a graffiti technique- it was all so interesting. "You're Welcome, Universe" was a very eye-opening read, and I desperately want more books about Julia!

Square: Immigrant/Refugee MC
Book: "The Sun Is Also a Star" by Nicola Yoon
Rating: 4/5
Wow! This novel definitely was not what I was expecting. Usually, I don't really enjoy books that are told within the time period of a day, or even a couple days. I find them lacking in plot and development. Yoon, however, does a marvelous job of weaving the past, present, and intangible all together to tell the story of two young teenagers on the brink of change. My favorite aspect of this novel were the threads of lives Yoon wove together using background characters and concepts (such as Natasha's hair!) to create a more robust picture.
I felt a little cheated by the ending- those moments when years suddenly are flying by and readers only get a bunch of catch-up scenes where Yoon just tells us everything that's been happening. It felt a bit rushed to me. Additionally, Natasha's father was a key figure in this book, but despite all the discussion of him, his motivations still elude me. I feel like he could have been more fleshed out or written with better motivations.

The Unpopular Opinions Book Tag || (Or, "I Really Don't Love Romance Books")

This is a book tag that was created by TheBookArcher on YouTube, and it's one of my favorite tags to see others do! I love seeing everyone's unpopular opinions, and thought it was past time I offered mine up. Of course, as everyone says, these are my personal opinions- you can love the books I don't, and vice versa. :) Anyway, here we go! 

Question #1: A popular book or series that you did not like

"Looking For Alaska" by John Green. I mean...I just don't get the hype. So many people love this book, and that's totally fine. But "Looking for Alaska" fell flat. I thought the "twist" was anticlimactic, the characters were unlikable, and it just didn't click for me. 

Question #2: A popular book or series that everyone else seems to hate but you love

This is a book series I started reading well before I started book blogging or watching booktube videos, and when I did I was shocked to see how many people said they disliked it. I'm talking about the "Crossed" trilogy by Ally Condie. The primary reason I see people say they don't like it is because of the second book, "Crossed". I'll admit, it's definitely not the strongest second book. But the trilogy as a whole I really enjoyed! 

Question #3: A love triangle where the main character ended up with the person you did not want them to end up with OR and OTP you did not like

This actually isn't a very heated question for me! Honestly, I usually like whatever the author has written, or grow to like the relationship as I read further. For the answer though, I think I'm going to
go with Four and Tris from "Divergent". Mainly because I thought they were each way too emotional and dramatic to be in a relationship in the first place, and also because their voices sounded so alike- I disliked reading dialogue between them because they sounded like verbal twins! 

Question #4: A popular genre you hardly reach for

Romance! I've totally tried reading a few romance books, and there were a couple I like, but as a whole romance is just not a genre that calls to me. I like romance in books (hello, Nina and Matthias) but I can't think of a single full-on romance novel that I love. "To All The Boys I've Loved Before" by Jenny Han is probably the closest! Although I think technically that's classified as "contemporary YA"? 

Question #5: A popular or beloved character you did not like

Freaking SEVERUS SNAPE!! This dude is awful! And yes, lots of characters in the Harry Potter series do some messed up stuff, but I really don't get how people defend Snape and call him "strong" and "misunderstood". He was horrible to young children, unforgiving, abusive, and vile. As a character he is interesting but it blows my mind when people say they love him. 

Question #6: A popular author you can't seem to get into

This definitely ties back into the popular genre I can't get into, but Sarah Dessen. I mean, I've read a couple of her books and thought they were fine, but again: romance just isn't my thing. Her writing style is good, and she's created some very engaging characters. It's just those romantic plots that turn me off of her books. 

Question #7: A popular book trope you're tired of seeing

Oops, sorry, another answer that revolves around romance! I'm definitely tired of seeing forbidden love romances. Whether it's because a parent forbids it, or there's an "incest" theme (looking @ you, Shadowhunters), or the two characters are from different worlds/realms/races, forbidden romances just don't excite me! 

Question #8: A popular series you have no interest in reading

I don't know if it's because I see this series at work all the time, or if I'm worried it will mess up my love for the original "Wizard of Oz" film, but I really don't see myself reading the "Dorothy Must Die" series anytime soon. Retellings are always a hit-or-miss for me, too. If someone thinks I'll really love this then I might read it, but it will take a lot of convincing. 

Question #9:The saying goes, "The book is always better than the movie" but what movie or TV show adaptation did you like better than the book? 

I'm sorry for this, Patrick Ness, but the "A Monster Calls" movie was simply gorgeous unfolding on
the silver screen. Your book was, too! However, the scenes where the monster was telling stories to Connor were simply captivating. The inky watercolors and fluid movements made me feel as if I were the one being spoken to. I think seeing the emotions unfold on screen were incredibly well done! *
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