REVIEW: Grace & Style by Grace Helbig

REVIEW: Girl Online by Zoe Sugg

March Favorites 2016

I Messed Up Book Tag

BEFORE I FALL and REPLICA Movie Adaptation Updates

Another BookOutlet Haul

January Book Haul: Christmas, Birthday, & BookOutlet

I have another haul going up soon because I bought more books from BookOutlet!

- Channels Mentioned - 

Marisa: https://www.youtube.com/user/MsJonasTwilight

Whitney: https://www.youtube.com/user/WhittyNovels

Christine: https://www.youtube.com/user/polandbananasBOOKS

Sasha: https://www.youtube.com/user/abookutopia

Sophie: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvXi3G1LQNB1kAt7pXr9VYA

The novella for THIS IS WHAT HAPPY LOOKS LIKE is called HAPPY AGAIN.

Not CARRY ON.

- Books Hauled -

I lost the footage of THE FOREST of HANDS and TEETH being hauled. Not sure what happened there.... : https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3432478-the-forest-of-hands-and-teeth?from_search=true&search_version=service

CARRY ON: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/23734628-carry-on

GIRL ONLINE ON TOUR: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/23208406-girl-online-on-tour

FANGIRL: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16068905-fangirl?from_search=true&search_version=service

THE OPPOSITE OF LONELINESS: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18143905-the-opposite-of-loneliness?from_search=true&search_version=service

THIS IS WHAT HAPPY LOOKS LIKE: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/15790873-this-is-what-happy-looks-like?from_search=true&search_version=service

THE GEOGRAPHY OF YOU AND ME: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18295852-the-geography-of-you-and-me

LOVE, ROSIE: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/147865.Love_Rosie?from_search=true&search_version=service

I'LL GIVE YOU THE SUN: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/20820994-i-ll-give-you-the-sun?from_search=true&search_version=service

THE INFINITE SEA: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16131484-the-infinite-sea?from_search=true&search_version=service

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MUSIC: Cloud Patterns (YouTube Audio Library)

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Throwback Review: DELIRIUM by Lauren Oliver

(Originally posted on my Goodreads page.)

March 8, 2014

I have a video on my channel about the entire Delirium trilogy and my thoughts. I also have a Tumblr blog dedicated to this trilogy.

I picked this book up at Barnes & Noble not knowing exactly what it's about. I basically bought it because I had Before I Fall and I knew Lauren Oliver is an amazing author already.
I absolutely love this book and entire trilogy. Lauren has an original idea, she is such a skilled writer, and I read anything she writes. When I first started the book I wasn't sure if I would be as crazy about it as I am now. The characters are enjoyable and frustrating at the same time. It's great, so if you are wondering if you should read this trilogy, yes. Go read it.

So, the characters are fantastic. It has been said that Lena Haloway is an unlikable heroine, I didn't think that before I read that online. I always understood her in this book and I wasn't ever like, "Ugh, Lena, what are you doing?" I felt like what she would do is probably similar to what I would do. She lives in this world where people are at war with themselves. All love is forbidden and she is confused when she falls for Alex. Alex, on the other hand, I love Alex! He seems so perfect and he reads books and poetry.

I give it 5 out of 5 stars.

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MEETING LAUREN OLIVER (VLOG)
DELIRIUM PILOT REVIEW

Favorite Books Read in 2015

Throwback Review: THE UNBECOMING OF MARA DYER by Michelle Hodkin

(Originally posted on my Goodreads page.)
August 24, 2014

I also filmed a BookTalk for this book over on my YouTube channel.

I knew this book was going to be really good, but I ended up enjoying it even more than I thought I would. Within the first few chapters I enjoyed the characters and felt sympathy for Mara. I also loved that this book is told from Mara's POV because she is going through PTSD and that is mixed with meeting new friends at a new school. She is being challenged throughout the first book in the series while she is trying to get better -- as normal as she can in order to live her life like other teenagers. 

Michelle Hodkin did a wonderful job writing as Mara. There were times when Mara lost track of time or thought something was a dream; I, as a reader, was held in suspense because if Mara didn't know, neither did I. 

I also really loved Noah Shaw and the relationship he has with Mara. I won't go far into that because I don't want to spoil anything, but I love them together. There are many more likable characters in this book; I could go on, but to put it simply, her friendships with her siblings and people she meets at school were seen as an important role in Mara's life as she goes through some major internal obstacles with PTSD and dealing with death.

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December Wrap-Up & January To Be Read // 2016 Reading Goals

So much in this single video! Wrap-ups, TBR, and 2016 goals.

Lettuce be friends on the Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/11284465-emily-gamez

I've also been more active on my blog!: emilygamez.blogspot.com

- Goodreads links to all books mentioned -

GIRL ONLINE: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/22510983-girl-online

COLDEST GIRL IN COLDTOWN: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/12813630-the-coldest-girl-in-coldtown

MISS PEREGRINE'S HOME FOR PECULIAR CHILDREN: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17162156-miss-peregrine-s-home-for-peculiar-children

THE 5TH WAVE: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16101128-the-5th-wave?from_search=true&search_version=service

THE UNBOUND: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13638131-the-unbound?from_search=true&search_version=service

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MUSIC: Space Walk (YouTube Audio Library)

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JOY of CHRISTMAS BOOK TAG ft. MarisaHerondaleCarstairs & TanookiJosh

We did videos on Marisa's and Josh's channels too!

Marisa's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/MsJonasTwilight

Marisa's Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarisaRamona

Josh's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/TanookiJosh

Josh's Twitter: https://twitter.com/TanookiJosh

This tag was created by Novels and Nonsense: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DZ4DZ0uEXnk

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Buying a book? I get a small commission if you use my affiliate link: http://www.bookdepository.com/?a_aid=emily

Fandom merch made by me!: http://www.redbubble.com/people/thelovelybooks

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MUSIC: Jingle Bells, Joy to the World, and O Christmas Tree (YouTube Audio Library)

Throwback Review: A WORK IN PROGRESS by Connor Franta

(Originally posted on my Goodreads page.)
April 25, 2015

I also filmed a BookTalk for A WORK IN PROGRESS on my YouTube channel.

Connor Franta is a natural writer with some great stories to tell. I started this the day it arrived on my doorstep; from the beginning I was glued. I couldn't stop reading. I have never read a book this inspiring and relatable (not trying to reference his So Relatable video, it just happened.)

Connor shares his thoughts, childhood stories, and photography, his art, in this well-written memoir. It's a unique and enjoyable look into the life Connor Franta - more than a five minute YouTube video can tell you - where he tells stories about growing up, accepting himself, and making big decisions as an adult.

I read it three different days, one of my quicker reads lately. I can see myself going back to this to flip through and look for quotes and favorite photos in the future. This book has reminded me of so many things I need to remember in this Internet age, but one thing I take away from this work of art is that we all need to live in the now because "life doesn't wait."

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Throwback Review: THE ISOBEL JOURNAL by Isobel Harrop

(Originally posted on my Goodreads page.)
July 25, 2014

*I got an eBook copy of this from NetGalley to read and to give an honest review.*

The concept of this book and how it was built is what got me interested in reading it. I can relate to Isobel a lot in that we are both 18 and artists, living in a place where nothing ever happens. Our relations made this a fun read, especially with all of the sketches and random facts. As I was reading, I wished I knew Isobel in real life because we share traits as well (art, literature). This journal is the epitome of the teenage mind: The boredom, interests, music, thoughts, moods, etc. 

Not only was this journal a fun, easy, read, it was also a quick read that I very much enjoyed.

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Throwback Review: CLOCKWORK PRINCESS by Cassandra Clare

(Originally posted on my Goodreads page.)
April 15, 2014

This was the most perfect ending for this trilogy, I think. I was kind of afraid of finishing it because I didn't know what to expect! The Infernal Devices is definitely one of my favorite YA fantasy series because it's original, different, and clever. I don't know how Cassandra Clare does it! She is an amazing author and I am ready for the next Shadowhunter series. 

I was very immersed in the story line, the characters, the events taking place. I loved the character development (one of my favorite things in literature). From Clockwork Angel to Clockwork Princess, so much happens and it is evident that it affects them, they learn so much and it's just beautiful.

Picking this book up, I knew there would be tear shed. It's the finale of a fantastic series with these characters I feel I got to know in such a short amount of time since I read the first book. I went from shock, to laughing at the charm and wit of Will Herondale, to crying because I felt his pain.

I found myself crying because of this book a lot and I don't usually cry when I read books (i.e. Mockingjay . . . I know, but trust me, I have a heart). I think it's Cassie's writing, to be honest. She is insanely talented and creative and the last book I remember crying at was City of Lost Souls.
On the ending: (view spoiler)

5 out of 5 stars because this is probably my favorite finale to a book series so far.

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Christmas Vacation and #CramAThon TBR

Christmas has come so fast this year and I am so amazed at how fast one year can go by. I have fallen behind on my 2015 reading goal of 50 books, so I hope to catch up and meet my goal once again. #CramAThon is coming back around for Christmas this year, which will hopefully help me get some reading done before the end of the year. I am currently 7 books behind schedule, currently reading 5.

Here are the books I want to get to this month and the ones I plan to read for the readathon hosted by Whitney of WhittyNovels. 

For more information on the readathon, if you want to participate, here is the announcement video with the challenges! Be sure to follow the official #CramAThon Twitter account for reading sprints and more @CramAThon.

CramAThon starts December 19th and ends December 27th. 

September Wrap-Up

SHADOWHUNTERS Teaser Trailer Reaction

Me and Earl and the Dying Girl by Jesse Andrews

Summer Reading Wrap-Up

Summer came and went quite fast for me. I spent a lot of time working and reading. Here are my videos for the summer read-a-thons and monthly wrap-ups just to sum up what I read this past summer.

SUMMER CRAMATHON WRAP-UP

I participated in Whitney (WhittyNovels)'s read-a-thon, #CramAThon in July! I ended up reading different books than I expected and I still completed a couple challenges.

JUNE WRAP-UP & JULY TBR

JULY WRAP-UP

BOOKTUBEATHON DAYS 5-7 & WRAP-UP

I also had some accomplishments with this year's BookTubeAThon, hosted by ArielBissett and several awesome BookTubers. I also did a couple challenges, which you can find in my BTAT playlist on my channel. I believe it was in the first two days' updates.

AUGUST WRAP-UP

I reached my personal reading goal of the summer: finish The Iron Trial and whatever I was currently reading.

Thanks for watching and reading. I have not posted here in a very long time! But whether I post here or not, you can always find me posting more videos on my channel!