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Wings of the Wicked (Angelfire, #2)
by Courtney Allison Moulton (Goodreads Author)
by Courtney Allison Moulton (Goodreads Author)
Eden's review
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May 08, 12
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Read from May 02 to 07, 2012
SPOILERS BELOW
You've been warned
Oh, and sorry for the bad language in advance!
First of all, let me get one thing straight. This book was


I know, it's not the newest book in the stores, but I got my signed copy *proud* last week, and you know

for waiting for it.
And it's over

but I'm writing this anyway.
So, in the beginning, I mean in the very beginning all that sexual tension was bearable. Really. But then when the room was getting hotter Ava had to arrive and freeze everything. No, not because she is so cool, but because she is so totally frigid that even thinking about her makes my teeth chatter, so I was like

I remind you, this was in the beginning. As the story went on, things changed. Right, what a surprise, I'm so smart for writing such a statement. Whatever. So as we went on, my hatered toward her diminished. No, I'm not saying I grew to like her, but I don't have any problems with her and I'm not thinking

when she is on.
Sorry for the random order, but now come the sad parts of the wonder that Courtney gave us, and yes, by wonder I mean her novel. I know there wasn't really an important character to die in Angelfire - yes, you know Ragnuk wasn't all that important regarding everything what's going on here - but really, was this necessary? Our dear author killed 2 kind-of-main characters, plus one who was just sweet to have, so I'm telling you

First Ellie's mom died

I could handle that, I'm tough. But then came Nathaniel and it broke my heart into tiny shards and as Will lost his head Courtney was just stomping on the pieces until only dust was left of my dearest organ.

When Bastian died... Well I can't just say to

but... I don't know. I know I should have been kind of happy that the enemy died, but I was more sad than content, to be frank.
Oh yeah, one thing I gotta say. Either I'm so freaking smart, or I don't know, but how the Hell did I figure out that a) Cadan was Bastian's son and b) so was Will? Because I don't think it was that obvious. I know Courtney wanted it to be so extremely surprising, and yeah, if she'd dropped that bomb in the previous book, then I would have been surprised, but here... Nope. Call it women's intuition or whatever you'd like, but after the first time Cadan was involved, I would have bet he was Bastian's son. And around the half of the book, when Bastian was on the spot, and I went to bed to sleep, I was thinking about the last chapter I'd read, and the Will-part just popped into my head in that "what if... sort of way. I wasn't even totally serious as I think I was half asleep already, but maybe that was the key to solve it. And when Bastian revealed the truth, I was laughing in myself, because he just proved what a smartass I am. So yeah, it was good the way it was written, I'm just delusional. Though I really would have appreciated it if Ellie had told Will the truth.

And now we arrived to the part where pink ponies neigh lullabies and uhh

Just quickly. Ellie is the character who is standing the closest to me. No, I don't mean in the book, I mean in literature on average. She is almost perfectly like me, except for some tiny details including that I'm not some kind of super warrior kicking reapers' asses and I don't have an unbelievably pefect Guardian, which is kind of fortunate considering that I would have to carry a bucket all day long to drool into. But she makes the decisions I would, she always changes her mind about things like I do, and! she didn't let Cadan kiss her, and I'm so so so SO grateful for that Courtney that you didn't make them kiss

Because that would have been just

and totally cliché.
Oh and last but not least, Will

I swear Will's were the most difficult parts to read. Why? Because I was constantly getting my hands burned by the steaming hotness coming from the pages and wondering

Seriously. That sexuality was overwhelming. And he doesn't even know about it. I mean how freaking perfect and sexy that is? Pulling it off just like that?

And when things are about to turn really really interesting Ellie turns him down.

If Will was horny and wanted to sleep with me




So you see, I wouldn't want to wait for anything... Unfortunately I'm not Ellie, so these things are just in my imagination and sweet dreams

But let me also express you how cute he is and even though sometimes I feel like he should be less perfect, it's just good this way I guess, because he doesn't make me believe that such guys exist in our world, so

instead of the cruel reality.
But then... One thing I really didn't expect

I knew something would happen because it was the calm time before storm, but THIS???

That reaper bit him!!!

And now he is dying

And they only have one week to save him

And something tells me they will only be able to do so in the very last moment. Because he cannot die. That's impossible. I would be

in a moment. And Cadan has to be the one to help? Why do I have such a bad feeling about this one? If he puts his things anywhere near Ellie...

But all in all, WotW can join my shelf of favourites of course, because it was freaking awesome! Thank you Courtney!
You've been warned
Oh, and sorry for the bad language in advance!
First of all, let me get one thing straight. This book was


I know, it's not the newest book in the stores, but I got my signed copy *proud* last week, and you know

for waiting for it.
And it's over

but I'm writing this anyway.
So, in the beginning, I mean in the very beginning all that sexual tension was bearable. Really. But then when the room was getting hotter Ava had to arrive and freeze everything. No, not because she is so cool, but because she is so totally frigid that even thinking about her makes my teeth chatter, so I was like

I remind you, this was in the beginning. As the story went on, things changed. Right, what a surprise, I'm so smart for writing such a statement. Whatever. So as we went on, my hatered toward her diminished. No, I'm not saying I grew to like her, but I don't have any problems with her and I'm not thinking

when she is on.
Sorry for the random order, but now come the sad parts of the wonder that Courtney gave us, and yes, by wonder I mean her novel. I know there wasn't really an important character to die in Angelfire - yes, you know Ragnuk wasn't all that important regarding everything what's going on here - but really, was this necessary? Our dear author killed 2 kind-of-main characters, plus one who was just sweet to have, so I'm telling you

First Ellie's mom died

I could handle that, I'm tough. But then came Nathaniel and it broke my heart into tiny shards and as Will lost his head Courtney was just stomping on the pieces until only dust was left of my dearest organ.

When Bastian died... Well I can't just say to

but... I don't know. I know I should have been kind of happy that the enemy died, but I was more sad than content, to be frank.
Oh yeah, one thing I gotta say. Either I'm so freaking smart, or I don't know, but how the Hell did I figure out that a) Cadan was Bastian's son and b) so was Will? Because I don't think it was that obvious. I know Courtney wanted it to be so extremely surprising, and yeah, if she'd dropped that bomb in the previous book, then I would have been surprised, but here... Nope. Call it women's intuition or whatever you'd like, but after the first time Cadan was involved, I would have bet he was Bastian's son. And around the half of the book, when Bastian was on the spot, and I went to bed to sleep, I was thinking about the last chapter I'd read, and the Will-part just popped into my head in that "what if... sort of way. I wasn't even totally serious as I think I was half asleep already, but maybe that was the key to solve it. And when Bastian revealed the truth, I was laughing in myself, because he just proved what a smartass I am. So yeah, it was good the way it was written, I'm just delusional. Though I really would have appreciated it if Ellie had told Will the truth.

And now we arrived to the part where pink ponies neigh lullabies and uhh

Just quickly. Ellie is the character who is standing the closest to me. No, I don't mean in the book, I mean in literature on average. She is almost perfectly like me, except for some tiny details including that I'm not some kind of super warrior kicking reapers' asses and I don't have an unbelievably pefect Guardian, which is kind of fortunate considering that I would have to carry a bucket all day long to drool into. But she makes the decisions I would, she always changes her mind about things like I do, and! she didn't let Cadan kiss her, and I'm so so so SO grateful for that Courtney that you didn't make them kiss

Because that would have been just

and totally cliché.
Oh and last but not least, Will

I swear Will's were the most difficult parts to read. Why? Because I was constantly getting my hands burned by the steaming hotness coming from the pages and wondering

Seriously. That sexuality was overwhelming. And he doesn't even know about it. I mean how freaking perfect and sexy that is? Pulling it off just like that?

And when things are about to turn really really interesting Ellie turns him down.

If Will was horny and wanted to sleep with me




So you see, I wouldn't want to wait for anything... Unfortunately I'm not Ellie, so these things are just in my imagination and sweet dreams

But let me also express you how cute he is and even though sometimes I feel like he should be less perfect, it's just good this way I guess, because he doesn't make me believe that such guys exist in our world, so

instead of the cruel reality.
But then... One thing I really didn't expect

I knew something would happen because it was the calm time before storm, but THIS???

That reaper bit him!!!

And now he is dying

And they only have one week to save him

And something tells me they will only be able to do so in the very last moment. Because he cannot die. That's impossible. I would be

in a moment. And Cadan has to be the one to help? Why do I have such a bad feeling about this one? If he puts his things anywhere near Ellie...

But all in all, WotW can join my shelf of favourites of course, because it was freaking awesome! Thank you Courtney!
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Reading Progress
| 05/02/2012 | page 90 |
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| 05/05/2012 | page 318 |
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"Oh. My. God. This book is killing me. LIke wth. Seriously. Courtney? You got this so right, I can't control my emotions. This is just... Unbearable. I have no words to describe it, and yet, I'm not even finished, thank holy Lord. P.S.: Hah, I so knew about you, Cadan! I'd known who you'd been before you admitted it!" |
| 05/06/2012 | page 516 |
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100.0% | "Holy crap. Okay, review coming soon, I gotta calm down, this is a lot to handle..." 3 comments |
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Oh, I'm so happy you read it and answered! :3 You know, I think I loved this book so much exactly because there were parts I didn't like. I don't know if it makes sense, but the fact that I could have so various feelings during reading proves that it was good. It made me feel down when it was time to, I was happy with Ellie, I was mourning with them, I was pissed when she was, and though I'm not saying I was drunk when she was, I was still turned on while reading the scene in Will's room. And these are just a few examples. So no, there's nothing I would have to forgive you, because writing something so perfect is not a bad thing, but you should be the proudest human on Earth.

And you wouldn't even have had to say, I totally trust you that the third book will be just as miraculously amazing as the first 2.
P.S.: Just so you know I didn't steal that signed copy or anything, I was the one harassing you for weeks because I hadn't got my prize for the writing contest, but last week my precious book arrived

and it made me the happiest person in Hungary if not in the whole world. Thank you so much! <3
Oh, and one more thing, even if Will died, I think I'd still love the third book. But only if Ellie dies with him and doesn't get together with Cadan or they somehow bring him back to life. :) xD
Thank you!

I totally agree with your review 100% percent!!! I don't normally like reviews but when I do, his/her enthusiasm is great and the review it honest-to-heart true to their opinion. I am glad that you got a signed copy. Wish I could have one too but I'm in the Philippines and me no gusta c America is on the other side of the world. But reading the book makes me happy that there are some authors that knows the kinds of books that we love, am I right? :DReading this makes me think that, are we twins for having the same reaction about the book?? IM WITH YOU ALL THE WAY!!!! :DD
MidnightRedMasquerade wrote: "I totally agree with your review 100% percent!!! I don't normally like reviews but when I do, his/her enthusiasm is great and the review it honest-to-heart true to their opinion. I am glad that you..."Oh my, thank you!! I'm glad you loved it as much as I did, and I truly enjoyed writing this review. The Angelfire series is my favourite, I don't know how I could live without it now. I'm so happy you liked my review and had the same thoughts!
I didn't know I had a twin, but after your comment, who the hell knows anymore?? xD
I feel so lucky to have a signed copy, I didn't even dare to believe it at first, it was just a way from writing that short story, to finally having it in my hands. But it was all worth it. Next time you should try it too, you can be the next winner! :D
Your comment warmed my heart so much, I can't tell you how grateful I am for this! I'm editing this comment like for the third time, and I can't stop smiling like and idiot. Thank you so so much! <3
Eden wrote: "MidnightRedMasquerade wrote: "I totally agree with your review 100% percent!!! I don't normally like reviews but when I do, his/her enthusiasm is great and the review it honest-to-heart true to the..."Yeah! See we're like twins! Angelfire is also my favorite series because I have never read a book like this before. It's just amazing..
Oh! You were one of THOSE winners! Wow. Which one, the 1st, 2nd or 3rd?? Congratz girl!!! :DD And I would have totally gone to that if it weren't for my habit to know these things some weeks too late.. Next time though, if there is (And I'm praying that there is. It sounds fun :D).
Thank you! And I'm glad my comment made you happy. Your comment and review made me glad too. More than glad, actually :)) Hahah I'm smiling like an idiot right now as well!! xDD
By the way, I don't mean to so a spoiler here but, did you hear from her video in youtube: Angelfire Spoiler Q&A with Courtney Allison Moulton, that she's planning on killing them... o.O
MidnightRedMasquerade wrote: "By the way, I don't mean to so a spoiler here but, did you hear from her video in youtube: Angelfire Spoiler Q&A with Courtney Allison Moulton, that she's planning on killing them... o.O"O.O What??? Oh well... I've been thingking about what will happen to them in the end of the third book, and I didn't cross out this possibility either. Because if Ellie conrinues on like this, this angel in human form, she'll always have to die which would hurt Will pretty bad, and they will always have to start from zero until things come back. If she leaves her human form, then she can't live on Earth, but I don't think Will could go with her to Heaven. They could both become humans though, as a punishment for their forbidden love, and so they could live a nice life together, have kids, then die together. In some way it would be more of their happy ending than being immortal. So, I don't really mind if they die, as long as they die together. :)
Yeah, it was the Halloween spooky writing contest, and I won the first place. I never thought she'd choose my story as her favourite, and actually I still can't believe it xD I hope you liked it too! :D Since then, my main character is on my mind, waiting for me to give her a real, long story, but she'll have to be patient. :)
I truly hope too, that there will be a new contest this year. I contacted Courtney's publisher to ask for a reviewer copy, but I can't get one because I'm not from the US. =.= So I guess we'll just have to wait :/
Eden wrote: "MidnightRedMasquerade wrote: "By the way, I don't mean to so a spoiler here but, did you hear from her video in youtube: Angelfire Spoiler Q&A with Courtney Allison Moulton, that she's planning on ..."So with you on them dying together, if they will. Or being human. Would like those ending as well :)). Oh well... We'll have to wait until February... Too long!! Can you please FREEZE me and wake me up when it's released! A really big favor. Can't wait on what CAM decided to end the series!!
That story??? It was really good! I remember that!! I read that recently (told you I'm late on updates like this T^T). If I'm not mistaken, isn't that the one with Astrid and Cadan? Its really amazing! Your writing is very good. I love it! ;)
I also wish that there will be a new contest this year and that I won't miss it! There was a contest in which you can get Silence In The Shadows earlier than the date it is set to be released (I just learned that this morning) and when I was about to enter, I learned that the contest ended yesterday and they will pick the winners today!
*epic facepalm*
The universe really does hates me... -.-" *sigh* Well oh well...
MidnightRedMasquerade wrote: "Eden wrote: "MidnightRedMasquerade wrote: "By the way, I don't mean to so a spoiler here but, did you hear from her video in youtube: Angelfire Spoiler Q&A with Courtney Allison Moulton, that she's..."xD I would totally freeze you, if I could, but I have yet to pick up that ability, I don't want you to have any health problems afterward. We could still try to build a time machine though ^-^
Thank you! Yeah it was that one. I was thinking what to write, since everyone seemed to go for the Ellie - Will - let's kill a super powerful reaper kind of plot, or the one where the Preliator is someone else. I didn't want that. So I went for Cadan and started the 'what if'-s and somehow a story became of them. :) I'm really glad you liked it! Thinking about it now actually made me want to start writing her story right now even though I'm starting univerity the day after tomorrow =.= so I don't think I'll have much time for it :/
Oh heck, I totally missed that too! I didn't hear about it. Or maybe I did just couldn't enter. Oh well... Let's pray to CAM she'll make another contest soon what we'll be aware of xD Anyway, if you are really that late with such, I can let you know about it when such pops up on the horizon, I keep an eye on her blog for this very reason xD Though I still seemed to miss the one you are talking about =.= So typical xD
So you live in the Philippines? That sounds awesome, many people would pay a fortune for a visit there, including me, and you live there. I'm so jealous! Do you liked it there? Or the appearance of an eden is just the surface to lure people there? xD I mean I know living there and being on a holiday is two completely different things, that's why I'm asking. t still looks absolutely gorgeous though :D
Eden wrote: "MidnightRedMasquerade wrote: "Eden wrote: "MidnightRedMasquerade wrote: "By the way, I don't mean to so a spoiler here but, did you hear from her video in youtube: Angelfire Spoiler Q&A with Courtn..."Haha the time machine idea is pretty intruiging and I wish we could. If we knew how xD
Your perspective in creating your story is an eye-opener for me. I never thought about that. I just thought that going with the flow would do but standing out and being unique is much cooler and an audience-catcher. Nice! :D
Oh so you're about to go to college? Wow good luck there! I'm still in highschool though. A sophomore. But I still need to balance my studies with my entertainment reading. Well, who doesn't, right? And I will also keep an eye on her blog as well and report you IF I saw one since I have a very funny habit of which you know already xD
And the Philippines, there are some place nice here but some not. The country is an archipelago with many islands. Plus we live in the Pacific Ring Of Fire (meaning: we live near the Pacific and there are a lot of storms. Sometimes flooding some places). But there are also a lot of places that are beautiful to see like the Boracay Beach, which is famous for its white sand. Also Baguio, where its cold, has an amazing view and known for the horses there where we can go backriding. There are lots more anyway and I hope that if you went here for the holidays, you'll enjoy your time staying ;)
MidnightRedMasquerade wrote: "Eden wrote: "MidnightRedMasquerade wrote: "Eden wrote: "MidnightRedMasquerade wrote: "By the way, I don't mean to so a spoiler here but, did you hear from her video in youtube: Angelfire Spoiler Q&..."All we have to do is a little research and then be smart enough to know how to use all the info to build it xD
I never thought it would be a good thing to write the same everyone else did. I mean, it wasn't a contest of Ellie-Will rewritten love stories, but of reapers. And I just couldn't touch Will and Ellie. I mean they aren't my characters, I can't make them do things I think they would do, because I can never know them that well. CAM is their mother, and we are just visitors, taking a look at them, and getting to know them as well as possible. But that's not enough to know how they would act in a certain situation, and I didn't feel it in me to have the courage and to be good enough to write anything with them. I felt a little remorse even writing about Cadan, I don't know him that well, who knows what he'd do, what he'd say in the circumstances I set up? Maybe he'd smile all the time and threaten Astrid like that, maybe he wouldn't threaten her at all, maybe he'd have killed her right ther eon spot. I don't know. But it was still better than rewriting the whole Preliator story with new characters. That's like blasphemy. O.O So, if you asked me, I'd say, never go with the mob. Think for yourself and don't be afraid to be different. Different means special and special is good :)
Ugh, yeah this was my first day and it's a bit terrifying but I'll have to manage somehow :D And good luck there too, find the balance! :D And thank you! :) <3
And I hope so too that I'll enjoy it, though I truly have no idea when that time would come. Not in a good while I guess :/ xD But I'll have enough time hopefully when I'm retired xDD Though I'd prefer it a bit sooner xD
Eden wrote: "MidnightRedMasquerade wrote: "Eden wrote: "MidnightRedMasquerade wrote: "Eden wrote: "MidnightRedMasquerade wrote: "By the way, I don't mean to so a spoiler here but, did you hear from her video in..."Really agree with you 100% I wish I was smart enough to do that. And if I did, I would have graduated Highschool by now and on college. Or maybe graduated college and that would be friggin' awesome! XD
And I thought about what you said. You are right. They are CAM's created children and we are not. We don't know what personality they have and we don't know the mindset of the other characters (especially Will, since he is a secretive person :) ) who aren't telling the story, heck Ellie too since we don't know her as much as CAM does. And now, I will try to take a stand out of the stream of the mainstream XD It seems like a very good idea :))
Well we'll see when the time comes and who knows, maybe we'll meet ;) And nowadays, I have the desire to go to Hungary. I read it in this book that they went there and they said that they had an amazing experience there with the view and all. Is it? I want to hear from you! :DD
MidnightRedMasquerade wrote: "Eden wrote: "MidnightRedMasquerade wrote: "Eden wrote: "MidnightRedMasquerade wrote: "Eden wrote: "MidnightRedMasquerade wrote: "By the way, I don't mean to so a spoiler here but, did you hear from..."Hmm, what book? xD I don't know, I suppose there are pretty landscapes and views to see, but the ones I really like are those that I don't look for, just notice while traveling in a car or something. There are pretty nice architetural sights as well, I guess, but since I live here, I don't really know what catches people from abroad. Like, for you the ocean is a quite ordinary thing maybe, but for me even the plainest beach is a wonder. Hungary is rather different from the Philippines, so it would be really fascinating for you, I believe, you would just need a lot of time to see everything :) But if/when you come, just tell me and I'll do my best to show you around :D
Eden wrote: "MidnightRedMasquerade wrote: "Eden wrote: "MidnightRedMasquerade wrote: "Eden wrote: "MidnightRedMasquerade wrote: "Eden wrote: "MidnightRedMasquerade wrote: "By the way, I don't mean to so a spoil..."The book's name is Unravelling but I don't know who the author is. I just borrowed it from my friend and when I was asking her the author's name, she told me that the book is missing and she didn't see who. I keep searching it on the net but I can't find it. Serioously. All I get is this futuristic (I think) book. But its not it. Its so weird :/
Yeah the Philippines is full the ocean, sea, lakes.. Haha there are a lot of beaches and resorts too. And I would really like to see Hungary with my own eyes and take a tour with you, if I ever will fly there. But I really hope I will. I still haven't set foot outside the country. Can you believe it? So the first on my list will be sightseeing! :)) :D
MidnightRedMasquerade wrote: "Eden wrote: "MidnightRedMasquerade wrote: "Eden wrote: "MidnightRedMasquerade wrote: "Eden wrote: "MidnightRedMasquerade wrote: "Eden wrote: "MidnightRedMasquerade wrote: "By the way, I don't mean ..."I tried to find it too, but no success :/ I guess it will come to us when we don't look xD
Wow, you've never left the Philippines? Okay, well, a lot of people don't leave their own country either in their whole life, but still, it's a bit weird xD Thought I guess it's different in Europe where the countries are close neighbours, almost grown to one, and not in the middle of the ocean :D In any case, it would be great to meet, it seems we have a lot in common :D Or we'll see. What kind of music do you like? :P xD
Eden wrote: "MidnightRedMasquerade wrote: "Eden wrote: "MidnightRedMasquerade wrote: "Eden wrote: "MidnightRedMasquerade wrote: "Eden wrote: "MidnightRedMasquerade wrote: "Eden wrote: "MidnightRedMasquerade wro..."Yeah. My country is surrounded by the ocean on one side and seas on the other. There are so many lakes, rivers, bays here so, yeah, if The Hunger Games is real, Philippines could be district 4 XD But when I grow up, its my dream to live either in US or in Paris. I love the places you could go there. And the view in Paris? o.O Amazing. Or it says so in pictures and movies XD
Hmm. Well, I like Rock and sometimes Pop. But I mostly like to listen to Classical and instrumental. I could play violin, piano, guitar and cello so I like to listen to these and hear the masters play it :)) Haha! How about you? :D
MidnightRedMasquerade wrote: "Eden wrote: "MidnightRedMasquerade wrote: "Eden wrote: "MidnightRedMasquerade wrote: "Eden wrote: "MidnightRedMasquerade wrote: "Eden wrote: "MidnightRedMasquerade wrote: "Eden wrote: "MidnightRedM..."I've been to Paris once, and if you find the right spots, it sure is pretty :D I've never thought of actually living there though, it's kind of foreign to me :D In my dreams Canada, Japan and South-Korea have such high priority :D
I pretty much listen to anything and everything :D My favourites are the 'alternate' bands though o.o Like Florence and the Machine. And I also like classical music, though I only listen to that when I'm in a special mood :D And I can't play anything, that's so lame, but that's the truth xD I've wanted to learn playing the guitar though for quite a while now, but everyone wants to/can play it, so I don't know. It would be still nice xD
I saw that Fifty Shades of Grey is among your favourites. I have quite strong views of it myself, and they are the complete opposite. I'd still like to hear what you liked so much about it, just so I can see the other half of the coin :)
Eden wrote: "MidnightRedMasquerade wrote: "Eden wrote: "MidnightRedMasquerade wrote: "Eden wrote: "MidnightRedMasquerade wrote: "Eden wrote: "MidnightRedMasquerade wrote: "Eden wrote: "MidnightRedMasquerade wro..."I have heard of the bridge called Pont des Arts and they said that it holds the perfect view of the Eiffel Tower. And I really want to see that :) Canada, Korea and Japan is also nice! I have classmates that are Japanese and Koreans. They said that their country is awesome and they always miss it so they go when its our Christmas and Summer break :))
Learning guitar is very easy. All you just need is one and the internet so you can watch guitar tutorials. Maybe books on chords and guitar lessons. I learned 'Safe And Sound' by Taylor Swift on YouTube ^_^ Almost all the song involves plucking and its kinda tricky but you'll get used to it :D
Well, for me, I just seek the story of it. And I only see the kinky fuckery as an added bonus. For me, it showed that Ana, the normal hard-working heroine, was helping Christian, the rich and damaged hero, to tackle and get away from the demons of his past. Being abused as a child is not really favored by childen, am I right? His parents is really not the best parents you could ever get, but he worked hard to get on his position in being a CEO. And on where Ana comes along, she showed him the life he was too dense on his past to see, loving and being loved back. But what I don't like on the book is the obviousness, word count and the pace. I mean, the first chapter on the 2nd book, she already had contact with him?! Too damn fast! I was like, "What the hell was that?" And she kept saying the same things like Holy cow/shit/crap/hell, Oh my/God/gosh/no/yes, gasp, gasps, fuck, crap, shit, no, yes, Christian, Fifty... Just annoying. And on every big event, I just saw it coming. Like when she was about to go into her appartment, I just KNEW Leila will show up. You know, stuff like that.
But that is just my opinion. Some people just don't like stiff I like, sometimes they like stiff I don't, right? How about you? Maybe my judgement eye isn't fully opened on books since I really got interested in them last December. My Christmas gift from my mom were The Hollow trilogy and that was my appetizer to the world of literature :DDD
MidnightRedMasquerade wrote: "Eden wrote: "MidnightRedMasquerade wrote: "Eden wrote: "MidnightRedMasquerade wrote: "Eden wrote: "MidnightRedMasquerade wrote: "Eden wrote: "MidnightRedMasquerade wrote: "Eden wrote: "MidnightRedM..."I don't know, it seems like it takes a lot of time to learn it xD Maybe next summer, or the next xD
Okay, so I haven't read any of the books, but heard and read enough about them to know what's exactly going on there. What I see is that Ana is naive, shallow, dumb and has no self-respect, and because of all these she sinks to level pathetic. Mr. Grey on the other hand thinks he owns the world and begins sulking if his desires aren't fulfilled. He cares for nothing but physical contact and you'd better do what he wants if you don't want to be beaten up, either literally or metaphorically. He sinks to Ana's level because of these, because the absolute lack of, well, life. And the story? There isn't really one. What are all the three books about? Ana trying to get Grey love her, when he is obviously incapable of any feeling. But no, she thinks if she gives Christian everything, then she gets to control him. That's total bullpoop, no one is dumb enough to think in this twisted way. I truly don't know how she managed to survive for so long in such an oh-oh-so-cruel world. The writing style is horrible, like you said yourself, but what angers me most is that so many women think that it's actually a masterpiece and every city on Earth should build a statue for the author because she's so awesome to create it. Ahh, sorry, but this book, these books just escalate my blood pressure and not in a healthy way.
So you started reading like, half a year ago? And how are you doing so far? I started reading YA books regularly last summer, and I've read about 50-60 books since then. :D I'm pretty proud of myself, because I read them all in English and in my pace it counts a lot. :D
What are your favourite series? I don't want you to pick a book, I know it's rather cruel, I couldn't choose one, because there are so many incredible books, but I do have my favourite series. I'm curious about yours :P
Eden wrote: "MidnightRedMasquerade wrote: "Eden wrote: "MidnightRedMasquerade wrote: "Eden wrote: "MidnightRedMasquerade wrote: "Eden wrote: "MidnightRedMasquerade wrote: "Eden wrote: "MidnightRedMasquerade wro..."That's great that you read that number of books since summer. Wow. Good job! :D And yes, I have been reading for half a year now but I have read also 50-60 books. I read some online and my schedule in school isn't complementing my free time. My allowance doesnt allow such left overs to buy a book for leisure and I hate it :/ But my birthday is coming up soon and I have a list of books I want to read :D Mom should have her credit card ready >:3
I can't choose one of my babies (books). It's like inflicting favoritism! :O Hahah just joking! Well if I have to pick the best for me, it would be this. Angelfire :DD The story is just so great I love it :)))
How about you? I'm also curious :3
MidnightRedMasquerade wrote: "Eden wrote: "MidnightRedMasquerade wrote: "Eden wrote: "MidnightRedMasquerade wrote: "Eden wrote: "MidnightRedMasquerade wrote: "Eden wrote: "MidnightRedMasquerade wrote: "Eden wrote: "MidnightRedM..."50-60 books in half a year??? :OO You rock, girl! xD Wow I wish I could read that much but I don't have nor the time, nor the energy :/
Yeah, that's why I asked series, not an exact book xD And I've been thinking of Angelfire as my favourite as well for a while now. Ever since I read it actually xD But I also love the Lux series, and Beautiful Disaster, and TMI and The Goddess Test saga, and and and I don't know, I could list more xD Have you read any of these? I guess you read TMI, it's become like a basic series xD But the rest?
Eden wrote: "MidnightRedMasquerade wrote: "Eden wrote: "MidnightRedMasquerade wrote: "Eden wrote: "MidnightRedMasquerade wrote: "Eden wrote: "MidnightRedMasquerade wrote: "Eden wrote: "MidnightRedMasquerade wro..."Well, you have read 50-60 books since the summer. That's more amazing than my record :O >.< I salute you!! :D
I'm planning to read Beautiful Disaster and yes!! TMI is A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!! Well, for me. Did you know that it's gonna be a movie!? It will!!! Lily Collins as Clary Fray/Morgenstern and Jamie Campbell as Jace. Well, to be honest, I don't like Jamie to have that role. The role was said to be Alex Pettyfer's (ALEX PETTYFER!!!! *Fangirl attack*) and I think he is perfect for it. But NO! He rejected the role!

Well, that's my opinion. But I don't hate Jamie. I just hope he really delivers the role great :))
And I also love The Hollow series and Angel series. But Angelfire series really tops it all :D
MidnightRedMasquerade wrote: "Eden wrote: "MidnightRedMasquerade wrote: "Eden wrote: "MidnightRedMasquerade wrote: "Eden wrote: "MidnightRedMasquerade wrote: "Eden wrote: "MidnightRedMasquerade wrote: "Eden wrote: "MidnightRedM..."Yeah, I did hear it, actually I'm checking the 'city of bones' tag on tumblr daily to bee up to date with the happenings in Toronto xD And honestly, I'm rather grateful Alex turned down to play Jace. I've nothing against the guy really, he's got a pretty afce and all, but other than the looks, he wouldn't have been fit to the role. He just can't act that well. And Jamie can, and he also has the looks, but it's more subtle, he's not the typical oh-so-hot buy, but I don't know, somehow more angelic? xD And that's good, because after all he does have angelblood running in his veins xD And have you seen the pictures from the set? He looks totally badass in gear, no kidding! xD I can't wait for the first official pics to come out and then the sneak peeks and the TRAILER! Then the MOVIE!!! Awesomeness :3
I haven't read The Hollow series, nor the Angel series though, so I ccan't add much to those xD
But you totally should read Beautiful Disaster, it was so amazing! Well, at least I hope you'll think so too, because 50% of the people say it's horrible, Travis is a psycho, there's too much swearing and it's not realistic. The other 50% agree with me, that it's a beautiful story of a disastrous love. I loved it so much! <3
Eden wrote: "MidnightRedMasquerade wrote: "Eden wrote: "MidnightRedMasquerade wrote: "Eden wrote: "MidnightRedMasquerade wrote: "Eden wrote: "MidnightRedMasquerade wrote: "Eden wrote: "MidnightRedMasquerade wro..."Oh! I haven't seen him in his gear or any peek about the movie. Let me just check...
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I just did. And I was horribly wrong. He looks badass alright! And very hot. A Jace image he handles so well! I like it that he got the role now. He really looks the part. Good for him! :D I am now really moving forward on the movie!!! ;DD Aaah!! SO exciteeeeed!!! :D
The Hollow and Angel series is good. I hope you'll find it enjoyable as I did with it :) And I'm planning to read Beautiful Disaster. It seems good and I have read some parts and I think I would like it very much :D <3 I'm looking forward into reading the whole thing :))
MidnightRedMasquerade wrote: "Eden wrote: "MidnightRedMasquerade wrote: "Eden wrote: "MidnightRedMasquerade wrote: "Eden wrote: "MidnightRedMasquerade wrote: "Eden wrote: "MidnightRedMasquerade wrote: "Eden wrote: "MidnightRedM..."I know right?! xD I wouldn't have thought either that he'd look this good as Jace, but I'm so happy I was proven wrong :D I'm just a bit fed up with all the people complaining on the cast, that they got no one right, not even Magnus, but Magnus is a freaking sex god fgs. And they just go on and on about how Alex would always be their Jace and that they should stop filming all together because it's a big poop hill and that it will be surely terrible because of the cast and because they changed a few things. I can't believe it they think that! Of course they changed things, so what!? It will just make a more actionful movie and at least we, readers can be on the edge of our seats too because we can never know what will happen. And anyway, normal mundanes have to understand and digest it as well. I think it will be amazing, no matter the changes that do not rewrite the basic story. I read somewhere that a 'huge fan' complained about how they do some things differently than Cassie wrote it, and how terrible the movie will be, and then at the end she suggested that what if they will leave out the Clary-Jace being siblings part too. I could write her a string of nice words what she should do to such a stupid idea. But whatever, I'm calm, peace, one sheep, two sheep, three sheep... xD
Oooh, I cried through that book. And laughed. I never thought it would be as funny as it turned out to be, and then it broke my heart again and again. But I loved it so much. And it made me like realistic fiction, though I'd practically never read such before :D I can't wait to hear what you thnik of it :)
How is school going? I'm trying to pick up reading again :D When did you use to read when you have school? Before sleeping or in the afternoon, etc?
Computer got busted...Well, I am sure as hell I want to see that movie. Maybe they haven't seen the cast in their characters. But I know that some of them will change their minds once they see the movie in their full-color glory! >:3 And saying that they want to leave the sibling part!? That a load of shite! That is the twist of the whole series! The main problem of the relationship! What the fudgey goodness are they thinking!?
I just got the pdf file! I'm planning to read it next week on my phone since I'm currently reading Across The Universe right now :)) But I'm sure it won't disapoint me since you love it so much :D
Oh school is a burden. So many group projects on which they rely on me. And I have this guy friend who likes me and is now following me everywhere I go on school. Good thing I live far from there. And I read whenever I have the free time. On the ride to school, waiting for the next period, ride getting home, before dinner and after I sleep... Yeah haha! XD How about you?
Oooh, I loved that one too! <3 From what you said, I take it that you don't fancy him as much as he fancies you...? xD Anyway, it's still nice to know someone's interested in you. :)
Ugh, yeah, I try to read whenever I have time too, but I walk to school, and finish late in the afternoon, and even after that I have to prepare for the next day, then in the evening I'm a big mess and want nothing but sleep. :/ So I can't read as much as I would prefer, but I hope that time will come as well, somewhen. :)
Eden wrote: "Oooh, I loved that one too! <3 From what you said, I take it that you don't fancy him as much as he fancies you...? xD Anyway, it's still nice to know someone's interested in you. :)
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Yeah. He's getting creepy. Yesterday, I asked him if he reads, he said he doesn't. He also asked me what's the name of the book I was holding. I told him it's "Across The Universe". Have you read that? Anyway, the next day, which is earlier, I saw him reading the same book! He bought it! God it's creepy. I just want my friend back. ://
Yeah. Me too. But I know that time will come to you. Like the weekends or something :) My tomorrow is a no school day and I'm planning to lock up i my room and finish the book :D 'Bout you? What book are you now reading?
Yeah, I did read it, that was the one about what I said "I loved that one too!" xDWell, I think it's sweet he want's to be up to date with what you are reading, and since he even bought it and sacrifice time to read it, it means he thinks it seriously, whatever he is thinking. xD I'd be thrilled if there was a guy like that for me. Or if he doesn't look good, then at least flattered. xD
I have too learn on the weekends too, otherwise I wouldn't finish anything on time. :/ But now I put the book I'm reading on my phone so when we have two lectures in the same room, I can read a bit in the break. Also, I'm traveling home tomorrow, which gives me a 4-hour-long bus ride to read. :D
I got an advanced copy of the Hope Trilogy: Awakening, I'm close to the end. Thank goodness... xD
Eden wrote: "Yeah, I did read it, that was the one about what I said "I loved that one too!" xDWell, I think it's sweet he want's to be up to date with what you are reading, and since he even bought it and sa..."
Oh yeah!! Lol sorry! xD
Well, I could say I am kinda flattered. Oh I sure there are also boys that does that concept to you but you just don't know it :DD I think you're great! ^_^
Yeah I decided to put some books on my phone. Like Beautiful Disaster! >:3 But then when I went grocery shopping on Sunday, someone stole my bag while I was weighing oranges. It showed up on the seafood aisle, empty. My phone was stolen!!
But when I got home, I told my mom to block that phone and my Sim card. That guy will only have a pointless scrap of metal. Except the Memory card. He or she has the books! :'( D: TT^TT
Well, how was the bus ride? I hope you had a productive time on reading! :D Oh and I heard of that Trilogy. Is it good? :))
:OOOOO I'm sorry for your bag and its contents! That sucks, I don't even knoe what I would have done, had I been you :/ You must be so pissed. I'd be xDHmm, it was just fine. The bus ride I mean xD I finished the book, now I'm readiny Onyx and I looooovvvve it! xD
Well, about Awakening... If you read and really liked the Fallen series and the Shadow Falls series, then you'll love this one too. I didn't xD I wrote a review about it, if you're interested. And anyway, I got my copy from the author because there was this something that if you're among the first 100 people who request a copy, then you get one totally free. Ebook format. Maybe you should check it out, perhaps you're still in the first 100 :) http://hopetrilogy.com/contact/ --> Write here if you want :D
Yes. I am pissed as hell. But not anymore since I just learned that that phone was free because there was a promo when my mom bought hers. And also my new phone is waaaay cooler than the last. But I am still upset about the incident. He got all of my files. Including my books :( Oh well...I have heard of that book. I haven't read it yet but I'm told that it's very nice :) I will enter that and thank you! :D
Claire wrote: "this just summeb up everything i was thinking after just finishing it :)"I'm really glad to hear that! :D <3
this is perfect! it's everything I was feeling! soooo funny! the 'ooops there goes my pants' part was really hilarious! loved ur review!
Karina wrote: "this is perfect! it's everything I was feeling! soooo funny! the 'ooops there goes my pants' part was really hilarious! loved ur review!"Thank you so much, it means a lot! <3
You have made my night...especially the part about Will (And Ryan's face!!!). Those GIFS! I haven't quite picked myself up off the floor yet!!! Hahaha...."Oops there goes my pants..." Bahahaha...Thank you :)
Tall_tails wrote: "You have made my night...especially the part about Will (And Ryan's face!!!). Those GIFS! I haven't quite picked myself up off the floor yet!!! Hahaha...."Oops there goes my pants..." Bahahaha...Th..."You are very welcome, I'm so glad you liked the book and my review! <3
Oh my freaking pickles!!!! Lovveeeeed your review!!!! And those gifs!!!!! They are so funny! And by the way, I totally agree with you, if cadan puts his ANYTHING near ellie... I. WILL. HURT. HIM.(Even though he would probably kick my butt in half a second) And I know this may seem wrong, but I have a pretty good idea of what he would ask for when ellie said that she would DO ANYTHING in order for him to help her, and I sure hope I'm wrong O_O I still hope Ellie and Will both live in the end though, because it just wouldn't seem right if they just dies after everything, but overall, I LOVED LOVED LOVED your epic review, and I hope you do more! :)
Andrea wrote: "Oh my freaking pickles!!!! Lovveeeeed your review!!!! And those gifs!!!!! They are so funny! And by the way, I totally agree with you, if cadan puts his ANYTHING near ellie... I. WILL. HURT. HIM.(E..."Yay, thank you, I'm glad you liked it, I write reviews like this for you who read them! :) I have other ones too with gifs, but for some reason, they aren't this popular. Anyway, thanks for your comment, it warmed my heart :)






I'm so happy that some parts of the book made you go
and I'm so sad that some parts made you go
So, hopefully that ending didn't make you go all
and reading third book will convince you to forgive me :)
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