The uniqueness of this book was the selling quality for me. The idea was crazy, but also completely logical. It was done so well that I felt like it could actually happen! I didn’t really care for Sal, to be honest. She was rather flat and dull to me, and I couldn’t connect with her at all. I felt nothing reading from her perspective because she was so detached and clinical about everything. The emotion just wasn’t there. There were a […]
I do love the occasional mystery, and this one was pretty darn good! It gave you several options without giving away the ending. I have to admit, while I suspected the person at one point (although I suspected a couple different people), I didn’t figure it out until the end. I love that it wasn’t predictable! I tend to figure things out before the characters do, so it was refreshing to be surprised. Norcut says that was probably why my […]
Unbreathable by Hafsah Laziaf Self published (10.29.2013) Add to Goodreads One hundred and fifty years ago, Earth was destroyed, and the remaining humans fled to the dusty red planet of Jutaire, where the only oxygen is manufactured, food is scarce, and death strikes often. When Lissa’s father discovers Earth still exists, she accidentally inhales the toxic air of Jutaire, and in one breath, discovers she isn’t quite human. Her father hangs for his discovery, and Lissa knows the Chancellors […]
Todays topic: The horror genre in film! I loooove horror. I love creepy, dark stories. BUT…I am very picky. I do not scare easily at all, and I find 95% of the horror out there comedic rather than scary. I also don’t have a weak stomach. The gorier, the better! [edit: I also don’t get nightmares. Ever. The only movie that ever gave me a (kind of) nightmare is The Notebook, because it reminded me of my past and I dreamt […]
Hello loverlies! As you can see, ASR is sporting a shiny new design! I quite liked the teal design, but I have some MAJOR changes happening this month for my 2 year blogiversary and I want to ease into them slowly so I don’t confuse my readers. There is a point to the squiggly line, I promise ;) To celebrate (and help spread the word), I’ve decided to host a giveaway! For my regular readers, please take a moment to […]
I started this feature here at ASR in order to know your fellow bloggers a little better! If you are interested in being featured please fill out the form. Meet Emily! I’m a nerdy 13-year-old whom loves books & mismatched socks from Ohio. I have a book blog, of course, and I have a short story out for Kindle, which I shall shamelessly plug HERE. How long have you been blogging? What made you want to start […]