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Precommendations: Volume 1, Issue 9

8/27/2017

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So Many Books!

       I can't believe that September is almost here! School has arrived, which means new adventures, new things to learn, and, most importantly, new books to read! Be sure to let me know which book you are most looking forward to this month.

They Both Die at the End, by: Adam Silvera

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September 5th
       On September 5, a little after midnight, Death-Cast calls Mateo Torrez and Rufus Emeterio to give them some bad news: They're going to die today. Mateo and Rufus are total strangers, but, for different reasons, they're both looking to make a new friend on their End Day. The good news: There's an app for that. It's called the Last Friend, and through it, Rufus and Mateo are about to meet up for one last great adventure and to live a lifetime in a single day.​
       I haven't ever read an Adam Silvera book before, but I have been meaning to for a while, and this one sounds so interesting. The concept of Death being a character in any story always appeals to me for some reason, and the take that this book sounds like it is going to take on Death sounds very unique. I also love the way this book gives off the "life's next great adventure" vibe, and I can't wait to see where it leads.
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Bad Reviews - Why I Never Read Anything Below 3 Stars.

8/18/2017

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1-2 Star Books

       This past week has been a little crazy for me. Next week school starts, so everything has resumed at once, which hasn't allowed me to post anything blog related this past week. (No need to fear though. Once school starts, I will have a solid scheduling base around which to plan my posts.) The point is that I've had a bit of time to reflect on my blog and realized something strange. I haven't read a single book below three stars since March of 2016. That was before my blogging days. And since that two star book, I hadn't read one below three since April of 2015. (I'm looking at you, The Kill Order.)
       As you can imagine, upon this realization, I started to panic. Do my readers think I don't ever read a bad book? Am I too nice with the books I read and review? Why do all the book I read end up being my favorite? And with these questions came some very surprising answers...
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Flowers and Books, and Tags, Oh my! (A Post in which Ashton Answers Multiple Questions About Books and Relates Them to Plants)

8/8/2017

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Hooray For Tags!

       I was fortunate enough to be tagged in not one, but TWO book/flower tags on Instagram! I am going to be doing the #booksandflowerstag, #flowerbooktag, and as a celebration for both of these tags, I thought I would add a few questions of my own and call them the #flowersbookstagsohmy! I invite everyone to participate to get this new tag out into the world, as well as the other two!

#Booksandflowerstag

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Gerbera: a book that everyone should read // We Were Liars by E. Lockhart
       We Were Liars is an amazing summer mystery that I recommend to anyone looking to spice up their reading. The less you know about this one, the better. Just pick it up and enjoy.

Rose: favorite timeless classic // Harry Potter by J.K. Rowling
       Of course, I'm going to say Harry Potter. If you haven't read it yet, where have you been for the last 20 years? Put down whatever you're reading and pick this book up!

Carnation: your prettiest book // These Broken Stars by Amie Kaufman and Meagan Spooner
       This was one of the first young adult books I fell in love with and fell hard. I read it back in middle school and still recommend it every chance I get!

Baby's Breath: a childhood favorite //  The Last of the Really Great Whangdoodles by Julie Andrews Edwards
       I highly recommend this book. I don't ever see people mention it, which is really sad because this book was the best book that I read in elementary school by far. I am really hoping to get a reread in here soon, so I can properly recommend it.

Peony: favorite romance book // Anna and the French Kiss by Stephanie Perkins
       If you need a warm and fuzzy, feel-good read, pick up this book. It is a wonderful romance story filled with lots of happy moments, cute jokes, and adorable romantic scenes. This book is for sure going to satisfy your romance needs and bust through any reading slump you might have.

Daisy: a summertime read // Amy & Roger's Epic Detour by Morgan Matson
       I just finished this book, and nothing has made feel more summer-y than this book. I immediately wanted to pick up and start traveling. This book is perfect for anyone who didn't get a chance to travel this summer, or if you've always wanted to go on a road trip.

Tulip: a cozy winter read // My True Love Gave to Me, edited by Stephanie Perkins
       This book is an anthology of 12 short romance stories all set around the holidays. It's a such a fun, quirky book, and is great if you don't have enough time to sit down with a full book during the holidays.
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Amy & Roger's Epic Detour, by: Morgan Matson

8/7/2017

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       Amy Curry is not looking forward to her summer. Her mother decided to move across the country and now it's Amy's responsibility to get their car from California to Connecticut. The only problem is, since her father died in a car accident, she isn't ready to get behind the wheel. Enter Roger. An old family friend, he also has to make the cross-country trip - and has plenty of baggage of his own. The road home may be unfamiliar - especially with their friendship venturing into ​uncharted territory - but together, Amy and Roger will figure out how to map their way.
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Clockwork Princess, By: Cassandra Clare

8/7/2017

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Be Sure to Check OUt my Previous The Infernal Devices Reviews

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       A net of shadows begins to tighten around the Shadowhunters of the London Institute. Mortmain plans to use his Infernal Devices, an army of pitiless automatons, to destroy the Shadowhunters. He needs only one last item to complete his plan: he needs Tessa Gray.
       Charlotte Branwell, head of the London Institute, is desperate to find Mortmain before he strikes. But when Mortmain abducts Tessa, the boys who lay equal claim to her heart, Jem and Will, will do 
anything to save her. For though Tessa and Jem are now engaged, Will is as much in love with her as ever.
       As those who love Tessa rally to rescue her from Mortmain’s clutches, Tessa realizes that the only person who can save her is herself. But can a single girl, even one who can command the power of angels, face down an entire army?
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