Authors+Booktubers' writing a book.... NOTE: Booktubers are just "writing intro's"...
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So come July all of these booktubers are going to plastAuthors+Booktubers' writing a book.... NOTE: Booktubers are just "writing intro's"...
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So come July all of these booktubers are going to plaster this book in their youtube videos, encouraging readers to buy it....(With their biased opinions, of course, because they participated in this...)
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Uh-uh...Nope. I'll pass. ...more
You have this girl named Whitney, who apparently is a little piss-on at Silver LakDNF'd at 36%
Warning: Spoilers follow!
The Good, Bad, and Ugly....
You have this girl named Whitney, who apparently is a little piss-on at Silver Lake High School. She has a bible thumping mother, super popular best friend, and she's invisible. But over the summer Little Miss Whitney decided to gain some weight, and every man at that school wants a piece of her ba-dunka-dunka. One of the men even compared her ass to the likes of Kim Kardashian, while her best friend (Dani) put it on the same level as Kate Upton
Then you've got Troy, the star football player. He comes from an abusive household (his father is a drunk), he's poor, works at a pizza parlor, and gets all the ass he can handle. He's determined to get a scholarship and leave this town behind at whatever cost! A few of his buddies compared his "manwhorism" to that of Leonardo Dicaprio, saying Troy got just as much ass as the Titanic heartthrob...
With her new found weightloss, Whitney decides to try out for the cheerleading team at the insistence of Dani. Because, the girl just has it all now and deserves to flaunt herself. (I don't freakin know why she did it. It was too convenient, honestly.) Whitney goes to try outs, does some split on the pyramid that she's never been trained to do, then picks a wedgie out of her ass...Troy is sitting in the bleachers watching all of this go down, listening to his buddies make bets about who they are gonna screw this year...Then Troy's eyes meet Whitney's, and vice versa.... And WHAM! Just like that, Troy has decided he has to go on a date with this girl, who has been lurking around campus for 4 years...whom he's never showed any interest in until she gained weight and joined the cheerleading team etc.... Her very presence gets his dick agitated, and before long he's strutting over to Whitney, grin in full force, ready to lay out all of his cards!
Troys asks Whitney on a date, she says yes, of course. I mean, why wouldn't she? This guy (who has ignored her for 4 years) suddenly shows interest in her "Kate Upton/Kim Kardashian" bod, and she's smitten.
They go on one date, decide they like each other, and the next chapter a week has passed and they're all cuddly at school. Strange, really, how quickly a virgin girl can jump into the arms of a bad boy, whom she claims to know "has a bad reputation." Even her mother knows about his heated affairs, yet the woman lets her daughter mosey around town with him.
I ended up stopping at 31%, when Whitney lost her virginity to Troy. (I assume this is where the "baby" comes into play.) She brought a 4 YEAR OLD condom that she'd kept stored in a secret place at home. (Remember, her momma's uber religious!) Whitney just became stupid to me after that. I mean, she wasn't smart to begin with, but what intellect she had dropped completely when she handed Troy the 4-YEAR-OLD CONDOM to use...
POINT BLANK: 1) Stiff dialogue. (Not enough descriptions or pauses in between conversations...) 2) Continuous run-on paragraphs. 3) No relationship build-up. 4) Repetitiveness. Not just with words, but scenes. Anytime the POV changed to Troy, it was almost guaranteed that 1) his father was drunk and 2) Troy was about to get a black eye or bruise somewhere else. 5) Bad flow caused by unnecessary words. "He says, nodding and following to the next room." 6) No voice. 7) NO CHEMISTRY BETWEEN THE LEADS.
Conclusion: Don't waste your money, or wait on more reviews to come in. The cover? Amazing. This book? What 36% I read, not so much. I paid for it, so I'm rating it. 1 STAR. ...more
Before we get started, I feel the need to make something clear to fellow readers who may come across this review: IWarning: A rant follows!
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Before we get started, I feel the need to make something clear to fellow readers who may come across this review: I've never had the highest opinion of Tijan's work. Never. Some years ago a friend coerced me into reading Fallen Crest and later Carter Reed. Both, of which, were DNF's on my part. Said friend loves everything this author puts out. I don't.
Tijan's writing leaves much to be desired. I can't stress it enough. Every book I have read by this author is the same: bland, with monotone voices. The descriptions are halfassed, the dialogue stiff...POINT BLANK: I feel like I'm reading ramblings of a 14-year-old most of the time.
To add insult to injury, Evil is considered "paranormal"...so world building isn't "optional". It's a have-to type of thing, and remember, descriptions aren't this author's strong suit....
I don't know where I went wrong with this one. Everyone really loves this author's work, they defend it etc....Yet every time I see one of her covers pop up on Amazon I can't help but cringe.
3 POV's, too much telling and repetition...For pete's sake-the auction, the one Stella is supposed to be sold at? The scenDNF at 20%Warning: spoilers
3 POV's, too much telling and repetition...For pete's sake-the auction, the one Stella is supposed to be sold at? The scene is 20% of this book. 20% of what should be a ten minute segment.
2) Stella is selling her virginity (and freedom) for 30 days to the highest bidder at the auction.
3) Justin and Aaron, both raised in the foster system, want to share Stella...
And that's about all I know of this book. The first two pages were exciting, but the rest was boring. (Men included.) The story line was way underdeveloped.
1) How the author tries to deliberately shove Kiera's "good waWarning: Spoilers follow and a bit of a rant...
Things That Annoyed the Hell-outta-me
1) How the author tries to deliberately shove Kiera's "good ways" into the reader's face. For example: Allowing Kellan to go on tour, like it's supposed to make up for the behavior she displayed in Thoughtless. No.
2) I never thought I would say this, but I'm tired of reading about how hot, adorable, sexy, modelish Kellan Kyle is. We get it. He's a sex God, and everybody apparently wants your man. Damn.
3) Kiera's insecurities. Girl, if you can't hang pack up ship. I don't see how any man would tolerate her behavior. She's so needy and constantly demands reassurance.
4)Kellan's letters. It was a bit too "PS I Love You" for my taste.
5) Kiera's book. (I literally laughed when I found this out.) It never ceases to amaze me how often author's use this ploy to try and put their lead female on the same level as the lead love interest. Kellan got signed, and now Kiera is writing a book. I suppose she wants this fame as well or something? What bother's me is I've read 2 books about Kellan's rise, so when the time comes for Kiera's "rise to stardom" IF she gets a book published....I won't believe a single word of it. (This story line is absolutely ridiculous.)
6) I don't see why the author felt the need to drag Denny into this book. What exactly did he add to the story line? Will the "There is nothing going on with Denny & Me" stop now? No, I don't think so.
7) The "fake-ass" marriage. GIGGLES. I feel like I just read something written by a high school teenager. The writing was bad before, but when I read the "marriage" at the end took bad to a whole other level.
8) Kellan's lies. Whenever Kellan is hiding something, I no longer get excited about what drama could go down because it's always disappointing. Like his father in this one? Total letdown. Every time he has come out with a massive reveal I've found myself rolling my eyes...
Moments That Sparked My Interest 1) "Abby knows what went down with me and you. She knows that I would never go back to you, Kiera." Denny said.
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2) "Kiera, I don't want to tell you how to handle your relationship with him, but...you'll never last if you start lying to him." Denny said.
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3)"Alright, I won't tell him...but I won't lie either. If he asks I'll tell him everything Kiera....even this conversation." Denny said. That's it baby! You tell that selfish, lyin'-ass bitch!
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4) "Why don't you stay at Kellans?" I asked before I could think about it.
5) "What are you doing with him?" Jenny asked. "I ran into an old friend who is back in town. I invited him here to buy him dinner, because I've missed seeing him. Why is that a problem?" I asked. Really Kiera? Are you that obtuse?
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IN CLOSING: This is where Kellan Kyle and I part ways. There was so much filler in this book, pages of no dialogue, and unnecessary drama just for the hell of it...I skimmed through a lot of the book (like 50% at least) because I was so damn bored. I had hoped Denny would pull me through, spice up the story line or whatever. But he didn't. I got tired of reading high school fan-girl pages, I guess. And the constant reference to Kellan's hotness. (It's like that's all he has going for him...much like Anna.) So I'm bowing out gracefully. I didn't understand everyone's infatuation with this series 2 years ago, and I don't understand it now.
In regards to the ongoing drama with this author's stalkish behavior, I am reminded of Jay & Silent Bob Strikes Back. When Jay and Bob went house to hIn regards to the ongoing drama with this author's stalkish behavior, I am reminded of Jay & Silent Bob Strikes Back. When Jay and Bob went house to house looking for those who had wrote bad things on the internet...
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(Anyways....) INTRODUCING: When Author's Behave Badly, the GIF collection. For 19.95 you to can relish in the embarrassment of author's gone wild.
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Another fanfiction P2P.
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Except instead of using Twilight to establish a fan base, this idiot used British boybander Harry Styles.
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Another fanfiction P2P.
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Except instead of using Twilight to establish a fan base, this idiot used British boybander Harry Styles. Now I'm not a fan of One Direction & Co in the slightest, but even I know how messed up this is.
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No one knows how this POS/After got out of control. And yea, it is a POS. While reading through the first chapter I was mentally editing it in my brain. Run on sentences, lack of semicolons, past tense bullshit. And knowing that it was bought for six figures by one of the most recognized publishers in the world, Simon & Schuster.
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The same publisher, mind you, responsible for Stephen King, Dan Brown, Becca Fitzpatrick, and R.L. Stine.
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A few reasons this book could (and probably will) bomb 1) There's a damn petition for #suspendannatodd, to prevent this broad from fuckin up Harry Styles reputation. 2)Yahoo has written an article slamming this book for being a piss poor rip off of Fifty Shades. 3)The author is a liar. It was revealed that the author, Anna Todd is 25, married, and not going to any educational institute. Whereas a year ago she was 18, single, and a student of neuroscience at UCLA. 4) Author says Styles will have no involvement in any of this mess, yet she keeps posting pictures of him as "Harry" and going on about After. 5) The book is very monotone. 6) It glamorizes Harry Styles as a rapist ect.. All of the other publishers are probably shaking their heads... Harper Collins publisher:
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Razorblade publishing:
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Little Brown:
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What's funny about all of this (Aside from the massive amount of views on Wattpad), is the fact that this book has thrived by 11-16 year old readers, who probably had to hide under their covers and read this POS via cell phone.
It's gotten so bad, in fact, that Harry Styles has blocked this author from Twitter.
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Read at your own risk, I guess. But I sure as hell won't recommend it. And yea, I'll be one of those people pushing Beautiful Disaster, Easy, and other titles in front of it at Books-A-Million.
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UPDATED 10/22/2014
The published version of after has finally hit shelves, so it's time to compare. Based on what I've read, I hope the editor got a BIG payday.
(OLD UNEDITED VERSION: Beginning of Chapter 1)
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(NEW EDITED VERSION: Beginning of Chapter 1)
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1 Star.
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I couldn't finish this book. The plot was intriguing but the writing didn't grab me. Why I couldn't finish this book 1) It was monot1 Star.
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I couldn't finish this book. The plot was intriguing but the writing didn't grab me. Why I couldn't finish this book 1) It was monotone. There was too much of "I." I sat down, I turned, I walked, I moved, I reached, I this I that. No. It was so bland and repetitive. I couldn't do it. It was all about movements. I'm used to reading "I sat down and began to think about blah blah...My mother was always harping about my lack of this or that." Ya know, there's usually some writing and explanation. A nice flow. In this book it was just (something similar to this) "I sat on the bed. I pulled the cover away from her shoulder. She moved away and I crawled toward her. I this. I that...I kissed her on the side of the lips." No. Nope. I couldn't deal with that. 2) Lack of descriptions. It's not enough to read that Jace is in a bar, I want to know what it looks like. Jukebox? Disco lights? Square tables? A DJ? No. The same could be said for the hotel room. I'm not saying it has to be all "mahogany desk, mini fridge, five pillows, oriental rug..." but a little "the blinds were drawn, covers pulled back, and my lips twisted as I stared at the two vixen's waiting for me to put them out of their misery.." or something like that. (Hell, I don't know, but you get the drift.)
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3) I felt nothing. I've said this in a lot of my reviews, but this one really takes the cake. If an author can't give a big description (aka places, faces, bodies) then the voice has to suck me in and make my imagination do the work. There was no voice in this book. NONE. No metaphors, similes...
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I don't know, maybe Jace just wasn't that interesting or perhaps boring. When I read I want to feel the excitement in the words. It honestly felt like the author was bored while writing this. Worth Noting: I stopped reading at page 14 of my Ebook. (Aka the end of chapter 1.) You've got 1 chapter to suck me in and make me want more. I used to give 40 pages, but with so many books out nowadays I don't have time for that. The first chapter is a make or break. (Which I assume is why every author rambles on and on about polishing it to perfection.) It determines a lot.
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Another thing that turned me off from this reading experience: lack of vocabulary. "Inspection" along with concentrate, devilish, and vibration were really the only big words thrown in Chapter 1. It read like a teenage fantasy novel. So many small words and repetitiveness. It did nothing for me. I have this pet peeve about rereading the same word in the following sentence. For example: Sure. "I’m sure to check out each of their bodies as they pass. I sure did get lucky tonight."<---Quote from chapter 1.
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I let my husband (who does not read, EVER) read the above quote and he said "It sounds like a girl. Like I like did like this and like..."
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Things that REALLY bugged me *Too much smiling during sex...Grin, yes, smile, no. If he's playful and naughty, why the hell is he smiling? *I didn't know what the hell was going on in that hotel room. All of these girls (blonde, brunette ect) were all over the place. I didn't know who was doing what. It was a mess. This girls legs were over this ones, her hair was falling onto his back, while this other girl is in between this ones legs...Blondie steps out of the room and Jace is fingering brunette while the blue dress is going down on whoever.
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While writing this I did manage to take a look at Chapter 2 to give it the benefit of a doubt. But the second I saw “Hey, don’t hate me cause I’m beautiful, Jace said." I cringed. No matter what he did in chapter 1, his masculinity was ripped to shreds right there. No man looks sexy saying that, not even if it's meant to be playful or as a joke.
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Word repetitiveness in first chapter (Which is 12 pages in my ebook, size 14 font) Pussy-23 (This one was everywhere and did little to help Jace's persona.) Ass-15 Smile-15
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I'm sorry, but when I read the part about Jace crawling up the bed and the brunette looking all scared. It didn't hold my attention like it should've. I was waiting for the right detail, descriptions, and maybe even a little arrogance to put everything in to play. Instead, my mind was thinking "Where ya going? Come back here."
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So yea. This one was a miss. I don't think i'm too picky, just that everyone else has lower standards.
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And that's my review. Sorry. I didn't like it. AT ALL. *TURNS OFF KINDLE*
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