I've Got Your Number

BOOK REVIEW

Chick lit novels are my favorite.

I don't know it has something to do with the blend of romance and drama or the fact that it's just easier to read than most genres.

SUMMARY

Poppy Wyatt greatest dream is about to come true. She's marrying Magnus Tavish, her dream guy. But when everything's on top, things can only go downhill.

First, she loses her engangement ring in a hotel fire drill. Then as if things aren't bad enough, she loses her phone.

As she went about the hotel lobby, she came across a discarded cellphone in a trash can. Great! Now she can leave a number to all of her friends and the hotel if ever they find her ring or her cellphone.

Things are finally looking up, but the cellphone's true owner, business man Sam Roxton, isn't happy that a company cellphone is in the possession of an unknown woman. Worst, Poppy is reading his messages and emails, disturbing his personal life.

Sam will try his hardest to get his phone back, and Poppy will go lengths to keep the cellphone and find her own phone and ring back. What starts is a hilarious and unpredictable turn of events as Poppy and Sam increasingly upend each other’s lives through emails and text messages. As Poppy juggles wedding preparations, mysterious phone calls, and hiding her left hand from Magnus and his parents . . . she soon realizes that she is for a tough ride.

WHAT I THINK...

Sophie Kinsella was one of the authors who accompanied me through my high school life. Her books can be found abundantly in our school's bookstore. I fell in love with her after I read her book, Confessions of a Shopaholic. I think there isn't a single Kinsella book that I haven't read yet.

Her style of writing is very similar to another popular chick-lit writer, Meg Cabot, but different too. For instance, while both authors both write incredible romantic comedy with a pinch of drama, Meg Cabot writes novels about teenagers and some adults while Sophie Kinsella writes about (sometimes) mature adults.

I've Got Your Number is not a cliche novel. It's got a lot of plot twists that you won't expect (duh-twists) and it's gonna make you think that life is not all about sunshine and rainbows. 

I love the characters' personality, especially Sam Roxton's. That man is so mature, serious and business-like on the outside but sweet and hilarious on the inside. Well, that probably sounded like a very typical description of a typical CEO. But honestly, you'll fall in love with his two-sided personality. He's not a boastful, playboy, badboy kind of CEO you'll find in other stories. He's actually a very down-to-earth and dedicated to his company. He's also a work-a-holic, and that's why he needs someone to insert some fun and humor into his life.

I love how Poppy Wyatt is the exact opposite of Sam Roxton. She's irresponsible, panicky, more socially-involved and most of all,  she's humorous, bubbly and lively. She also thinks that she already met the man of her dreams and she thinks that she's as happy as she can ever be. But in truth, she's not. She finds Magnus (Bane- what my brain thinks automatically) Tavish and his family too... bright for her. I mean Magnus and the whole family are all university professors, the kind that criticizes current issues, books, personalities, etc. In short, her in-laws are everything she's not. Poppy Wyatt has never felt more uncomfortable.

Other characters include Violet, Sam's PA, a stylish girl who isn't doing what she loves. Lucinda, a almost-too-nice wedding planner that is closer to her fiance as Poppy thinks. There are also Poppy's co-workers at the spa, Poppy's friends, and the young intern, Clemency. 

All of these characters has a special part in the story. I promise you that you will have a hard time putting the book down, cause you can't stand not knowing what 's going to happen next.

Thanks Sophie for writing another awesome novel!
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House of Hades

The latest book of the Heroes of Olympus Series by Rick Riordan is out! Rejoice!!! Woohoo!!!

Unlike the first three books, House of Hades feautures the narration of all the seven demigods: Percy, Annabeth, Jason, Piper, Frank, Hazel and Leo. And (for me) it doesn't end in a cliffhanger, although I would like to read more.

The characters are as witty, funny and clever as ever. You'll be amazed (again) by Annabeth's strategic thinking, enjoy (again) by Leo's jokes and be at awe (again) with Percy's power.

HERE ARE SOME MAJOR SPOILERS:
1) Nico is gay.

I know, it's a lot to take in. Our favorite son of Hades is GAY!!!! No!!! It can't be! But yes, he is. He admitted this to Cupid, the god of love. He said that he had a crush on Percy Jackson. Awww, your handsomeness is wasted, Nico!!

2) Leo fell in love.

Another fact that's hard to take in. Leo fell in love, and this time, the girl fell in love with him too! Leo was stranded on Oygyia, the island of Calypso. At first, he and Calypso didn't get along, but as time passed by, they learned to love each other. Cheesy, right? When it's time for Leo to leave, he made a romantic promise to return for Calypso. And I think she really meant it.

3) Frank became praetor.

Frank was given by Jason the emergency praetor position towards the end of the book. Jason had to do this because Frank needed the authority to command a legion of dead Roman soldiers in order to kill the monsters in House of Hades

4) Percy and Annabeth survived Tartarus 

Yehey! We can all relax with relief now. Percy and Annabeth survived the impossible, of course with a little help from the good titan, Bob (Iapetus). They even survived the encounter with Nyx, goddess of darkness, and the god of the pit, Tartarus. 

The Mortal Instruments Trilogy

Who among you watched the movie City of Bones lately?

If you did, then lucky you, cause I haven't watched it yet. :(

But I guess that, like the Twilight Saga and the Percy Jackson Series, it doesn't exactly follow the book's plot.t

Am I right?

Well, it's the producers' choice anyway. The movie is directed by Harald Zwart and was written by Jessica Postigo. It's based on the lovely trilogy by the lovely author, Cassandra Clare (which is by the way, one of my favorite authors)

Let's talk about the posotive and negative sides of the movie...

NEGATIVE

1. Doesn't follow original plot.
2. Isabelle should be more of a chick than Clary, not the other way around (no offense to the actors).
3. Clary's hair isn't red enough. And I'm pretty sure she's supposed to be shorter too.
4. Jace's hair is curly, not wavy.

POSITIVE

1. I suppose they did well with the special effects.
2. The cast was picked nicely.
3. Simon is hot! :)
4. Even though the movie doesn't exactly follow the book's plot, there's still a lot of action, suspense, and romance. :)

Does anyone here wants to give me a link as to where I can download the movie?

Anyway, it's always better to read the books than to hit the theater and watch its movie adaptation.

The original Mortal Instruments Trilogy, City of Bones, City of Ashes and City of Glass is an original plot owned by the lovely author, Cassandra Clare. Recently, a post-series has been published, City of Fallen Angels and City of Lost Souls. The sixth and final book, City of Heavenly Fire, will be published in May, 2014.

You can read the first three books separately and not find a cliffhanger at the end of the third book. If you want a glimpse of Jace and Clary's boyfriend-girlfriend life, then you should read the next books.

I learned a lot of things from these books, like random Latin words that comes in handy at school and lots of random history facts that comes more handy at school. It also taught me valuable life lessons, like not discriminating the third gender and to always be strong and never give up. :)

Cassandra Clare incorporates the concept of angels and demons with the modern world perfectly. You'll fall in love with Jace, the witty, playful and quite the badboy of the New York Institute. You'll be amazed by Clary's artistic talents and her complete love for her family and of course, for Jace.

Honestly, you'll enjoy reading it. :) So I suggest you should either by the books or download the ebook. The ebooks are available in http://www.epubbud.com

The prequel series, The Infernal Devices, can be also found there. It currently composes of three books, Clockwork Angel, Clockwork Prince and Clockwork Princess. It focuses on the story of Jace's ancestor, Will Herondale and is set in Victorian England, ten years after the peace treaties between the demon-fighting Shadowhunters and Downworlders (vampires, fairies, werewolves, and warlocks) was signed.

If you already read the Mortal Instruments, you'll find enough comforting elements in the series to love it and enoy reading it.

Percy Jackson and the Olympians and Heroes of Olympus Series

I am a huge Percy Jackson Fan... although not of the movies. The movies are terrible (I apologize to the makers of the film). They completely don't follow the wonderful plot of the books, which is a shame. 

The books are AWESOME (credits to Rick Riordan). The characters know how to make grave situations light, and there's just enough suspense to keep me anticipating for more.

I especially like the character of Leo (son of Hephaestus) in the Heroes of Olympus Series. He's even funnier than Percy, which I first thought to be impossible. In my eyes, he's probably the most powerful demigod after Percy (of course). I like characters that can control fire and like Leo, characters  that are lonely (awww) but still enjoys life.

I like the Heroes of Olympus series better than the Percy Jackson and the Olympians Series, but they're both awesome. Rick Riordan set the pace of the story perfectly and wrote it with just the right balance of humor and drama.

"The Percy Jackson Pledge"

I promise to remember Percy

Whenever I'm at sea

I promise to remember Annabeth

Whenever a spider comes at me

I promise to protect nature

For Grover's sake of course

I promise to remember Luke

When my heart fills with remorse

I promise to remember Chiron

Whenever I see a sign that says ''Free Pony Ride''

I promise to remember Tyson

Whenever a friend says they'll stick by my side

I promise to remember Thalia

Whenever a friend is scared of heights

I promise to remember Clarisse

Whenever I see someone that gives me a fright

I promise to remember Bianca

Whenever I see a sister scold her younger brother

I promise to remember Nico

Whenever I see someone who doesn't get along with others

I promise to remember Zoe

Whenever I watch the stars

I promise to remember Rachel

Whenever a limo passes my car.

I promise to remember The Stolls

when my home is beginning to unsettle.

I promise to remember Beckendorf

whenever I see someone working metal.

I promise to remember Silena

whenever a friend takes one for the team

I promise to remember Michael Yew

whenever I see a smile that gleams.

I promise to remember Briares

whenever I see someone playing hand games.

I promise to remember those lost in the Battle of the Labyrinth

whenever I see a cloth in flames.

I promise to keep people included

For Hestia when she was banished from the gods.

I promise to remember those campers who fought against Kronos

whenever I see someone go against the odds.

I promise to remember Jason

when I see a lightning bolt

I promise to remember Hazel

when I see a pot of gold

I promise to remember Piper

when I see a pretty girl

I promise to be nice to everyone for Leo

was the seventh wheel

Yes I promise to remember PJO

Wherever I may go...