REVIEW: The Ghost and the Goth by Stacey Kade

I was intrigued by the cute cover, hoping for a fluffy, summer read that entertained; I wasn't disappointed.

Alona Dare has it all. The perfect hair, friends, a hot body, she's the girl that everybody secretly hates.  But contrary to popular belief, Alona's life isn't what you would expect; especially when she gets run over by a school bus. 
Enter Will Killian, he looks like your typical goth. As if high school wasn't hard enough for him, he can see, hear and touch ghosts. Especially when the latest ghost is the most popular girl in school, Alona Dare. 
With his friend trying to figure out what's happening with him; a sleazy psychologist that thinks he's nuts; and a school full of ghosts trying to get him to 'deliver a message to their loved ones', can Will help Alona without being exposed or locked up before Graduation?

The Ghost and the Goth is light hearted, amusing and the perfect summer read.
This novel has exactly what you'd expect from a high school/ redemption after death/ slight romance/ revenge novel.
It delivers with cute one-liners, awkward teen romance moments and clichéd high school characters.

However, I found that some things progressed too fast, such as the romance between Alona and Will - it suddenly just appeared. Although, I guess there's a fine line between love and hate?!
I thought that Will and his mother's relationship between his psychologist was an interesting sub-plot that provided fodder for the whole 'ghost' thing.

The Ghost and the Goth is a cute read that is great for a bit of escapism. Light humour, romance and an interesting ghost plot, if you're 12-16 and female, you will enjoy The ghost and the Goth.
Also, if you're a fan of the Mediator series, The Ghost and the Goth will be a welcome addition to the genre.

Internet

Dearest Readers,

I write this with deep forgiveness in my heart. 

I apologise for not posting for the last week or so. Why, you ask?

Well, I have been having problems with that new-fangled thing some people like to call 'the internet'.

Yes, it is true *gasps*, I have been living without internet. 

Now while some of you might find that hard to deal with, I have been finding it utterly refreshing. (Apart from the guilt of not being able to post.)

So, in the mean time until my internet gets fixed, I will try to post as often as possible using other internet sources; you never know, I might be at a library near you soon!

On the plus side, all this free time has allowed me to read more books. 

And you smart cookies know what that means!

Free time = reading = reviews for you!

In my other spare time, I have bought some new books: (as if I don't already have an impressive stack to read!) 

• Sherlock Holmes: The Hound of The Baskervilles by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. 
• Tombstone Tea by Joanne Dahme
• The Fault in Our Stars by John Green

I have begun to read The Fault in our Stars and am hardly able to put it down this long!

I am also shocked to learn that I missed the release of Jessica Rules the Dark Side - I must purchase a copy IMMEDIATELY!  You may know that I loved book 1 by this review here.

Anyhoo! I shall try to post as soon as possible.

**Spoiler Alert** THERE WILL BE A Vampire Academy Ultimate Guide Giveaway Coming Soon!

Happy Reading, 

Isme

Born Wicked and Cinder

I just got copies of Cinder by Marissa Meyer and Born Wicked by Jessica Spotswood; Thanks Penguin!

I'm really looking forward to reading these, and Born Wicked is even prettier in person!
Humans and androids crowd the raucous streets of New Beijing. A deadly plague ravages the population. From space, a ruthless lunar people watch, waiting to make their move. No one knows that Earth’s fate hinges on one girl. . . 

Cinder, a gifted mechanic, is a cyborg. She’s a second-class citizen with a mysterious past, reviled by her stepmother and blamed for her stepsister’s illness. 
But when her life becomes intertwined with the handsome Prince Kai’s, she suddenly finds herself at the center of an intergalactic struggle, and a forbidden attraction. Caught between duty and freedom, loyalty and betrayal, she must uncover secrets about her past in order to protect her world’s future.

Look out for their reviews - coming soon!

REVIEW: Vampire Academy - The Ultimate Guide

Vampire Academy: The Ultimate Guide 
by Michelle Rowen, and with Richelle Mead

A must-have for any true Vampire Academy fan, 'The Ultimate Guide' covers everything you ever needed or wanted to know about the Vampire Academy Universe.

The official guide to the #1 international bestselling Vampire Academy series

Discover the history of St. Vladimir’s Academy, explore the dark psychology behind Rose and Lissa’s spirit bond, and find out even more illicit secrets about Moroi society. 

This ultimate guide will go even deeper into the world of Vampire Academy, Frostbite, Shadow Kiss, Blood Promise, Spirit Bound, and Last Sacrifice . . . every heartache, every betrayal, every sacrifice, and so much more!

The guide includes:

• In-depth recaps of each novel with a pop quiz to test your knowledge, quotes from the book and a bit of background on the novel from Richelle Mead. 
• Details about the complete world of Vampire Academy, including: 
• Character summaries of all characters; major and minor.
• A guide to the relationships: Rose and Dimitri, Rose and Adrian, Rose and Lissa and Lissa and Christian.
• All about Moroi elemental magic, St. Vladimir's Academy and The Moroi Royal Court.
• An in-depth guide to Dhampirs and Guardians, their marks and a Q&A with Richelle Mead - asking her whether she would rather be a moroi or dhampir.
• The guide also includes a sneak peek from the VA Graphic novel. 
• Illustrations of Guardian marks, Moroi Elemental Signs and Alchemist Tattoos.
• A behind-the-scenes exclusive of the making of the book trailers. 
• Richelle's favourite links and fan-sites. 
• VA covers through the years. 
• A teaser from the new Vampire Academy companion novel universe, Bloodlines. 
• Q and As with Richelle Mead about various subjects throughout the book.

Look out for the GIVEAWAY of the VA Ultimate Guide Coming Soon!

Also, the review for Bloodlines soon after!

Colourful Bookshelves

This video, 'The Joy of Books' is amazing; I cannot begin to imagine how long it would have taken them to make it.



And, keeping with the theme, some other colourful bookshelves, the first one being my favourite.

found here.

found here.

found here. 

found here. (same as above)