Dramione? - FTM

If you haven't read the books or watched haven't watched the films and you don't want to be spoiled, I highly suggest that you don't stay because this post will contain spoilers.

So if you didn't know what Dramione is, it is simply a ship. Now I don't think many people would have started shipping this if it weren't for J.K. Rowling confirming that Draco Malfoy had a secret crush on Hermione in the books. I am not ashamed to say that I am a shipper of this particular ship. I don't ship it because I think it would "So hot!" or "So adorable!" according to some people, I ship it because it would have given Draco so much more depth as a character. Not only would it have given him so much backstory and character, it would give so much more to his side of the story that happens in the books. 

It is said in the books that Draco really admired his father who was one of Voldemort's servants you could say. So it was pretty obvious that Draco was going to eventually go into the "Family Business" which he does. In the sixth book The Half-Blood Prince, you find out that Draco becomes a death eater and some people describe him as the chosen one but on the dark side. His mission was to murder Albus Dumbledore the headmaster at Hogwarts School for Witchcraft and Wizardry. For me anyway, I found the Malfoy's cowardly at times but that is completely understandable because they were working for Voldemort and they obviously wanted to live. One of the things that I really loved about the Malfoy family is that they did show a little bit of resistance, you could tell that they didn't want to do certain things because most people on Voldemort's side would kill anyone at anytime.

One thing that always got me thinking was the reasoning behind Draco willingly letting his parents force him to join Voldemort's army. Some people in the books would have rather died then work for him, I mean Draco was just a teenager at the time but it still confused me. Even though I knew the whole story behind it, it was never enough. 

Yes, the Malfoy's showed cowardliness at times but I think his father was always the more cowardly one but they all still had a brave side.

Then one day, I stumbled across a video called Draco + Hermione| Scarlet. Once I watched it I thought, why didn't J.K. Rowling decide to do this?! It would have made sense with the story, it would have done a unique thing to the story---oh wait...She had already done that. In the last book in the series The Deathly Hallows, a revelation was made that Severus Snape was in love with Harry's mother Lily Potter. That whole storyline made me have so much more respect for Snape, not that I didn't before but it did. It also gave me a much better understanding on his character. However, it did just make me think why couldn't she have done this whole thing with Draco and Hermione. Of course, the story would kind of be repeating itself but I'm sure J.K. Rowling could have thought of something because she is a mastermind.

Until this day, I still wish that Dramione was thing because their story could have gone places. I'm sorry but I'm not the biggest fan of Ron and Hermione... I'm a fan but also not a fan. There were all of these other couples in the books and I liked all of them and Ron and Hermione were kind of just there...Don't get me wrong, I think they're a cute couple but they just didn't mesh well in my opinion.

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Between The Devil And The Deep Blue Sea: April Genevieve Tucholke - FTM

You stop fearing the devil when you’re holding his hand…

Nothing much exciting rolls through Violet White’s sleepy, seaside town… until River West comes along. River rents the guest house behind Violet’s crumbling estate, and as eerie, grim things start to happen, Violet begins to wonder about the boy living in her backyard. 

Is River just a crooked-smiling liar with pretty eyes and a mysterious past? Or could he be something more?

Violet’s grandmother always warned her about the Devil, but she never said he could be a dark-haired boy who takes naps in the sun, who likes coffee, who kisses you in a cemetery... who makes you want to kiss back. 

Violet’s already so knee-deep in love, she can’t see straight. And that’s just how River likes it.

- Goodreads Synopsis

Book - Movie Adaptation: The Book Thief - FTM

In 1938, young orphan Liesel (Sophie Nélisse) arrives at the home of her new foster parents, Hans (Geoffrey Rush) and Rosa (Emily Watson). When Hans, a kindly housepainter, learns that Liesel cannot read, he teaches the child the wonders of the written language. Liesel grows to love books, even rescuing one from a Nazi bonfire. Though Liesel's new family barely scrape by, their situation becomes even more precarious when they secretly shelter a Jewish boy whose father once saved Hans' life.

- Wikipedia

November Wrap-Up - RQK

The first book I read this month was "False Future" by: Dan Krokos. I started reading this series during summer and this book actually came out in August however I had trouble getting my hands on a copy, but I finally got it! I actually got it on my birthday so that was a great day! This book was fantastic and was a great conclusion to this series! It has a very unique storyline that isn't for everybody, but the whole cloning and multiple universes idea I find to be extremely intriguing. I'd give it a 4.5/5 stars.

The second book I read this month was "Last Night I Sang To The Monster"  by: Benjamin Alire Saenz. This book is not the easiest book to read. It is a serious, realistic type book. It deals with content that isn't for younger readers. It even possibly made me tear up... okay I teared up! It's just so sad! However it also had some funny parts that just seemed to lighten up the book. It truly was just a great book overall and I really don't know how to justifiably put it into words without telling you the whole book. I highly suggest if you can handle a book like this that you read it! I give this book 5/5 stars!
Here are some of my favourite quotes from the book:

“What is it with you and that book?"

Rafael laughed. "We have a personal relationship.” 

(This is how I feel with every book I read!)

“I don't like remembering.

Remembering makes me feel things.

I don't like to feel things.

I'm thinking I could spend the rest of my life becoming an expert at forgetting” 

“Okay is just a word I use so I won't have to talk about what's inside. 
Okay is a word that means I am going to keep my secrets.” 

The third book I read this month was "Shadow and Bone" by:Leigh Bardugo. So I actually took this book out from the library three times before I actually read it. I had started the second time, but got busy and just decided to return it. Now that I actually read it though I absolutely love it. I am looking forward to reading the other two books of this trilogy! Generally I really liked the story and I love Alina and Mal!! The only thing I didn't like was that the explanation of terms and stuff was later on in the book. At the beginning when they used certain terms I had no clue what they meant until a while later on when they give an explanation. Either way it was a really good story!

The fourth book I read this month was "Siege and Storm" by: Leigh Bardugo. I just previously read the first book of this series and really liked it. Sometimes I find that second or third books in series are just not able to match the first book and even if they are good the first book completely outshines them. However with this series at least so far I find that the second book is able to live up to the first. It was very interesting and I am very excited to read the next one! I did a post on the first two books of this series. If you want to know my ratings for them click here.

The fifth book I read this month was "Ruin and Rising" by:Leigh Bardugo. I definitely got obsessed with this series. I pretty much finished the whole series within a week. So much happened in this book and I just didn't know how to feel about some of the things that happened.. It was quite an overwhelming book. I had a mix of emotions while reading this book. A cross between loving and hating the book. Of course the book itself was great, but the way the events happened I just was happy and sad about how it happened. I would give this book 4.5/5 stars.

Book Comparison: Grisha Series - RQK

(POSSIBLE SPOILERS!!!)

Basic Summary: (from Leigh Bardugo's Website)
Surrounded by enemies, the once-great nation of Ravka has been torn in two by the Shadow Fold, a swath of near impenetrable darkness crawling with monsters who feast on human flesh. Now its fate may rest on the shoulders of one lonely refugee.

Alina Starkov has never been good at anything. But when her regiment is attacked on the Fold and her best friend is brutally injured, Alina reveals a dormant power that saves his life—a power that could be the key to setting her war-ravaged country free. Wrenched from everything she knows, Alina is whisked away to the royal court to be trained as a member of the Grisha, the magical elite led by the mysterious Darkling.

Yet nothing in this lavish world is what it seems. With darkness looming and an entire kingdom depending on her untamed power, Alina will have to confront the secrets of the Grisha…and the secrets of her heart.

Favourite Quote: 

“And there's nothing wrong with being a lizard either. Unless you were born to be a hawk.” ― Leigh Bardugo, Shadow and Bone

-I like this quote for no particular reason I just like the whole idea of the quote.  To me I think it says that there is nothing wrong with just being and or doing something small unless you were born to do greater things. The quote also references to animals and it's something that I tend to do as well so I guess thats why I found this quote to be memorable.

Favourite Main Character: Alina Starkov

-I guess this is a pretty obvious choice since she is the true main character, but even so I found I really liked her character. I liked how she wasn't perfect, how she didn't fit in. Not only that, but I really liked her and Mal's friendship. Also I just think her ability is definitely one of  the coolest out of everybody's and I am just very fascinated by the whole idea of her ability.

Favourite Side Character: David

-David isn't a huge part of this book particularly, but nonetheless he is my favourite side character. I just love how he is so curious and just completely gets into his work. In that sense he kind of reminds me of myself... Also he seems kind of nerdy which I find tends to make me like the character even more. I definitely ship him and Genya! Speaking of Genya I like her a lot too, but David is still my favourite.

Dislike: ALINA AND DARKLING'S RELATIONSHIP

-So I really wanted Mal and Alina to end up together and then you know the whole story happens and whatever, but then her and the Darkling have a thing... Just no. Obviously this is more a personal thing not everyone might feel this way, but I personally would rather her with Mal. Also though the whole Darkling part just seems so creepy. He might look young but technically he is ancient and she is like a teenager.

Rating: 4/5 stars

Basic Summary:  (from Leigh Bardugo's Website)

Darkness never dies.

Hunted across the True Sea, haunted by the lives she took on the Fold, Alina must try to make a life with Mal in an unfamiliar land, all while keeping her identity as the Sun Summoner a secret. But she can’t outrun her past or her destiny for long.

The Darkling has emerged from the Shadow Fold with a terrifying new power and a dangerous plan that will test the very boundaries of the natural world. With the help of a notorious privateer, Alina returns to the country she abandoned, determined to fight the forces gathering against Ravka. But as her power grows, Alina slips deeper into the Darkling’s game of forbidden magic, and farther away from Mal. Somehow, she will have to choose between her country, her power, and the love she always thought would guide her–or risk losing everything to the oncoming storm.

Favourite Quote:“The less you say, the more weight your words will carry.” ― Leigh Bardugo, Siege and Storm

-To me this quote is not only true, but it's pretty much how I am. I mean I feel that if you say a lot and or say something a lot then after a while your words just start to mean less and less. It's those people who say little, or use words only when necessary whose words mean the most. When people know you don't say much or don't say particular things often, when you do say something they will take your words much more to heart then they would otherwise.

Favourite Main Character: Nikolai Lantsov

-So he isn't actually a main character, but even so I still think he is an important character. I realize this is about the second book, but in the third book he becomes even more important then he is even in this one. I love how Nikolai tends to act like more than one person. He can change from one unique personality to another. In general though i just like how he is unique and selfless. He truly fights for the people.

Favourite Side Character: DAVID

-Yes David is still my favourite side character! I know that he is the one who put the collar on Alina, but he didn't know the Darkling's true intentions. I just can't help liking him. I find his character to be so quirky, but just how he is so into his inventions and knowledge fascinates me and makes me love his character. David is also very stubborn and determined. Even when others would give up he keeps trying until he can solve the puzzle.

Dislike: The Darkling's weird appearances

-So in the third book they explain these appearances however in this book they don't. His appearances are rather creepy he just kind of shows up everywhere. Especially the time when they are having a certain conversation which leads to a whole bunch of other things happening. He is the reason that the drama between them got worse! I like them together a lot so the fact that the whole thing happened made me sad. Also I feel him popping up and watching her is just disturbing.

Rating: 4.5/5 stars!

-So in conclusion I liked the second book better. In the first book I found things at the beginning to be very confusing. As for what actually happens in the book I found that they both were pretty equal. They both had lots of things happen and various betrayals and alliances occurred. I very much like this series and I would suggest it to anybody who likes fantasy type books!