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Red Queen Review

Hello Lovelies, I had been wanting to read Red Queen for a while since I heard about it in the book tube community. After finishing it the other day I knew I would have to write a review on here. Plot Mare is a red blood who lives in a world where she is oppressed by silver bloods. Silver bloods are superior as they have 'magic' abilities/powers which make them 'god like'? However Mare has a magic ability where she shoots purple and silver lightning. By the end of the book I had suffered some drama with a Wicked Queen, 2 Evil Prince's and 2 Romances. Overall I would rate the plot a 4/5 it had a very intriguing premise but it was for me very confusing at times as so much was going on at one time. Writing Style Victoria Aveyard really thought out the plot and the timeline of the book however a few things kept annoying me. I am sorry to say this but the character of Mare was incredible but her inner thoughts didn't always sound like the character - but for me...

Let's Talk! - My new book obsession, Writing a novel and Daily vlogging!?

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Hello lovelies, Today i thought i would do a bit more of a chatty post as i felt it was well delivered last time i did one of these posts. So since the last time we spoke i have finally left secondary school after doing my last exam on Friday. This means that I have 11 weeks to myself for watching some TV shows, shopping, reading and Oh? lets not forget you lovely people reading this, I will try to post much more frequently. And maybe post everyday but don't keep me to that. Well the last few weeks have been some hectic ones at that, I went to the local funfair and was sick on one of the rides - not embarrassing at all! The day after that I went shopping in town and this week I had my leavers barbecue and spent all day yesterday (saturday) in Blackpool! So i will be posting a a huge collective haul in the next few days. This summer I have made a promise to myself to take more risks and try new things but I also want to get a lot more reading done this summer. I am currently r...

Lets Talk! - GCSE's, Prom and BookTube!?

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Hello Lovelies, I know, I know long time no talk but life is pretty damn stressful right now. I have officially started my GCSE's and in case you don't know what GCSEs are these are the exams that take place in the UK before College (I am so lucky to have already been accepted). The exams I have taken so far are Maths, English Language and the first biology exam. First of all I already passed maths in January *cheers* but i decided to take higher maths so i am preparing for that torture in the next few weeks *boooooo*. English Language was amazing because I had the opportunity to attend a conference in Harrogate that was where my exam board literally told me exactly what i needed to do to get an A/A* which in case you didn't already know I really want to get a high grade in English because I love that lesson and I am doing it at A Level. Although the support I received was very encouraging it was still very stressful going into the exam I was asked about bees? I mean bees...

My Summer Book Challenge - TBR

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Hello Lovelies, As of tomorrow it is the first week of the six week holidays in the UK aka the summer holidays (vacation). So I thought I would set my self a challenge to read at least 6 books one for each week!  Here is the first book that I am currently reading!  The Mortal Instruments City Of Ashes This is the second book in the The Mortal Instruments Series when I started the first book I thought it would just be another annoying over the top fantasy novel especially after seeing the (awful) film of it but I judged a book by its cover and fell in love with the series the characters are so well developed and I am in love with the way Cassandra Clare writes! Most authors that write in 3rd person I hate because i feel like it is so disconnected to the characters but she doesn't do that you can acknowledge the characters emotions, thoughts, beliefs and why the characters act a certain way! I am just in love with this book series!  I thought to continue with the next book ...

Chatty Mid-Week Update

Hi guys you can put your pitchforks away i am finally uploading a blog post! Today i have decided to do a chatty post about what has been going on in my life this week and stuff thats on my mind lately. Okay so first of i have an announcement drum roll please... I am going to be uploading YOUTUBE VIDEOS every week with some friends of mine on a collab channel plans are just underway so stay tuned for more details. We are currently conferring a channel name so if you have any ideas please comment them below. Next on the agenda i am travelling to Edinburgh on thursday, - so expect daily vlogs (if not my friends are vlogging)It is a school trip so it should be very interesting but we are allowed free time on 2 of the days to go shopping and explore edinburgh but i have some vlogger friends travelling with me so vlogging should be okay. and on sunday the day after i get back from Edinburgh i have a young enterprise market to go to - so this week i am a busy worker bee buzzing away...

My Picks Of The Month

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My Picks Of The Month My library picks of the Month! little face by Sophie Hannah  - dramatic thriller The people next door  by Christopher Ransom  - Horror/murder mystery Mister Creecher by Chris Priestly  - children’s mystery

A Little About Me

A Little About Me Hello Friends... I'm Ellie a 14 year old teenager ( I'm quite mature for my age, I say quite) from the UK. If you enjoy reading and writing, fiction or non-fiction you are officially my best friend! I give YOU reading this, Writing tips, book suggestions and once in awhile a film review. I love creative writing, so much me and my best friend approached some teachers at my school about creating a club. I know spend every Friday in my schools library helping younger students become budding authors. ( if you can call them that) I aspire to be a journalist one day and in some ways I already am! I write for an online magazine called EXCLAIMER MAG! -  It is available worldwide so make sure you check it out! Until next time, Ellie

A Story With Great Depth

A Story With Great Depth I love stories with great twists and turns and things that will shock you along the way. If you have seen an Indiana Jones movie you will see many twists because one happens every ten minutes which keeps us viewers on the edge of our seats but a good book can also do this. In my opinion this adds great depth and detail to the story because you may think you know a character but they may shock you. A brilliant book that some of you may of heard of is ‘Vampire Academy’ which I believe Rachelle mead wrote ( not sure sorry!) this story actually made me feel the emotions the characters felt, it was amazing at some points you were asking for something to happen but once it did you felt the regret of that the characters felt. It’s is a great example of emotional writing/literature. (If that’s even what you call it.) I have currently been reading the story ‘Mister Creecher’ by Chris priestly into the first few chapters a lot of unexpected things happened it ...