Just One Day (Just One Day #1) by Gayle Forman

From the New York Times bestselling author of If I Stay

Allyson Healey's life is exactly like her suitcase—packed, planned, ordered. Then on the last day of her three-week post-graduation European tour, she meets Willem. A free-spirited, roving actor, Willem is everything she’s not, and when he invites her to abandon her plans and come to Paris with him, Allyson says yes. This uncharacteristic decision leads to a day of risk and romance, liberation and intimacy: 24 hours that will transform Allyson’s life.

A book about love, heartbreak, travel, identity, and the “accidents” of fate, Just One Day shows us how sometimes in order to get found, you first have to get lost. . . and how often the people we are seeking are much closer than we know.

The first in a sweepingly romantic duet of novels. Willem’s story—Just One Year—is coming soon!

Review: 4/5 stars

This was the first read of 2014!!
This was a very odd book because at first i didn't like it very much but when I sat down and explained to my friend what it was about it hit me that it was actually a really good book. 
I just have to say the odds have never been on anyones favor as much as they where on Allyson's. I mean some of the things that happened in the book were kind of out there if it were real life. But it wasn't so I guess one can imagine. 
Otherwise it was an enjoyable read. I can't wait for read the second one.

More Than Her (More #2) by Jay McLean

"For every action there is an equal or opposite reaction."

For every choice you make there are rewards,

or there are consequences.

It was my choice to walk away the first time.

And my choice to chase her the second.

But sometimes you don't get a choice,

and all you get are the consequences.

"Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength,

while loving someone deeply gives you courage.”

Unless that someone is Logan Matthews. 

Because loving him didn't give me

the strength to walk away.

It didn't give me

the courage to fight for him.

And when it was over,

all it gave me was a broken heart

Review: 2/5 stars
I didn't end up liking this book as much as I expected. 
I didn't like Logan's character to begin with so I think that night have been part of if. He wasn't swoon worthy to me. 
Also I didn't feel like I knew Amanda. Plus she lets things go too easily. 
Also I felt like this book had the same voice as the first one. The characters, especially the males all really sounded alike. 
I wish I liked it more. 
I'm probably not gonna finish the rest of the series because I felt like this book really dragged. I have to skip some paragraphs and I hate to so that. 
Don't take my opinion for it. Read it yourself and see what you think. 

What? College?!

I think I might be starting to get nervous about college. I move in next week and I am not excited at all.
First of all I'm not even packed, meaning my room look like a tornado came through. Second I still have things I need to get for my room. Fourth I still have things I need to do at home and people I need to see before I live. And fifth and final, what the heck was I thinking to move away. Did I mention that I'm paying for it myself and that I don't even have a job. Holy apple sauce. I'm going to be sharing a bathroom sized room with someone else and I cannot even bring all my books with me. What about... food. Mom? Oh my. But it's okay. I once read that taking risks is how you make it far in life. You will never know unless you try. So I guess this is me trying. And when I really think about, there are much worse problem going on in the world. Wish me luck!

End of Summer

So... I know I have been slacking at my blogging lately and I am working on doing more. I still review on my good reads page so expect some reviews to be moved here. I took a break this summer because I just graduated high school (Yay for me!) and I am about to leave for college soon. I am hoping that once I move in and get everything settle this blog will be updated frequently. Bare with me and I will keep up with my postings. I plan on also writing about everyday stuff that bookaholics can relate to. Thanks for visiting my blog.

Stay Awesome
Ruthy

More Than This (More #1) by Jay McLean

*Mikayla*
In one night my fairytale ended. Or it may have begun. This is my story of friendship and love, heartbreak and desire, and the strength to show weakness.

*Jake*
One night I met a girl. A sad and broken girl, but one more beautiful than any other. She laughed through her sadness, while I loved through her heartbreak.

*This is our story of a maybe ever after.*

He was right. It made no difference whether it was 6 months or 6 years. 
I couldn’t undo what had been done. I couldn’t change the future.
I couldn’t even predict it. 
It was one night.
One night when everything changed.
It was so much more than just the betrayal.
It was the Tragedy. 
The Deaths. 
The Murders.
But it was also that feeling.
The feeling of falling.

Review: 5/5 stars

I don't like giving books 5 stars because I'm never sure if it really deserves it but this is came really close. If I round up what I wanted to give it it would be a 5. I more than really like this book!!! It was so sad at times and I thought many things where unrealistic but still they made this book complete. You don't even get half way through the book before your heart completely shatters. I'm pretty sure I cried a bit. The characters where awesome everything was just awesome. Mikayla was so strong and and jake was the best thing to happen to her and I just *sobs* I love it. And how can I forget the accent mmmh. But that ending tho >_<. I can't help but hope I completely misunderstood it. I can't wait to get my hands on the next book. Hope it's as good as this one if not better. I haven't read any Jay McLean's books but I'm about to start binge reading. Lol.

Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen

"It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune must be in want of a wife."

So begins Pride and Prejudice, Jane Austen's witty comedy of manners--one of the most popular novels of all time--that features splendidly civilized sparring between the proud Mr. Darcy and the prejudiced Elizabeth Bennet as they play out their spirited courtship in a series of eighteenth-century drawing-room intrigues. 

Review: 3/5 stars

I had to read this for and outside reading book in English. 
I likes this book.
It was really cute and funny. 
However... It dragged. It had many chapters that nothing really happen but when things did happens it was really excited. I loved Mr. Bennett. Cracked me up! 
I think the reason this book has a low rating for me was only my fault. I'm not American so this English did nothing but confuse me. I don't read classics and enjoy them often but this one is pretty up there. Shows us there was love drama from the start.

The Unwritten Rule by Elizabeth Scott

Everyone knows the unwritten rule: You don’t like your best friend’s boyfriend.

Sarah has had a crush on Ryan for years. He’s easy to talk to, supersmart, and totally gets her. Lately it even seems like he’s paying extra attention to her. Everything would be perfect except for two things: Ryan is Brianna’s boyfriend, and Brianna is Sarah’s best friend.

Sarah forces herself to avoid Ryan and tries to convince herself not to like him. She feels so guilty for wanting him, and the last thing she wants is to hurt her best friend. But when she’s thrown together with Ryan one night, something happens. It’s wonderful... and awful.

Sarah is torn apart by guilt, but what she feels is nothing short of addiction, and she can’t stop herself from wanting more..

Review: 3.8/5 stars
This was a really fun read frustrating at times because it took too long to get to where I really wanted but otherwise really enjoyable. I felt kinda bad that I was rooting for Sarah (best friends shouldn't do that) but I didn't like Brianna's character at all.

Starcrossed (Starcrossed #1) by Josephine Angelini

 How do you defy destiny?

Helen Hamilton has spent her entire sixteen years trying to hide how different she is—no easy task on an island as small and sheltered as Nantucket. And it's getting harder. Nightmares of a desperate desert journey have Helen waking parched, only to find her sheets damaged by dirt and dust. At school she's haunted by hallucinations of three women weeping tears of blood . . . and when Helen first crosses paths with Lucas Delos, she has no way of knowing they're destined to play the leading roles in a tragedy the Fates insist on repeating throughout history.

As Helen unlocks the secrets of her ancestry, she realizes that some myths are more than just legend. But even demigod powers might not be enough to defy the forces that are both drawing her and Lucas together—and trying to tear them apart.

Review: 3/5 stars

This was a really okay book. I enjoyed it didn't love it but it was still good... Kinda. 
I really don't know how to describe it. Okay fits it best. 
The story was good. I saw some vampire diaries/TMI characteristics. I rolled my eyes a couple times. The story also felt choppy, like I was missing some main points. The characters were not strong. I felt only sadness for Lucas. He's character felt a little stiff. Helen was not annoying but she wasn't the best heroine either. She seemed to know a lot for someone who just found out about herself. 
This book was just iffy for me. I guess to really find out if I like the book I should continue the series. I know it sounds like all I have to say about the book is bad but I seriously kind of enjoyed it. It was like a cup of tea with a teaspoon of sugar. Still drinkable but it would have been better with 2 more tea spoons.