Monday, July 13, 2015

Map to the Stars by Jen Malone [ARC Review]

Goodreads Summary: Author Jen Malone draws on her real-life experiences as a movie studio publicist to bring you an insider peek at love, Hollywood-style. 

The California dream was supposed to give seventeen-year-old Annie Shelton a fresh start far removed from her dad’s unusual betrayal. But when things don’t go according to plan in La La Land, Annie’s mom snags a last-minute gig as makeup artist to a teen movie idol and finagles a spot for her daughter on his European promotional tour.

Down-to-earth Annie would rather fangirl architectural sights than an arrogant A-lister. That is, until behind-the-scenes Graham Cabot turns out to be more sweetly vulnerable than she could have imagined. 

Too bad falling for a poster boy isn’t all red carpets and star treatment, especially when you factor in obnoxious fans, an overprotective assistant, a stage mom/manager, and a beefy bodyguard.

But it isn’t until the paparazzi make an appearance that things get really sticky…
Honestly… I’m never been a big fan of books with Hollywood themes. *grin*
I think you changed that… well kinda.
I just realized that Hollywood-themed YA ones are waaaay cooler than those Adult ones.

*MC’s Corner* 

Note: Spoilers.

• I hate long YA Contemporary books. So this, being that short is a plus points. Though… ironically I kinda wanted more. (You can slap my face now.)

• I read the little biography of Jen Malone by the end of the book… and it says that she worked on Hollywood… so I think this make it next to believable.
There are some things/scenes in there that is… kinda hard to, you know, believe?
THAT REALLY HAPPENS IN HOLLYWOOD?
*shrug*
(I always check the “About the Author” part before I start reading a book… so thank God!

• THE THING IS… don’t date a celebrity unless you plan on becoming one. (LOL… as if I can find a celebrity that I can date. *high*)

• This book I recommend it for girls… I don’t think it’s for boys.
ARC provided by Epic Reads Impulse (HarperCollins Publishers) & Edelweiss in exchange of honest review. Thank you! 

@gleekidMC

Thursday, July 9, 2015

Grey (Fifty Shades, #4) by E.L. James (REVIEW)


★★★★★
GOODREADS SUMMARY: See the world of Fifty Shades of Grey anew through the eyes of Christian Grey.


In Christian's own words, and through his thoughts, reflections, and dreams, E L James offers a fresh perspective on the love story that has enthralled millions of readers around the world.


Christian Grey exercises control in all things; his world is neat, disciplined, and utterly empty—until the day that Anastasia Steele falls into his office, in a tangle of shapely limbs and tumbling brown hair. He tries to forget her, but instead is swept up in a storm of emotion he cannot comprehend and cannot resist. Unlike any woman he has known before, shy, unworldly Ana seems to see right through him—past the business prodigy and the penthouse lifestyle to Christian’s cold, wounded heart.  
Will being with Ana dispel the horrors of his childhood that haunt Christian every night? Or will his dark sexual desires, his compulsion to control, and the self-loathing that fills his soul drive this girl away and destroy the fragile hope she offers him?
Okay… I’m just going to ask this first…
Is there going to be a Darker and Freed books on Christian’s POV?

Say YES, please!
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Thank you EL James for this AMAZING book!
L-O-V-E I-T!

I don’t remember when was the first time I finished reading Fifty Shades Freed, I’ve been wanting this (Grey) that long. There’s a bonus part in there with the first Part of Fifty Shades of Grey on Christian’s perspective. GOSH! I mean... whenever–after rereading–I came to that part, I just want to reread the story all over again.
A couple of years and a movie later… TADA!
I’m so glad EL James wrote Grey in a full-length novel. *thumbs up*

If you’re a big fan of the trilogy and Christian-fucking-Grey you MUST read this!



“I’ve never wanted more, until I met you.”–Christian Grey


*MC’s Corner* 
Note: Spoilers.
DON’T FORGET TO TAKE YOUR BIRTH CONTROL PILLS… or whatever contraceptive you’re using. YOU MIGHT GET PREGNANT. 

This book is intended for mature audiences.

• Okay… YES it’s a lil bit disappointing that EL James didn’t present us with a new story and characters. Instead its ‘just’ Fifty Shades of Grey told by Christian Grey. Same story, same plot just different person telling the story.
BUT… who doesn’t want be inside Christian-fucking-Grey’s head? DUH!
The thing is… I don’t understand those people (on twitter and etc) ‘bashing’ and telling negative things about the release of this book and to EL James. I mean… it’s very simple: if you don’t want to read it then DONT. Stop making so much fuss about it. *GRRRRR*
The other thing… so many authors does this thing why EL James can’t?

• Whenever I read the first three books I always wonder what Christian thinking is. GOSH!
I love being inside CTG’s head. His dreams, past… and dirty thoughts.
This is absolutely fucking sexy and fabolous. I love it!
When you read Grey, youre going to ‘see’ the parts where Ana is… not there. LOL. Those part where even Ana doesn’t know.
It’s like filling those blanks on Fifty Shades of Grey.

• I think when I plan rereading the series again I’m going to start reading Grey first.
Though... if you guys who haven’t read the series… I don’t advice it. Uh-uh… not a great idea... this book is a #SUPERDUPERSPOILER.

• The difference and likes of Fifty Shades of Grey andGrey.
Beside the one talking… I don’t think there’s that much difference.
Its still as good and the scenes… emailing…. are as amusing as the other. NAKAKAKILIG! *giggle*

• Okay… I wish there’s a translation with the French tête-à-tête of Christian and Mia.

• Whenever I see Leila’s name… I wanna puke. And those parts where Christian is recalling his time with her… UGH! I just want to grab her by the head… and remove all those hairs. *rawr*
AND THOSE WITH MRS. ROBINSON! OHMIGOD! DON’T START WITH THAT! *glaring at her name*

• DID YOU KNOW THAT MY FAVORITE CHRISTIAN PICE OF CLOTHING HAS A NAME?
Christian calls it DJ: Dom Jeans.
He’s so hot with them. *fanning my face*
…and without them.

• So… Grey ended planning the days before he’s going see Ana again and to fly her to José’s show.
So yeah… those days before that are some kind of… bonus parts, i.e. Christian building the glider.

• NAKAKALOKA!

• LEAST FAVORITE PART OF THIS BOOK: THE COVER.
I wish it’s Jamie Dornan I’m seeing. #JUSTSAYING

• #PRAYINGFORTHENEXTONETOHAPPEN

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THESE ARE SOME PARTS IN THE BOOK… I did a little alterations… :)
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From: Elena Lincoln
Subject: The Weekend
Date: May 30 2011, 10:15
To: Christian Grey
Christian, what gives?
Your mother told me you took a young woman to dinner yesterday.
I’m intrigued. It’s so not your style.
You’ve found a new submissive?
Call me.
Ex
ELENA LINCOLN
ESCLAVA
For The Beauty That Is You™


From: Mc Manalo
Subject: re: The Weekend
To: Elena Lincoln

YOU BITCH! YOU BITCH! YOU BITCH! YOU BITCH!
YOU BITCH! YOU BITCH! YOU BITCH! YOU BITCH!
JUST DIE!
I wanna poke your eyes with my pen! GRRR!
‘EX’ THE FUCKING WHAAAAT???!

Mc Manalo
MC’s CORNER

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Christian: We’re going to rectify the situation right now.

Me: *gasp*
I’m pregnant! And you just said that.
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@gleekidMC

Blue Steel Chain by Alex Beecroft (Trowchester Blues, #3) [ARC] Review


GOODREADS SUMMARY: At sixteen, Aidan Swift was swept off his feet by a rich older man who promised to take care of him for the rest of his life. But eight years later, his sugar daddy has turned from a prince into a beast. Trapped and terrified, Aidan snatches an hour’s respite at the Trowchester Museum.

Local archaeologist James Summers is in a failing long distance relationship with a rock star, and Aidan—nervous, bruised, and clearly in need of a champion—brings out all his white knight tendencies. When everything falls apart for Aidan, James saves him from certain death . . . and discovers a skeleton of another boy who wasn’t so lucky.

As Aidan recovers, James falls desperately in love. But though Aidan acts like an adoring boyfriend, he doesn’t seem to feel any sexual attraction at all. Meanwhile there are two angry exes on the horizon, one coming after them with the press and the other with a butcher’s knife. To be together, Aidan and James must conquer death, sex, and everyone’s preconceptions about the right way to love—even their own.
 How disappointing that I didn’t know that it’s part of a series. I never read the first ones. But… that is not a prob. Because I found out that its part of a series after I finished reading it. 

*MC’s Corner* 
Note: Spoilers.

• It’s a good one… According to my reader I read it for about 4 hours…

• Sometimes, I felt like I’m at loss… like I was missing something.

• Both main characters… are pretty annoying. Annoying in the sense of… both of them being a giant fools. I want to… do violent things…. (LOL) GRRRR Nanggigigil ako ng sobra!

• I feel like I want to sit them both and talk to them… and asked them why are they still with “them”. Then after they leave the room… I’ll call them idiots. I know Im so bad.
*face… meet palm*

• The sensuality is up to the highest point. *Phew* I wish… you know, Aidan is not… #SPOILER

• I am the kind of reader who check who is the author before reading it. So the only chance I check out an author is by reading ARCs. Because I only read books for the authors I know… or if I saw it on Bestsellers. I think Im going to start reading Alex Beecroft future books! *thumbs up*

ARC provided by Riptide Publishing & NetGalley in exchange of honest review. Thank you!

@gleekidMC