Girl Online On Tour by Zoe Sugg

Hey guys! Long time no...post? You know what I mean. It's been way too long since my last post. I need to be more consistent with my posts but I put a lot of pressure on myself to write perfectly but no one and nothing is perfect so here I am with a new one! I recently finished two books that I want to talk about but I'm going to start with the one I literally just finished which is Girl Online On Tour by Zoe Sugg.

The front cover reads:

"Penny's bags are packed.

When Noah invites Penny on his European music tour, she can't wait to spend time with her rock-god-tastic boyfriend.

But, between Noah's jam-packed schedule, less-than-welcoming bandmates, and threatening messages from jealous fans, Penny wonders whether she's really cut out for life on tour. She can't help but miss her family; best friend, Elliot; and her blog, Girl Online.

Can Penny learn to balance life and love on the road, or will she lose everything in pursuit of the perfect summer?"

I'm going to start with the end, I was actually shocked how it ended. It's hard to describe why I was shocked without giving away the book so you will have to read it and see if you feel the same way. I totally guessed who the crazy stalker was in the book too. Maybe it was obvious or maybe I'm just smart, either way I'll take it.

My favorite thing about this book was it's a feel good book. After I finished reading it I felt like I can run the world. Just call me Beyoncé. No but really this book gave me courage to write a blog post that I have been putting of for a while out of fear of failure but you can't fail if you don't try (thanks for the reminder Penny/Zoe). Plus what would I fail at when it comes to reviewing and describing books I've read?

I definitely have a book high from this one and am going to find it really hard to go to sleep now. It was such a great book. I might have even enjoyed it more than the first. It had a lot of drama, disgustingly cute romances, beautiful settings, and lots of inspiration. Zoe's writing was also on point. You can tell from the first book that's she grown with her style of writing and ability to make you feel like you are right there with the characters. Great job Zoe, can't wait to read your next best seller!

Thanks for being here,

Curious Reader xo

P.S.- I bought Harry Potter and the Cursed Child today. I'm going to try to read it while on vacation next week. I know it came out today but have you read it yet? If so what are your thoughts. I would love to hear from other Harry Potter fans.

I Don't Know What You Know Me From by Judy Greer

    I am a big fan of Judy Greer. I know her from a bunch of romantic comedies like The Wedding Planner and TV shows like Arrested Development. She's an amazingly talented actress. When this book came out in 2014 I immediately bought it but as you can tell since it's 2016 I didn't read it right away. For some reason when I get books that I love and am excited for I hold on to them because in a way I don't want to read them because then it's over. Yes you can reread them but it's not the same as when you first read through. I loved this book because Judy Greer is real and writes like she's just hanging out with her friends (I wish I could be her friend). I enjoy learning people's history and back stories so I found this book very interesting. Also Judy Greer is not her real name! More shocking secrets reveled in her book so go grab a copy! Perfect for reading out in this beautiful weather.

The inside cover reads:

    

     "You know Judy Greer, right? Maybe from The Wedding Planner, 13 Going on 30, Carrie, Arrested Development, or The Descendants. Yes, you totally recognize her. And odds are, you already feel like she's your friend.

    In her first book of essays, I Don't Know What You Know Me From, Greer writes about everything you would hope to hear from your best friend: how midnight shopping trips to CVS can cure all; what it's like to wake up one day with stepchildren; and how she really feels about fans telling her she's prettier in person. Yes it's all her-from the hilarious moments to the intimate confessions. 

    But Judy Greer isn't just a regular friend-she's a celebrity friend. Want to know which celebs she's peed next to? Or what the Academy Awards are actually like? Or which hot actor gave her father a Harley-Davidson? Don't worry; Greer reveals all of that too. You'll love her because, besides being laugh-out-loud funny, she makes us genuinely feel like she's on of us. Because even though she sometimes has a stylist and a makeup artist, she still wears and hates Spanx. Because even after almost twenty years in Hollywood, she still hasn't figured everything out- except that you should always wash your face before bed. Always."

Thanks for being here,

Curious Reader xo 

Getting Over Mr. Right by Chrissie Manby

    Some of you may have noticed my absence and thought I gave up or quit this blog but I would never. I was taking a break over Christmas to spend time with family and friends but it was extended due to an extremely sick family member who ended up passing. My grandfather was sent to the hospital on Christmas due to a stroke and seemed to be recovering well but then went downhill fast. He was found shortly in the hospital unresponsive and never recovered. It has been an extremely difficult time for my family and I having to watch him slowly leave us. I have been having a really hard time recovering since we were really close. Even now I still shed tears almost daily even after a month of the funeral. So please excuse my absence and bare with me as I try to get back a somewhat normal life again.


    The back of the book reads:

"Been Dumped? Get mad. But not this mad.

    Have you ever had your heart broken? How did you get over it?
    If a pint of ice cream cheered you up and you were able to delete his number and start again then...
    You're a werido and this book is not for you.
    But if you reacted with denial, begging, or a spot of casual witchcraft, then you've come to the right place. This is one woman's journey from love to lunacy and back again. If you ever recall past heartbreaks with acute embarrassment and an urge to go into hiding, this will make you feel better. Sure, you may have sent his new girlfriend a bunch of dead roses, but did you spend a grand on psychic hotlines and a voodoo curse?"

   So this book is a work of fiction and according to the reviews it was suppose to be hilarious and I wouldn't want to put it down but they are lying. This book was awful. I didn't laugh once. The girl who was dumped, Ashleigh, is bat shit crazy! I felt terrible for her but thought everything she did was ridiculous and far fetched. I wanted to like it and I knew before I was halfway through it that I didn't like it all but I kept reading hoping it would get better but it did not.

   I'm not sure if the reader is supposed to feel bad for Ashleigh or relate or just find the book hilarious. It was bad. It's not like I just didn't like part of the book, I didn't like any of it. I don't think I've ever read a book that I didn't have at least one good thing to say about it. I had a bad taste in my mouth when I was done. Definitely don't recommend it but maybe one of you out there will like it. If you read it, good luck!

Thanks for being here,

Curious Reader xo