Hey! #2: Meeting Awesome People

If you know me personally, you’d know that I am a little bit timid and it’s hard for me to start a conversation. But sometimes I am quite talkative especially when it comes to books, Asian dramas and tv shows. I had gain some friends online because of fangirling and it’s fun because you meet people here and there. It helps that we only talk online because it’s easier, you get it right?

Last, April 26, 2014 three NYT bestselling authors came to visit the Philippines and meet their fans, Tahereh Mafi, Veronica Rossi and Ransom Riggs. This was made possible by National Bookstore and was held at Glorietta Activity Center. At first, I was really giddy to come and meet them because Shatter Me series really affected my heart and soul(LOL), but there was a moment when I felt lazy and decided nah, never mind. But after a twitter party with these super friendly blogger friends(which I haven’t met in person at that time, EVER), I decided to go. I was very excited because it will be a big first time for me and I was really looking forward to meeting these authors and some friends too.

Review: Ignite Me by Tahereh Mafi

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Title: Ignite Me
Author: Tahereh Mafi
Series: Shatter Me #3
Genre: Young Adult, Science Fiction, Dystopia, Romance, Fantasy, Post Apocalyptic
Format: Paperback, 408 pages
Source: bought from Powerbooks

Synopsis:
With Omega Point destroyed, Juliette doesn’t know if the rebels, her friends, or even Adam are alive. But that won’t keep her from trying to take down The Reestablishment once and for all. Now she must rely on Warner, the handsome commander of Sector 45. The one person she never thought she could trust. The same person who saved her life. He promises to help Juliette master her powers and save their dying world . . . but that’s not all he wants with her.

Review: Unravel Me by Tahereh Mafi

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Title: Unravel Me
Author: Tahereh Mafi
Series: Shatter Me #2
Genre: Young Adult, Science Fiction, Dystopia, Romance, Fantasy, Post Apocalyptic
Format: Paperback, 461 pages
Source: bought from Powerbooks

Synopsis:
Juliette has escaped to Omega Point. It is a place for people like her—people with gifts—and it is also the headquarters of the rebel resistance.

She's finally free from The Reestablishment, free from their plan to use her as a weapon, and free to love Adam. But Juliette will never be free from her lethal touch.

Or from Warner, who wants Juliette more than she ever thought possible.

In this exhilarating sequel to Shatter Me, Juliette has to make life-changing decisions between what she wants and what she thinks is right. Decisions that might involve choosing between her heart—and Adam's life.

Review: Shatter Me by Tahereh Mafi

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Title: Shatter Me
Author: Tahereh Mafi
Series: Shatter Me #1
Genre: Young Adult, Science Fiction, Dystopia, Romance, Fantasy, Post Apocalyptic
Format: Paperback, 338 pages
Source: bought from Powerbooks

Synopsis:

Juliette hasn’t touched anyone in exactly 264 days.

The last time she did, it was an accident, but The Reestablishment locked her up for murder. No one knows why Juliette’s touch is fatal. As long as she doesn’t hurt anyone else, no one really cares. The world is too busy crumbling to pieces to pay attention to a 17-year-old girl. Diseases are destroying the population, food is hard to find, birds don’t fly anymore, and the clouds are the wrong color.

The Reestablishment said their way was the only way to fix things, so they threw Juliette in a cell. Now so many people are dead that the survivors are whispering war – and The Reestablishment has changed its mind. Maybe Juliette is more than a tortured soul stuffed into a poisonous body. Maybe she’s exactly what they need right now.

Juliette has to make a choice: Be a weapon. Or be a warrior.

Hey! #1: How Often Do You Buy Books?

I want to start a new series on my blog where I rant or maybe share or ask related or non related things about books. It’s not a review and it’s kind of a personal view on some things related to being a reader or someone who blogs about books.

So my first question is, “How often do you buy books?”