Wednesday, September 26, 2012
A little lace goes a long way
I could not be more excited about a pair of shoes! I saw them in Elle this month & knew I HAD to have them. I special ordered them last week & they sat waiting at my front door when I got home! Thank you Aldo!!
Tuesday, September 25, 2012
I told you I wouldn't be waiting long to read these two. I actually devoured them about two weeks ago but life got in the way so I'm a little behind.
This is the second book in this series by Susan Beth Pfeffer and I absolutely loved the first one but this one scared the crap out of me. In the very best way! It's the same story as Miranda's only it takes place in New York City and between the dead bodies, the rats and all the other terrifying things that happen to Alex and his two sisters, it really had me on the edge of my seat (or bed depending on where I was) to get to the end. I couldn't wait to finish it but at the same time it came all too soon.
This was the PERFECT ending to the series. It brought all the characters that I've grown to love and worry about together in one place. Needless to say, the meeting of the two groups brings out some tension but there were some very heartfelt moments and surprisingly ones that made me laugh. We meet some new characters that had me on the fence (I'm talking to you Syl) but as the world around them comes to even more dire needs, I grew to really love them. The ending had me in tears (and I do mean literally the ending since it was the last 5 or so pages) and when it ended I felt oddly happy. It wasn't the happy ending many readers probably want but it was satisfying. Even if it did make me want more!
When an apocalyptic disaster strikes New York City, Alex Morales suddenly finds himself fighting to stay alive...
This is the second book in this series by Susan Beth Pfeffer and I absolutely loved the first one but this one scared the crap out of me. In the very best way! It's the same story as Miranda's only it takes place in New York City and between the dead bodies, the rats and all the other terrifying things that happen to Alex and his two sisters, it really had me on the edge of my seat (or bed depending on where I was) to get to the end. I couldn't wait to finish it but at the same time it came all too soon.
It's been a year since a meteor collided with the moon, catastrophically altering the earth's climate. For Miranda Evans, life as she knew it no longer exists. Her friends and neighbors are dead, the landscape is frozen, and food is increasingly scarce.
The struggle to survive intensifies when Miranda's father and stepmother arrive with a baby and three strangers in tow. One of the newcomers is Alex Morales, and as Miranda's complicated feelings for him turn to love, his plans for his future thwart their relationship. Then a devastating tornado hits the town of Howell, and Miranda makes a decision that will change their lives forever.
This was the PERFECT ending to the series. It brought all the characters that I've grown to love and worry about together in one place. Needless to say, the meeting of the two groups brings out some tension but there were some very heartfelt moments and surprisingly ones that made me laugh. We meet some new characters that had me on the fence (I'm talking to you Syl) but as the world around them comes to even more dire needs, I grew to really love them. The ending had me in tears (and I do mean literally the ending since it was the last 5 or so pages) and when it ended I felt oddly happy. It wasn't the happy ending many readers probably want but it was satisfying. Even if it did make me want more!
Friday, September 14, 2012
Thursday, September 13, 2012
Romance with a twist
Work all day, class all night. Thank goodness it's almost Friday! Jeans: Forever 21, top: Forever 21, boots: Aldo. 
Wednesday, September 12, 2012
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
Casual Tuesday
It's cooling down outside (YAY FALL) so dressing for the day is weird and usually a good mix of whatever I can find. Jeans: Forever 21, top: Ralph Lauren (thrifted), belt: vintage from my mom, boots: Charlotte Russe. 
Wednesday, September 5, 2012
First book review!! *does happy dance* First thing to know about my choice in books, they usually tend to be young adult because to be honest, I'm a little lazy. Between a full time job, full time school, full time personal life, I can just breeze through them and be done. That does not mean I won't read an "adult" book- I'll read just about anything you put in front of my face. With that said.....
About a week ago I finished 'Life as we knew it' by Susan Beth Pfeffer and it was really, really great. It's about a teenage girl and her family and what happens to them after a meteor collides with the moon, knocking it closer to earth and screwing up everything. And I mean, EVERYTHING! The tides, the weather, tectonic plates. Told from Miranda's point of view in the form of a diary, it felt so real which made it scarier. To be honest, it started a little slow and because it's her diary, there's not much background in regards to some people and events that have already happened but when it picks up, it was literally almost impossible to put down. The ending came quick (probably because I was so enamored by it) and it left me wanting more, in an almost breathless sort of way.
There are two companion books to go along with this, 'The dead and the gone' and 'This world we live in'. 'The dead and the gone' is told from a guy in New York's point of view, same time frame as Miranda's story but 'This world we live in' takes place after both of the other two books. I've not read either one of them yet but I fully plan on it. And soon.
When a meteor hits the moon and knocks it closer in orbit to the earth, nothing will ever be the same. Worldwide tidal waves. Earthquakes. Volcanic eruptions. And that's just the beginning.
About a week ago I finished 'Life as we knew it' by Susan Beth Pfeffer and it was really, really great. It's about a teenage girl and her family and what happens to them after a meteor collides with the moon, knocking it closer to earth and screwing up everything. And I mean, EVERYTHING! The tides, the weather, tectonic plates. Told from Miranda's point of view in the form of a diary, it felt so real which made it scarier. To be honest, it started a little slow and because it's her diary, there's not much background in regards to some people and events that have already happened but when it picks up, it was literally almost impossible to put down. The ending came quick (probably because I was so enamored by it) and it left me wanting more, in an almost breathless sort of way.
There are two companion books to go along with this, 'The dead and the gone' and 'This world we live in'. 'The dead and the gone' is told from a guy in New York's point of view, same time frame as Miranda's story but 'This world we live in' takes place after both of the other two books. I've not read either one of them yet but I fully plan on it. And soon.
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