To All the Boys I've Loved Before

Hello! And no, this is not a book talk. I haven't yet got the chance to read this, but I really want to. And once I get the chance to read it, I'll be sure to post the book talk! I'm posting this to just inform you guys of this very attractive book! (does that sound wrong?)
Well, here's the cover:

And the synopsis:

To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before is the story of Lara Jean, who has never openly admitted her crushes, but instead wrote each boy a letter about how she felt, sealed it, and hid it in a box under her bed. But one day Lara Jean discovers that somehow her secret box of letters has been mailed, causing all her crushes from her past to confront her about the letters: her first kiss, the boy from summer camp, even her sister's ex-boyfriend, Josh. As she learns to deal with her past loves face to face, Lara Jean discovers that something good may come out of these letters after all.

Youtube Rewind 2014!

A little late, I know. I'M SORRY, okay. :(
But here it is! The Youtube Rewind of 2014 is here! Here's the video down below if you haven't already watch this! (or it's so good that you're re-watching it) :)

Enjoy!

Movies to look forward to!

Been checking out the trailers, and A LOT of them seemed really interesting! Hmm, 2015 seems to be an exciting year... :) Here's a list of movies that I'm looking forward to, and their trailers too!

Cinderella (March 13, 2015 - USA)

Disney's doing a lot of fairytale movie remakes recently...

Into The Woods (December 25, 2014 - USA)

Oh! A fairytale medley on Christmas!"Be careful what you wish for."

Tomorrowland (May 22, 2015 - USA)

This one's a little far away, but that teaser's just making me can't wait!

Insurgent (March 20, 2015)

Wow. Well, this one seems to be exciting. Let's just hope that this time it's gonna be better than the book. :)

Avengers: Age of Ultron (May 1, 2015 - USA)

Avengers, reassemble! Hmm, some of them even seem to be fighting against their own. Well, that looks... fun?

Minions (July 10, 2015)

The movie we've all been waiting for! The Minions are finally out for their very own movie!

Here we have it! The movies I'm really excited for, and I'm sure you'll be too after you watch these awesome trailers!

Blank Space by Taylor Swift

Hey Swifties! I know this is kinda late, and you may have already watched it a thousand times (I know I have), but I forgot to update this earlier. But here it is, for you guys who don't already know, Blank Space from '1989', the latest album from Taylor Swift.

Book Talk: Waterfall

It's been a while since I finished the book, but with all the school stuff going on, I finally found time to sit back and write about my thoughts on this book. Waterfall, did you know it's actually the second and last book of this series? If not, virtual high five yo! I had NO idea this was going to be the final conclusion, and do you know how I felt when Eureka *beepspoileralert*?
Okay, so putting those thoughts aside, now we come to the actual topic I'm going to write about: Waterfall. After knowing how important of a role she was going to have to play in this whole Atlantis legend, Eureka's mind was all jumbled up and confused. But really, it is crazy how when she was this normal girl at school, then all of a sudden BOOM! she's a Tearline girl that's gonna drown the whole world if she cried? Good thing she isn't real, 'cause I don't wanna be there if all of a sudden a girl next to me cried, then an earthquake happens, BAM I'm in the ocean, the Atlantis king rises, takes over the world, end of story.
Back to Teardrop, so it was left where she actually cried, and they were off on their way in an air bubble formed by her magical necklace in search of a lost Seedbearer.
There, end of the No Spoiler section. Go read it, then continue. Or continue, and get spoiled. :D

SPOILER ALERT!!!

One thing. She died. Eureka died. She actually died!!! WHY??? Just a side note here, but I was shouting that question to my entire family after finishing the book and they were staring at me like I'm insane. But back to the story, I have to ask again, why do the protagonists always die in current day series??? We used to read books and think that when a protagonist is in a very critical point of death, they wouldn't die, because they're the main character, and main characters don't just die. But this? WHY does she have to kill Eureka? Why can't she live happily ever after with her beloved Ander??? I'm sorry guys, but I just have to rant. Which is why Blogger is invented; for us readers who get complaints because of ranting too much in real life, and it's too hard not to rant. :) Speaking of Ander, the plot twist was weird... but cool. Though it doesn't quite make a lot of sense. He has the "big breath" thing, but he isn't really a Seedbearer. It's weird okay. And when Eureka found out that Seedbearers age faster if they fall in love, it was such a huge slap in the face. But then we find out he actually isn't a Seedbearer, and it's all sunshine and rainbows again, she dies. HA.HA. Good job, Lauren Kate. You officially became the next Rick Riordan.
Not just that, Brooks just had to die with her, together in the rainbows. NO. Why not Ander? They were supposed to fall even deeper in love, and die together, and live in the rainbow kingdom happily ever after death. Though a REALLY unsatisfying ending for me, I still thought the plot was pretty addictive, I couldn't put down the book once I started reading it, until the end of it. So, that's a sign that it's a good book. And I'm giving it a four out of five.


Follow up for more book reviews! Who knows? I'm almost done with the Blood of Olympus, it might be next! Thanks guys, comment, follow, put your 'emotion' down below!

New Name?

I don't know about you, but I think this blog is starting to fill up with things that are totally unrelated to music and quotes - and still using the name "Music & Quotes" seems kinda weird. ?
I'm not exactly sure yet, but I would most probably start updating a little more with a different blog name. It may be a little more difficult to search this blog up, but if you have this in your bookmarks, it should be fine. *both thumbs up*
I apologize for not being able to update with more reviews or music or the things I'm supposed to post. And I have a totally reasonable excuse to not be doing what I should have. I'm currently working on my Wattpad stories, though my latest one hasn't been posted yet. I'm hoping this new one would come out better than the others, so please help support my stories!

Here's a link to that: http://www.wattpad.com/user/theshinysnowflake

Don't fret though, I'll totally be posting more reviews and/or updates soon!
(Virtually) see you on the next post!


The Author

Get More of Percy Jackson!

Ohmygosh ohmygosh!
I'm really sorry for this late news, but I'm typing this down as I'm reading the news here! Hihi, I apologize for my late reminder and notice, but Rick Riordan is actually publishing a whole new series based on Norse mythology (i.e. Thor, Loki, Odin, etc.)!!! It was announced some time three months ago, which is why I was apologizing. But yes, a new series called Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard.
You're probably wondering, Hmm, 'Chase' sounds really familiar... And yes, you're probably right, the main character to this new Riordan series is our very Annabeth Chase's UNCLE, Magnus Chase!
So... something to look forward to, 'cause there might be just be some cheesy crossovers somehow.. ?
Another thing, if you guys have already bought the last and final book to the Heroes of Olympus series, Blood of Olympus, know that there is some kind of sneak preview on the new series. How much, I'm not sure, but it is there.
And yeah, Blood of Olympus!!! I haven't bought it yet, but I'm buying it as soon as it hits the bookstore, so... YAY!
To you guys who've already bought it... hmph, I envy you. >_<
Haha, okay now, this is all I have for this post. But stay updated for more book reviews coming up soon!

*Rick, you never fail to surprise us.

New Story!

I have been reading a lot, and I tried writing too. Don't know if it's for me, but you never know if you never try right? So here it is, my first story on Wattpad, ever! Go check it out, vote for it, follow me! Leave any comments and suggestions, I would love to hear from you! Support me!

The Loathe Game http://www.wattpad.com/story/24209376-the-loathe-game

3000 views!!!

Guys!!! It's already reached 3000 views! Wow, thanks so much guys!
I hope you've been liking all the posts I've been posting, because there are so much more to come in the future! And more awesome too!

You guys are so sweet.... <3

Book Talk: Flipped

Hi!!! It's been quite a while since the last post. And... I've come back with a new book 'talk'! I've finished Flipped by Wendelin Van Draanen. This book was first published in 2001, so a lot of you may have read this before. But to those who haven't, I'll post the synopsis right below - then I'll add my review/thoughts on there too.

Flipped is a romance told in two voices. The first time Juli Baker saw Bryce Loski, she flipped. The first time Bryce saw Juli, he ran. That’s pretty much the pattern for these two neighbors until the eighth grade, when, just as Juli is realizing Bryce isn’t as wonderful as she thought, Bryce is starting to see that Juli is pretty amazing. How these two teens manage to see beyond the surface of things and come together makes for a comic and poignant romance.

SPOILERS!!!

Flipped is not at all like what you expect from a romance book. To me, this shouldn't even be categorized as a romance novel, because this book is more about knowing people beneath the surface of looks. Juli Baker 'fell in love' (as in love as you can get at the age of seven) with Bryce Loski the first time she laid eyes on his "dazzling blue" eyes. Bryce was often described as a handsome boy by adults, and mostly by Juli. So we can assume that Juli fell for Bryce's looks instead of him (really, how could she even know him? His personality? They've never even had one full conversation for crying out loud!). And on the other hand, Bryce despised Juli (well, 'despised' may have been too strong of a word, but whatever). When Juli got all clingy and in love with Bryce, he was just there trying to shake her off, since he never really tried to get to know her (how can he get to know her when he's already busy avoiding her the whole time?). SO, both of them barely knew each other, and already they have strong feelings for each other (one positive, the other pretty negative).

But then here came some problems they faced that changed them. Completely. Their feelings for each other Flipped, get it? (>_<) Here, Juli found out that Bryce isn't really as perfect as she always thought he was, all she ever thought about and knew about was his surface, which could never define a person completely. And there, Bryce is starting to think that there's something more to the 'scary' Juli Baker. Then, they decide to try to get to know each other.

And... here's where the big part comes...

THE END.

I know! It ends right there!

As much as I want to know more about what happened to both of them, I know that there's no other perfect way to end this book. So, great job Draanen, but could you give us a heads up if there's a sequel? Which I highly doubt. -__-

Okay then, here we go for now! Stay tuned for another book talk I'll be posting soon!

And FYI,

Flipped is already adapted into a movie, if you haven't yet known, so... go check that out! Here's a still of the movie!

(Bryce Loski & Juli Baker from Flipped)

A Jacksgap Prank

Guys, you might have heard about these twin youtubers, but you might have not seen this before. But you'd better, cuz it's awesome. Check it out right below:

It's hilarious!

Book Talk: The Warrior Heir

The Warrior Heir... Hmm. What's the first thing that pops into your mind? The thing that popped into my mind immediately was that this guy - whoever he is - is special. Maybe he's some kind of long lost warrior prince that was immensely powerful but had no idea of his own capabilities. Well, those were my first impressions. But as I read into it, I realize I haven't been expecting what I was going into.

I have been into a lot of worlds; demigods, mermaids, angels, you name them - but not one as complicatedly detailed as this one, in a good way. Though first I must warn those who are preparing to dig into this book, do not read it if you do not like third person perspectives.

As some books may be, this one isn't very interesting (for me) in the beginnings. It almost bored me out at first, but then I finally got to where he started discovering (SPOILER ALERT!!!) that he was a wizard-slash-warrior. The pace started picking up after the discovery, and the transitions were pretty smooth all the way; except for some switches between perspectives (I only noticed there was a change of perspective after the first two sentences). Yes, there are going to be more than one perspective in this book.

And as much as I'd love to read about an interesting love triangle, one thing that I loved about this book was that it didn't have that strong of a sense for romance - but it did mention and include a few of them (SPOILER: between the protagonist and the bystander-girl-who-became-his-enemy-slash-opponent-slash-lover; between the protagonist's mentor and his aunt; between the aforementioned mentor and the protagonist's great-great-great grandma; between the aforementioned-mentioned mentor and the protagonist's mother) ---> I know! I have no words.

Well, moving on... This book would be an excellent recommendation to guys. And girls. But especially guys. since it's kinda hard to come by a novel these days without a heroine that saves the day. And it would be a thrill to those who love fantasy worlds.

If you've finished reading this, be sure to check out the sequel The Wizard Heir! As I am going to right now!

The Selection News!

guys... Guys... GUYS!!!

Oh my my my!!! 

I'm literally jumping up and down in excitement right now. You won't believe what I just found out. Okay, so I posted posts relating to a new novella from the Selection series, The Queen, from Queen Amberly's perspective (if you haven't checked that out, go. NOW.) Guess what, they're gonna publish another novella, The Favorite, from Marlee's perspective! And that's not even the best part! 

They're gonna release TWO, not one, but TWO FULL-LENGTH NOVELS! (just having the caps-lock up just in case I didn't get your attention at first) 

WOW! And one full length novel that's gonna be released in Spring 2015 (I know right, that's months away... but as long as we wait in patience, I believe we will not be disappointed. I hope), and it's called The Heir (it's probably some kind of story about America and Maxon's kid? just guessing there.) ! 

Don't believe me? Go see for yourself in Kiera Cass's blog right here: http://www.kieracass.com/

Oh, and before I forget, you also get to unlock 3 chapters of The Queen right here! 

www.unlockmoreselection.com

And here's a video from Kiera Cass announcing it:

Get excited guys!!!

Jackie Evancho & Her Brother Duets on Tangled's I See The Light!

Missed the Tangled? Here's an epic performance of I See The Light by Jackie Evancho and her brother, Jacob Evancho!

Jackie Evancho's New Music Video!

Here's a cute little music video of a story told with shadows, and Jackie's beautiful voice singing the whole way. Enjoy!

The Rains of Castamere by Jackie Evancho

Shatter Me: Book Talk

So... I was watching polandbananasBOOKS (go check her videos out! link below) one day, and she was talking about the book: Shatter Me. It appealed to me, so I got one and read it. It started out kinda boring at first, since all she talked about was her feelings in the cell - can't really blame her for that though, alone for a year! in a prison! - but then the plot gradually got me hooked. It was amazing. The way the author showed us Juliette's feelings (I know, I love the name too), it really reflected her in her situation. So. Go read it. After this.
Also, before you read it, prepare to get your heart torn in two. The love triangle was... heartbreaking. But of course, I chose a side: Team Aaron (or Warner - but first names are better)!

And here's a bonus wallpaper for you guys!

A synopsis too!

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.

polandbananasBOOKS : http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOkc2PP2lPDUMLg0p6rGGDQ

Beastly Movie: Creating the Perfect Beast

Here's a little talk with the behind the scenes people of how they actually got Alex Pettyfer to become the beast of Beastly, it's really kinda cool.

Book Talk: Beastly

Hey guys! SO, I was strolling the bookstore one day, and 'Beastly' caught my eye. Okay, you guys might've already heard of it, or read it before - because it was published a few years ago. But still, I decided to take some time to write down what I thought about it.
This was one of the best books I've read. Not only was it well written; the message the story conveyed was beautiful. Although you may think this was just another Beauty and the Beast story, which it sort of is; the way it was set in a modern world showed how we really judge a book by its cover.
This particular part was interesting to me: where Adrian (the Beast) said he used to blame the environment he grew up in for his mistakes and horrible character. Some people get commented on their bad behaviors and they just throw all the blame on their surroundings, their family, their parents. But really, the choice is up to us. Lindy (the 'Beauty') grew up also with a screwed up father, no mom - slightly similar to Adrian's family background (except the wealth and fame) - but she grew up being a woman that cared about people in the inside. Well, she loved Adrian in the end. (is that a spoiler?)

But yeah, my point is: it's hard not to judge people by their looks (I'll admit that), but before we assume their character by their outer appearance, why not get to know them first?

*Guys, I know this is totally not my best written book talk, it's kinda confusing, I'm sorry. But with all the thoughts jumbled up, this is what I came up with. Well, the last sentence is kinda like my main point. So if you didn't get the first part, I hope the last point covers it up.

Another news! Guys, if you don't like reading, or if you loved the book as much as I did and wanna watch a movie based on it - go check this out:

Well obviously, it's starring Vanessa Hudgens as Lindy, and Alex Pettyfer as Adrian. It's not the best, and doesn't really do the book justice, but go check it out just for some fun.

New Story

So guys, someone just started a new original story on Figment! Guess who? Me! Duh!
If you're bored or just looking for some way to make fun of my writing skill, go check out my new story >>> click here to go to Figment.
It's not very awesome or anything, but hey, a girl gets to have some fun right?
I'll be posting new chapters, so hang on in there and follow me! Heart the story! Give comments and/or reviews!
I appreciate it. A LOT!

Thanks a bunch!

Release Dates for the books!!!

Hey guys! I've got some good news for you!
Below are the expected release dates for some of the books we are all excited about, I'm sure.

Blood of Olympus (by Rick Riordan): October 7, 2014
That's 3 months away, people! The final conclusion to the Heroes of Olympus series! I'm both excited and sad... is that weird?

Waterfall (by Lauren Kate): October 28, 2014
Hmm, a few weeks after the release of Blood of Olympus. We have two amazing books out on October! Get excited!

The Queen (by Kiera Cass): December 2, 2014
I'm thankful that the Selection series isn't entirely over yet. It's just too sad to say goodbye to our Princess America and Prince Maxon. Now we get to know about Queen Amberly, isn't that awesome???

Yoohoo! If you're not as excited as I am, you're weird! Nah, just kidding. But really, shouldn't everyone be excited? :/

Frozen songs by Disney stars

Hey guys, so I was surfing the net the other day and found these two awesome videos of Let It Go and Do You Wanna Build A Snowman that is quite different than the movie version. Enjoy!

Let it Go - Multi language

Do You Wanna Build A Snowman - Disney's Circle of Stars

Fallen Movie Cast!

Here's a list of characters from the Fallen series with the actors/actresses portraying them:

Addison Timlin (as Lucinda Price)

Jeremy Irvine (as Daniel Grigori)

Harrison Gilbertson (as Cameron Briel)

Lola Kirke (as Pennyweather 'Penn' Van Syckle-Lockwood)

Daisy Head (as Arriane Alter)

Hermione Corfield (as Gabrielle 'Gabbe' Givens)

Sianoa Smit-McPhee (as Mary Margaret 'Molly' Zane)

Malachi Kirby (as Roland Sparks)

Chris Ashby (as Todd Hammond)

Here we have it, the cast for the Fallen Movie! What do you think about it? Leave your thoughts on the comments below! Or tweet mentioning @musicnquotes123 with a #fallenmovie! 

'Fallen' Goes Big Screen!

So if you guys haven't checked out my last posts about a series written by Lauren Kate, go check it out now in the home section or the books section, wherever you like! But here's another book-slash-movie news for Lauren Kate's Fallen series - you guessed that right - it's coming to the big screen in 2015! If you're as excited as I am, go check out the books now or just wait on for the movie to come out soon!

Here's a little sneak peek on how the movie's probably going to look like:

Wait on for another post on other juicy details about the Fallen movie!

Books to look out for in 2014!

Blood of Olympus (by Rick Riordan)

Of course, our favorite group of demigods, travelling towards the ancient land that would either bring them salvation or the end of the world. Let us read this final conclusion to the series that might be the end of the portal to the magical camps of both Greek and Roman demigods. (We can only hope for another series of crossovers between the Egyptians and the Greeks (and the Romans))

Waterfall (by Lauren Kate)

I'm really looking forward to the release of this book, can't wait to find out what Eureka's gonna have in her way. Also waiting on how Ander's gonna break her heart, if he ever did. Poor Brooks, only surviving because of his memories with Eureka when she is already with another guy right now. *sigh*

The Queen (by Kiera Cass)

I was so sad when the Selection series ended, though it was concluded beautifully. But this book is a key to another Selection, which is awesome for me. Also, I really like Queen Amberly.

Here we have it, the books I'm so looking forward to this year and we should all look out for!

Teardrop by Lauren Kate

Hey, so I've been hunting for new books that would fill up my spare time with some new inspiration. And this particular book had attracted me with its beautiful cover. Though it's not exactly new or anything (it was released in 2013), but I thought it was worth the read and I started digging through it. My thoughts on this book are as follows:

1) I love the cover. I said that before and want to say it again. The colors were very calming and beautiful.

2) I would like the book even better if it were written in first person. I don't dislike the book just because of what perspective it was written from, but because I'm used to reading first persons - I would enjoy it more if it were.

3) I thought the main character's name was funny at first.

4) I've read books with love triangles a lot, but I think this is one of the most conflicting love triangles I've ever read about. (I still am on Team Ander anyways - though I'm kinda worried about the part where Eureka's mother said that he might be the one who was going to break her heart.)

5) I sort of hated Brooks somewhere in the middle of the book when he started being a jerk, but the epilogue was such a change in my mental image of him. How he described of his feelings for Eureka in the last pages make me feel bad for him.

6) One question: Does Eureka love Brooks as a brother or something more?

There you go, my comments for this wonderful new book I've discovered during the hunt. And I'm still waiting for its sequel to come out this October! Watch out for Waterfall people!! (pun intended) or not)

Book News!

OH MY MY!!! I just found out that another novella is going to be published this winter from the Selection! Guess what? It's from the point of view of Queen Amberly in another selection with another prince for a prize.
Here's the official introduction of the novella from our beloved author, Kiera Cass:

Before America Singer’s story began, another girl came to the palace to compete for the hand of a different prince….

Don’t miss this digital original novella set in the captivating world of Kiera Cass’s #1 New York Times bestselling Selection series. This prequel story takes place before the events of The Selection and is told from the point of view of Prince Maxon’s mother, Amberly. Discover a whole new Selection with this inside look at how Maxon’s parents met—and how an ordinary girl named Amberly became a beloved queen.

HarperTeen Impulse is a digital imprint focused on young adult short stories and novellas, with new releases the first Tuesday of each month.

Note from the Author!

Hey... so after all these reviews and quotes I've been posting these past few days; all these beautiful works that people have created out of nothing - are just amazing. But really, who should we thank for all these? God the Creator, of course! If not for Him, who are we to still be able to live on this earth and enjoy its beauty? So yeah, we must give thanks to Him, the Ultimate Creator and Ruler of Kings. Read and reflect by clicking here!
So for a heads up, the link will lead you to my other blog, God in My Story. Read all about God, and remember His kindness!

God bless!
The Author

Quotes from Jackie Evancho

"I know this may sound a little cheesy but I really, really want to see a difference in how the world is treated because I am a big fan of taking care of the world."

"I just hope that every little kid who has a dream gets to follow it because, if I got to follow my dream, then they deserve to too."

"I'm trying my best not to become a jerk."

"Talking about kids and using the word sexy is kinda gross..."

Book Talk: The One

Hey there! So, I've finally had time to write a book talk/review about The One, the last sequel to the Selection series. I'll just admit that I love how the book ended. So, fans out there, there's no need to worry!
You guys would probably worry about the choice America would make in this last book, but honestly, there's not much of an option here. Her final decision was her initial decision.
Read on below for more discussion!

The One by Kiera Cass (The Selection Series)

So for those of you who want a heads up, but not entirely spoil the book, here's a notice: 4 important people died in this book. I'll leave it to you to guess who they are, or just go ahead and read the book!

Warning: Major Spoilers!

So I don't know how to give a professional review, but one thing for sure, I thought this book was awesome. 

I gotta say, the 'final decision' was actually quite obvious. Unless some major twists are applied in this book, the answer was right there from the first book. Kind, attractive, and thoughtful... you're right: it's our beloved Prince Maxon Schreave! And I believe all of you, like me, would love the ending that will leave you in tears of joy. 

Maxon was just perfect. During the time she left the palace to attend her father's funeral (discussed later on), he spent his entire time thinking about America, and writing to her. That was SO SWEET. Like, he could have spent his time with the other girls, but he didn't, he was just right there waiting for her. 

In the previous books, America would go behind his back to be with Aspen, I feel so sorry for Maxon. It's like wanting to shout to her, Why would you do that to the one that's been thinking about you all the time, and entirely wants you to be happy?

Fortunately, their problems were solved. And they know that they'll be facing hard times in the future that could probably bring their relationship to a sore spot. But with what they've been through, all the arguments, indecision, and misunderstandings - their relationship have been built on a strong foundation. 

And before this final decision thing, there's Maxon sacrificing his own life for America even after knowing Aspen had been the one she's been seeing all this time in the palace. That part was so sad. 

But yes, the ending was so beautiful. Even Aspen gets to be with the love of his life, Lucy. (this was kind of a shocker to me)

Celeste. I seriously don't know about this girl. She was the most evil thing in the whole world, and in the blink of an eye - she's the sweetest thing ever. Wow. Sometimes I just don't get how these twists work in stories - they just change things. (well, duh) 

But yes, her death was really sad for me. Even when I really wished something would just happen to her when reading the previous books. Now I hoped she could've just survived that attack and come visit America in the palace with her advice. ('Cause you can always use an advice from an ex-villain)

Celeste was one of the important deaths, another one that really broke my heart: America's Dad, Shalom Singer. 

Mr. Singer was just so understanding, he's always been there for America when she needed someone. She could always count on him for advice. Now, he was gone. Like, just GONE. He should've been the one that's resting America's hand on Maxon, to give her permission to marry; which had been her lifelong wish - but no such luck. Aspen gets the job.

Queen Amberly, the beautiful, lovely queen. I was really hoping she would be looking after America, and finally having another child to take care of. But why does she have to die??? Queen Amberly died an honorable death, a selfless death. A selfless sacrifice that gained her respect even to the end of her life. 

The last death was King Clarkson's, the one that I thought would be coming sooner or later in the book. I believe almost every fan of the series looked forward for this arrogant, spiteful king would leave their lives at some point. Though deaths are unpleasant things to hope for, and could be quite evil, I wasn't as sad for his death as I have been for the others. But being optimistic, the king was respectable for his act of service to the country, though not perfect, he tried to become an honorable ruler. 

And I just have to say, to those of you who haven't read the book, look forward to the marriage proposal. Because it was beautiful!!! Enough said, read the ONE!

#theone

#americasinger

#maxonschreave

#awesome

Jackie Evancho News

A new album came out for the lovely 14-year-old with an angelic voice!

Songs from the Silver Screen! 

Get the songs here!

iTunes : https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/songs-from-the-silver-screen/id548761844

Kurt Hugo Schneider & Sam Tsui tours in Asia!

The 2014 Asian tour by Sam Tsui and Kurt Hugo Schneider!

Kuala Lumpur   - June 21
Manila               - June 25
Manila               - June 26
Singapore          - June 27
Hong Kong       - June 29
Shanghai           - July 1
Beijing              - July 2
Taipei                - July 3

To get the tickets, go here:
http://www.kurthugoschneider.com/tour/

Read!

Hey there! Are you fans of the best-selling fantasy series, Percy Jackson and the Olympians? Or the multi-awarded dystopian novel, The Giver? Or even the undercover series of Gallagher Girls?
Wanna find out what's happened to them after their story ended in books? They still continue here!
Check out the fanfiction crossovers I wrote on Figment!
Click on the link below to check it out! Heart and follow me!

Spying on Half-bloods (Percy Jackson and Gallagher Girls fanfic crossover)
Receiver in Camp Half-Blood (Percy Jackson and The Giver fanfic crossover)

I'm not a professional writer, so please forgive errors!
But please still check it out and leave comments and reviews!

Thank you so much!
The Author

A Thousand Years

Here's 'A Thousand Years' cover with lyrics on screen, performed by Jean BS.

Book Talk: Ink

Here's the book called Ink, book #1 in the Paper Gods series by Amanda Sun. (Book #0.5 is Shadow)
The story follows an American girl that tries to fit in with the Japanese after her mom's death, being the only way to be cared by her aunt who resides in Japan. Katie Greene, the main protagonist of the book, was starting to feel desperate about her life until the day she found out about Tomohiro, one of the popular kids in school who just happened to be a loner. In an instant, they both felt attracted to each other and started hanging out, despite all the secrets that Tomohiro carries with him. Katie didn't stop there; she stalked him, following him to the places he goes to, and finds out about his dark secret. Tomohiro was a powerful Kami. By that, meaning he was a descendant of the rulers of Japan that possess secret powers - which could be both fascinating and terrifying at the same time. When Tomohiro struggles to fight his inner dark self, Katie stands faithfully with him, supporting him with her love and faith - even when she was reluctantly pulled in deeper into the problems of the Kami.
After facing a few months of troubles and chases, Katie was finally called upon by her grandparents in Canada to go back to America.

How will she spend the rest of her life? Facing terrifying events together with the one she truly loves; or live a safe life with her family far away from her Tomohiro?
Find out in the next book of the Paper Gods series, Rain, coming out in June 24, 2014!

Free prequel, Shadow, available in Harlequin Teen!

Book Talk: The Selection

This is the book I love so much. It's included in my mental top ten fave book list!

The Selection by Kiera Cass, a trilogy. 

Its sequels are The Elite (book #2) and The One (book #3; and it's coming out on May 6, 2014!!!). 

This is a world where people live under a different type of government, where the society is arranged in a way where people are classified according to their occupations, Caste One being the royals (the highest), and Caste Eight being the homeless servants (the lowest of the low). But in the midst of all the terror and fear of the rebels (the people who oppose the monarchy), there is a light of hope where a chance for the lives of 35 girls to be changed once and for all, to be the loving wife and princess of the charming Prince Maxon Schreave. 

Among thousands of other girls who dream of being the selected, America Singer, a beautiful redhed, finds herself being swept into the world she never dreamed she would be. Everyone envied her, and would have gladly taken her place. But America didn't want any of this, she just wanted to be with her childhood love, Aspen Ledger. What would happen in the story of this dramatic love triangle? 

Read the trilogy to find out!

*A really awesome book! 

Don't Forget

"Don't Forget" performed by Demi Lovato.

Book Talk: The Titan's Curse (Percy Jackson and the Olympians)

A lot of you've probably heard about this book and also read it. But this book talk is dedicated to those who haven't and are looking for some new creativity or just something to do during the holidays.

Let me just sum this book (or series) up in one word: Awesome. 

The cover of 'The Titan's Curse' from the best-selling series Percy Jackson & the Olympians

So here it is! One of my favorite books of all time. The Titan's Curse, like all the Percy Jackson Series novels, centres around the adventures of a teenage boy demigod (or half-blood) and his friends from Camp Half-Blood. This book is the continuation of the second book, Sea of Monsters (the movie is out! Starring Logan Lerman & Alexandra Daddario), which already talked about Thalia's tree (long story) and how it was saved by the Golden Fleece. 

Spoiler Alert! Do not continue reading if you don't want to spoil your book!

Percy Jackson was in the middle of saving two half-bloods: Nico di Angelo and Bianca di Angelo when Annabeth, Percy's close friend, got kicked off a cliff along with a monster that was disguised as a principal. Back at camp, another news came up: Artemis, the goddess of the hunt, also went missing when scouting for a dangerous monster. So the point is, a powerful goddess and the brilliant daughter of Athena (goddess of wisdom) went missing. What do you do when people go missing? Find them! 

But before leaving, they had to receive insight from the prophecy first:

Five shall go west to the goddess in chains,

One shall be lost in the land without rain,

The bane of Olympus shows the trail,

Campers and Hunters combined prevail,

The Titan's curse must one withstand,

And one shall perish by a parent's hand.

Therefore, Percy and friends (Zoe Nightshade, Bianca, Thalia, Grover) when to search for these two lovely ladies. Along the way Percy had weird dreams (demigods always have weird dreams that foresee the future or the present, get used to it) that showed him how Annabeth was being held hostage in some place where she had to hold up a ceiling - which turned out to be the sky. (Yes, literally, the sky!) Then the dreams that followed along had Artemis in it as well, taking Annabeth's place as the sky-lifter. 

After facing some horrible monsters along the way, Zoe Nightshade turned out to be Atlas' daughter (Atlas was the titan that was cursed to lift the sky for eternity - that's the title!). Atlas was planning to slack off from his job and let Artemis do his work. But with the awesome teamwork of them all, they succeeded in defeating Atlas and put him back to his rightful place. Yet, things that are meant to be just needs to happen; even when you don't like it. I will talk about these 'unpleasant' things in the prophecy analysis section below.

Five shall go west to the goddess in chains: that's Percy, Zoe, Bianca, Thalia, and Grover going west to Artemis.

One shall be lost in the land without rain: Bianca got lost (and died) in the gods' junkyard, in the desert.

Campers and Hunters combined prevail: Two from Camp Half-Blood, three from the Hunters of Artemis - they succeeded. 

The Titan's curse must one withstand: Percy lifted the sky for sometime during the final fight.

One shall perish by a parent's hand: Zoe was punched by Atlas, her father, and died (also with some poison).

So here it is! Some main ideas from the third book of the Percy Jackson Series. Sorry for skipping the first two books of the series (I haven't read them yet, and not planning to - I don't want to ruin the movie!) Thanks for reading! I hope you enjoy the book as much as I did!

*Educational suggestions: If you're a teenager in an English class, you probably would want to keep track of unfamiliar vocabulary to increase and widen your vocabulary to help with your essay writings in the future!

**I love reading, so I would appreciate it if you would put up any kind of suggestions of good books for me in the comment section below. :) :D God Bless!

News for the blog!

Hey faithful blog viewers! I've finally decided on discussing about books and novels that I enjoy reading, what'ya guys think? So the blog's gonna be piled up with some book talks and please feel welcome to post any comments (as long as they are appropriate) on the section below. Thanks!

Frozen music videos

Here are some of the most loved music from the recent movie 'Frozen'! Enjoy!

Let it go by Idina Menzel (Elsa)

For the First Time in Forever by Kristen Bell (Anna)

Love is an Open Door by Kristen Bell and Santino Fontana (Anna and Prince Hans)

Do You Wanna Build a Snowman by Agatha Lee Monn, Katie Lopez and Kristen Bell

(Young, Teenager, Adult Anna[s])

In Summer by Josh Gad (Olaf)

Reindeers are Better than People by Jonathan Groff (Kristoff)