Bridget's Book Blog

Okay so this novel was beautifully simplistic. I was intrigued by the storyline as I have never read a novel like it. I'm glad I read it because although it was quite simple, I still enjoyed the beauty of the story.

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Although it could at some points be a little bothersome how the novel is written -- it constantly goes back in time -- I enjoyed it since there would be something that happened "currently", and then Mia would flashback to an event that would connect to the current situation. I thought it was interesting to read.

So yay for another great young adult novel. I'm excited to read more of Gayle Forman's work!

Recommended for: those who enjoy war novels and/or memoirs

Read from May 12 to 27, 2014

I'm not a big fan of war books, but this one was definitely different. This could potentially be a spoiler, so view at your own risk:

I enjoyed how the book included some completely honest thoughts from O'Brien. However, I disliked how the novel was not written chronologically. I think it would have been easier to follow if it had. And I especially liked the ending, I guess because it felt honest...anyway, if you like war books, read it.

WOW.

So it took me a million years to finish this book and I feel like that's mainly because it's so long, but also because I did not want to be done with the series yet.

There's just something about the Divergent world that I absolutely love being a part of. I am so glad I read this trilogy.

No matter if you have heard spoilers about Allegiant or not, I dare you to just read it anyway because it's beautiful.

And now I will warn you of spoilers ahead in my review.

Seriously, DO NOT continue reading if you have not read Allegiant!

You have been warned.

Now what do I do since I have finished this beautiful trilogy?

Recommended for: those who enjoyed the previous 13 books in the Pretty Little Liars series and wish to continue

Read from March 29 to May 08, 2014

Wow this book was definitely different from all the others. It got much better about half way through the book. I think Sara Shepard did a great job with this one, as this particular installment dealt with some pretty serious issues,

I definitely enjoyed reading this one especially starting at about page 250. 

I just don't get how Sara Shepard continues to intrigue me after 14 books! Y'all can complain all you want about the never-ending additions but I think it will honestly be hard for me without this series.
Loved it.

Recommended for: anyone who really enjoys the PLL series and wants to read more about the characters

Read from September 29, 2012 to December 31, 2013 — I own a copy

Not going to lie: This was a good book but if you're not entirely obsessed with the Pretty Little Liars series and you think you need to read it in order to read the rest, don't bother. This book was somewhat of a struggle for me as it was hard to be intrigued. Plus I read it after reading the 13th novel in the series, which makes it hard to read since it takes place between the 4th and 5th books. Anyway, fun read but not entirely necessary. Probably a book to read if you're looking for something with not a lot of plot.

Read from May 01 to 25, 2013

This is one of my favorites of the PLL series because it's so different. I absolutely loved exploring Ali's world before the series really started. Note: I don't think you should read this before reading at least the first 8 books of the series. That's just my opinion, mainly because it may potentially spoil some things for you.
All in all, I thought it was truly interesting to read about Ali's background and really be invested in her story as in the PLL books she's only brought up as a character who is already gone before the series starts. I'm really glad Sara Shepard chose to write this novel.