Review - The Chocolate box girls #4 - Coco Caramel by Cathy Cassidy

Books and Chocolate - Can you imagine life without them ?

Hello my bookish beauties,

I bring you a review Today as I believe this will be helpful to all Cathy Cassidy fans who haven't read this yet.

I came up with quote myself because I thought it related to the post I'm doing.

I have a lot to say so we better start :

Book name - Coco Caramel

Series - #4 in The Chocolate box girls

Author - Cathy Cassidy

Page count - 263 pages

Time spent reading - 3-4hrs on the 22nd June

Review :

I bought this book the previous Saturday before I read it and couldn't wait to read it as I absolutely  adore this series.

Initially though I have to admit I was hesitant to read because Coco was my least favourite sister and I thought the plot line sounded juvenile.

Fortunately I actually loved this story and devoured it in one sitting.

The plot revolves around animal adorer Coco the youngest of the Chocolate box girls.

When her favourite but unpredictable pony Caramel is re-homed from her riding lessons to an abusive owner , she set's out on a rescue mission.

With only the 'obnixious' Lawrie ,who is a mysterious worker from the stables who she loathes, for help.

Will Coco be able to keep the horse safe and hidden ?

I feared that there would be no romance however there was and the couple have now become my second favourite after Skye and Finch.

The ending has left me feeling like this is the last book in the series but I seriously hope not as I'm looking forward to hearing Honey's story.

My rating :



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Book haul #5 - (mainly) Kindle edition #2

“A room without books is like a body without a soul.”  

 

The end of another week is here readers,

 

So we're ever closer to the freedom and euphoria the summer warms our hearts with. Boy am I glad.

 

Back to the drearier present though and I have books from another psychotic splurge that happened mainly this morning and Monday.

 

As with my last Kindle haul there will nothing but pictures of the irresistible freebies.

 

I do have three physical books though just to add to my collection and reasons for agreement with the quote from Marcus Tullius Cicero.

 

I suppose I should begin :

 

 

Confessions of Georgia Nicolson by Louise Rennison 99p in Age UK

 

When I saw this in the town of My Nearby District library on Friday I almost squealed in delight at the cheapness of this hardback.

 

I've wanted to begin this humorous series since I first saw the film in 2011 so I thought this lengthy bind up of the first four books was a sign.

 

 

The almond tree by Michelle Cohen Corasanti

 

I won this book in a Goodreads Giveaway for my sister but after reading the blurb I think I'll read it myself.

 

 

DK Spanish Phrase Book





My Mum got me this so I could learn more Spanish for our upcoming Ibza holiday.

 

I'm the best of my year group at Spanish at school therefore I'm extremely excited to practice it in an actual country that speaks it.

 

A quick recap that I'll devour on the plane ride.

 

 

(Pictures via Goodreads)

 

     

    

   

      

     

      

 

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As for tomorrow, Who knows ?,

Mimi

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Library Lovelies and Riveting Reservations #5

 

"Nothing is pleasanter to me than exploring in a library.”

 

Hey Bookaholics,

Today I guiltily bring you another Library Lovelies and Riveting Reservations post even though I'm supposed to be on a Library ban.

The library ban means there isn't going to be a Riveting Reservations section in this post.

Let's begin :

Nearby District Library

Lovestruck by Rachael Wing

 

Sounds like a cute summer contempory.The blurb hardly reveals anything at all so hopefully this means it won't be predictable.

 

I've never read anything by an author in their teens before so it should at least be an experience.

 

 

 

Sabrina the teenage witch - The magic within

 

I remember watching the show with my sister (I was a toddler and she was a 7 year old) when she used to be obsessed with it.

 

The story and art of this graphic novel sounded intriguing therefore I couldn't resist borrowing it.

 

I'm actually about to start it after this post (and admittedly a bit of procrastinating on Youtube).

 

 

Love Phobia #1

 

Read a vampire manga before that was okay so I thought I'd read another.

 

My District Library

 

 

Magenta #3 - Magenta goes green by Echo Freer

 

I read nearly all the books in the series last year (#1,#4 and #5) but this one wasn't available to me at the time therefore I couldn't sample the humorousness that I hope -like the others - it contains.

 

I think I'll have to read the first again before reading this novel which will be a pleasure as this is one of my favourite series'.

 

The world's worst mothers by Sabine Ludwig

 

The premise seemed pretty engrossing and original so I thought I'd try this 2013 release.

 



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Book haul tomorrow I think,

Mimi

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Review - The death of death by K.N Parker and UPDATES !

As we walk in fields of gold,

Hi readers,

So I thought I'd postpone my book haul until Sunday because I usually buy lots on the weekend so I might start doing weekly book haul wrap-ups instead now. Also I really wanted to do this review before I forget the many things I want to include.

The quote comes from one of my favourite songs (Fields of gold by Sting) that I'm currently listening to.

First though here are some new things you need to know about :

Update #1 - I will not be  reviewing every book I read just the ones I have a lot to say about.

You can still see the ratings of all the books I read if you friend me on Goodreads (my account link is in the 'About me' section of my Blog).

If you'd like to request a review of a book that I mention in a post then just Comment anytime.

Update #2 - I'll be doing monthly TBR's now and my first will probably be next Thursday or Sunday.

Update #3 - I have a two Holidays and many day trips planned in the Summer now. One of the holidays is during the Bout of Books read-a-thon therefore I can no longer do it :(.

On the bright side though more book hauls will probably happen.

Update #4 - I'm thinking of participating in the Booktube-a-thon instead though but more about that in the July TBR.

Update #5 - This isn't really an update but I want some requests for post ideas you want me to do and I'll certainly do them.

The updates are over so let the Review begin ! :

(Picture via Goodreads)

 

Book name - The death of death

 

Author - K.N Parker

 

Page count - 33 pages

 

Time spent reading - 30 minutes on the 18th

 

Review :

 

My first ever Kindle read and a spectacular introduction to a new format it was.

 

Whoever said that "The best things in life are free" was certainly correct concerning this book as that's the price it was. It's not yet been hauled because I read it directly after I bought it and there hasn't been a book haul since the 16th.

 

Although initially I believed it would be an averagely written short story it was actually phenomenal!

 

The plot surrounds a young dead guide working for death who forewarns certain special people of their upcoming death.

 

But she's different to all her colleagues because she can't remember any details of her life and how she died.

 

It will take meeting her newest dying person to forewarn to learn her past.

 

She'll discover that the truth is something that could shock her to death ... If she was still alive that is.

 

I loved the tragic death stories that this story had a copious amount of as they certainly tugged at my sensitive emotions.

 

The unexpected twist at the end was perfect and creates high hopes for my other Kindle freebies.

 

Rating :

 

5 out of 5 stars

 

 

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Until the weekend,

Mimi

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Rainbow Spines and Covers Tag - Converted from Youtube

Somewhere over the Rainbow,

Hello readers,
The tag of the week is actually an old one ,created about a year ago by ArrictineReads, but I thought I'd do it anyway because it's a beautiful one. I chose books I'd never used previously used for tags.

Before I start though , in other book related news I was awarded the Top reader and reviewer/overall participant for my district in the Carnegie book awards scheme.

Unfortunately my favourite book of the shortlist , Wonder by R.J Palicio, didn't win but I haven't read the winning book so I don't know if it was a worthy triumph.

Anyway back to purpose of this post :

Red is for ....

 

Point Romance - Winter Warmers by Assorted Authors

This anthology is perfect for the festive season. It has a lovely holly-berry/Santa outfit coloured cover to match this theme.


Orange is for ...

 

Vampire Beach #3 - Ritual by Alex Duval

 

Got this free with a magazine in 2011 and I plan on reading it this summer.

 

The colour of the book instantly makes my associate with the summer season as orange is the colour for heat.

 

 

Yellow is for ...

 

 

The Chocolate Box Girls #3 - Summer's Dream by Cathy Cassidy

 

There's not a large selection for this colour however I believe there should be more.

 

This is actually my favourite cover of the series so far (and what's beneath the jacket as well).

 

The colour is very summery so it suits the book.

 

 

Green is for ...

 

 

Nightmare Hall - The Roommate by Diane Hoh

 

Not my favourite from the series but it has a slime green colour so I used it for this tag.

 

 

Blue is for ...

 



 

Dreaming of Amelia by Jaclyn Moriarty

 

I really want to read this authors work soon but the trouble is her books are all longer than what I usually read - 450+ pages - so I'm rather intimidated.

 

Her books are all different colours and I really do adore the simplicity yet prettiness of this cover.

 

 

Indigo is for ...

 

 

The Princess and The Pauper by Kate Brian

 

This is the debut novel of one of my favourite authors and I'd describe at as a combination of the Princess Diaries, Monte Carlo and Confessions of a teenage drama queen.

 

Illustrated covers are under threat of extinction therefore it's pleasant to view one with such an unusual colour as it's background.

 

 

Violet is for ...

 



 

Bloomability by Sharon Creech

 

I've read a book by this author before and intended to read this in Winter but didn't manage to.

 

Basic cover that proves that words are more powerful than pictures.

 

 

Final Result :

 

 

 

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Have you done your own version of the tag?

Please Comment below a link to it or just type your own choices

 

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Let me know below which book was your favourite.

 

Book Haul next :D,

Mimi

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Review - Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs

I believe in thunderbolts and butterflies,

Hey Bookworms,

Today I finally bring you a review and a very positive plus lengthy one at that.

The quote is from the song Cinderella by Diana Vickers. I picked the quote because I've missed her music and am really loving that song at the moment. Anticipating another spectacular album soon from her.

Back to the actual review :

 

 

Book name - Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children

 

Author - Ransom Riggs

 

Page count - 352 pages

 

Time spent reading - 12th June - 15th June

 

Review :

 

After waiting almost five months to read this due to a long reservation list at the library it was finally mine and I had extremely high hopes for it.

 

This is because I saw the splendid book trailer, was aware that my favourite director was planning to film an adaptation of it and my favourite booktuber loves it.

 

It certainly didn't disappoint as it's now in my top favourite books of all time and of this year.

 

If I was to describe the plot I'd use these words/phrases : time travel, self-discovery , family history, phenomenal photographs , heart-warming romance, war, peace, monsters and some very peculiar children.

 

During this reading experience I :

 

Was taken on an emotional roller-coaster ride

 

Became  overly-attached to all the wonderful characters

 

Was chilled to the bone by the despicable hollowgasts and wights

 

Pined over the photos endlessly

 

In addition to being able to visualise it as a movie .

 

 

My local Waterstones branch better watch out as I'll be dashing in there like a madwoman to purchase my own hardcover copy as soon as possible. Obviously I'll be first in line to buy the graphic novel,sequel and film ticket as well when they're released.

 

You can probably already guess the rating , but it is here anyway :

5 out of 5 stars

 

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Tag on Wednesday,

Mimi

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Book Haul #4

"Books to the ceiling,
Books to the sky,
My pile of books is a mile high.
How I love them! How I need them!
I'll have a long beard by the time I read them.”

 

 

Hello my fellow readers,

 

Today I bring you my second book haul of the week - an explanation as to the quote from  Arnold Lobel.

This trio of books were purchased during this weekend and they're all girly summer reads therefore they're perfect for this season.

Anyway let's begin :

 

 

My Sisters a Pop Star by Kimberly Greene 99p in Sue Ryder Care

 

Although it has a battered exterior the plot sounded adorable so it was purchased.

 

I got it when I visited My Nearby District library on Friday (I didn't borrow anything out) in one of the four charity shops that surrounds the library.

Speaking of which I saw 3 Sarah Dessen books however they where over £2.50 with creased spines so hopefully they'll go onto the 50p area soon.That's when I'll buy them.

 

I tend to really enjoy books about the fame industry and that was my main reason for buying this.

The  earth,my butt & other BIG round things by Carolyn Mackler 99p in Sue Ryder Care

 

Previously when I attempted to read a book by this author I ended up being unsatisfied but I believe that the reason for that may have been that it was a collaborative book with a writer I didn't like.

 

This is meant to be a must-read teenage book and Judy Blume (who I've read from before and liked) gave it a positive review.

 

Never read a book with an over-weight protagonist before so it would be an interesting experience.

 

I own another book by her as well (Love and other four letter words) therefore I hope she's good.

 

The chocolate box girls #4 - Coco Caramel by Cathy Cassidy £5 in ASDA
 

One of my friends and I have been fan girling in anticipation of this release.

Getting this so cheap (and in hardcover) as a collector of the series was a dream come true. Until I got hope and realized they'd resized the series so this one is now wider and taller than the others. ARGH!

Coco is actually my least favourite sister (me and Skye are twins) and I'm not really finding this plot appealing.

My friend wishes to know my thoughts before she buys and reads though so I'll be reading it this week.

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Off  to watch Pretty Little Liars,
Mimi
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