BOOK REVIEW: 'Love Is A Number' - Lee Monroe.

I was very sceptical about the book to begin with and went into reading it very open minded yet (despite my initial doubts) I ended up staying awake until 3am reading consistently because I simply had to finish it. Although the story line is quite cliché, it is incredibly sweet and as the author presents the feelings of both characters throughout the novel by switching between their view points in chapters, I was able to connect much more with them, meaning I wanted to know the ending as soon as I could. The book is finished with an amazing last line from Lo which I feel links the whole book together 'Call me... just, call me'.

It was an easy read and an incredibly enjoyable at that, there were certainly moments throughout the book where I forgot my own life and believed I was a part of the story. The story at the beginning is fairly dragged out and at times I found myself beginning to get frustrated to 'get to the point', but at the same time I love books like that because it makes me read them non stop to get to the end, if a book doesn't keep me hooked I find myself becoming bored and reading is like a chore.

On several occasions throughout the book I had mixed emotions about some of the characters being incredibly rude and pretentious whilst others were lovable and similar to those of my own friends, making the book more relatable. Within the novel, I think there are hidden themes of finding true friends and living your own life; as Lo's life had been taken over at a young age and she had been forced into a crowd of 'those girls at school who are 'popular' but secretly hated'. I loved this about the book as I love to observe human behaviour, so found this very interesting in the way Lee Monroe had presented the themes. Although I did find the ending to be slightly rushed and again quite cliché and unrealistic, the novel was still an incredible story and dreamily 'perfect', therefore, I would consider it a great novel and recommend it to any readers who love a classic romance with a modern twist or someone just getting in to reading.

 

 

 

BOOK REVIEW: 'how to love' - Katie Cotugno

I have recently read 'how to love' by Katie Cotugno and I rediscovered my love for reading. I picked up the book down at my local library when it caught my eye with it's bright pink cover and bold writing on the front cover. Now the classic saying 'do not judge a book by it's cover' is not applicable here as of course, I turned over to read the blurb. Having read the general over view of the book and looked up a few reviews online I decided to take it out to read, and I am so incredibly happy that I did!

The story is based around a girl (Reena) who secretly admires a boy (Sawyer), things become complicated when Reena's best friend (Allie) becomes Sawyer's girlfriend meaning the two girls fall out. But when Reena is working and Sawyer comes and asks her out she of course agrees; as Reena and Sawyer sit together admitting their feelings for one another, Reena gets a call to say Allie has been in a car accident and is hospital. After Allie's death, Reena and Sawyer become closer in their relationship and Reena ends up pregnant whilst Sawyer has problems with drugs. A pregnant Reena is left alone as a clueless Sawyer goes off to explore America. The structure of the book sees the chapters switch between 'before' and 'after' sawyer's departure and return from Reena's point of view.

Such an amazing, beautiful and captivating story line with great characters. The complicated and realistic romance kept me hooked throughout and it is a novel that touches upon every subject simply bringing out every emotion possible; it is one of the very few books I have cried at. I loved the ending as it concluded the story so well bringing small details from throughout the book together to form a beautiful ending. Katie Cotugno is an amazing author and I cannot wait to read more of her material in the future.