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I don't want to show you the summary of this book, because it spoils everything for the first book. I did a review of that one (with a summary) as well, so klick here for the summary and review.

My opinion:

I finished it last week and didn't know if I should even do a review about it, but I decided today that I should just do it haha.

This book was really good as well. I loved the Dutch references because they were so relevant and actually true facts. It was a nice addition to the first novel. I also really liked the travel aspects and how he goes everywhere he wants (that reminds me of a friend of mine haha). However, I felt like this book didn't have those dark aspects as the first book.

I also agree that this book would have been much better if the #2.5 novella would have been in this book, because that made the story just way much better (this is a duology, so it would have been way much better if the conclusion was in this novel and not in the novella).

It's still worth the read and I was wrong with my debate if I should read it or not. If you liked Just One Day, then read Just One Year As well.

Are you going to read this series?

Goodreads review:

Mirror, mirror on the wall,
Who is the fairest of them all?

Fans of the Lunar Chronicles know Queen Levana as a ruler who uses her “glamour” to gain power. But long before she crossed paths with Cinder, Scarlet, and Cress, Levana lived a very different story – a story that has never been told . . . until now.

Marissa Meyer spins yet another unforgettable tale about love and war, deceit and death. This extraordinary book includes full-color art and an excerpt from Winter, the next book in the Lunar Chronicles series.

My opinion:

This book was (again, as with everything in this series) so good! I have much more empathy for Levana now, but she did still some horrible things (killing people to get in an higher position). In this book I was also angry with her sister Channary. She was so horrible you guys! But the message of this book was very clear: love is a war. This book gave us also more information about the family tree and how princes Celene and Winter were born and related to who and such. So it's defnitely a must read!

Even though this is a novella between book 3 and 4, you can still start with this one. This book tells the ''before'' story, but maybe it's better if you read it between Cress and Winter.

What is your opinion about Fairest?

Goodreads summary:

I reviewed the first book as well, so because it's a second book in a series and I don't want to spoil it for your guys, you can check out the summary and review of the first book here: click.

The second book, Percy Jackson and Sea Monsters, was just okay. I gave the first book 3 stars, and this one just 2. Most of the time I was just done with it and I didn't care at all. This says something, because the book is only 279 pages long so it's a short one. The story in general was just okay as well.

Readers keep telling me (on Goodreads) that book 3 will be sooooooo much better and that I should not give up on this series, so I'm going to read book 3 (not sure when though) before I decide to continue this series or not.

What is your opinion about the second book, Percy Jackson and Sea Monsters?

So I just finished the last episode of Orange Is The New Black (atleast, those that are now out). This is a very hyped up series, so I wanted to share my thoughts on it.

Here's the trailer in case you've no idea what it's about:

I liked the show in general. However, I was shocked with the many sex scenes and some were so disgusting that I had to turn of the noise and do something else. There were also some characher (cough, Piper, cough) that nnoyed me so much, damn. Everytime she made really, really stupid and annoying decisions and was really selfish at most times. Like a friend (more than a friend) got the news she got out of jail in two days, and because that friend did something ''to her'', she made sure that that friend doesn't go out of jail. And her relationship with Alex, like wtf. So many things are just so wrong about that relationship that I can't even.

Season 1 was in my opinion the best season and then the last few episodes of season 3 (if we don't talk about Piper). That rape story just broke my heart and it was so touching and real. On ther other hand, she also just could've kicked him in his balls, you know. I loved some characters (Tricia, Tiffany, Nicky, Brook and Stella), some were okay and some I didn't like at all. I also love the fact that each episode told us something about all the characters. So one episode it focused on one background story and the other about someone else.

This is still an important show, but the fact that it took me over three months over just 30 episodes, must say enough. (aka Orphan Black is a much better show ha). Oh and I don't it's appropriate for those who are not 16 yet ha.

I'm still going to watch season 4 though (when this one comes out, but I think I'm going to wait 'till the entire season comes out. I just role that way haha).

What is your opinion about Orange Is The New Black?

Goodreads summary:

'Hate is not conquered by hate: hate is conquered by love. This is a law eternal.'

Captivating aphorisms illustrating the Buddhist dhamma, or moral system.

My opinion:

There were only quotes without explanation and without information who it was from. This made is so pointless and boring. It has 51 pages, but I stopped when I was at page 5. I cannot understand why someone would publish this as book.

Do not recommend this book at all.. I know there's a full version of it, but even the full version has the same layout as this one.

Whats is your opinion about The Dhammapada?

Goodreads review:

My name is August. I won't describe what I look like. Whatever you're thinking, it's probably worse.

August Pullman wants to be an ordinary ten-year-old. He does ordinary things. He eats ice cream. He plays on his Xbox. He feels ordinary - inside.

But Auggie is far from ordinary. Ordinary kids don't make other ordinary kids run away screaming in playgrounds. Ordinary kids don't get stared at wherever they go.

Born with a terrible facial abnormality, Auggie has been home-schooled by his parents his whole life, in an attempt to protect him from the cruelty of the outside world. Now, for the first time, he's being sent to a real school - and he's dreading it. All he wants is to be accepted - but can he convince his new classmates that he's just like them, underneath it all?

Narrated by Auggie and the people around him whose lives he touches forever, WONDER is a funny, frank, astonishingly moving debut to read in one sitting, pass on to others, and remember long after the final page.

My opinion:

I absolutely loved this book. It's fast paced, it's sad but it still makes you happy and it's really relatable and emotional. I didn't cry, because I just don't when I'm reading a book or watching a movie/series, but it was still really good and I almost wanted to cry.

When I finished it I was debating if I really should give it 5 stars, because some parts were a little bit boring. Not everything is narrated by Auggie and some parts were because of that reason a little bit meh, but they were still really important.

This is a middle grade novel, but it's still so relatable and it even makes you think about the past. It's such a touchy story and I think EVERYONE should read it. If you haven't been bullied of how you looked, but have known those people or if you were the one that bullied people because you think you can't affect them: just read it! It's not even that much about bullying, but more about fitting in (and not be afraid) and being kind.

As I said, I think everyone can relate to it in some way, so just read it.

What is your opinion about this book? Or is it still on you tbr and can you not wait to read it?

Goodreads summary:

Percy Jackson is about to be kicked out of boarding school... again. And that's the least of his troubles. Lately, mythological monsters and the gods of Mount Olympus seem to be walking straight out of the pages of Percy's Greek mythology textbook and into his life. And worse, he's angered a few of them. Zeus' master lightning bolt has been stolen, and Percy is the prime suspect.

Now Percy and his friends have just ten days to find and return Zeus' stolen property and bring peace to a warring Mount Olympus. But to succeed on his quest, Percy will have to do more than catch the true thief: he must come to terms with the father who abandoned him; solve the riddle of the Oracle, which warns him of betrayal by a friend; and unravel a treachery more powerful than the gods themselves.

My opinion:

Because it now takes too long for me to finish a series, I decided to do seperate reviews for each book.

I liked this book but sometimes it was just boring (I'm sorry for all the fans out there!).I didn't not care for the characters so much, I miss the index of all the gods at the end so I was confused most of the time (I understand the story in general though) and I guess I was just not in the mood for it, because I got distracted way too often and didn't pay that much attention to it.

I'm not sure if I want to continue this series or not, because I didn't fell in love with it, but maybe I'll give it a shot anyways! I asked on Goodreads if it would be worth it if I'll continue the series and everybody said yes... so yea.

I still appreciate it though because of the Greek mythology background.

What is your opinion about this book?

Goodreads summary:

Meg, Jo, Amy, and Beth--four "little women" enduring hardships and enjoying adventures in Civil War New England

The charming story of the March sisters, Little Women has been adored for generations. Readers have rooted for Laurie in his pursuit of Jo's hand, cried over little Beth's untimely death, and dreamed of traveling through Europe with old Aunt March and Amy. Aspiring writers have found inspiration in Jo's devotion to her writing. In this simple, enthralling tale, Louisa May Alcott has created four of American literature's most beloved women.

My opinion:

The two reasons why I can't give it 5 stars is because 1. I don't think you can re-read this book/series because it would be very boring and it's already something that really sticks with you so you'll know everything reading it for the second time and 2. I don't like with who Laurie and Jo ended up with.. Other than that is was a great classic! The characters felt really real and not in a heroic way and even though it's a Victorian classic, it's very easy to read and it feels like you're reading a YA novel, but than better than most YA books. I adore this book so much and it really sticks with you. I also cannot wait to read Little Men and that sequel! (It's a seperate spin-off series).

If you've read it, there are some awesome facts about Little Women: click here. For those who haven't read it yet I can mention some of those facts here as well: Louisa May Alcott never wanted to write Little Women, but her publisher said she should try it and she wrote it then in ten weeks. The sisters to Jo were based on her own sisters and the events that happened in Little Women were real to her as well and you can visit the house where Alcott lived in while she writing Little Women! It's in Massachusetts.

What is your opinion about Little Women and Good Wives and have you seen a movie adaptation? If so: which version so you like most?