When fifteen-year-old Clary Fray heads out to the Pandemonium Club in New York City, she hardly expects to witness a murder― much less a murder committed by three teenagers covered with strange tattoos and brandishing bizarre weapons. Then the body disappears into thin air. It’s hard to call the police when the murderers are invisible to everyone else and when there is nothing―not even a smear of blood―to show that a boy has died. Or was he a boy?
This is Clary’s first meeting with the Shadowhunters, warriors dedicated to ridding the earth of demons. It’s also her first encounter with Jace, a Shadowhunter who looks a little like an angel and acts a lot like a jerk. Within twenty-four hours Clary is pulled into Jace’s world with a vengeance, when her mother disappears and Clary herself is attacked by a demon. But why would demons be interested in ordinary mundanes like Clary and her mother? And how did Clary suddenly get the Sight? The Shadowhunters would like to know…
The City of Bones is a novel I pondered reading for a long time; I was hesitant to read this book – just like I was reluctant to read The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo and Gone Girl – because this book had amassed a hype that was enormous. I was worried that this book would disappoint me and not live up to my expectations because this is a real possibility with ‘media frenzy books.’ However! Upon finishing the City of Bones, all I could think was “wow, now this is an incredible fantasy read!”. I loved this incredible book and it most certainly exceeded my expectations. Unlike some books, this novel was worth the hype, and so I am so proud to write that I am one of the many legions of fans of Cassandra Clare and a proud Shadowhunter! I am in awe of Clare and the beautiful world which she has created so if you like I was, are hesitant to read this book then take a chance because you will not be disappointed! For those of you that do not know I am going to write a brief synopsis of the book for you lovely readers.
City of Bones tells the tale of an ordinary teenage girl named Clary Fray (can we please appreciate how beautiful this name is?!) who suddenly has a Sight to see things that others cannot. Clary is a special woman who has been blessed – some would say cursed – with an ability to see Demons, Vampires, Werewolves, Warlocks and much more demonic creatures. Clary is a young woman who has been thrust into a world that is beyond her wildest imagination. She at first does not know what part she has to play in this mystical parallel world, but when her mother is attacked and kidnapped, Clary is forced to remember a past as well as secrets that have previously been hidden from her. This is a very brief synopsis of this extraordinary tale, but if you are a reader who loves to know more about stories, then please read further to learn more about the plot of this story!
Our novel begins with our fifteen-year-old protagonist Clary Fray as she goes to the Pandemonium Club with her best friend, Simon Lewis. Inside the club, she sees a blue-haired boy and a black haired girl sneak into a storeroom, pursued by two other boys. One of these boys is armed with what appears to be a knife and thinking something terrible is about to happen, she soon sends Simon for help. Clary, however, is an impulsive character and she can’t wait, so she follows the mysterious group into the storeroom. Once inside this storeroom, she witnesses the blue-haired ‘boy’ being attacked and then murdered, but when she observes him being killed, he seems to vanish from the room. Clary soon gets caught looking, and she is told by one of the people in the room that “demons return to their home dimensions when they die.”
Simon soon enters the storeroom with the clubs bouncer in tow, and for some unknown reason, Simon, as well as the bouncer cannot see anybody, and when Clary realizes this, she mumbles an apology and soon leaves confused and shook up.
When Clary returns home she does so to the scolding of her mother, Jocelyn. Clary shrugs this off, but the next day Jocelyn announces to Clary that they are moving away from New York City to the country for the summer where Jocelyn’s best friend, Luke, has a home. Clary is furious and upset by this unexpected move and soon confides in Simon that she is angry as well as confused by the fact that she knows nothing about her mother or her entire family, she describes how her life is almost like a mystery and that she is sick of it.
Simon consoles Clary, and soon they go to a poetry reading. However, when Clary arrives she happens to see one of the boys who were at the club – who we later find out is called Jace. Clary confronts Jace angrily but after calming down, Jace tells Clary all about demon-hunters called Shadowhunters or Nephilim. Jace has a bold claim, and this is that Clary is not a mundane (ordinary human). This is a lot to take in for Clary but to make matters worse, she gets a call from Jocelyn who is in a frantic panic who tells Clary not to come home and to let Luke know that ‘he’ has found her. Then the phone call ends abruptly and ignoring her mother’s wishes; she races home to help her mother only to find her house in disarray with her mother gone. To make matters even worse, Clary is attacked by a demon but soon kills him thanks to the use of Jace’s sensor. After this traumatic event, Jace whisks Clary off to the ‘Institute’; the local headquarters of Shadowhunters.
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At this point in my review, I think I should stop discussing the plot because I am getting carried away… this is what this novel does to you, it takes over and makes you want to talk about this book non stop! What I will tell you book lovers is that the rest of this novel becomes a thrilling adventure in which Clary must find her mother, find the mysterious Mortal Cup and discover her true self.
Personally, I do not read much Young Adult, why? I do not know but what I do know now is that I need to read more of it! If YA novels are like this, then I am missing out because this book is brilliant! I never understood the love of YA before I read it but now I understand perfectly; they make for enjoyable, light, lovely reads that readers can pick up and quickly get lost in so I will definitely be reading more Young Adult books!
It has been a long time since I have read a fantasy novel and I have to admit that I have missed the genre dearly! I absolutely loved being in this magical world full of mysterious, sometimes terrifying creatures and enchanting people. Oh, and who can forget that I loved being in a book full of incredible Shadowhunters! All of this made this fantasy read perfectly; I was I pure heaven as I read this book as the author allowed me to imagine all the wondrous things perfectly!
Cassandra Clare’s is a magnificent writer whose words were captivating as well as addictive. I was surprised by how well developed this story was, it may be a YA novel but it has mature themes. These incredible themes combined with Clare’s intelligent and savvy writing, combined again with excellent action sequences meant that I was kept on the edge of my seat from beginning to end!
The characters in this novel were superb, and it would be a crime not to write about the host of diverse, and brilliantly created characters the reader comes across in this book. Each character in this spell-binding novel had something unique and special about them, and I found this to be mesmerizing. The characters the reader comes across in this book are ambitious, and I was thrilled with this. I am thrilled that the characters are ambitious because the story is ambitious, Clare is an author who loves to take risks… this is wonderful because it shows she is brave and unafraid.
I found the protagonist of the story, Clary Fray to be an adorable, sweet girl but do not let this fool you as she is a young woman who can pack a punch! She is a character who keeps developing and evolving throughout; there were times when I was shocked by her changes of attitude. For example, Clary can in one moment be a sweet and innocent woman only to be quick-tempered, and fiery in the next and I have to say, I found myself applauding her fierceness! It was delightful to read a novel in which a strong female protagonist is prominent, plus, she is a redhead like me so how can I not love her!
The other main character in this story is Jace, Jace is a character who surprised me and delighted me. I had heard many things about Jace before I read this novel and what I heard was not great. I thought that he was going to be a jerk, but I was delighted when I found out that he was not like this at all! He is a fun character who brought some much-needed humor to the novel. Besides, he and Simon were the perfect comedy duo, and they had me laughing frequently.
Overall, the City of Bones is an enchanting fantasy novel which is full of action, adventure and sprinkles of humor. The imagery in this book is quite simply stunning, and as you read the descriptions of this mind-bending world, your brain will visualize every part because the writing is so beautiful. I adored every part of this novel, the story, the plot, the world, the characters, everything! If you have a taste for fantasy, then I would recommend this book because it is brilliant! This wonderful book gets Four Stars from me.
As always thank you so much for reading book lovers! Comment below all those wonderful thoughts of yours and let me know whether you have read the novel or if you would like to! Also, for the people who have read the novel could you please tell me whether it is worth continuing the series? I have heard that it is not so great from this point onward’s so please let me know fellow book lovers!
P.S. Here is a preview of the book for all of you lovely readers to enjoy! Please have a read of the preview and if you find that you have loved what you have read then all you need to do is click the Buy on Amazon button and it will take you straight to the book on Amazon USA! If you are in the U.K. then below I have attached a link to the book for the Amazon U.K. website. I have also attached some more links about this wonderful book! Thank you so much again for reading book lovers, I can’t wait to hear your thoughts on this book!
Amazon U.K. / Goodreads / Book Depository / Publisher; Walker
The movie adaption of this incredible book is a brilliant movie, however! I do not believe it lived up to the book. I adored the casting and thought the set design and costumes were beautiful, but for me, the directors left out too many parts of the original story. What did you think of the movie book lovers? I would love to know! Thank you so much again for reading!
Thank you so much again for reading book lovers!
I thought the movie did a good job casting Jace even if it kind of failed the book. It is a good book though. One of these days I’ll read the rest of the series.
I too loved the casting of Jace, I have heard of some people who hated the actor playing him but I thought he done a pretty good job!
Haha, yes this is so me too, I need to read the rest of the series but just can’t find the time! Lol.
Hi there! I have not spoken to you in a very long time, I just wanted to see how you have been and what great books you have read recently? I am in dire need of book recommendations and I know you probably have many! I am looking forward to hearing from you!
Goodness, I relate so much to your hesitance when it came to reading this book. I felt the same way about it for so long! It was one of those overly popular books that everyone loved and I was so terrified it was going to end up overhyped. Ended up listening to most of the book on audible (finishing up with the physical copy) and loved it so much.
Also, love triangles infuriate me. so much. I just don’t get why so many authors find them necessary when a lot of the time they just aren’t.
I think authors do it though, especially YA authors because it is great for a fandom and for people to choose but still, it ruins a book for me! Thank you so much for commenting again (:
I have yet to find a book with a love triangle that I truly enjoy. Every once in a blue moon I might think that I’ve found one or gotten close to it but at the end of the day love triangles still irk me especially those insanely unnecessary ones. Ugh, they’re the worst lol
Love triangles just feel so unnecessary to me. Just put two people together and be done with it.
Haha yes exactly!
Did you manage to read the rest of the series? (:
Not yet, the Mortal Instruments series is one of the ones that I’ve made more progress through than some others but I still end up getting through series very slowly. I’m not exactly a binge reader and there are so many books that I want to get through that it’s just sort of hard to stick to any one thing and breeze through it. Hopefully, I’ll make more progress with the series soon though.
I understand that completely and everything you said is so right!
I am awful with finishing series lol and I have only read the sequel in the series but I just still haven’t got round to finishing the series yet!
Have you read any other popular YA series? (:
I read the first book in the Throne of Glass series by Sarah J. Maas and wasn’t really a fan. I’ve also read the Lunar Chronicles series by Marissa Meyer (except for the last book and novella) and ended up really loving them. I’ve also read the first two novels in the Grisha trilogy by Leigh Bardugo and enjoyed them a lot. Outside of that though I tend to be very behind when it comes to what’s popular.
I haven’t read Throne of Glass but I have heard so much about them! So you wouldn’t recommend it?
The Lunar Chronicles and Grisha trilogy sound great though! I will have to check these out soon thanks!
I love books like that. When a book centers on one couple and goes through their relationship progression as the series progresses it just makes my heart so happy. On the other hand, books where there’s the constant flip flop between love interests and the main character doesn’t pick between one until either the very end or close to it irk me so much.
Natural progression in novels is amazing because it feels like real life that way. Well, almost like it lol
It really does and that is what I love about those kind of novels because you can really invest in a couple and I adore that (:
Just give me a slow burn romance or a book where the main character has the same love interest the whole story (unless that love interest sucks, then they can find a new person). I’ll even deal with instalove if it’s not overly cheesy or obnoxious.
Haha yes! That is all I want in a novel!
Hi there! I have not spoken to you in a very long time, I just wanted to see how you have been and what great books you have read recently? I am in dire need of book recommendations and I know you probably have many! I am looking forward to hearing from you!
And all of the spin-off books make it so you can live in this world basically forever! Definitely nerdy fangirled over this series!
Aww really?! So they are definitely worth me picking up? (:
I’ve only read one but I really liked it! It’s the clockwork spinoff I think?
Ooo I will have to check that series out, thanks!
Have you ever read the divergent series? I seriously fangirled over that series!
Oh heck yes I did ❤️
Isn’t it just the best series ever?! I love tris and four so much!
I think it was one of my favorite endings. It was so unexpected!
Yes, yes I did lol
Haha I’m so glad I am not the only one!
What did you think of the movies? First one was good but it got worse and the last one omg it was nothing like the book at all!!
I didn’t watch the movies 🙈, I didn’t like the actors in the previews so I decided to not go out of my way to see it
Hi there! I have not spoken to you in a very long time, I just wanted to see how you have been and what great books you have read recently? I am in dire need of book recommendations and I know you probably have many! I am looking forward to hearing from you!
Hey! I have been pretty hit and miss lately but my latest obsession is Leigh Bardugo! I love love love her writing!
Hi Briana! It is so lovely to hear from you. Sorry also for my delayed reply I promise this will not happen again!
I have not heard of this author! Do you have a book of hers you can recommend? She must be great if you adore her!
P.S. sorry for that longish comment but I couldn’t help writing all that I wrote. And please don’t mind the spelling mistakes because I was too lazy to check it before I posted it.
No no I loved it! I just replied in a dozen messages so sorry about all of that! haha. I really adored it thank you (:
No, its fine. It made reading easier.
Haha good! (:
And your spelling was perfect I could not see any!
Hello! It’s been a while since I read the book so your review really refreshed my memory. And I don’t think there is any shane in reading YA at your age because you are an adult, and still you’re young. I mean, you are just into adulthood which makes Young Adult a completely normal genre for you to read if we take its meaning literally. I really love the format of your reviews. The other reviews that I have read on various blogs are full of embellishments. There are even cliparts of the number of stars that the reviewers awarded… Read more »
Your comments about my blog has made me the happiest woman ever! It is so nice and lovely to hear that you love the format of my blog and the format of my reviews!
I agree with everything you said about City of Bones too, their relationship did frustrate me and these YA books in general do because of their love triangles. I picked up this book because I wanted fun, original fantasy but instead we got just a love story really and thats ok! But I just would have loved more fantasy!
I think I will take your advice though and not read the rest of the series, as much I did like it I think there are far better series out there! Thank you so much for all the recommendations!
I wouldn’t want you to stop reading further because of me but yes there are many books much better than these.
I think we can read them as long as we consider ourselves young. Then it doesn’t matter if you reach fifty and are still reading it, does it?
But I prefer reading children’s books because I want to be like Peter Pan.
Wow! No one read books to me but I was told a lot of stories. I still read fairy tales and yes Alice in Wonderland too. Anyway, Happy Reading!
Yes they are. I especially love the editions with those classic illustrations.
Yes! The classic illustrations are beautiful and make the reading experience so much lovelier (:
Oh. The medium of education in our schools was British English so the spellings in American English confuse me a lot and I start doubting whether I have even learnt to spell 😳.
Hah! I am not alone then😄
No! Definitely not lol.
Nice talking to you. Looking forward to many such conversations.
So nice talking to you also! Please comment whenever you feel like it and I promise I will always message you back, I have really enjoyed our conversations! (:
Same here. And I will defenitely comment ( I love commenting, sometimes more than writing my own post😉).
Haha great! Well keep commenting and I will keep replying (:
The other reviews are meant to cater to a large audience but when you write in your own personal way, we can relate to your writing. This makes the reviews on your blog a lot more interrsting.
Aww this is so kind thank you so much! I hope you enjoy my new reviews to come too, I know I will adore yours!
Thanks and I look forward to reading new posts from you 😊.
Aww thank you. The same is with me too! (:
Well, there are so many people I know who are fans of the Mortal Instruments and who keep on prodding me to read on. So it seemed like a crime when I decided not to continue further. But it’s a good thing I didn’t buy them.
High five!
It was lovely talking to you
Heehee, I have already started following you😉
I followed you too! (:
Hehe I noticed ; )
Hi there! I have not spoken to you in a very long time, I just wanted to see how you have been and what great books you have read recently? I am in dire need of book recommendations and I know you probably have many! I am looking forward to hearing from you!
Hi! I had been wondering why I wasn’t getting any messages from you. I haven’t read many books though I bought some at a bookfair. Most of them are children’s books. Have you read any of Neil Gaiman’s works? I bought the first book of the song of ice and fire, also called Game of Thrones. I was waiting for my examinations to get over before I get into it. There’s another book: My sister’s keeper by Jody Picoult. It’s about a girl who sues her parents for right to her body because the sole purpose of giving birth to… Read more »
Oh wow so you are starting to read Game of Thrones! How are you finding it right now? It is pretty heavy stuff isnt it?!
I am reading some non fiction at the moment so Game of Thrones will have to wait. I got myself the illustrated edition and it is so beautiful! But pretty fat too. Each book’s on an average about 800 pages long and the font is not too big. So it’ll be a long time before I will be able to read all the books in the series. I don’t want to watch the show before I read the books. Hopefully by the time I am finished, Martin will have come out with the final books. Have you read them? Or… Read more »
They have an illustrated edition!? Oh my gosh how did I not know this!
Oh it is one of the most beautiful books ever! It has about 80 pages of illustrations and each chapter starts with a picture in greyscale. It has such intricate drawings and they are more accurate than the show, so the kids are actually shown as kids.
Oh wow this does sound beautiful, I am going to have to check this out!
I can already image that the illustrations are beautiful. I adored the game of thrones series but you are right, they are SO long! You definitely have to be in the mood for them (:
Hopefully a year would be enough for me to finish the series what with the other books I have to read.
I think it is a good idea that you want to read the books before the Tv series, as the books have a lot more information and depth!
I have read all of the books and seen every series and yes, they are very different. The series is still brilliant but they are different from the books but I do not mind because it is still great!
As for whether it is better, I can see why people would say the Tv series is better because the books can drag a little bit and of course the t mc series is fast paced and exciting! So yes, I would probably say I prefer the Tv series as well!
Is that so? I already know who all will be dead by the end of the series (credits go to my over enthusiastic friend) but O would still like to read first. One of my reasons for doing so is imagining the characters and places first and then comparing them with the movie/show. Since I already know how rach character looks and because I have an illustrated edition, even that’s not possible. But still…
Oh yes that makes perfect sense actually! You worded that wonderfully because it’s true, I used to love watching a trailer for a book adaptation and then read the book because I can visualise the characters and scenery better!
I have heard of My Sister’s Keeper because of the movie but have not read the book. It sounds heartbreaking! When do you think you will get a chance to read it? (:
I have a lot many books waiting and since it has been recently acquired, I won’t be reading before a month or so.
Anyway, since we last chatted, I have read a few more books. I finished Night Circus (truly magical and I recommend you to read it), Book Thief and The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel. I loved all three. Have you read any of them?
I have heard of all three of these books but have still not got round to reading them!
What is the night circus and the book theif like? I have heard such great things about these two books!
Both are perfect. They revolve around the theme of death. The first involves a challenge that requires either of the participants to fie before the victor is declared but they fall in love anyway. Sort of like Hunger games in that respect, though much more beautiful and magical.
Oh god that sounds so sad but also so poignant at the same time!
The book thief is about the second world war. Hitler has got many books destroyed during his rule and in these conditions, Leisel teaches herself to read with the help of her father (a truly adorable figure), steals illegal books that have Jews as the protagonists and goes so far as to hide a Jew in the basement. She even goes on to write a book of her own. The first three quarters indicate it to be a happy novel. There is trouble, sure, and people don’t get enough to eat and Leisel hates Hitler, but it is all about… Read more »
Oh my god this sounds amazing how ace I not already read the book theif?!
I really want to read this now, your description has already hooked me so I am going to have to pick this up soon!
I am curious did you ever see the book theif movie?
It is alright. I like to chat with you too. Even I’ve taken a lot of time to reply so that makes us even.
Haha bless you! It is really lovely talking with you though so I am looking forward to us talking some more (:
Me too!
I only just started reading Gaiman but wish I had begun earlier. Coraline’s on my reading list. I have been reading his essays and speeches mostly. But I could recommend Neverwhere (an instant favourite) and American gods.
I did not know that Gaiman writes essays and has speeches! Can I ask what he writes and talks about? I’m intrigued!
He writes about writing, reading, sci-fi authors he has met, music and other areas which interest him.
The view from the cheap seats is
Oh he sounds amazing!
The view from the cheap seats is a collection of his essays. Check it out.
Yes and it might happen that his children’s books might not be enjoyed much by me now. That makes me sad.
It is about a guy who helps a girl out of goodwill but is rendered invisible to this world because the girl he helped didn’t actually belong to this world. They venture on a quest to find the girl’s parents’ murderers and to find a key to send the guy back to his own world. The girl comes from below the ground and the diferent underground stations in London actually are different places.
The description was quite bland, I know, but then I never do reviews for that same reason.
I am definitely going to check out gaimans stuff more thank you for letting me know!
Your description is amazing! Thank you so much for taking the time to write this, that is so lovely of you!
You have sold me though, this book looks incredible and I really want to read it now! (:
No. I didn’t even know such a show exists.
But I won’t know whether you might like them. Seeing the speed at which you finish your books, though, you could give it a try.
Definitely! (:
Loved the movie. The lead actress is brilliant
Have you read the book at all? (:
Hi there! I have not spoken to you in a very long time, I just wanted to see how you have been and what great books you have read recently? I am in dire need of book recommendations and I know you probably have many! I am looking forward to hearing from you!
I have a daughter (she’s 19 now) who turned me onto some pretty good YA. If you haven’t read Code Name: Verity, give it a whirl. I’d be interested to know what you think of it. I think it’s brilliant.
Thank you so much for commenting I appreciate it so much!
I have not heard of this book but it sounds amazing! What is it about?!
It takes place in WWII Germany. A captured young woman is forced to talk about her life–her job, friendships, personal losses. It’s structured perfectly. And so, so moving.
Oh wow that does sound good! I am going to see if their is a preview online now and then add it to my to be read list!
Thank you so much for the recommendation also (:
You’re welcome! 🙂
I will have to think of some good ones to recommend to you also! Im curious have you read this series?
I read most of the first book. I saw the movie, hated the movie, and so the movie ruined the book for me.
The movie is completely different from the book which is a real shame because the book is enjoyable and it could have been a great movie series if they stuck to the original source!
I agree. Directors and screen writers often take too many creative liberties which destroy the story. I didn’t like actors in the film either.
That is the exact word I was looking for! Creative liberties you are so right. And no they definitely could have done much better with the actors.
I adore Shailene Woodley. But I liked her better in The Fault in Our Stars. I don’t know who Four is, be hot as fuuuhh
Shailiene Woodley is such a great actress! I adore everything she has starred in. Do not even get me started on The Fault in Our Stars, that novel is so beautiful and I have read it more times than I can count.
I love The Fault in Our Stars. John Greene is a great writer. I also love Looking for Alaska.
The only book by him I have read Is The Fault in Our Stars. I am just not sure about his other books because I loved this one so much.
There was one other I read, and I hated it. An Abundance of Katherines. Or something like that.
I have heard of it but have not read it! Maybe I wont read this one then lol.
I think Looking for Alaska is being made into a movie though!
I hear it is. I hope it’s better than Paper Towns.
Oh god was Paper Towns that bad? lol.
I did not enjoy it lol
Nah, just because a person is good looking doesn’t mean they act for shit.
When people stop paying the price of a movie ticket. Or never. LOL
Haha! That is too funny.
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Yes, I do. The link is on my WordPress page
Great I will have a look now! (:
Oh, you couldn’t find
I did look but I couldn’t find it but I will follow you now! (:
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I read Divergent and liked it a lot. I thought the film was decent.
Yes, she’s the one who turned me onto the books.
I love love. Lol
lol (:
Absolutely! My daughter and I are avid readers.
I love that
Yes, she is an only child. I do have step-son, and step-daughter. I hate using the word “step.”
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Hi there! I have not spoken to you in a very long time, I just wanted to see how you have been and what great books you have read recently? I am in dire need of book recommendations and I know you probably have many! I am looking forward to hearing from you!
I absolutely adored this book and while I’m at it let me just tell you that your reviews are sooooo accurate!!!! Love your blog!
I am so glad that you adored this book! It is so wonderful now?! Have you read the rest of the series? (:
This is the sweetest thing ever thank you so much and thank you for commenting! What are you reading right now? (:
I’m currently reading The Gaze by Elif Shafak and it is just heartbreakingly beautiful!!!
I have not heard of this! What is it about?! (:
Have you read 40 rules of love? It’s been written by the same writer and it so correctly captures how judmental society can be to those who are out of ordinary i.e obese or very short etc. You have to read it to fall in love with it!
I have not heard of this but this sounds amazing! I will definitely go and check this out on goodreads now. Thank you so much for the recommendation!
Hi there! I have not spoken to you in a very long time, I just wanted to see how you have been and what great books you have read recently? I am in dire need of book recommendations and I know you probably have many! I am looking forward to hearing from you!
I haven’t read this book and this is the second review that I’m reading about it. Hmm! Maybe it’s time to give it a read. My list just keeps growing.
Thank you so much for commenting! I appreciate it so much. This book honestly is really great, I enjoyed it so much. It is just such a quick fun read and I think you would like it!
Do you read much Fantasy at all?
Hi there! I have not spoken to you in a very long time, I just wanted to see how you have been and what great books you have read recently? I am in dire need of book recommendations and I know you probably have many! I am looking forward to hearing from you!
I am in-between books and just finished reading Slightly Tempted by Mary Balogh. I wanted something sweet and romantic and not hard on the mind 🙂
I have not heard of this book but it sounds great! Can you tell me what it is about a little bit more? (:
Great review although it’s not a book I’ll likely read.
Thank you so much for commenting and for your kind words!
Of course! I enjoy the way you review. 🙂
Aww thank you that is so kind! All best!
🙂
I admit this book and YA in general is not to everybody’s tastes but this book did surprise me and I did really enjoy it!
What do you typically read? I am curious (:
I read many genres, but I have no patience for YA at the moment. I am more of a mystery reader. James Patterson is my favorite author.
I have only just started reading James Patterson and I am really enjoying his work!
My go-to author! 🙂
This is amazing! Do you have a favourite which you would recommend? I will make sure to add it to my list!
I don’t like doing recommendations, but I always recommend his Alex Cross series… we’re 22 series in, though.
22! Oh gosh that is so much. Every book is a different story though no?
Yes, but if you want to follow the saga of Alex Cross and his lovable crazy family, then you’ll have to start with Along Came a Spider.
Ok I will add this one to my list!
Let me know how it go whenever you read it 🙂
I will do! (:
Have you ever read Lee Child? I really adore his work too!
I tried reading Lee Child, but I couldn’t get into Jack Reacher. I only watched the movie because of Tom Cruise.
Could you not? Oh no I think he is great but I confess I only started reading his books when I found out they was making a movie! I think a lot of book lovers do this and I am guilty lol.
Haha! This is too true. However, if I read the book, I won’t watch the movie and if I watch the movie I won’t read the book. I made an exception for The Help. I read it, loved it, thought they should make a movie, they made one, I watched it, I liked it. As for Jack Reacher, I tried reading it way before they said TC was JR, but I couldn’t get into it.
Really! That is such a funny philosophy but it makes sense actually both ways! Their is nothing worse than watching the movie version of a book only to find out it sucked!
Exactly! ^^
Lol, so true.
I have to confess that I have watched the movie but never read the book! I feel ashamed now haha. Is it honestly worth me reading?
I think it was worth a read, but I don’t like doing recommendations. I’ll tell you to read it if you ever come across it, but don’t go looking for it.
Haha ok, I will have to read some synopsis’s of his books and see which one takes my fancy!
Okay, I think I might have confused you a bit. I thought you were talking of The Help… I apologize for the confusion.
Personally I read Lee Child when I want a fun quick read, I don’t jump out of my seat to run to the book store when another one of his books come out however, its the stories which I love. If one book features on a story which I adore then I will love it! Otherwise I will just find it a little boring. But that is the same with every book!
It’s the same thing I do with James Patterson (although I am guilty of running to the store whenever there is a new Alex Cross book!)
This is where I drew the line. When they said there was an Alex Cross movie with Tyler Perry in it, I automatically decide to skip it because Tyler does not embody Cross. I’m glad I didn’t watch it now.
I am so glad you did because if I am frank it was awful and just did not flow at all. It got slated in the papers too.
Its funny though because Tom Cruise is the complete opposite of Jack Reacher in the novel. He is described by Child as 6ft Tall, Broad and Blonde whereas Tom Cruise is known for being short and darked hair, but I did enjoy the movie!
Yes! And this is why I love TC. The man can take any role and morph into the character just as he did with Lestat or Stacee Jaxx. 😛 I must say that I am enjoying our chats! 🙂
Do you have any other favourite movies of his? (:
Let me just put it this way: Tom Cruise is yet to disappoint me with any movie of his. If I have to pick my top 4 faves right now it’ll be Knight & Day; MI: Ghost Protocol; Vanilla Sky and Jack Reacher Never Go Back.
Oh yes! I love love LOVED the heck out of Oblivion and Edge of Tomorrow! They brought back pleasant memories of War of the Worlds and Minority Report. I confess that I haven’t watched the entirety of Eyes Wide Shut because I cannot take Kidman seriously. But I liked her alongside him in Far & Away. I’ll try to watch the entirety of EWS one day.
Although its funny because the book and movie are 90% different. The only which is the same is that there is an alien invasion… that is it lol.
Have you read War of the Worlds? H.G. Wells is one of my favourite writers!
I read this one when I was around tenish or so. I can’t remember, perhaps younger, but I remember liking HG Wells. However, reading for me started with the Bible and my favorite French author Alexandre Dumas.
I haven’t heard of this writer! I am going to have a look for her now (:
Dumas was the writer behind The Three Musketeers & The Count of Mount Cristo.
No, don’t be hard on yourself. I mean, in all fairness, Alexandre Dumas is not a likely name that would randomly pop up when someone mention the classics.
I just should have known that! Oh well, I know better now. I need to learn and read all the classics, it is such an ambition of mine.
I’m trying to reread some of the classics, but so many books, so little time!
Oh I know the pain! There needs to be more time in the world for book reading!
Most definitely!
(:
The movie is an utmost favorite of mine. I watch it whenever it comes on. ^^
I love that!
I’ll get to it soon. I wasn’t even paying attention the first few times I attempted to watch because I was just too content to watch Dr. Bill stroll around. Far and Away was good. I recently re-watched it and I still laughed at the parts I deemed funny back then.
Of course! I might have to watch it when I go on vacation as this weekend I have much to catch up on 😛
That’s cool! 😛
Oh now this I have to see this!
Right! 🙂
lol.
Haha! Yes, Doug Liman (the director) had referred to it as a ‘sequel that’s a prequel’. This movie was wonderful because TC was not afraid to portray a coward and let a woman be the strong leader as it was the case in Rogue Nation.
Oh now I really have to read this!
How rude of me! What about you?
I just listed them all in another comment lol but there are SO many more I love. He is just such a great universal actor.
I consider him to the last greatest actor alive. When he hangs up his harness I can’t see anyone else walking in his action boots.
Yes! I agree with you on this. This is the same with Clint Eastwood in my eyes. Only one person can perfect do Western and that is Eastwood!
He embodies western. My father swears by him.
So does mine! That is why I love him so much lol.
Are you a fan of Clint Eastwood? (:
No, but I liked him as The Man With No Name!
No, but I’ll give it a watch and see how that goes. I hardly watch movies now.
Have a look on IMDB or YouTube and watch the trailer. It is so great!
When I go to lunch (as I’m on work but it’s a slow morning) I’ll make sure to check it out.
Sure thing! (:
Let me know if you ever get a chance to watch it (:
I definitely will 🙂
Yay!
Over the moon! That reminds me, I was writing an article about it for the blog. I love that they’re going to Paris and India and New Zealand. Looking forward to The Mummy, but I am anticipating American Made the most because I think he crushes biopics. He does them so well.
Oh really? When it is up let me know and I will come by and read it. And are they?! I did not know this, how exciting!
Yes, I always tend to do updates where it concerns TC’s films. It should be up in a bit. ^^
Great! I look forward to reading it (:
Thank you. 🙂 If you’re interested, you can read the one I wrote on American Made https://lapetitmuse.wordpress.com/2017/03/27/lets-get-made-american-made/
I will have a read now!
I know TC’s The Mummy is based on the very original from 1932 (?), but he’s going to get a lot of comparisons to Brendan Fraser. However, his look is a more serious one compared to the cheesy and goofball Fraser franchise.
Is it really? How interesting? I loved the trailer but a part of me was saying to myself, but what about Egypt! What about the Pyramids you know? But I know I will love it no matter what because it is Tom Cruise!
LoL! Yes. I also think it’s quite darker and this weekend, I’m looking forward to the second trailer which I would definitely post on the blog. I don’t know about the Pyramids, but given Egypt’s tourism right now, they can do for a boost.
That’s great! I’m always hearing good things about the locals there. Is he planning on going this year?
Trinidad, but because I am a Francophile, many people think I’m French. Not a bad thing when you think of it because most of my characters are French and redheaded. 😛
We’re already getting along just fine! I simply love the French and their history. I also like Greek mythology.
A great obsession I must say! I have to start picking it back up. I had downloaded some apps, but I don’t utilize them.
So do I actually in a sense. There are so many new mythology books that I would love to read but I just have not had the chance!
And I have never heard of a Greek Mythology app! I need to have a look (:
I downloaded one on Google play store a while aback. I need to go through my phone to find it.
I need to have a look on my app store and see if they have one too!
Yes, you should! 🙂
I will let you know what I find!
Cool! I look forward to your findings. 🙂
🙂
The coolest lol.
You are so me it’s scary! >.< Why haven't we met before? 🙂
Haha I know!!
And yes, he certainly will have comparisons! That is the same with any movie and a major role though.
This is what I was trying to explain to an over hyped Hrithik Roshan fanboy about Bang Bang, a remake of Knight & Day. You cannot dodge comparisons if the movie is similar, a remake or a reboot.
LoL! I confess that I’m not that hardcore, though. I haven’t seen a good bit of his films.
That is the same with me but we have an excuse because he has made so many! lol
I think we’ve turned your post into a chat site. LoL! Would it be okay for us to communicate by email?
Great! I’ll like to know you more as well. I’ll email you when I go to lunch. 🙂
Wonderful!
Thank you for reading. As long as I am still watching movies as long as TC is still making them, then you can count on my blog for updates.
Great! And you can count on me to read them (:
Yay! 🙂
No, it flopped big time at the box office, but TC as supporting actor stole the show. I remember people who were not fans of his before left the movie all in awe of his Stacee Jaxx performance. No, you’re not boring me at all for I am certain you can tell that I love TC as much as I love books. 😛
And good! And I can see that lol but I am a huge fan too so it is all good!
Hey Man was comic gold! If they had only focus this film on Stacee instead of the babies, this movie would’ve done better.
I second this! I remember thinking that they should clone TC just to have him in every movie when I first saw him in Rain Man. And I admire him for the fact that he loves his fans. He shows up an hour or two early at premiers just to sign autographs and take pictures with them. He’s a cool cat.
He’s a Southern gentleman. LoL! I’ve come across a fan’s account of how he waited in the rain at the Oblivion premiere for Tom to sign some pics. The bodyguards told the man that Tom will sign just one, but Tom waved it off and signed all 5 pictures for the man. Little things like this makes me smile because we tend to forget that these celebrities are humans just like us. Reason why I don’t idolize them.
Yes, he really did and I thought it was nice. He’s mostly nice to the extras on his set besides his colleagues. Mannerism is something I’ve always admired and he’s full of manners and class.