Thursday, 19 September 2013

sharing the love for books

As I'm basically a massive book nerd (what can I say, I like reading) it was inevitable that books would turn up at one point or another. Just sit back and enjoy the recommendations, and if you read this, feel free to give me some of your own as well!

So, what do you want in a book?

A world to fall in love with
Harry Potter. If you haven't read this I'm judging you so much. Still pretty much the best fantasy/magic series out there, and who doesn't want to go to Hogwarts?

Tears. Emotions. Lots of them.
Please please please read The Fault in Our Stars by John Green, and I assure you you won't regret it. Is it sad? Yes - but so beautifully written, I just can't even. I loved the characters, the quotes, the story the setting - which makes this book one of my new favorites. (Also try John Green's other books - they're all amazing!)

A society in which children must fight to the death in a televised contest?
Basically The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins. Yes, the description sounds weird - get over it. This book re-installed my love of reading big time (and due to this book I made a Twitter, which introduced me to more amazing books and friends). It's addictive, with love and a revolution, what's not to like?

The next Hunger Games
If you liked The Hunger Games and want more set-in-the-future-badass-people-love-stuff, I would highly recommend Divergent by Veronica Roth. Another divided society - this one by your characteristics (are you brave? selfless? honest?) and yes there are similarities, but I really enjoyed this book.

A love story with a twist
The Host by Stephanie Meyer, and please don't start the Twilight comparisons. Described as sci-fi for people who don't like sci-fi, it's probably the most complicated love triangle ever, but I liked it. I especially liked how it was all one book so it was detailed enough and tied up really nicely.

Action packed awesomeness
Try The Mortal Insrtruments series by Cassandra Clare, it may not be for everyone but once I'd started reading it I couldn't stop. It's a bit like a television series, as there's always some drama, some plot twist and you absolutely HAVE to find out what happens next.

A book to make you think
Words cannot describe my love for Before I Fall by Lauren Oliver. Beautiful book, one that actually makes you think about yourself more critically, which is good I guess. The main theme of the book is death, and the whole "live every day like it's your last" thing, and I absolutely adored it.

Thanks for reading (if you actually have hahahahaha)
Katrina ♥

Tuesday, 17 September 2013

OOTD - School

Quick post to prove I am actually here, I'm going to try to be more active with my blogging but I can't guarantee this because of sixth form. Yay.

One of the privileges / horrors of sixth form is that you can wear your own clothes. Personally, I can't wait for the day when no one cares what you turn up in, but right now, everyone is still JUDGING YOU. So, you have to wear clothes you like and look good in, but you don't want to turn up looking overdressed or tarty or wearing your best clothes. Basically the "oh this thing I just threw it on" look. Tricky.

I generally just shove something on in the morning but I thought this outfit is nicer than most so I will share it with y'all.


mirror selfie don't hate me
I'd say this would be a different style to what I would wear usually, but I like it!







Top - New Look 
Skirt - Primrark
Cardigan - Republic (last year)
Shoes - Vans
Necklace - Primark
Anklet - Holiday
 
Love Katrina xx