Do You See What I See?

*Click on covers to make them larger*

I discovered this other cover when I was looking up the covers for my Cover Issues: Shatter Me, which I haven't finished yet, but will be coming soon. And I was shocked. I can't believe these covers are exactly the same. 

The one on the left is the German cover of Shatter Me by Tahereh Mafi and the one on the right is Carrier of the Mark by Leigh Fallon. So I sat there staring at the covers for about ten minutes. And they really are exactly the same. The same girl. Her hair is the same. Her hand is positioned the same way. The blue part at the bottom is the same. The only difference is the shades. Her hair varies a little and the blue is a little different. And of course the background. 

I just thought I would share. I have never heard of the one on the right. Have you? Have you read it? If not, you can click here to view that book on Goodreads. I'm still only about 60% the way through Shatter Me. It's a really good book and it draws me in, but for some reason I don't feel the need to pick it up. 

Anyways, I don't know who's the copy cat in this situation, but does it really matter?

Enjoy!

Movie Review: Hope Springs

IMDB - Rotten Tomatoes - Amazon - Official Movie Site

Release Date: August 8, 2012

DVD Release: December 4, 2012

Plot Summary:

Kay (Meryl Streep) and Arnold (Tommy Lee Jones) are a devoted couple, but decades of marriage have left Kay wanting to spice things up and reconnect with her husband. When she hears of a renowned couple's specialist (Steve Carell) in the small town of Great Hope Springs, she attempts to persuade her skeptical husband, a steadfast man of routine, to get on a plane for a week of marriage therapy. 

Just convincing the stubborn Arnold to go on the retreat is hard enough - the real challenge for both of them comes as they shed their bedroom hang-ups and try to re-ignite the spark that caused them to fall for each other in the first place.

Cast:

-Meryl Streep

-Tommy Lee Jones

-Steve Carell

My Thoughts:

This is a must see for Meryl Streep fans. I really love her, I think she is one of the most amazing actresses ever. This movie was however pretty sad because their marriage is getting boring and she desperately wanted to spice it up and help it out a little, but he is so old fashioned. He didn't want to go to therapy, he didn't want some random guy telling him what to do in his marriage. But it really worked out for the best.

It had it's serious moments and lots of funny moments. I think everyone should watch this movie. 

Reasons To Watch It:

- It has Meryl Streep.

- Who doesn't love old people in love?!

- Tommy Lee Jones still has it.

- It's a feel good film.

Screenshots :)

Are you a Meryl Streep fan?

Did you watch Hope Springs?

If not, is it on your list?

Book Review: The Future of Us by Jay Asher

It's 1996, and Josh and Emma have been neighbors their whole lives. They've been best friends almost as long - at least, up until last November, when Josh did something that changed everything.

Things have been weird between them ever since, but when Josh's family gets a free AOL CD in the mail, his mom makes him bring it over so that Emma can install it on her new computer. When they sign on, they're automatically logged onto their Facebook pages. 

But Facebook hasn't been invented yet. And they're looking at themselves fifteen years in the future. By refreshing their pages, they learn that making different decisions now will affect the outcome of their lives later. And as they grapple with the ups and downs of what their futures hold, they're forced to confront what they're doing right - and wrong - in the present.

Goodreads - Amazon - B&N

My Thoughts:

I straight up devoured this book. I couldn't read it fast enough. I actually read this book back in May, around the time I started my blog, but somehow never wrote a review on it. I don't remember all the little things, but I remember how this book made me feel.

It was a really fast read for me. I loved how when I was reading this book, it mad me think about the past and how much things have changed since I was a teen. This is really an original idea. Now days everybody is so into social media sites. Especially Facebook, I only know a few people who don't have one. And I remember what it was like before Myspace and Facebook, and I couldn't even imagine going on my old Windows 95 and finding Facebook.

I loved Josh and Emma. They really were cute together, even though just friends. They seemed like people I would want to be friends with. And I liked that they had known each other their whole lives, instead of just for a few years. It really put more depth into the story. And made their experience with Facebook and their futures more meaningful to explore together.

It did get a little repetitive towards the last third of the book, but it picked back up and didn't bother me much more. I liked their adventure with all of the stuff that went on. I was a really great story. The ending was left a little open. But I'm fine with that, I used my imagination to fill in what I wanted to happen. Or how I think everyone ended up.

Overall this was a great book, I really love Jay Asher, I think he's an amazing author. I gave this book four stars on Goodreads, and I think that everyone should read it!

Have you read anything

by Jay Asher before?

Did you read The Future

Of Us? Did you like it?

If not, is it on your tbr list?

Have a fabulous day!

Rainbow Book Spines

So I saw this tag on YouTube, and thought it would be fun to do. It was originally made by ArrictineReads, you can see the original video by clicking here.

Rules:

All you have to do is to choose 7 books that match the colors of the RAINBOW in order (obviously).

I have quite a few books, but I just noticed that they're not so colorful. Most are black or weird multicolored spines. So I took off some of the jackets and found some pretty good colors. I didn't have an orange, so I decided to put in a bright pink instead :) Enjoy!

Pink:

Red:

Yellow:

Green:

Light Blue:

Darker Blue:

Purple:

Waiting on Wednesday: From Ashes

Waiting On Wednesday #15!  "Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.
This week my pick is:

From Ashes by Molly McAdams

Expected Publication: Dec 11, 2012

Synopsis: When Cassidy Jameson's best friend Tyler took her to Texas with him when he left for college, she was expecting his cousin, their new roommate, to be a Stetson-wearing cowboy since his family owned a ranch; not this incredibly gorgeous guy with a husky Southern drawl that seemed to make the world stop whenever she looked at him. Because of her past, she's only ever trusted two men in her life, Tyler and her dad whom passed away when she was six. But there's something about Gage that draws her to him in a way she can't explain, only problem? He's always telling Tyler that he doesn't want Cassidy living there and sees her as nothing more than his little sister.
Gage Carson was excited his cousin Tyler was coming to live with, and go to college with him. When he'd called to ask if he could bring his friend Cassi with him, Gage didn't care. Gage had heard about this mysterious friend since they were kids and felt like he already knew her. Nothing would prepare him for watching her jump out of Ty's Jeep though. Not only was Cassi the most beautiful girl he'd ever seen, but there was something about her that within seconds of meeting her, made Gage want to protect her, and make her his. Too bad Tyler made it a point to remind Gage on a daily basis that he was dating her and she was completely off limits.
For a year and a half, Gage and Cassidy dance around their feelings for each other as Tyler continues to keep them apart; until one day Tyler unknowingly pushes her right into Gage's arms. With Tyler unable to keep lying to them, they finally start a relationship both have been craving since their first meeting. But when an accident and disaster sends her back to Tyler and California, will Cassidy be able to come face to face with the demons from her past to live a life she and Gage deserve; or will the fact that she once again ran to Tyler be the final push that ends Cassidy and Gage for good?
Goodreads - Amazon - B&N

I haven't heard much about this book, I just happened to see it on  B&N.com and it sounds really good. What are  you waiting on? 

Book Blitz: Flee by Miranda Kavi

I can fly.

I have to keep it a secret.

Everything was fine, 

until I met him.

I can’t stay away…

Aurora Lockette has a supernatural ability she hides from the world. Gavyn Dhaval is a newly famous actor that shies away from the spotlight. When Aurora and Gavyn literally collide in a fender bender on her first day of law school, they are irresistibly drawn to each other.

When Aurora’s secret is revealed, she has no choice but to abandon Gavyn to go into hiding to escape the media frenzy. A secret society of gifted humans contacts her to warn of dark forces that seek to destroy her and everyone she loves.

Aurora must try to understand who and what she is while she fights to protect herself and her loved ones from a hidden, sinister force.

Available Now!

My Thoughts:
Flee was a really good and quick read. It was predictable in some parts, but had enough surprise left for me to discover. It had the appropriate amount of romance and action and suspense.

I enjoyed Aurora as a character, she seemed like a good person trying to make something of herself. And I loved her new friend Bree, they were definitely meant to be friends. I was sad at the end because they didn't say whether they stayed friends or not. I'll just assume they did.

I did enjoy the love interest and their romance. I felt that Aurora and Gavyn's love was kind of insta-love. They did go on a lot of dates, but it was a little quick for me.

I wish the author would have took a little bit more time to describe the "things" coming after her. Like why were they so scary. Why did they want her? Why did they chase her kind? It wasn't properly answered. You just knew that that's how it was.

I gave this book four stars. It was a good story, but wasn't amazing. I definitely recommend it.

Goodreads - Amazon - Paperback

A Little About the Author:
Miranda Kavi is a YA and Paranormal/Urban Fantasy author. She has worked as an attorney, an executive recruiter, and an assistant in a biological anthropology lab. She loves scary movies, museums, and is hopelessly addicted to chocolate. She lives in the Houston area with her husband and daughter.

Find Miranda:

Website - Twitter - Facebook - Goodreads

Is Flee on your tbr list?

Movie Review: Vamps

Goody (Silverstone) and Stacy (Krysten Ritter) are addicted to the night life, clubbing, hooking up and always looking for the next thrill, all the while keeping a big secret-- they happen to be modern-day vampires.

But even with lifetimes of dating experience behind them, the duo realizes they still have a lot to learn about love when Stacy unexpectedly falls for the son of a vampire hunter, and Goody runs into the man of her dreams from decades earlier.

With their destinies at stake, the girls are faced with a difficult choice; give up their eternal youth for a chance at love, or continue to live their uncomplicated fabulously single lives forever.

IMDB - Rotten Tomatoes - Amazon

Release Date: November 2, 2012
DVD Release: November 13, 2012

Cast:
-Alicia Silverstone
-Krysten Ritter
-Dan Stevens
-Richard Lewis
-Sigourney Weaver
-Wallace Shawn
-Justin Kirk
-Malcolm McDowell
-Zak Orth

My Thoughts:
This was a really cute movie. Alicia Silverstone and Krysten Ritter work very well together. It was funny and romantic, but more funny to me. The part about the technology was hilarious, cuz they didn't know how to work it. They kept all the regular myths about vampires and didn't add any weird ones, and I was very happy about that. Watching the movies made me wish that I was their friend, they were so happy and fun and care free. They made being vampires look like a lot of fun. Some of the special effects were not so good, but oh well.

Bottom Line:
-It's a good move.
-Really fun to watch.
-It has Dan Stevens in it!
-And I think most will enjoy it!

Screenshots :)

Have you seen Vamps?

Is it on your list?

Have a great one!

Movie Releases: December 2012

So I've done a few of these and I think I will make this a regular thing. I'm gonna show you all the upcoming movies I'm excited to see this month. Here are my choices for December. I have them broken up into the different weeks. If you want to check out Novembers list, you can do that here. Enjoy! 

December 7

December 14

December 19

December 21

Christmas Day

Are any of these on your

"must go see" list? 

If you've seen any of them

already? Were they good?