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Tuesday

Books I'd Like to see From Another POV

This is a post I really wanted to write since I'm on a night's break from Revision. I've been thinking a lot lately about what books I would love to see from another characters' perspective. I always seem to think, when a character makes a sudden reappearance, "Where have you been?" or "What happened?". Have you got any books you would like to see written from another point of view? I certainly do!

The Hunger Games Series by Suzanne Collins(Peeta & Gale's perspective) This is a tough one, as I would like to see all of the books from different perspectives but, I think the main one for me would be to see Peeta retelling the tale of the 74th Annual Games. I would love to see how he was able to escape Cato, how much he loves Katniss and how he was able to camouflage himself in the mud. He has such a gentleness to him, I'd like to see his point of view of being chosen for the games.
 

 
As for Mockingjay, I would devour a book from Gale's perspective. For people who have read the series, wouldn't you want to know what part he played in the heart-breaking run-up to the ending? I still want to know what thoughts went through his mind, and if anything was it all his fault.
 
Small Blue Thing by S.C Ransom(From Callum's perspective) Small Blue Thing is such a beautiful romance story, and Callum(who is a Dirge stuck in a half-life on misery) would be a brilliant character to get to read about. I would love to dig-deeper into the world of the Dirge's. I found the whole concept so interesting throughout the series, I think being able to find out more about the secrets of St Pauls Cathedral would be amazing. What about the moment he realises Alex has found the amulet, and he has a chance of freedom? I want to read this!
 
Divergent/Insurgent by Veronica Roth(Jeanine Mathews Novella) I wouldn't like to read a whole book from Jeanine's perspective but, I'd be first-in-line to purchase a novella. Getting inside her mind and seeing why exactly she decided to control the factions the way she does would be so interesting. Or maybe the novel from Caleb's or Tori's point of view, I think they are such complex characters, I mean, why did Caleb pick Erudite? The mysteries of novels! Who knows, maybe we'll find out in Allegiant!
 
The Fault in Our Stars by John Green(From Augustus Waters' perspective) It's hard to mention his name without feeling your eyes brim with tears but wouldn't a The Fault in Our Stars novella from his perspective be so touching. There is so much wisdom when it comes to Augustus and he can see the brighter side of everything. I'd love to read his words, they would be a masterpiece! And John Green I'm sure would be able to write this!
 
Beautiful Creatures by Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl (All with Ridley Duchannes) It would be difficult to have the whole plot told by her, but how evil(and I admit, fun) would it be to read from her POV. All the mischief and plans she makes. It would be a fast-paced, and slightly scary, but completely worth it read!
 
Geek Girl by Holly Smale(From Lion Boy's Perspective) Can you imagine how hilarious it would be to read Geek Girl from the boy Harriet meets under a table? His reaction when she started to try to explain herself would be priceless and have tears streaming down my face from the laughter and then the moment he finds her hyper-ventilating into a crisp packet. When you need a light-hearted and fun read this would be perfect. I completely fell in love with Harriet, Lion Boy and Toby of course and anymore I could grab from this cast would always be worth the read! Imagine if he felt as embarrassed as Harriet did!
 
What books would you like to read from anther POV?
 

Scattering Like Light by S.C Ransom Review!

'Secrets. Courage. Hope. A choice that changes everything.'

The exhilarating conclusion to the Small Blue Thing Trilogy!

Alex and Callums worlds are serparate but yet so close. They are connected by the power of amulets they wear. Alex is a normal girl and Cullum is a Dirge living in a half-life of misery after he drowned in the River Fleet. All they want know is to be able to be together and to hold eachother in someplace else than the top of the Dome in St Pauls Cathedra. Now Alex thinks she has the answer. The key to releasing Callum and the rest of the Dirges from their miserable existence. Does she? It is what Alex wants right? Only if Max hadn't come into her life, shocked by his beauty and with an uncomplicated existence. Alex now has a decision to make. It is a matter of life or death. What other secrets will she discover? As Alex is forced to make decisions that will change her own and others' lives, how will she choose? What will it leave behind? And how will Alex cope when faced with the truth?

This is an exhilarating conclusion to a beautifully written series by S.C Ransom. You are taken on the journey with Alex as she try's to discover the secret of releasing the Dirges and has to make life or death decisions. Scattering Like Light was perfectly paced and plotted with a heart-stopping journey to the climax of this novel. The sense of mystery surrounding Callum's and the Dirges existence is page-turning as you discover more about him and his sister Catherine. As the tension rises in this story you are constantly left in suspense as Alex struggles to make her decisions. What makes the whole trilogy is the understanding that Alex is a normal girl with very true emotions and feelings. In the last few chapters there is a major unexpected twist in the plot that was confusing. I could still grasp the rest of the ending but there was always some part of the understanding missing. By the time Alex and Callum's story had concluded I found myself in tears over the raw emotion in this book. Everything changes throughout this book and adding to the tension is not knowing what Alex will do next. This beautifully written, heart-racing series is given the perfect ending it deserves as it solves the mystery surrounding this book. I adored this ending because it was so perfectly planned and answered one of my biggest questions! A fantastic finale!  Overall, I series I am going to miss reading because of the rarity in finding books with such a raw emotion and mysterious plot. 

Rating 4.5/5
Recommended Age 11+

I've just started Divergent and am loving it! What are you reading over half term?

Sophie

Monday

REVIEW: Perfectly Reflected by S.C Ransom

'Theft, Lies, Love.
Someone wants Alex's life'

Name: Perflectly Reflected
Author: S.C Ransom
Series: Small Blue Thing Trilogy
Pages: 326
Publisher:Nosy Crow
Published: 2011

Perflectly Reflected is the second book in the Small Blue Thing Trilogy! If you haven't read the first, you've got a lot of catching up to do.



Alex owes Callum her life. When Callum saved all her memories from his evil, once Dirge sister Catherine, he had to empty his amulet to do so. Now he is paying a high price. Already stuck in the existence of a Dirge, living in the bleak world of half misery it is now worst. An empty amulet means no happy memories to keep him from going deeper into despair. All Alex wants is to be happy but as Callum is kept away from her at the times she needs him most, someone wants revenge. Who hates Alex that much? What has she done? Whoever it is, they won't stop until they get what they want. Whoever they have to hurt, Alex's life is going to be as miserable as they're own.

A beautifully written, heart racing sequel to Small Blue Thing. This book was page turning, with twists and turns in this heart pounding plot. Perflectly Reflected is a story where you can trust no one. The romance between Cullum and Alex is strong, an unbreakable bond. This novel is told from Alex's perspective which makes it better, with her powerful emotions and the questions she asks, like Why?  S.C Ransom pieces Alex's emotions together beautifully so she feels so normal to you, yet living with these secrets and dealing with a person you won't stop at anything to get their revenge. With an opening line that grips you instantly, this is a book that will keep you up till the early hours just to finish it. The tension builds throughout this story to get to an exhilarating conclusion. S.C Ransom writes a fantastic romance, with strong characters and an original and heart-racing plot!
Rating: 5/5
Recommend Age: 11+