On The Come Up: Chapters 1, 2, 3 – Chapter by Chapter Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
In the first three chapters of On The Come Up, you’re reminded why Angie Thomas is one the top authors whose books quickly get optioned for movies.
Chapter By Chapter Review
Chapter by Chapter reviews are done similarly to TV show recaps/reviews, with each topic covering 1 chapter and posts covering three at minimum.
The Sun Is Also A Star: Pages 152 to 299 – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
We’re taking a huge leap, about 150 pages, which holds a HUGE amount of drama – and some good old fashion tension (partly of the sexual kind).
The Sun Is Also A Star: Pages 102 to 151 – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
Natasha begins to develop hope, but that is met with a few realizations, particularly with Daniel’s family, which could kill things like a relaxer.
The Sun Is Also A Star: Pages 51 to 101 – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
Natasha finds herself stalked by Daniel, yeah it’s one of those books, but he might just be growing on her.
The Sun Is Also A Star: Pages 1 to 50 – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
We begin The Sun Is Also A Star, learning about our leads and their families, alongside random people who’ll likely be cut from the movie.
Leah On The Offbeat: Chapters 1 to 3 – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
It has been roughly a year since the events of the first book and now Leah is in the spotlight. Which may not be awkward for you but it is kind of awkward for her.
Wonder: Part 5 to End – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
Wonder ends with a bit of a teary eyed moment but as a whole definitely is a one and done type of book.
Wonder: Part 1 to Part 4 – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
As we come closer and closer to the movie adaptation’s release date, so comes the question if those covered below will have their stories diminished to give Jacob Tremblay the focus he needs for his assumed Oscar nomination.
Wonder (Chapter by Chapter): Part 1/ Up to Page 43 – Overview/ Summary (with Spoilers)
Wonder’s trailer, similar to A Dog’s Purpose before that was released, has consistently made me bawl. So, to build up some strength before the movie, I got the book and while, as of page 43, my Puffs tissues remain untouched, I do feel like I’m being setup.
Surpassing Certainty (What My Twenties Taught Me): Part 2/ Chapters 15 [End of Book] – Summary/ Review (with Spoilers)
It’s the end! Not just of the book but also for Troy and Janet’s relationship for Aaron has become a consistent force in her life so Troy really has no place in it. Despite his attempts to win her back.
Surpassing Certainty (What My Twenties Taught Me): Part 2/ Chapters 12 to 14 – Summary/ Review (with Spoilers)
Just as Janet’s professional life is just consistently reaching new highs, her personal life seems to remain at an all time low – in terms of Troy.
Surpassing Certainty (What My Twenties Taught Me): Part 2/ Chapters 9 to 11 – Summary/ Review (with Spoilers)
Part 2 begins with Janet alone in New York, a bit frustrated, and maybe overpowered by this feeling of isolation, but what is greatness without a bit of adversity?
Surpassing Certainty (What My Twenties Taught Me): Part 1/ Chapters 6 to 8 – Summary/ Review (with Spoilers)
It seems to be the beginning of the end for Troy and Janet. Especially as she comes to terms with the idea that he isn’t a final destination but a retreat. One which allows her to recover from the various pains life has thrown at her. Yet, not a place she can see herself permanently…
Surpassing Certainty (What My Twenties Taught Me): Part 1/ Chapters 3 to 5 – Summary/ Review (with Spoilers)
Throughout chapters 3 to 5 of Surpassing Certainty, we finally get to see Janet experience a healthy relationship. Not one rooted in sex, being used, or anything like that, but the type of love which seemingly alluded her and seemed to be all but a Hollywood fabrication.
Surpassing Certainty (What My Twenties Taught Me): Introduction to Chapter 2 – Summary/ Review (with Spoilers)
In Janet Mock’s first book, Redefining Realness, there is a bit of a time jump from chapter 17, when she gets her reassignment surgery, to 2009. In that time period, we miss out on so much. Primarily the years of which Janet’s physical body matched who she mentally and emotionally is. The second round of…
IT: Part 1/ Chapter 2 “After The Festival – 1984” – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
In Chapter 2: After the Festival (1984), the main thing that gets established is the homophobia of Derry and not much else. I mean, Pennywise makes an appearance, but it isn’t really about him.
IT: Part 1/ Chapter 1 “After The Flood – 1957” – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
In Part 1: Chapter 1 – After the Flood (1957) all we get is the introduction those familiar with the mini-series will already know.
All The Ugly and Wonderful Things: Part 5 [End of Book] – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
And so we come to the end and it is filled with a lot of heartbreak and tears, but eventually the sun comes out. Yet, even as the light removes all the shadows and mysteries that were left, you will still be wiping away tears.
All The Ugly and Wonderful Things: Part 4 – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
In part 4, almost all of Wavy’s worse nightmares come true and due to that she is forced to fully rely on herself, entertain herself, and figure out a way to live when the only reason to do so is just hoping for a better day.
All The Ugly and Wonderful Things: Part 3 – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
The line is officially crossed in this part of the All the Ugly and Wonderful Things. Kellen and Wavy go from odd looks to doing things which warrant scrutiny. Really pushing you to remember, Wavy is but 13 and Kellen more than a decade older.
All The Ugly and Wonderful Things: Part 2/ Chapters 10 to 13 [End of Part 2] – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Wavy’s life gets a serious shocking moment as something happens to Val and Donal. Though what comes soon after helps remind you why she often seems like a little turtle who is afraid to come out of her shell.
All The Ugly and Wonderful Things: Part 2/ Chapters 7 to 9 – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview/ Review (with Spoilers) As the intimacy between Kellen and Wavy gets noticed by third parties, you will find yourself having to constantly remember the age gap before you fall in love with the idea of these two being more than friends.
All The Ugly and Wonderful Things: Part 2/ Chapters 4 to 6 – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview/ Review (with Spoilers) The more we learn about Powell the more you have to question why anyone stays? Drugs seem to be a major commodity, you got men like Liam running things, and it seems like the type of area where there is nothing but trouble. If only because, what is there to do…
All The Ugly and Wonderful Things: Part 2/ Chapters 1 to 3 – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview/ Review (with Spoilers) In Part 2, so comes Wavy getting closer to Kellen and spending more and more time with him. Though their closeness comes with the need to really take note of what is going on.
All The Ugly and Wonderful Things: Part 1/ Chapters 10 to 12 [End of Part 1] – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview/ Review (with Spoilers) As we expand beyond Wavy and her blood relations, as well as Kellen, you begin to realize that the whole world she lives in, and the people in it, are quite screwed up. Very much human, could be someone you know, grew up with, or are related to, but that doesn’t…
All The Ugly and Wonderful Things: Part 1/ Chapters 7 to 9 – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview/ Review (with Spoilers) While Kellen makes himself a regular in Wavy’s life, we’re reminded he maybe one of the few good things in her life.
All The Ugly and Wonderful Things: Part 1/ Chapters 4 to 6 – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview/ Review (with Spoilers) A new location comes with a new friend for Wavy. Someone who becomes a role model of sorts and proves that perhaps not all men are not to be trusted.
All The Ugly and Wonderful Things: Part 1/ Chapters 1 – 3 – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview/ Review (with Spoilers) I’ve been putting off the first overview/ review of this for 2 weeks now. Not because it is bad or challenging, but solely due to time. However, once I finally sat down with this book and got to know Wavy, it made me so happy this wasn’t another one of those…
If I Stay: Chapters 8 to 15 [End of Book] – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview Mia finally gets to see Adam.
If I Stay: Chapter 1 to 7 – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview An introduction to a possibly sad story. Review (with Spoilers) In preparation for the movie which is to come out August 22nd of this year, and star Chloe Grace Moretz, I am doing a chapter by chapter series, which in July I hope to accelerate. Now, will it actually take me to August to…
Redefining Realness (My Path to Womanhood, Identity, Love & So Much More): Part 3/ Chapters 11 to 18 [End of Book] – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview You may, and will, call me Janet. Review (with Spoilers) With the start of Part Three comes Janet transitioning and beginning proper hormone therapy. With this, though, it seems a lot of the ease she has had up till now starts to diminish as she tries to push her realness pass simply knowing she…
Redefining Realness (My Path to Womanhood, Identity, Love & So Much More): Part 2/ Chapters 7 to Chapter 10 – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview With her move back to Hawaii, you’d think things would have changed, but it seems this new start is really just a different location. Review (with Spoilers) The focus in this chapter is Mock’s return to Hawaii which seemingly, despite her returning to her mother, doesn’t seem all it is cracked up to be….
Redefining Realness (My Path to Womanhood, Identity, Love & So Much More): Part 1/ Intro to Chapter 6 – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview In the intro, Janet Mock introduces herself in her own terms and prepares you for the journey ahead. Review (with Spoilers) Let me first say the following things: I am not transsexual so reading this book is a journey for me in order to gain some sort of, for a lack of a better…
Paper Towns: Part 3 (Complete) [End of Book] – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview As the book comes to an end, you are left anxious to learn if Margo is alive, dead, or if perhaps Q and friends just missed her. Review (with Spoilers) With Q, Lacey, Ben and Radar in a car on their way to Agloe, New York we witness their final hoorah! For with the…
Paper Towns: Part 2/ Chapters 22 to 29 – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
This first part of me finishing the book begins with us getting up to a new lead on where Margo maybe. Hopefully alive.
Paper Towns: Chapters 10 to 21 – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview Over the course of chapters 10-12, there is the constant question of where is Margo? Something which seemingly no one has a clue about, until chapter 12.
Recovery Road: Parts 7 to 9 [End of Book] – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview Part 7 features a stumble for Maddie, but not her outright falling. Though with her stumble comes the question of what could trigger her going off the rails, or even if perhaps she must abstain from alcohol altogether? After all, Maddie loves a good party and avoiding alcohol, as well as drugs, may have…
Recovery Road: Part 4 to Part 6 – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview Part 4 continues to show that Maddie is serious about pulling an 180° turn and really make progress in life. However, as she moves forward, it seems Stewart takes steps back. Trigger Warning: Chapter 9 Has an Attempted Rape Chapter Summaries (with Commentary)
