Pages of Perfiction

 No spoilers Hey there, everyone! Welcome back to this review session. I'm Paige, a book blogger with a love for YA novels. Today, I'll be sharing 5 honest but random thoughts I had while reading Hope in the Mail by Wendelin Van Draanen. Without any further ado, let's get started!  My thoughts: 1. This book is funny. Sprinkled among the life lessons are jokes and humor. In chapter five, Van Draanen writes, "The first car was a classic Volkswagen Bug, which had a definite cool factor to it. The body looked straight--no big things or dangling bumpers--but the interior was a different story. It wasn't just that the upholstery was thrashed, there was a big chunk of the floorboard missing. Like, you could see the ground. You could fit your foot through it!  When I asked the guy selling the Bug about it, he tried to convince me it was cool. "It's like having a convertible," he gushed. "Only instead of seeing the sky go by, you get to see the road!"

The Kane Chronicles, Book One Hey there, everyone! Welcome to this review session. I'm Paige, and today, I’m beyond excited to share my honest thoughts on The Red Pyramid by Rick Riordan, book one of The Kane Chronicles. Brace yourselves, because this book took me on an unforgettable journey filled with both laughter and mythological mystery. I was torn between awarding it four or five stars because it struck the perfect balance between humor and myth. However, after careful consideration, I've settled on giving it a solid four-star rating. So, let's dive right in and find out why. We’ll be covering three things in this review: a spoiler-free summary, my thoughts/the book’s statistics, and the rating breakdown. Summary of the book/Teaser: "The Red Pyramid" by Rick Riordan is an exhilarating adventure that immerses readers in the captivating world of Egyptian mythology. The story follows Carter and Sadie Kane, two siblings with a complicated family history, as

Hi, everyone! This is my first book tag so I’m not entirely sure if I did this right… technically, nobody tagged me, but whatever. This book tag is the one with 20 classic questions. It’s been floating around the book blogger community for a while, and I’m really excited to try this out.  What is a book tag? A book tag is a set of questions organized by books, book genres or something else to do with reading. For example, there is a realistic fiction book tag and an unpopular opinions book tag. This book tag contains 20 basic questions, and is a common starter tag so you can get to know me. Without further ado, let's get started! The 20 Questions book tag 1. How many books are too many books in a series? Um, there’s no such thing, obviously. One of my favorite book series is contains 11 books and counting. Of course, there are series that I thought were stretched out too much, and could’ve been condensed (looking at you, Harry Potter). But if the novels are well written, I love a g

How to find your next great read, why you need it, and freebies to help you out. Hello, everyone! To those of you who've been here before, welcome back. I'm Paige, and today, I'll help you on your quest to find your next captivating read. In this quick guide, we'll unveil the secrets to selecting the perfect book that will transport you to extraordinary worlds and keep you enthralled from cover to cover. So, let's jump right in. Why do I even need a good book? I have plenty of blog posts about that, but long story short, there is an irresistible charm to books you can't find anywhere else. I write more about this pull  here . What freebies can be used to help me? I get it, finding a good book is hard. But with freebies, everything's a lot easier. These versatile, helpful freebies might help you on your journey. How do I figure out what to read next? Understand Your Reading Preferences: Discovering the ideal book begins with knowing yourself as a reader. Are

The False Prince by Jennifer A. Neilsen Hey, everyone! Thanks for stopping by. I'm Paige, and today we'll be diving into my honest (but brief) review of "The False Prince" by Jennifer A. Nielsen. Before we begin, I want to let you know that this post will be quick and fairly spoiler-free, only covering information revealed in the first ten-ish chapters. So, let's get started! Summary of the book/Teaser: "The False Prince" takes place in the fictional land of Carthya, nestled between Avenia and Britain. The story revolves around the royal family of Carthya, particularly King Eckbert, Queen Erin, and their two sons, Prince Darious and Prince Jaron. However, tragedy strikes when the royal family meet a devastating fate one by one, leaving the throne without a rightful heir.  Enter Sage, the intriguing protagonist with a mysterious past, who finds himself part of more than what he bargained for. Adopted by a man named Connor, Sage becomes part of a daring sc

Oh, May. A chaotic time. The month grades were getting finalized, summer break preparations began, and we bid our teachers farewell. That’s why I only read eight books last month (oops). At least that might make it easier to pick a favorite. Who am I kidding, it is always hard to pick a favorite, no matter how little books there are. That’s why I’ll be using a bracket technique to pick a favorite.  To start, I’ll list all the books I read that month along with a few words to give you an idea of what it's about: The False Prince (A dramatic fantasy, minus the unicorns) The Double Life of Danny Day (What if you lived every day twice?) Girls Save The World In This One (A surprisingly good zombie attack story) Follow Me Back (A girl with a fear of crowds) After Zero (What if you chose to speak just 5 words a day?) Fairest Of All (A twisted tale on Snow White) The Library of Lost Things (Starring a girl who reads to cope) Offline (What if you refused to use social media for a month?) Ya

Realistic Fiction: An underrated genre Hey everyone! Welcome back. I have a question for you: When’s the last time you read a heartwarming realistic fiction? This genre is usually drowned out by other popular themes like fantasy and mystery, so I truly hope this post inspires you to check out this usually underrated genre. To get you started, here are 25 of the greatest realistic fiction reads. What is realistic fiction? Bookriot.com perfectly states, "Realistic fiction can be defined as a genre of writing in which the characters, setting, and events are made up but could be real. The word “fiction” indicates that the story is imagined, while the word “realistic” means it is true-to-life. These stories resemble real life because they reflect real experiences—things people like you and I go through." What realistic fiction book for kids/teens should I read next? Here is a list to help. These titles are in no particular order. This list doesn't imply that I prefer "Th