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Gold Shadow (Bronze Rebellion, #1) by L.C. Perry get it  here  BOOK SUMMARY:  In the North American continent, eighteen-year-old Ebony has been living as a slave for as long as she can remember. The underground cities, the tattoo, the scars and the shackles are a part of the only world she has ever known. She knows that in order to survive, she will have to stay strong. And she will stay strong, cursing those in power, until her very last breath. She waits for a meaningful way to die as she quietly pushes her body to its limit…but that all changes when rebels from the surface drop down right in front of her.  Now, Ebony is challenged to envision a life beyond slavery as she and the other escapees are thrown into the center of a rebellion against the monarchy. She has to embrace this glimmer towards a real life…this glimmer called freedom. But what can she contribute to a rebellion that is doomed to fail like those before it? How can they stop a corrupt mo...

NIMBUS (The Perfect Circle Trilogy, Book 1) by A.C. Miller Get it  here BOOK SUMMARY:  It’s the year 2191 and the last known civilization hides behind a giant steel wall buried deep within a forest. For over eighty years, Nimbus has thrived under one rule: Separation. When a kid turns fourteen, they’re kicked outside the wall. For eleven years, they must survive before being given a chance at re-entry. It’s Nimbus’ way of keeping an identity the previous world didn’t have; it’s their way of preventing history from repeating itself.  Sam Martin has spent his first thirteen years in Nimbus, but today’s different. Today is Sam’s fourteenth birthday.  Meanwhile, Sam’s brother, Sean, was recently granted re-admittance to Nimbus after surviving his eleven years. Assigned to work as a member of the Elite Guard, Sean slowly begins to realize there’s something deeply wrong with how Nimbus works.  Outside the wall, Elise waits. Directed by Sean to find Sam...

The long-awaited Popular BookFest is here once again! From June 9 to June 17, bookworms around Kuala Lumpur are able to enjoy the wonderful book sale and splurge on the books that they've been waiting to read. From YA novels, Chinese books, technology and even stationery, Popular BookFest has it all! Unlike the previous years, I've had the opportunity to visit Popular Bookfest twice this year. The entrance fee was only RM2.50. It is free of charge for children 18 and under as well as for senior citizens aged 60 and above. TIPS 1. Bring your own bag The more environmentally friendly option to shop. Plastic bags will be charged at 20 cents in order to encourage using our own bags. It is also more rewarding to know that you're doing a part in helping the environment. You also won't have to worry about the plastic bags breaking. 2. Visit the stationery section and electronics first I've only done this this time around and I highly recommend it. Usua...

Girl Empowernment: Poetry by  Hunyah Irfan Get it  here BOOK  SUMMARY:   Girl Empowernment Poetry By Hunyah Irfan Girl empowernment poetry is about empowering girls to be strong women   BOOK REVIEW:  1 STAR *A free PDF copy of this book was given in exchange for an honest review* This poetry book is a short read, something you can definitely finish in one sitting. The poet wrote it in a way where the ideas were direct on how empowerment is vital to young girls and how it would shape them into strong women in the future. Right off the bat, there were a few spelling errors that were overlooked in the editing process. The poems were also a little too short for my liking. However, there's a hint of a satirical tone to it if I had to be honest. Some poems mocked the idea of women doing traditional women things, which was how I understood it. Nonetheless, the execution could've been improved and more impactful, if this was the way the poet i...

The month of May was the beginning of my blog. I've been wanting a space to write down my thoughts as well as to share the books that I've read for a long while now. I'm glad to say that the month of May may have been the most progressive month when it came to reading. A whopping total of 7 books! Here are the books that I've read in May, in no particular order 1.  The Colossus Rises  by Peter Lerangis I remember getting this book when the author, Peter Lerangis, visited my school. I was only 13 then and it was the first time in a book signing event. The first time I read this book, it was rather disappointing, I could not understand what was happening and I was so lost the whole time. 5 years later, I picked up this book again to give it another chance. This time, I understood it more. You can check out my review of it  here . 2.  Lost in Babylon  by Peter Lerangis I had a copy of this book but I lost it somewhere in my house amongst the oth...