Hey you guys. I can't believe that it is already the end of June. I feel like I have accomplished next to nothing this summer so far. I expected to read so much this month, but I became busy and a massive reading slump came over me. In 54 days I move to my college... *cue emotional breakdown* Onward to the wrap up!

Total Books: 7

Physical Books: 0
Ebooks: 7

Books for Review: 4
Books for Pleasure: 3
Books for School: 0

Books for Review:
Manga Classics: Les Miserables ★★★★
Break Your Heart |review| ★★1/2
Dismissed |review| ★★★
No More Confessions |review| ★★★3/4

Books for Pleasure:
Maybe Someday |review| ★★★★★
Confessions of an Angry Girl ★★★★
Confessions of an Almost Girlfriend ★★★★

Favorite Book: Maybe Someday (like I said in my review, this might be my favorite book of the year)

How did you guys do this month? What were your favorite reads?

Louise Rozett
Release Date: 01/25/15
Summary from Goodreads:
For Rose Zarelli, freshman year was about controlling her rage. Sophomore year was about finding her voice. With all that behind her, junior year should be a breeze, right? Nope. When a horrific video surfaces, Rose needs the one person she wants to be done with, the person who has broken her heart twice—Jamie Forta. But as the intensity between them heats up, Rose realizes she isn’t the only one who needs help. The thing is, Jamie doesn’t see it that way—and that could cost them both everything.

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ROSE ZARELLI is done confessing because confessions are for people who have done something wrong. And I haven't done anything wrong. Here, I'll prove it to you.

1) After my mother got that call, I “borrowed” her car. (Because you can’t steal your mother’s car, can you?) I don’t really remember driving downtown, but I do remember...

2) ...getting past the bouncer at Dizzy’s (I mean, it’s his job to spot a fake ID, so that’s on him)...

3) ...and then later, telling my mother the truth about the bar but lying about how I got in. (A truth totally cancels out a lie, right?) After all, what’s a little duplicity when finding Jamie Forta is the only thing that’s going to keep you from losing what’s left of your mind?

See? Junior year is off to a great start.

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      I felt like this book was a lot different than the first book, in some ways good, in others, bad. Rose has definitely changed a lot since the first book. I feel like her personality sort of did a 180, which was good and bad. She no longer obsessed completely over her dad's death, however she began obsessing over more trivial things that she swore in the first book she wouldn't, like sex. I think that really just shows the development and change everyone goes through in high school and the rest of their life.
      I really enjoyed the social themes displayed throughout this book, from feminism to alcoholism and PTSD and mental health. Louise Rozett did a great job of expressing these issues, the impact they have on those who are affected by it and those around them, and the changes that are needed throughout life.
      I feel like Rose grew in this book, yet at the same time digressed. She became obsessed with singing and Jamie, which I can understand, however I feel like it diverged from where the first two books were. 
      In the first two books, Rose is focusing on PSAT and the chapters begin with vocab words as well as her commentary. I loved how the chapters started off like that. It showed her commitment to school and her way of staying connected with her father. In this book, there is next to no mention of academics at all, which really disappointed me. I was looking forward to hearing her talk about the PSAT and SAT as well as how her love of vocab that stemmed from her father finally came to use.
      I am not sure if this is the final book of the series like the name suggests, but it worked as a final book. I think the ending wrapped things about well and left the reader with just enough. Things did not go quite how I expected them to go in this book, but overall I was satisfied with it.  

My Rating: 3.75 Stars

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Links to Book One:
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Links to Book Two:
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About the AuthorLouise Rozett is an author, a playwright, and a recovering performer. She made her YA debut with Confessions of an Angry Girl, followed by Confessions of an Almost-Girlfriend, both published by HarlequinTEEN. The next book in the series, No More Confessions, is due out January 2015. She lives with her 120-pound Bernese Mountain dog Lester (named after Lester Freamon from THE WIRE, of course) in sunny Los Angeles, and pines for New York City. Visit www.Louiserozett.com for more info. 

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Hey guys! It has been a very long time since I have done a Friday Reads. Hopefully I can get back into the habit of doing it because I love talking about what I am currently reading and I want to learn about what you guys are reading. Onward!


This weekend I am reading "No More Confessions" by Louise Rozett.

 

For Rose Zarelli, freshman year was about controlling her rage. Sophomore year was about finding her voice. With all that behind her, junior year should be a breeze, right? Nope. When a horrific video surfaces, Rose needs the one person she wants to be done with, the person who has broken her heart twice—Jamie Forta. But as the intensity between them heats up, Rose realizes she isn’t the only one who needs help. The thing is, Jamie doesn’t see it that way—and that could cost them both everything.

Back cover copy:
ROSE ZARELLI is done confessing because ​confessions are for people who have done something wrong. ​And I haven't done anything wrong. Here, I'll prove it to you.
1) After my mother got that call, I “borrowed” her car. (Because you can’t steal your mother’s car, can you?) I don’t really remember driving downtown, but I do remember...
2) …getting past the bouncer at Dizzy’s (I mean, it’s his job to spot a fake ID, so that’s on him)…
​3) …and then later, telling my mother the truth about the bar but lying about how I got in. (A truth totally cancels out a lie, right?)
After all, what’s a little duplicity when finding Jamie Forta is the only thing that’s going to keep you from losing what’s left of your mind?
See? Junior year is off to a great start.

This is the third book in the "Confessions" series. I read the first book a couple of years ago but didn't continue the series. However, I was given a review copy for the third book for an upcoming blog tour so I reread the first two books in the series this week and plan on starting the third one today or Sunday, depending on how busy I am because tomorrow is my open house.

So what are you guys currently reading? Comment below!

So it occurred to me while I was going through my past posts that I never formally introduced myself. I made an "About Me" page assuming that everyone would go look at that to find out information about me and that a post would be pointless because it would eventually be buried by other posts. Despite this all, I have decided to make a proper introduction.


Hello and welcome to The Nerdgirl Review! My name is Sierra. I am 17 years old and will be starting my freshmen year of college this fall to  study biomedical engineering. I know, not at all literature related but this subject really interests me and my end goal is to become an orthopedic surgeon however if I can I would like to write or edit on the side.

What else... I have a twin brother. He doesn't like to read. Like at all. However my younger brother despite being an extreme jock loves to read fantasy which makes me happy.

When I'm not reading I like to pass the time on Netflix or on Tumblr, which is my obsession.

Reading wise I absolutely love young adult, especially dystopian, paranormal/urban fantasy, and contemporary.

I'm not sure what else to say... If you want to know more about me, feel free to ask. And guys it would mean the world to me if you commented back or just shot an email or message my way. Sometimes I feel like I am talking to no one.

This week's Top 5 Wednesday is the Top 5 books I read in one sitting. Now there are actually a lot of books I have read in one sitting because I am a quick reader, however these are the ones that stick out in my mind

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Book: Dismissed

Author: Kirsty McManus

Format: ARC

Page Count: 166

Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing

My Rating: ★★★

Synopsis: The second Lizzie White lays eyes on her new English teacher Brandon Thomas, she is hooked. Brandon is young, cool and sexy - and nothing like the other teachers at her school. But of course he is forbidden from fraternising with the students or forming any sort out of outside hours relationship. And combined with the fact that Lizzie's best friend Taylor declared her feelings for Brandon first (and has therefore claimed theoretical ownership), Lizzie decides it's all too hard and focuses on a budding relationship with fellow student and class clown Gabe instead. But then Jason shows up. Jason is Brandon's trouble-making twin brother who seems to have no qualms about flirting with students or leaving a trail of broken hearts wherever he goes. Before she knows it, Lizzie is dragged into a confusing world of blurred lines and lustful thoughts, where loyalties are tested and true feelings are explored.

      This is the second forbidden teacher romance I have read within a two day span. The first one was a disappoint so I came in with pretty low expectations. Fortunately I liked this one better than the first one, unfortunately I didn't like it that much.
      I think a large problem I had with the story was I hated all of the characters and I did not ship any of the couples together. The twins that the girls pined after to me really weren't anything special. Personally I was kind of repulsed by their physical descriptions. And the girls... they were quite annoying and I was not a fan of them.
      One thing I liked was Lizzie's clear character development. She became a stronger character and didn't allow herself to controlled as much as in the beginning. That being said, she was still not quite in her wits.
       Also one thing I was not prepared for was the book being set in Australia. I was a bit unfamiliar with some of the terms they used and the way their education system was set up.
      Overall the book was okay, but it didn't really appeal to me. It might be better suited for those from Australia who are in their preteens/early teens into contemporaries.

Book: Maybe Someday

Author: Colleen Hoover

Format: Ebook

Page Count: 385

Publisher: Atria Books

My Rating: ★★★★★

Synopsis: At twenty-two years old, Sydney is enjoying a great life: She’s in college, working a steady job, in love with her wonderful boyfriend, Hunter, and rooming with her best friend, Tori. But everything changes when she discovers that Hunter is cheating on her—and she’s forced to decide what her next move should be.

Soon, Sydney finds herself captivated by her mysterious and attractive neighbor, Ridge. She can't take her eyes off him or stop listening to the passionate way he plays his guitar every evening out on his balcony. And there’s something about Sydney that Ridge can’t ignore, either. They soon find themselves needing each other in more ways than one.

A passionate tale of friendship, betrayal, and romance, Maybe Someday will immerse readers in Sydney’s tumultuous world from the very first page.

      Sorry I have been slacking on this blog lately. I haven't been in the blogging mood lately. I just got out of my reading slump so I am slowly getting back into this.
      I am only doing a mini-review for this because I don't know how to make a full review for this book that describes all of my feelings towards it. This was the first time I pulled an allnighter to read a book. It was so worth it.
     This is without a doubt my favorite Colleen Hoover book now and my favorite New Adult Book. Screw "Ugly Love", "Maybe Someday" takes first place. I love this book so much. I felt such a wide arrange of emotions reading this book and I loved every second of it. I loved the writing, the plot, the characters, everything about it. I seriously didn't have any problems with this book at at all. This book to me is sheer perfection. It just might be my favorite book I have read this year so far, knocking away "A Court of Thorns and Roses". This is the type of book I know I will reread over and over again because everything about it just speaks to me.
      If you haven't read it yet, I highly recommend it. You will not regret it!

Book: Break Your Heart

Author: Rhonda Helms

Format: ARC

Page Count: (Final Paperback) 240

Publisher: Kensington

My Rating: ★★1/2

Synopsis: Fearless and flirtatious, Megan Porter isn't your typical math major. On the fast track to graduating with honors, a spot in her school's masters program is nearly guaranteed. But her senior year is quickly turned upside-down by her new thesis advisor, cryptography professor Dr. Nick Muramoto. Young, effortlessly good-looking, and intellectual, he's far more intriguing than the immature jocks Megan usually goes for. And as she decodes the hidden messages he leaves in the margins of her assignments and in their emails, she realizes this might be more than a schoolgirl crush--especially after they share a passionate kiss...

Soon Nick and Megan grow closer, and their different worlds begin to merge. But if their relationship is discovered, Nick's career could be over. With Megan's parents close to campus on business, hiding their love becomes an even greater challenge. Yet keeping secrets will lead Megan to discover hers is just one piece in a much larger puzzle--next to her mother's stash of painkillers--that may put her carefully laid plans for the future in jeopardy.

      I will start this review by simply stating the facts: I did not like this book. I didn't hate it. I didn't like it. I simply did not like it.
      I did not like the relationship in the least bit. This relationship was extremely unhealthy on all levels. The main character Megan comes across as a strong and independent character which I did allow, however she allowed this one man to basically take hold of her life. She says that she is attracted to him in every way, especially, but that is complete and under bull. Their attraction is mainly physical despite what they try to say.
      Their physical attraction was not enough for me to ship them at all. On the contrary it made me cringe a lot because so much of the focus of their relationship was physical. I skimmed through the sex scenes because they were so cheesy and territorial in an unhealthy.
      Megan had the potential for me to like her. She was a strong, female, African American character with strong feminist ideals. She was also super stupid and extremely fixated on men. I wanted to like her but in the end her faults outweighed her positive characteristics.
        The professor Megan fixated on, Nick, I never liked. I liked the fact that he is a minority (Asian) and that's about it. He was dumb to allow a relationship between them to occur and he was a very controlling figure and quite selfish. I never once really felt like his attraction towards her wasn't purely physical.
      Overall this New Adult book was not the book for me.
I was provided a copy of this book from the publisher via Netgalley for an honest review.

So I usually dislike books with multiple point of views. I don't know personally I like a single first person point of view. However there are some books that I am okay with multiple point of views. Here are those top 5.

So my review to "Confess" was my 100th post!!! I never imagined I would have 100 posts on my blog in less than a year of starting it. In honor of this I am hosting a giveaway.
I will be giving away a copy of "Outlander" by Diana Gabaldon, "Burn for Burn" by Jenny Han, and "Only Everything" by Kieran Scott.

This giveaway is open to the US only. Sorry! I am a broke college student. I can't pay for international shipping.

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Book: Confess

Author: Colleen Hoover

Format: Ebook

Page Count: 320

Publisher: Atria Books

My Rating: ★★★★ 3/4

Synopsis: Auburn Reed has her entire life mapped out. Her goals are in sight and there’s no room for mistakes. But when she walks into a Dallas art studio in search of a job, she doesn’t expect to find a deep attraction to the enigmatic artist who works there, Owen Gentry.

For once, Auburn takes a risk and puts her heart in control, only to discover Owen is keeping major secrets from coming out. The magnitude of his past threatens to destroy everything important to Auburn, and the only way to get her life back on track is to cut Owen out of it.

The last thing Owen wants is to lose Auburn, but he can’t seem to convince her that truth is sometimes as subjective as art. All he would have to do to save their relationship is confess. But in this case, the confession could be much more destructive than the actual sin…

     So I read this book about a week ago but I am now just getting to posting a review... Whoops. Sorry. I have just been in the biggest reading/blogging slump ever. Figures I would be after reading 15 books in May, which I did not anticipate reading so many in the month I took AP exams. Anyway, on to the review.
     This was my second Colleen Hooever book, the first being "Ugly Love". I LOOVEEED "Ugly Love" so I had high hopes for this book. Let me tell you. Those expectations were met. I enjoyed both Auburn and Owen's POVs and storylines, though I had some "Ugly Love" vibes going on throughout the story.
     In the very beginning I was so confused on how the first chapter had anything to do with the rest of the book once I got like three chapters in. However I got near the end and my mind was blown. Colleen Hoover did such an amazing job connecting everything in the book together and bringing the story full circle.
     I will be completely honest with you all: I thought the story was very instalove. After reading the entire book I can understand some aspects of the instalove, especially from Owen's side, but in other parts I was just so confused. Like do people really have sex with people they have interacted with for less than a week? Is having sex with a hot guy really that mind blowing that you will ignore everything else about the situation.
      Besides the few mind-blowing points of the story there was nothing particularly that special about it. It was pretty predicable in Colleen Hoover fashion and the writing wasn't anything super special. Nevertheless I really enjoyed it. I don't really read a lot of New Adult but Colleen Hoover has really guided my way into this genre. I think I might try reading her other books now. I'm thinking of reading "Maybe Never" (I think that is what it is called, correct me if I am wrong) next.

Have you guys read "Confess"? If so what are your thoughts?

*P.S. I hated Trey with a burning passion and hope he rots in hell along with his mother.

So I seem to have reached a reading slump with a little bit of a blogging slump. I have no idea how long this will last, but I will try to recover from it.

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