Preparations for the Birthday!

Hi there!

So today was finally Thursday, which meant that it was the end of the school week and the beginning of the weekend. During the day, a bunch of people came up to me and asked me for my blog's address, and that made me feel ecstatic! What was also very pleasing is when I saw that yesterday I had 78 view on my blog! I know it isn't as fancy as other blogs' views, but when I reach 100 views, I'm definitely celebrating!

On to other news, today one of my dearest friends came over to help my sister and I decorate the house for my sister's party. It all looks completely magnificent with snowflakes hanging from the ceiling and balloons all over the floor. I promised my sister that I won't post any pictures of the decorations until the party, which is tomorrow! Which means that tomorrow's post is going to be amazing, so don't forget to check out my blog tomorrow! Too many exclamation marks here, but too much excitement! 

See you tomorrow, and don't forget to comment below about what you think!

-Yara :)

Quick Post and An Apology!

HI there!

So as some of you might have noticed, I haven't posted over the past two days. However, I have perfectly plausible excuses. For day one, I was helping out my sister with her party's decoration, and my laptop wasn't charging throughout the day, so I couldn't post at night. For day two of not posting (yesterday), the painters came to paint the living room, and our rooms. Then at night, I went to She Fighter again, and I came back really tired, so I simply went to sleep. 

I woke up today and the painters finished about three quarters of my room, which is amazing! The colors I chose are really light and soothing colors, although my mom wanted me to choose a darker color, like my sister did. I'll try to put the colors below. Speaking of painting and colors, I finally finished all of the elements of the blog's banner, and I am definitely going to post it today or tomorrow, if I knew how. 

Now on to the reading, I have continued with Focus by Leo Babauta, if you haven't downloaded it, download it here, it's free! However, I haven't made a lot of progress with it, because I have had to read Animal Farm for a school assignment. Although I do like the book itself and its theme, the questions I have to answer are very irritating. 

That's all I have for now, but I will either post later on today or tomorrow, if only to tell you I have posted the banner.

Love you all!

-Yara :)

This will be on all of the other walls, it's called
Apple White
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This will only be on one wall, it's called
Willow Tree
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My Room's Colors

This Isn't What It Looks Like by Pseudonymous Bosch - REVIEW!

Hi there! 

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Over the course of two weeks, I read This Isn't What It Likes by Pseudonymous Bosch (that was for those of you who haven't read the post's title). It is the fourth book of five from the Secret series. I have never read the first three books, however that wasn't a problem for me, and in the following review, you'll know why. 

The story starts off in a very peculiar way, and it continues that way. The story is filled with asterisks (*), and then there is a footnote at the end, that explains to you whatever word or phrase it was beside. Which meant that anything from the previous novels, and any complicated word, was briefly but clearly explained, which is why I didn't feel lost in any way while reading. 

In regards to the way of writing, it varies with every point the author makes, and it also changes with every character's speech. That especially shows when the points of view change between the two main characters (Cass and Max-Earnest). This makes the characters feel so varied and so alive, and they fit perfectly with the rest of the story by having the most peculiar backstories. They both work for the Terces Society, which is devoted to fighting their main enemies, the Midnight Sun, and is also devoted to finding the Secret, which was left behind by its founder, the Jester. 

Fan art of the characters
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The Jester is Cass' ancestor, and Cass travels back in time to find the Secret from him. It isn't a real novel if there isn't many conflicts and complications that she encounters by herself, and with her great-great-great-great-great-and so many other greats grandfather. They meet bandits, a homunculus, the king and the dreaded Lord Pharaoh (the founder of the Midnight Sun)! It isn't a smooth situation outside of Cass' head either. 

Her best friend, Max-Earnest believes that it's his fault for putting Cass in a 'coma'. He tries everything to try to have her escape the realm in her head. This leads to many failures and a revealing of a traitor amongst Max-Earnest's friends, as well as complications with hi s principal.

This novel is filled with humor, suspense and a whole lot of adventure. The story kept me on the edge the entire time.  It is unexpected, bizarre and so very very entertaining. It is very different from most of the other books, but it does have a similar tone to Lemony Snicket's Series of Unfortunate Events series. I really recommend you read this novel, it has a very unique style, and a spectacular plot, and hopefully in the near future, we can do a sort of book club, and read the other books of the series together. 

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I hope you liked my review, and I encourage you to comment below on what you think of this, and if I should do any more. 

Side Note: Today I went To SheFighter again, and tried out a new class, which was super tough, and I felt tired a few times, but I fought the urge to sit down, and I completed all two lessons without ever stopping. I also felt really energetic afterwards, which is great! Regarding to the blog transformation, I have finished 3/4 of the banner, and I am planning to post it in two days, on Wednesday.

Love you all and see you tomorrow!

-Yara:)