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. 

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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:)

ANNOUNCEMENT! Something New!

Hi there! 

So I have been thinking lately, and I have come to the conclusion that I am going to change up the blog a little. This includes the design, the fonts, and even the way of writing. My plan is to focus on one of my goals every two weeks and report on my progress as such. I will also write articles about the goal I'm focusing on, and publish the thoughts and feelings I'm having during my experience. These two weeks I will focus on goal number 13; read one book every two weeks. Since I have already finished one book yesterday (This Isn't What It Looks Liks by Pseudonymous Bosch), I will be writing a review about it tomorrow, and after that I will be reading Focus by Leo Babauta. The version I am reading is the free version, however there is a premium version. 

This is the link: Focus Book (Free and Premium). It is a downloadable e-book, and I would love it if you would download it so we can both read it together and you can tell me your thoughts about it later on. Its theme is similar to his blog, its all about simplicity and relaxation and productivity. I've only read the first few pages, but so far I've liked it. 

Anyways, check out my post tomorrow, and don't forget to comment and tell me what you think about these changes. Also, on the upper right side of the blog, there are a few icons. Each one will lead you to a different social network I'm connected to, so don't forget to check them out as well. Warning: I'm not very active on them, but I'm trying to connect more.

Love you all!

-Yara :)