Binge watching Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.

I am a Marvel fan, but I am not their Nº1 fan. I don't know all the names of the superheroes but I like their storylines and the fact that they are, at the moment, causing a huge revolution in the cinematic universe.
But, I am a huge fan of Agent Carter. It was her that made me want S.H.I.E.L.D. Also, The Avengers and Thor. They are the responsible for making me start watching the series.

So why this series and why not keep watching Marvel movies? Well, let's just say that the series is unique: it connects movie facts and connects the storylines that happen in the movies. It is not only a series: it is a piece of a much bigger puzzle which makes it incredibly fantastic and fun to watch. Besides all of this, it has its own characters, storylines and rhythm. People who don't watch the movies won't be left out in the dark.

I am very thankful to the creators. Each episode is like a mini-movie: it starts, evolves and ends. However, the cliffhangers of "we'll return in a moment" is so freaking awesome! It is like watching a mini-movie each week. Well, each day, at least for me.

Let's go to the characters now: at the beginning, they didn't glue exactly - the team was trying to build its roots and learn about each other - but in the middle of season 1 the characters already are so connected with each other that every single plot twist is painful, not only to the viewer, but also to them.
Yes, cliffhangers, plot twists, hearts being broken. It has all that.

After two weeks watching Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., I can admit that I don't know what I am going to do next summer, besides thinking about all those amazing, unique, funny and complex characters.

Book Review: Crown of Midnight by Sarah J. Maas

Never have I even seen so many plot twists in a four-hundred-page book

The cliffhanger from Throne of Glass was promising. I have to admit that I almost fell asleep in some parts not due to the lack of pace but because of the description - sometimes, it was too long.

Celaena is fierce in this book, much more adult than in the previous one. Chaol was a huge surprise for me - he knows what he wants and his father's presence in this book shooke things a bit but not much. Just like Roland. That guy showed up and left after fifty pages. I was expecting more of him but I am sure I will see more of them in the next books.

At the beginning, I was so afraid that Dorian might die! Until the moment that his powers truly revealed themselves and helped Celaena. It makes perfect sense now that I am writing this: he is the ice, she is the fire. Oh, I see a song of Lana del Rey in here.

What happened to Nehemia was a huge surprise and the fact the Queen Elena was back too - I am mentioning them both because there is a resemblance in there. Celaena isn't the only link that connects them. I will miss Nehemia, I truly will. However, it was possible to see that her death was a means to an end and Celaena went to that dark place of hers only to come back more ruthless and determined than ever. That will be very useful in the next book, I am sure.

The plot was convincing, entailing, and I wish I had had more time to read than I had. But still, the book made me company through many train journeys and tube journeys and bus journeys. Heir of Fire already is on my bookshelf, ready to be read.

Reading Update: Crown of Midnight #2

Book: Crown of Midnight
Author: Sarah J. Maas
Page number: 350/418

What is happening:
So... that thing with Nehemia was totally unexpected, I was so surprised and angry. I felt for Celaena, it was a low blow and an amazing plot twist.
If at the beginning I was almost shipping Chaol and Celaena, now I'm back to the part when I don't ship her with any of them. Dorian, however, is better, I believe. At the beginning I didn't know if he was going to die or not, but now I am sure that he is more valuable alive than dead.
I wish I had more time to read, but I have been working 8 hours a day and even though I am trying to read as much as I can, when I get home I am so tired that I just want to sleep.

Reading Update: Crown of Midnight #1

Book: Crown of Midnight
Author: Sarah J. Maas
Page number: 178/418

What is happening:
I am so afraid that Dorian might die! My poor sweet Prince!
However, I think that I might be falling for Khaol because he and Celeane share something that is beyond Dorian's understanding.
I also don't like Roland - what a hell is he up to?
Just for you, a little gift: Khaol and Celaena dancing. I fangirled just a little with this scene.

Book Review: A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas

Not one of my favourites

Sarah J. Maas is probably one of the most influential authors in the YA fantasy genre. Throne of Glass was compelling and full of strength. I believe that I still am very attached to Celaena and Feyre is so different. For example, she is not sarcastic and funny - she is deep in all of the problems. The lack of empathy towards the fairy that she killed was heartbreaking. I couldn't find a way to relate to her.

However, there are other characters: Tamlin, for example. He's so mysterious with his mask and prophecies that reveal a truthful end. Their relationship starts evolving and leads to something beautiful and my heart ached whenever I saw that his trust on her and vice-versa.
Lucien, at the beginning, was a villain... ish. I didn't know where he stood but in the end he showed his true colours.

Now, let's talk about the true villains because those are absolutely revolting. On my reading update, I talked about Rhysand and how I didn't trust him but he started revealing himself and, even though he's still a villain, he's not a villainous (is that a word?) as Amarantha. She is powerful and deceitful, that's how she got all of that power. She tried to break Tamlin and kill Feyre but in the end, true love wins. Her breaking point shows who she truly is and that her smile and minions are only a wall that she uses in order to get what she wants by luring fairies into her kingdom.

In conclusion, I liked the story but I didn't feel connected to the main characters, which made it slightly more difficult to read this book than Throne of Glass. I still think that the next book (it will be released in May 2016) will be beautiful and hope this is just the beginning of something much more interesting.

Reading Update: A Court of Thorns and Roses #2

Book: A Court of Thorns and Roses
Author: Sarah J. Maas
Page number: 317/416

What is happening:
I think I will be able to finish the book this Thursday - I have an exam in the morning, more packing in the afternoon and when I'll be back home (I have 1:30h journey by train) I might finish the book. It's so interesting now, Feyre is back to the Fairies realm and she met Amarantha - a deadly Fairie who has no mercy for those who stand against her.
Meet Amarantha:

I picture Charlize Theron as Amarantha. What do you think about this evil character?

Reading Update: A Court of Thorns and Roses #1

I've been thinking about ways to keep posting things in order to keep the blog updated. This morning, while I was reading A Court of Thorns and Roses I thought: why not a reading update? Guess what? I am doing my first reading update. It will not be daily (I read or I blog) but I decided that I could share a few things with you and maybe motivate you to read too. I am sorry if there is going to be spoilers below, but you've been warned.

Book: A Court of Thorns and Roses
Author: Sarah J. Maas
Page where I am in: 280/416

What is happening: 
At first I thought that the story was leading nowhere, until Feyre was sent back to her family and then she decided to come back to Tamlin. I hate Rhysand - he was the reason of all of this and I wish I could get inside the book and sufocate him until he would collapse on the floor. I imagine Rhys as a Loki (from Thor)but with pointed ears. And a mix of Damon Salvatore (from TVD) too. I found a really nice picture of him but still, he's hateful. No one touches my ship - I created a cool name for it even though I don't know if there is a official name for it - Feylim.

British Invasion: Day 392

Hello everybody!

I am sorry that I haven't updated my blog on the last couple of weeks but I'll explain it to you what is going on:

- Exams: I have only one left and even though my study time doesn't take too long (I memorise easily) I still need to study to achieve my amazing goals;

- Moving Out: I won't be staying in the same city next academic year and that means that I am (again) creating roots in London. This means that when I am not studying or working, I am packing my things which, let me tell you, it's not easy;

- Job: I tried my luck and handed in my CV on the shop that I worked last year and... I got the job! I am so happy and thrilled but that also takes a lot of time when it comes to reading;

- Reading: at the moment, I am reading A Court of Thorns and Roses, by Sarah J. Maas. I try to read everytime I can but... the three reasons above don't leave me any free time;

- Book of June: the first book that I bought this month was Crown of Midnight. So happy! As soon as I finish #ACOTAR I will start reading Crown of Midnight because I miss Dorian and Celaena.