Now, if you know BlimeyCow and are an avid fan weirdo who stalks all their videos like me, you will know who this guy is. Now, aside from that and being one of my favourite YouTubers EVER, TheThirdPew is an Ethopian-American who makes fairly clean comedy videos without cursing. They are quite entertaining but I will warn you: once you get started, you might not stop and you might spend some time waiting for him to upload more and more videos. (He is currently in college so that contributes to that).

2. TheOrangeScottie

Title: Girl, Stolen

Author: April Henry

Genre: YA, Contemporary, Thriller

Synopsis: Cheyenne Wilder is a blind, sixteen year old girl. One day, she is in her stepmother's car while her stepmother is shopping and the key is still inside the car. A boy named Griffin finds the car and decides to steal it, accidentally taking Cheyenne along with him.

Mi opinión: I liked how this book featured a strong female protagonist who has a disability. I was happy to see that Cheyenne Wilder was an intelligent, resourceful girl. She liked to be independent and used her enhanced senses to her advantage.

I also appreciate the amount of research that April Henry put into this book. The author definitely tried her best to put herself into a blind person's shoes. There was a part in this book that struck me. Cheyenne mentioned how she missed reading books. It made me realise how much we take reading for granted and how such a 'simple' thing such as reading is actually quite important and we often don't think about losing that ability.

However, there are always some weak points in a novel. For example when you look at Griffin, the car thief, he seemed too much of a nice guy and it made the book somewhat predictable. 

It seems a little bit ridiculous when I have already praised it, but a lot of the research in this book was unnecessary, having nothing to do with the plot.

The ending was also somewhat disappointing. I expected something a little better.

As for the content, there is mild swearing (but very little), some innuendos and some mild violence.

Recommendation: I would recommend this story for people in their early teenage years (13-15). people who don't read often and also for people who are interested in learning about the lives of blind people.

Rating: *** - Three stars out of five

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Title: Noughts and Crosses

Author: Malorie Blackman

Genre: Dystopian Fiction, UKYA, Romance

Blurb: Two young people are forced to make a stand in this thought-provoking look at racism and prejudice in an alternate society.

Sephy is a Cross - a member of the dark-skinned ruling class. Callum is a Nought - a 'colourless' member of the underclass who were once slaves to the Crosses. The two have been friends since early childhood, but that's as far as it can go. In their world, Noughts and Crosses simply don't mix. Against a background of prejudice and distrust, intensely highlighted by violent terrorist activity, a romance builds between Sephy and Callum - romance that is to lead both of them into terrible danger. 

Can they possibly find a way to be together?

Intermission: Before reading the book, I heard a lot of good things about this book. Well, I mainly saw people giving such amazing reviews about this book, that this book was absolutely brilliant.

Opinion: I found the idea of the book interesting. It was something I have never heard of : a world where black people were the ones who enslaved white people and the racism white people would face. However, this was all I 'liked' (if I can even use that word) about this book.

Firstly, the characters were not likable. Sephy is a Cross and is quite wealthy. Apparently, she is an incredibly intelligent girl - I beg to differ. She seems quite fickle and naive throughout the novel. Also, she has very little control over her mouth (excuse me, you're friends with a white guy and are aware of discrimination he faces, yet you still manage to insult his entire race (by using a derogatory word: blanker) and also in front of many people?).
  Callum had more signs of intelligence. However, he was very... well, boring.

There was a severe lack of diversity in this book (this sounds ironic but let me carry on). Everyone in this world is either black or white. No Asians, no Latinos... just white and black.
Also, why-oh-why are the Noughts so boring? Where is their culture? What makes them unique? Why do they all seem to fit their stereotype: as boring and bland as they are expected to be?

I didn't like the writing very much. The prologue seems to trick you and then you'll start thinking, "This is such a well written book..." Hahahaha.

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The point of view kept alternating between between Callum and Sephy. I personally found this irritating when it kept happening every ten lines (okay, slight exaggeration). The book was also written quite badly as if it is made to be read by nine year olds but yet there was some adult content.

This books seems to promote a toxic kind of 'romantic' relationship that many teenagers love to revel in. To me, the kind of relationship in this book is not the kind of relationship you should envy. Spoiler (highlight to see): Kidnapping your childhood 'love' and impregnating her (and she gives consent, what the heck?!). Ew.

Also, what time was it set in? This was not clear at all. I don't even know why.

Recommendation: I would rather not recommend this book to anyone at all (but people seem to enjoy it for some reason) but if you really want to get it, search for it in your library.

Rating: *1/2 - One and a half stars out of five.

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Well, guys. Another negative review and unpopular opinion. Have any of you read this book? If so, what did you think about it? Have you ever read a book that failed to live up to your expectations?

When I finished my English exam, the first thing I thought was "I haven't finished writing... ugh.." 
And I was almost done! Well, kinda. I'm a slow writer. Don't judge me.

Also, my hands didn't even hurt. Just my neck. Almost as if someone had sat on the back of it during my exams. Hmm...

When I went home, I could barely move my head around and I felt all angry and I had to go straight to bed. I don't really like sleeping but it did help my neck.

I wasn't a big fan of Maths. I had fallen so far on that subject that I practically gave up.

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And of course, last summer I found out that I actually don't need Chemistry because I discovered Korean Culture and I actually want to learn Korean be an English teacher over there! And I don't actually need most of my subjects.

hahahahahaha... no

3. When you learn stuff in school... actually study

*inserts over-used meme*

If you don't know how to study properly, ask for help! Don't wait for 'the right time'. Get into the habit of studying. Seriously, it will help you. It will.

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My true colours have been revealed xD Just kidding, of course

Rant, over.

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Yup, the new post came sooner than you thought it would. You just got treated to a fifth of what goes on in my mind. I often have rants in my heads like this. Don't worry, it's nothing serious.

Also, I have noticed that I have been slacking on this blog. I feel like a total hypocrite. How can I criticise Big YouTubers for doing tag/challenge videos when that's all I've been doing on my blog?

What the heck?!

Now don't get me wrong, I really enjoy doing these tags. I just don't do enough posts on different things. At this point, I might as well make another tab for tags.

Now, my plans for the summer...

1. Write More.

On my blog and also on my story/ies. Being lazy is never as fun as it seems.

2. Continue To Learn My Precious Languages

Spanish and Korean are very enjoyable languages for me and I hope to reach a higher understanding of both.

3. Change My Blog Template And Do Some HTML

Yup.

4. Learn How To Drive

I'm actually really excited about this. Driving seems scary but I think it's about time I learned.

5. Learn More Recipes

How can a jollof lover such as myself survive without learning how to make jollof rice?! And I need to master croissants so that this won't happen...

I haven't really got one...

6. What do you do to relax?

I either read a book or watch YouTube. Sometimes I write to calm myself down.

7. How many siblings do you have?

Four. I'm the second one. I'm still treated like one of the oldest because I'm the first girl. 

8. Can you think of a single best day of your life?

When I chased one of my guy friends around the school field, With my brother.

9. Do you have an all-time favourite quote/motto?

Well, not all time favourite. But I really like this one: "If someone is bugging you, that means there's a bug in you" - Jordan Taylor

10. What are your three favourite movies?

Oh no. I am not a movie person. However, I'll mention these three:

Spy Kids 3

Fred: The Movie (Don't judge me)

Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam

So I'm back. I only have one more exam (Spanish) and that is next week!

Also, WHAT THE HECK HAPPENED TO MY BLOG TEMPLATE?! 

I only noticed it today -_-