Top Ten YA books I need to Reread ASAP

Hey everyone! I hope you are all doing well and live in places where it is nice and warm outside! This week, I've decided to let you know which books I want to reread and which books you should definitely try and read soon!

1. The Selection by Kiera Cass-
If you have been following my posts on this blog recently you would know that I love the Selection. I really want to reread and can't wait to actually do it!

2. Compulsion (Heirs of Watson Island) by Martina Boone and Persuasion also by Martina Boone-
I read these books some time ago and I have recently discovered that there is a third one! Now, I want to reread these books so that I can read the third one!

3. Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard-
This is another book I am obsessed with. It's been about two years since I last read it so I would really like to reread it soon.

4. Caraval by Stephanie Garber-
I read this book only a couple months ago but it was incredible. It makes me want to read it over and over again!

5. Shatter Me by Tahereh Mafi-
Another one where I have the second book but barely remember what happened in the first book.

6. Eve by Anna Carey-
I remember most of what happened in this book but I just want to make sure I have all of the details covered before moving on with the series

7. The Silenced by James DeVita-
I read this book sometime last year and immediately fell in love! I need to rehash my love for it soon with a reread!

8. The Darkest Minds by Alexandra Bracken-
I don't even remember how long ago I read this book, but it was really good! I need to reread it before I move onto the next book.

9. The Siren by Kiera Cass-
Even though I'm a huge Kiera Cass fan, it took me a while to read this book the first time. I didn't want to be disappointed. I had no need to worry though, it was incredible. It definitely deserved a reread.

10. A List of Cages by Robin Roe-
I literally just finished this book, but it was so good! I definitely loved it and it needs a reread!

Are any of these books your favourites? Let us know on our Instagram! @the_readingcafe

See you next week!

~ Tea-Riffic

17 Wishes I’d Ask the Book Genie to Grant Me

Hey Guys, how are you doing? For this weeks post I was trying think of what I should do. Then I started to ponder the thought that if I three wishes what would I wish for and decided to share with you 17 wishes I’d ask the book genie to grant me.

1. Money to buy all the books I want

2. My favourite books to be turned into movies

3. To be a student at Hogwarts

4. To go on a date with Olly Bright

5. To see Fire & Lights in concert (band from the book Songs about a Girl)

6. To transport into my favourite book

7. Have any book I want turned into a movie or tv show

8. The power to tell if I will enjoy a book before I read it

9. Not having to wait for sequels

10. The ability to read faster so I can finish more books

11. Get to the bottom of my tbr list

12. To be able to “fix” parts of books I don’t like

13. To have more bookish friends- most of my friends don’t read  so it would be nice to meet people that share the same love for reading (p.s. if you want to be friends, DM us on Instagram! @the_readingcafe)

14. To have an extra day during the week that can just be for  reading. It can follow Sunday and be called Readay

15. Make hardcovers the same price as paperbacks- who has the money to spend almost $30 on a hardcover book

16. When you by a physical copy of the book you get a e-book copy of it as well- I really enjoy reading a physical copy of a book but sometimes you want to read but forgot your book at home

17. Never run out of wishes so that I can have as many books as I want!

That is it for this weeks post! Comment below what you would ask the book genie. See you all next week!

Perks of being a Wallflower

Perks of Being a Wallflower is a story told through letters. It follows the tale of a young boy named Charlie. Espresso Patronum explained very well on her Monday post what was happening this week, so if you haven't read her post yet, go check it out! In short, Espresso Patronum and I gave each other books to read and review. She gave me Perks of Being a Wallflower. 

There are so many aspects of this book, that it would make it very hard to describe. Instead of writing a review, I will answer some questions on it but beware because their will be spoilers.

Now, if you haven't read this book yet, I definitely suggest reading it. It is a quick read and an incredible story. I found that it was full of rollercoasters for your emotions.

* SPOILERS AHEAD; READ WITH CAUTION!*






Question 1: On a scale from one to ten, how would you rate this book?

Answer: 7

Question 2: Did you enjoy this book? Why or why not?

Answer: I enjoyed this book, for sure. It was complex and dealt with some real issues such as rape. Following Charlie through letters he wrote made it different than things I've read before but it was still good.

Question 3: Who was your favourite character?

Mary Elizabeth. Charlie broke her heart but she was still a sweetie. I adored her character and how she was portrayed.

Question 4: Who was your least favourite character?

Am I allowed to say Charlie? I'm just kidding. My least favourite character is Brad. He acted all lovey dovey when he and Patrick were alone but in public he shamed Patrick. I don't think it's ok to be two different people when your with different people. I was actually really happy when they broke.

Question 5: What was your favourite scene?

Oh my favourite scene was most definitely when Charlie takes over the spot in the Rocky Horror show. It made me laugh.

Question 6: What was your least favourite scene?

When Charlie realized that his Aunt Helen raped him.

Question 7: Did you like the way the book ended?

Not particularly, I wish there was more. But, this leaves it up to our imagination so it's good in that way.

I'm going to end it on that note but thank you, Espresso Patronum, for giving me this book to read and thank you readers for reading my answers to these questions!

"in that moment, I swear we were infinite." (Chbosky 113)

Until next week!

~ Tea-Riffic

The Selection review

Hey guys,how are you all doing? I am really happy because the weather is staring to warm up a bit so I can read and tan outside. Anyways for this weeks blog post we decided to mix it up a little bit. Tea-riffic and I decided that we were going to give each other books that the other person would most likely not read. After reading the book we would each do a review on the book that was given. But first I thought I would answer some questions first.



Did you enjoy the book? If not why not? 

At first I did not think I was going to like it. The book is basically the bachelor meet royalty and I am not a big fan of the show. But after reading the book I fell in love.  


On a scale of 1-10, how would you rate this book.

I would probably would given the book a rating of 9.5. 


Who was your favourite character?

Probably America because she is like me in a way. I don't really care for wearing makeup and having my hair all fancy. If I was in her shoes I would probably act the same way. Big whoopty doo he is a handsome Prince but I don't really care.

Who was your least favourite character

My least favourite character is Celeste because she is mean and likes to play dirty like when she ripped Americas dress because she wanted to wear it.


What was your favourite scene?

I really enjoy the scene where America and Maxon meet for the first time. Its when Maxon first sees that America is not like other girls.


What was your least favourite scene?

I don't think I have a least favourite scene. I like every part of the book.

Did you like the way the book ended?

At first I thought the book was too short and that the author could have continued The selection in the same book. After reading some of the other books I realized the book would have been long if the whole selection happened all in one book.


That is it for this blog post. Maybe in the future we will do this again. See you all next week.

New Series I Want to Start

There are so many awesome series around. There are so many that I want to start! In this post, I'll tell you just ten of them.

1.  Percy Jackson and the Olympians by Rick Riordan 

2. The Infernal Devices by Cassandra Clare 

3. Thorne of Glass by Sarah J. Mass

4. The Mortal Instruments by Cassandra Clare

5. A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Mass

6. Kane Chronicles by Rick Riordan

7. Hush, Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick

8. The Raven Boys by Maggie Stiefvater 

9. Wicked Lovely by Melissa Marr 

10. Passenger by Alexandra Bracken 

I hope you enjoy this! Have any of you read these books before? Are they good? Let me know on our Instagram at @the_readingcafe 

Thank you for reading!

~ Tea-Riffic 

Opening and Closing sentences in every Harry Potter book

Hey guys. How are you all doing on this beautiful Monday morning? Today I am going got be sharing with you the opening and closing lines of every Harry Potter book.

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone
Opening: “Mr. and Mrs. Dursley of number four, Privet Drive, were proud to say that they were perfectly normal, thank you very much.”
Closing: “‘I’m going to have a lot of fun with Dudley this summer… .’”


Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
Opening: “Not for the first time, an argument had broken out over breakfast at number four, Privet Drive.”
Closing: “And together they walked back through the gateway to the Muggle world.”


Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
Opening:  “Harry Potter was a highly unusual boy in many ways.”
Closing:  “And, grinning broadly at the look of horror on Uncle Vernon’s face, Harry set off toward the station exit, Hedwig rattling along in front of him, for what looked like a much better summer than the last.


Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
Opening:  “The villagers of Little Hangleton still called it “the Riddle House,” even though it had been many years since the Riddle family had lived there.”
Closing:  “As Hagrid had said, what would come, would come … and he would have to meet it when it did.


Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
Opening: “The hottest day of the summer so far was drawing to a close and a drowsy silence lay over the large, square houses of Privet Drive.”
Closing:  “Instead he smiled, raised a hand in farewell, turned around, and led the way out of the station toward the sunlit street, with Uncle Vernon, Aunt Petunia, and Dudley hurrying along in his wake.”


Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
Opening:  “It was nearing midnight and the Prime Minister was sitting along in his office, reading a long memo that was slipping through his brain without leaving the slightest trace of meaning behind.”
Closing: “His hand closed automatically around the fake Horcrux, but in spite of everything, in spite of the dark and twisting path he saw stretching ahead for himself, in spite of the final meeting with Voldemort he knew must come, whether in a month, in a year, or in ten, he felt his heart lift at the thought that there was still one last golden day of peace left to enjoy with Ron and Hermione.”


Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
Opening:  The two men appeared out of nowhere, a few yards apart in the narrow, moonlit lane.
Closing: All was well.

Thats it for this weeks post, see you all later.