Okay, so although this blog is wholly and undeniably Stardoll related, I'm being somewhat right wing by defying the presumptions some of us would make about the posts that are stereotypically made for a stardoll blog. Today, I'm going to be treating you all to gem of a book I only found last night, so here goes!
So this is 0.4, by sci-fi author Mike Lancaster. It's set in an idyllic somewhat backward town outside of Cambridge, named Millgrove. The town has little connection with the outside, since mobile phone reception is non existant. One afternoon in the Summer, the annual Talent Show is held, like it is every year. Only Kyle (the protagonist) doesn't realise that the day of the Talent Show is the day everything, and I mean everything changes. The show starts out as normal as any other year's show - Mr Peterson does his terrible ventriloquist act, and then Danny, the sixth act, one of Kyle's friends steps up to do his hypnotist act. He was telling Kyle and the other friends that make up their group that a few days previously, he had successfully hypnotised his sister, Annette, to believe she was late for school, when it was infact the middle of the night, and the Summer Holidays. She frantically runs about looking for her school things, and then she is pulled back into reality by Danny. Danny starts off his act with a few card tricks, making 19 cards or so spell out "I need four volunteers" with one letter on each card. The audience, of about 1000 people, is reluctant to volunteer, so Kyle, out of wanting to save Danny becomming embarrassed, volunteers rather subconsciously. Lilly, another friend of the group also volunteers, and so does the previously mentioned Mr Peterson & Mrs O'Donnell. After being hypontised, they wake to find the whole of the audience very different... And that's where everything changes.
I don't want to give much more away, so I'm leaving my review on somewhat of a cliffhanger... Aren't I devillish?
Hello, Everyone!
Today, I have this fabulous purple dress for you, which you can get for free!
Firstly, I would just like to say, that if you come from the USA you would have already got it, if you are not follow these instructions:
1) Enter a USA proxy:
http://uswebproxy.com/ or http://dontfilter.us/
2) Once you've entered, look for the address bar/ URL bar and enter:
www.Stardoll.com
3) After you press search, you will be directed to the stardoll website
4) Log in and then Log out.
5) Close the proxy webpage and go to www.stardoll.com and log in.
6) You will find your dress in a bag in your suite!
As July dawns, and the anticipation of ice cream days and lazing around grows, I have something much more important (or at least, more important to someone who is as addicted to music & books as yours truly!), so I've decided to show you my Summer playlist, and the books I'm planning to devour over my expansive holiday.
First up, the playlist -
1. Arctic Monkeys - Do I Wanna Know? -
2. Smells Like Teen Spirit, Nirvana -
3. Lana Del Rey, Paradise -
4. Lana Del Rey, Young & Beautiful -
5. Yeah Yeah Yeahs - Sacrilege -
Of course, these aren't all the songs I'll be listening to, but this is just a taster. I'm also in love with The Great Gatsby soundtrack, the music is utterly perfect for TGG.
Holiday Books -
1. Battle Royale, Koushun Takami,
A slightly (very) Hunger Games esque series, set in the conservative and restrictive society of Japan, those traits only increased and magnified by its current totalitarian government portrayed in this series. Perhaps ont of the most controversial books in recent history of Japanese literature (I'm taking the internet's word for it, as I have not nor do I plan on studying Japanese literature & its history, in the forseeable future, anyway.) As a part of the ruthless government's agenda, each you a handful of teens are taken to a small island with limited amenities, with the intent of them fighting for survival, three days straight, until the lone victor is left. Much like THG, one could arguably be wondering "So, who copied who?" with this storyline, and frankly, I don't know whether it is actually *that* similar. Although the concept and storyline seem, when line up with one another, rather the same, I don't know whether it is the same, but I guess I have the whole summer to find out. Anyway, you can find the book (in English, of course!) here. Also, there has been a film adaptation, so I'm sure you'll find that on Amazon if you're uninterested or too lazy to read!
2. The Bell Jar, Sylvia Plath -
Esther Greenwood is at college and is fighting two battles, one against her own desire for perfection in all things - grades, boyfriend, looks, career - and the other against remorseless mental illness. As her depression deepens she finds herself encased in it, bell-jarred away from the rest of the world. The book follows her journey back into a stable life. Sometimes disturbing, yet wittily hilarious, Sylvia Plath describes mental illness with a light hearted, though still suicidally beautiful, quirky way. What it has to say is valuable and relevant to women, what others expect of us, and what we expect of ourselves, which, even in 2013, 50 years exactly after this book takes place, its message is still as moving & relevant as ever. I would recommend this to 14 & up, as my experience with such books that hint on these matters usually contain hints of what one could argue could be traumatic to younger or more sensitive readers.
3. Legend, Marie Lu
Set in California,
He is Day.The boy who walks in the light.
She is June.
The girl who seeks her brother's killer.
On the run and undercover, they meet by chance. Irresistably drawn together, neither knows the other's past.
But Day murdered June's brother.
And she has sworn to avenge his death.
Another recommendation for THG fans, a series where people can be so oblivious to the other's past, and be so drawn to one another. It displays how you never know what or who you're dealing with, and that lies and deceptive first impressions can lead you on, especially when you're just merely a vulnerable teenager. A beautiful re-imagining of Les Mis, apparently, according to Amazon. This is also set to become a film, produced by the names who brought us Twilight.
So there's 3 books you may want to check out, this is only 3 out of a lot of books I plan to read, so if you like what you see and you're looking for more recommendations, don't hesitate to ask for a little run down by yours truly.
Some recommendations I'd give from books I've read in the past -
Thirteen Reasons Why, Jay Asher,
The Perks of Being a Wallflower, Stephen Chobsky,
Chaos Walking Trilogy, Patrick Ness,
Girl Over The Edge, Amy Kinzer,
Elsewhere, Gabrielle Zevin,
Identical, Ellen Hopkins (for older readers only, I must stress!!),
Girl, Interrupted, Susanna Kaysen,
The Virgin Suicides, Jeffery Eugenides,
Looking For Alaska, John Green,
The Killables, Gemma Malley,
The Decleration, Gemma Malley,
Fahrenheit 451, Ray Bradbury,
Beautiful Creatures, Kami Garcia.
If you need any more than that, do ask!
Also, comment if you've read any of these books, or if you have any suggestions for books you think I'd like!
Hello, there. I am Rebecca and I am one of the bloggers for this amazing blog. I would like to thank the owner of this blog, Louisa, for giving me this wonderful opportunity. I will start off with a little bit about me, Just for you to know.
I am a 14 Year old teenager, half Spanish, half English. I live in London, a really busy place, so I am pretty much used to all the hustle and bustle. I love reading, I just cannot stop! I love so many authors, but my favorite author must be Sophie Kinsella. She is a bit of a Shopoholic, like me! One of my favorite books are 50 shades of grey, hunger games (Who doesn't like that?), Remember Me?, Undomestic Goddess and I've got you're number. I have many hobbies, such as: Drawing, Writing Stories, Travelling to different places, cricket, playing the Cello and of course reading. Despite the fact, I only come from two countries, I still speak many languages. I speak Fluent English, Spanish, French and Dutch and I only know a few phrases in Turkish :) I also love music. I play the Cello. I also, as well as playing an instrument, love listening to music. Some favorite artists are: Lady Gaga, Avril Lavigne, Marina & the Diamonds, Dolly Parton and Lana Del Rey.
Now, that I have told you a little bit about me, I will tell you what I do in this blog. Well, I am in charge of the Freebies, so whenever, I see a Freebie, I will post it on the blog, and I will instruct you on how to get it.
Why, hello there, fellow bloggers and readers! It's a pleasure to meet you, I'm Elisha, or as the Stardoll world knows me - RadioActive90. I've been given the honourable opportunity to write for a blog with a surely propserous future full of extensive blog posts, lengthy detail, and a relaxed atomosphere with a great friendship between blogger & reader. Anyway, on to a bit about myself..
I'm a female teenager from England. I live by the sea, I'm addicted to tumblr, foreign film, anything macabre, and literature. Some of my favourite books are as follows - The Perks of being a Wallflower, Thirteen Reasons Why, The Hunger Games, Chaos Walking trilogy, Harry Potter, Divergent, Insurgent, Girl over the Edge, Game of Thrones, The Kingmaker's Daughter, 172 Hours on the Moon, and just about anything historical, coming of age, or sci-fi/dystopian. I love historical documentaries, comedy, and I enjoy going to the ballet more than going to the cinema. I love to travel, and I speak Spanish, French, English, and bits of other languages, though only a few phrases. I consider myself well traveled and cultured, and love literature and music the way other teens idolise celebrities. Some of my favourite music -
Nirvana,
Lana Del Rey,
Lady Gaga,
Classical,
Arctic Monkeys,
Marina & The Diamonds,
The Black Keys,
Arcade Fire,
Birdy,
and much more.
So, what are my hobbies?
Playing piano,
Singing,
Dancing ballet,
Tennis,
Hockey,
Blogging,
Reading,
Customising clothes/accessories,
Writing poetry,
Learning about different cultures, and learning languages,
& many more exciting, fast paced activities... Haha.
You can find me on...
Tumblr - prettydeadeyes or save-pepsi-drink-blood,
Kik - ask me :')
My other blog - thebrunettesofstardoll.blogspot
Stardoll - RadioActive90
Polyvore - supersupersuicidal
I do hope you enjoy my posts, and let's make this blog great!
Hi and welcome to my new blog. On this blog I will be blogging posts about Stardoll. I will also be adding other writers to the blog. I hope you enjoy this new blog. My username on Stardoll is princesslouisa.
