Instabuy Authors (Part 2)

I did an instabuy authors list a while ago but it seems to have been lost in cyberspace. So I decided to do another one, adding more authors.

These are the authors whose book I buy no matter what the content or genre. I don't even have to read the blurb. If it's by them, then I have to buy it. These are the authors I trust with my eyes closed...

1. Khaled Hosseini

I own all 3 books by Khaled Hosieni and I've read 2 of them. Khaled Hosseini is such an amazing writer! He makes you feel things so deeply, his books actually leave me broken. If you can handle highly depressing books then you should give his books a try.

2. Katie McGarry

I fell in love with Katie McGarry's writing when I read Pushing The Limits and from then on I've loved her books! But Pushing The Limits will always remain my favorite! She writes contemporary really well and it's easy to fall into her books.

3. Hannah Harrington

Hannah Harrington seems to have vanished after releasing 2 amazing books in 2012. I hope she is okay and that she would return to writing. I really love her books and writing.

4. Meg Cabot

Who doesn't love Meg Cabot? She writes such cute and funny books! I seriously enjoy so much, reading her awesome books! Mediator series will forever remain my all-time favorite series! Meg Cabot made me fall in love with YA.

5. Tellulah Darling

If you haven't already, then go and read The Blooming Goddess trilogy! Seriously, just go! Now! It's my favorite series, alongside the Mediator series, and I promise you it's amazing! Tellulah writes romantic comedy so well! I've loved all the books I've read by her till now.

6. Abigail Haas

I never realized how much I needed Abigail Haas' psychological thrillers until I read Dangerous Girls & Dangerous Boys last year. These books were amazeballs!! And I desperately need more!!

7. Zeenat Mahal

Zeenat Mahal is such an amazing writer that you would want to read her books again again! She writes relationships so well! And the best part is that she is from my hometown!

8. Agatha Christie

Agatha Christie. Enough said. I've loved mysteries since I was a kid and Agatha Christie is rightfully called the queen of mystery! Her books are amazing, each and every one of them!

9. Kelly Oram

I fell in love with Kelly Oram's writing when I read V is for Virgin. Her writing is so witty and fun! But she also captures emotions really well! Plus she's the sweetest person!

Horror Fest!

Well not exactly "fest". More like me watching and reading nothing but horror a.k.a the reason I haven't been posting much. After my exams I have been craving horror like crazy! So I watched a bunch of horror stuff with my little brother. And now I'm going to share that stuff with you guys!

1. The Others

This movie was really good! It was pretty slow and there weren't many scary scenes but the mystery and suspense was really good! This movie needs patience and attention. If you can give that then I'm pretty sure you will enjoy this one.

2. El Orfanato (The Orphanage) (Spanish)

I loved this one! It had many scary scenes. The suspense of the story was really good and it was built up really well! I really liked this one and would highly recommend it. The ending made me very sad. :'(

3. Hansel and Gretel (Korean)

This one was really boring! Sure there were some scary scenes and the story was really good but it was way too slow and I got bored. I only watched it through to the end because of my brother. But the kids' acting was very good!

4. A Tale of Two Sisters (Korean)

Now this one I really liked! Lots of very scary scenes and awesome story and mystery! I know it can be a bit confusing but I thought that that's what made this movie special. It was delivered whole but you can chose to believe what you want to. 

5. Coma (Korean)

Coma isn't a movie, it is a five episode miniseries. It is very very scary! It is confusing at first but everything makes sense when you watch the last episode. The story is really good! It is suspenseful and has a good mystery. The horror scenes are very horror! But they are the good kind of horror! Recommended for people who enjoy a good horror film.

6. Dead Silence

This one I watched with my best friend. And we loved this movie! It was deliciously scary! The story was creepy and awesome! And we really enjoyed watching this one!

Have you been watching anything horror lately? I would love some good recommendations so comment your favorite horror movies and books below!

The Heirs~Episode 3 & 4 Review

Ahh this week has been so hectic! I've had a test almost everyday. College is hard!

That is why I STILL haven't been able to watch episode 5 & 6 of Heirs and am only now reviewing episode 3 & 4...

Well, I'll start with my review which are really just ramblings of what I remember of the 2 episodes... I promise I'll write better reviews next time!

I'll start by saying  love where the story is going! And I love it even more that the pace is pretty good. You don't have to wait a long time for something to happen but the build-up is good too. I can only hope that they continue to do such a good job.

Moving on to the characters, I'm really liking Eun Sang, Park Shin Hye's character! She's rational and I like how she rejects Kim Tan because he already has a fiancé. She's not someone who has unreal dreams and she has seen enough to know the world is not all roses. In short, she's not naive which I was expecting her to be so I am really relieved that that's not the case. Still, it's too early to say that she's one of my favourite characters. I haven't really felt a "connection" with her yet. Does that sound weird? I don't know how to describe what I mean :P

Kim Tan (Lee Min Ho's character), I'm so glad he's not one of those obnoxious, rich jerks (like Jun Pyo and Chi Soo)! I fully expected him to be as Kdramas like these always have male leads like those. But Tan's different. He seems nice and, as I said before, his character is complex. Plus look at baby Tan:

He just got rejected and scolded by a brother he loves and he's on the verge of crying and he looks so cute!! Oh, I want to hug him! My poor baby Tan! Oh and jealous Tan is even cuter!

In short, Tan is definitely my favourite character so far. I'm really looking forward to see where his story goes.

Ahh Choi Jin Hyuk is so amazing! I LOVED him in Panda & Hedgehog but I NEVER thought that he could play such a cold character! I mean look at his smile!

But in this drama he's so mean and cold. But I still love him! How can you not love Choi Jin Hyuk? And his acting's pretty good too.

Rachel is really annoying! She's mean and rude. But her acting is really good! The actress has played this character really well.

I know I've said this in my previous reviews but my review will not be complete unless I mention how cute Chan Young is! He's such an awesome friend, a great boyfriend and a really good son! He's an amazing guy and I really really love him!

I really don't like this guy. I know that he has family issues and probably a troubled past too but I just can't seem to bring myself to feel sorry for him. I just really don't like him. Plus (please don't kill me!) Idon'treallylikeKimWooBin'sacting!

His first meeting with Eun Sang wasn't that special either. Sure, it was funny. But it wasn't memorable. In fact I had to read episode recaps to remember how the meeting went. I just remembered how weird it was that Eun Sang was walking around practically asleep. Does that actually happen to anyone? It has never happened to me...

Oh my God, I love the ahjumma-wars! It's been a while since I watched a drama, or anything, with ahjumma-wars in it so this got me pretty excited! Am I weird for liking this stuff? Well maybe I am... But who cares?! I am what I am :P

I love this mom-daughter relationship! Mostly because I'm really close to my mom. Plus the relationship is shown very realistically. Eun Sang is sometimes rude to her mother but she loves her too.

Is it weird that I really like the relationship between Lady Han and Eun Sung's mom? I feel like Eun Sung's mom does care about Lady Han and that for Lady Han, Eun Sung's mom is the closest person she has in the household. Am I reading too much into the relationship?

This American dude makes me wince every time he appears on the screen. He makes me feel so uncomfortable and I really don't like watching him and his weird acting! I hope he doesn't return for any other episode! Since Tan returned to Korea, the chances are high that he won't.

Lastly, I would like to mention, I was so happy to see Heechul make a cameo on the show! I didn't know he was going to, so when I saw him I was like "OhmyGod that's Kim freaking Heechul!!!" I was fangirling so hard! :D

Well, I'm really looking forward to the next episode as now the real fun begins! Tan's back in Korea and school's starting soon. Can't wait to watch the next 2 episodes!

My "insta-buy authors" list

There aren't many authors who's books I would buy regardless of the content. I always read the synopsis of the book and decide if I want to read it or not no matter who wrote it. So it's no surprise that when I made a list of authors whose books I would buy as soon as they are released, it only comprised of four.

So I'm going to share my list of insta-buy authors with you guys and hope you could tell me your list. Maybe you and I will discover new authors to add to our list this way?

1. Hannah Harrington

Hannah is the author of Saving June and Speechless, both of which were great hits. I read both of them last year and fell in love with her writing! I don't think she's currently working on anything new right now but I can't wait to read more of her works!

2. Meg Cabot

Who doesn't know Meg Cabot? The renowned author of The Princess Diaries. I love Meg's writing! I've read a couple standalone novels by her and the whole Mediator series. The Mediator series are one of my all-time favorite series! I've also read a couple of books from the Princess Diaries series. Anyway, I would read anything my Meg Cabot because I simply love her writing!

3. Katie McGarry

Since her debut with Pushing The Limits, Katie McGarry has been the talk of the book-blogger town! I read PTL last year and Dare You To this year and I loved both of her books! She is an amazing writer and I would definitely buy anything she writes! I can't wait to get my hands on Crossing the Line and Crash into You!

4. Khaled Hosseini

I believe Khaled Hosseini is one the best writers of all time. Disregarding the content of his books, his writing alone is pure genius! And the books he writes are so raw and real. They really show humanity, at it's worst and best. And trust me, they are not easy to read! But his writing is simply mind-blowing! I love Khaled Hosseini as a writer and I own all 3 of his novels. He is a writer who's work I buy without even reading the title or looking at the cover, let alone read the synopsis. If it's written by Khaled Hosseini, I have to have it. Because I trust this person can do no wrong.

And here you have it! My "insta-buy authors" list. Please do share yours in the comments below!

Shoujo Anime Recommendations

A while ago I had this MAJOR anime obsession (my brother is going through that phase now. I think he's got it much worse than I had) and during that time I watched A LOT of Anime. But I never reviewed them or really talked about them at all. Today I thought of doing a post showcasing some of my favorite Shoujo anime (anime aimed at young girls, 10-18 years of age) and ones that I'd recommend to others. These are in no particular order:

Sukitte Ii na yo/Say "I love you" was a really cute anime! I loved the characters and the story and I loved how they ended it properly instead of leaving it open-ended. I wasn't such a big fan of the animation though. The lead guy looked scary instead of handsome... but he was sweet. And I really enjoyed watching this one!

I loved loved loved Tonari no Kaibutsu-kun/My Little Monster! I've never had a huger crush on any anime boy than the one I had on Haru! Gosh, he's so cute! And his hair! I want to touch his hair! This anime was also really funny! I just wish they'd make a second season. Or I would have to read the manga to see what happens next...

Kaichou wa Maid-sama!/Maid Sama! is the anime that introduced me to the world of shoujo anime. I loved this anime! It was recommended to me by 2 of my class mates when they heard that I like to watch anime. Before that I didn't watch many anime, I had only seen a few. But after Kaichou I got hooked! I loved Usui! He will forever remain on my list of fictional boyfriends <3

Hanasakeru Seishounen is an anime that I did review on this blog. It was very different from the usual types of anime that I watch. Besides romance it had a lot of action and politics in it too. But it was fun to watch and it had a pretty good story. To read my whole review click here.

Vampire Knight, I think, is the first shoujo anime I ever saw. I really liked it at that time but looking back now, it wasn't that good. The story wasn't that amazing and the whole incest thing makes me feel uncomfortable. Either way, this is a very famous anime and if you don't have any problem with incest and like vampire romance then you should watch this.

I watched this a while ago and I'm currently reading the S.A: Special A manga. I gotta say, I like the manga better. But the anime wasn't that bad either. The story is really interesting and the romance is sweet, albeit a bit slow. The story is somewhat like Kaichou's but I liked SA's better because it also includes stories about the side characters.

Ouran High School Host Club is one of the most famous anime around. BUT I didn't watch it all. It has 26 episodes and I think I made it to the low 10s but it was just way too slow! It was very funny, yes, but I wanted romance and there wasn't much of it. No wait, there was romance, it was just moving too slow. Then I read what happens in the later episodes and dropped the anime. So I'd recommend this if you want to watch something funny but have the patience for slow romance.

Fruits Basket/Furuba is an anime that has a special place in my heart. I don't know, there's just something so sad and pure about this story. I adore this anime! I love Kyo! One day when I get a cat of my own, I'll name him Kyo. I highly recommend this anime but prepare yourself for major feels! Don't worry, there's comedy too in between. And important life lessons.

Peach Girl didn't seem like an anime. It seemed like an american cartoon. And since I watched it English dubbed, it felt more so like that. But the characters and situation also felt very American... I didn't watch this whole though. Only, I think, half of the episodes. I got sick of the drama. But I can see why people would like this anime. So if you are in the mood of something with teenage drama, you know Gossip Girl type, then you should give Peach Girl a try.

I LOVED Kamisama Hajimemashita/Kamisama Kiss! It has got a great story and awesome characters! It has comedy and mystery and magic. It is definitely one of my favorite anime! I wish they would make a second season for this one... I'd highly recommend Kamisama if you want to watch something with romance, comedy and magic!

Kimi ni Todoke/Reaching You was such a sweet anime! But it's really slow. That is why I dropped the anime and watched the movie instead. But the story really is very sweet and the characters are very real. I would highly recommend this anime, that is if you have the patience for it. If not, then I would suggest that you should watch the movie. Because the story really is very nice and cute!

I really liked the music in Uta no Prince-sama. The story isn't that bad either. But I really don't like the lead girl. But that's OK because there are so many gorgeous boys surrounding her that I don't have to look at her. ;) Anyway, I would recommend this if you want to watch an anime with good music and pretty boys in it. It has a second season too but I haven't come around to watching it yet.

Just like Fruits Basket, Bokura Ga Ita/We Were There holds a very special place in my heart. The story was so sad and happy and just amazing! The anime is open-ended but I watched the movie too so I know what happens next. It's a really wonderful story and I would highly recommend it. But prepare yourself for major feels!

Toradora! was sweet but very slow. The story is nice and I really enjoyed watching this one. So if you want to watch a lighthearted romantic comedy, I would recommend Toradora.

Lovely Complex/Love Com is such a sweet and cute anime! I didn't watch it all because I had seen the movie but the story is really adorable! The characters are funny and this anime is highly recommended if you are in the mood of a good romantic comedy/friends-turned-lovers story!

Do I really have to talk about Itazura na Kiss? I think almost everyone knows about it. It is one of the most popular stories out there! The manga has been adapted into an anime, 2 Japanese dramas, 2 Taiwanese dramas and a Korean drama. This was recommended to me by a friend though. I hated the male lead! But there is just something about this story that makes you keep watching it. The girl is dumb as hell and abused by the guy. I hate such stories! But I don't know what there is about Itazura na Kiss, it works. And works well, seeing as I sacrificed my sleep to watch it.

Chihayafuru focuses more on friendship than love. It also involves sports. These are the two reasons I stopped watching it because at the time I waned to watch something romantic and I'm not much into sports. But the story of this anime is really touching and it is a really good anime. So if you like sports and don't mind the anime not being that romantic (it does have romance, but not a lot and really slow) then I would recommend watching Chihayafuru. It as good life lessons and tells the importance of friendship.

And here you have it! I hope this list helped you! :) If you have any more recommendations, then comment below!