The Picture of Dorian Gray - Oscar Wilde - UPDATED REVIEW

The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde  Genre : Classics Blurb (on back of book) : Oscar Wilde’s only novel is the dreamlike story of a young man who sells his soul for eternal youth and beauty. In this celebrated work Wilde forged a devastating portrait of the effects of evil and debauchery on a young aesthete in late-19th-century England. Combining elements of the Gothic horror novel and decadent French fiction, the book centers on a striking premise: As Dorian Gray sinks into a life of crime and gross sensuality, his body retains perfect youth and vigor while his recently painted portrait grows day by day into a hideous record of evil, which he must keep hidden from the world. For over a century, this mesmerizing tale of horror and suspense has enjoyed wide popularity. It ranks as one of Wilde's most important creations and among the classic achievements of its kind. UPDATED REVIEW MY OPINION : ****** I would like to start out this review by stating that this is undoubtedly m...
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We'll Always Have Summer - Jenny Han

We'll Always Have Summer by Jenny Han
Genre: YA Realistic Fiction

Image result for we'll always have summerBlurb (on back of book): It's been two years since Conrad told Belly to go with Jeremiah. She and Jeremiah have been inseparable ever since, even attending the same college—only, their relationship hasn't exactly been the happily ever after Belly had hoped it would be. And when Jeremiah makes the worst mistake a boy can make, Belly is forced to question what she thought was true love. Does she really have a future with Jeremiah? Has she ever gotten over Conrad? It's time for Belly to decide, once and for all, who has her heart forever.

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MY OPINION: ******

What a satisfying conclusion to this series. I think before I wavered back and forth between whether or not this was my favorite and honestly, the fourth time around, I literally cannot choose. I loved them all as usual!

This is such a fun, easy, beautifully-written series that I've read twice this year. Every time I read it, it never gets old and I love that about it. The characters are just as real and naive/amazing/awkward as always and I love how they never use their personality traits no matter how many times I read this series, meaning that they don't get bland.

I wish upon the highest star that some sort of novella or bonus content could be released for this series. I would eat that up.

I love this series so much and I would recommend it to readers looking for a strong female protagonist.

Main Character: Belly
Sidekick(s): Conrad, Jeremiah, Steven, Laurel, Taylor, Anika, etc
Villain(s): Innocence, stupidity, first loves, etc
Realistic Fiction Elements: This book was all very real to life.

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