Gosh, there has been this HUGE gap in between posts, which is unbelievably annoying for you guys, and for me - I feel like I've let you guys down! 

Keeping the balance between school work and blogging is hard, especially because the workload increases as the year goes on! But, what I'm going to start really planning out my time after school and on weekends extremely carefully, so I can blog regularly, and keep on top of all my school work!

Today has been incredibly stressful because I've been trying to finish some last minute homework - but I'm taking a break in order to scribe a wonderful post for you all!

Anyway, this blog post is all about:

Judging A Book By Its Cover!

I've picked nine different books and will be reviewing their covers - more specifically the movie tie-in covers, because they are the ones that can either ruin a books image, or create a MUCH better perception of a book!

First off:

1. Percy Jackson and The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan

I love this series so very very much, and have been planning on reviewing this for a long time - so the cover of the book is important to me. The cover of the book is something people immediately are attracted to - and for me, it can be the thing that makes me buy a book, or makes me steer clear.

Honestly, I kind of like it. It does highlight the power the lightning bolt holds, as well as the strength Percy has in being able to control the water around him. However, it doesn't really seem like Percy is the central focus point...and I feel like by not showing his face, it destroys his image as the protagonist, and you don't immediately see his personality through his face...because they aren't showing it.

I believe they should've used this as the main movie tie-in book cover, because it highlights his role as the main character, his strength and power by having waster surround him...and really, LOGAN LERMAN IS A CUTIE PIE!!! Who wouldn't buy a book with his face on it????

2. The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins

This cover I ADORE!! Its actually one of the only movie tie-in covers that really sticks to the theme and feeling of the book - as well as creating a new excitement and anticipation to read the book / watch the movie!!!

The red fire, shows strength, anger and aggression (because of the revolt), and obviously, the mockingjay pin is an important symbol, representing rebellion and the Girl on Fire.

Not sure if it's because I think Alex Pettyfer is totally cute, but I am in LOOOOOVE with this cover!

This Week's Question:

Social Share! What is your favourite social network? and leave us a link so we can join you!

My Answer: I'm honestly ADDICTED to social media. It is ridiculous! This means I will NOT be able to choose one social networking site as my favourite!!!

So, I will have to say:

• Instagram
• Twitter (second account: here)
• Tumblr 

It's a Friday night, and I should probably be doing homework - but instead, I'm writing a blog post!

I've had a plethora of books that have been sitting there, waiting to be reviewed...so now, I'm going to spend the night reviewing the books, then posting them over the next few days (without spamming you all!).

Tonight, I will be reviewing the novel, Destroying Avalon, which I've read twice (once last year, and once at the start of this year).

When Avalon moves to the city, her life is changed forever. From the moment she begins at her new school, she is the subject of increasingly horrible cyber-bullying campaign. She is constantly being hammered with vicious messages and website postings. Believing she has no support network, she becomes isolated from the outside world. As the threats escalate, and target those around her, how far will the bullies go?

Okay, so this book was nice. It delivers a really powerful message, and it is the perfect book for schools to use in their English or English Lit. classes. However, from my point of view, even though I found it  captivating, I also felt it was a little predictable. I don't want to spoil anything, but let's just say that, as sad as it is, I didn't think it was that shocking.

Despite this, Destroying Avalon was a very well-written book. From the very first page, the author, Kate McCaffrey, creates this state of panic and fear, that automatically makes you want to read more. Here's an excerpt from the chapter: