I've Got Your Number by Sophie Kinsella

I've Got Your Number
Author- Sophie Kinsella
Published- February 14th, 2012
Random House
433 pages
Obtained from the library

I've lost it. The only thing in the world I wasn't supposed to lose. My engagement ring. It's been in Magnus's family for three generations. And now, the very same day his parents are coming, I've lost it. The very same day. Do not hyperventilate, Poppy. Stay positive!!

Poppy Wyatt has never felt luckier. She is about to marry the ideal man, Magnus Tavish, but in one afternoon her 'happy ever after' begins to fall apart. Not only has she lost her engagement ring but in the panic that followed, she has now lost her phone. As she paces shakily round the hotel foyer she spots an abandoned phone in a bin. Finders keepers! Now she can leave a number for the hotel to contact her when they find her ring. Perfect!

Well, perfect except the phone's owner, businessman Sam Roxton doesn't agree. He wants his phone back and doesn't appreciate Poppy reading all his messages and wading into his personal life.

What ensues is a hilarious and unpredictable turn of events as Poppy and Sam increasingly upend each other's lives through emails and text messages. As Poppy juggles wedding preparations, mysterious phone calls and hiding her left hand from Magnus and his parents... she soon realises that she is in for the biggest surprise of her life.-- Goodreads

Oh my goodness! Sophie Kinsella has done it again. I don't know how she can continue to pop out these fantastic books! Somehow she has captivated me again with her quirky characters! I don't usually even read Adult Fiction and I still loved this one!

The only part of the book that was mediocre to me was the cover. I'm just not the hugest fan. It's not horrible or anything, just not very eye-catching. I also don't like the fact that the author's name is larger then the book title. It seems more like an advertisement for the author, not the book. It should be the opposite.

Poppy, the main character, was a riot! I NEVER laugh while reading a book, but her crazy escapades had me giggling non-stop. I felt like she was somebody I could see myself being friends with. She was a great mix of goofy and serious. I love the way she dealt with her life, not with a negative attitude, but more of an "oh well, I'll fix it later" attitude. I think that was what added to the humor.

Her unusual relationship with Sam was a great part of the book. I really enjoyed the chemistry between the two, even though I guessed what would happen at the end almost from the beginning. What a unique way to meet a new person though!

And then there is Magnus. What a jerk! I knew I would hate him from the start, just for being a "pretty" boy. I just despise characters like him. From the beginning he just seemed fake. Coming from a perfect family, there is bound to be one screw-up. Turns out my suspicions were right, but I won't spoil that for you!

Overall, I really enjoyed this book. Rarely do I read a 400+ page book in four days, so that's saying something. This book was a great mix of humor and tragedy. Generally a great Summer read with lots of quirks. I would recommend this book to every YA reader!

I will be giving this book 5 stars!

Armchair BEA- A Positive Book Experience

Happy Wednesday! So today we are supposed to share a great bookish experience we have had, whether it was a signing, blogger meet-up, or other experience. I am going to share about my first ever book signing.

When I was in kindergarten, I was completely obsessed with the book series called Junie B. Jones. And when I say obsessed, I mean complete fan-girl obsessed. Before the new book was set to be released, I always made my mom pre-order the book so it arrived on my doorstep on the release date (not much has changed, huh?!). So, when I heard from my teacher that Junie B. Jones was having a book tour, I went ballistic. The minute I got home from school, I could not stop talking about it. My mom looked it up on the computer and found out the signing would be taking place at a Barnes and Noble about an hour and a half away. At first my mom said no, it was too far. Eventually though, I broke her down and she said she would drive me there.

So, on the day of the signing I hopped in the car with my best friend Rachel, and we drove. You have no idea the excitement I had to finally meet Junie B. Jones (at least I thought it was her). When we arrived at the signing, there stood a line at least 200 people long wrapped around the Barnes and Noble. But, I was totally prepared to wait, much to my mom's chagrin. I don't even know how long we waited, but by the time we got to the front of the line, I was exhausted. Everything became worth it when I finally reached the front of the line, carrying my stack of Junie B. Jones books. I swear I brought every single one I owned with me. Even though she told me she could only sign one, I was ecstatic.

The whole ride home I could not stop talking about Junie B. Jones. I think my mom was just glad to be home and away from all of the crazy Kindergartners! I think that was one of the first times that I actually really got into the book community. And to think I was only six!

Have you had any great experiences with books? Have you ever read Junie B. Jones books for either yourself or your kids?



Armchair BEA- Best Books of 2012

Hey! Good to see you again! I hope everyone had a great time yesterday getting to know everyone else in the blogosphere. Today I will be sharing with you some of my favorite reads of 2012 (so far)!

 Daughter of Smoke and Bone by Laini Taylor
I really am not much of a fan of fantasy novels, but for some reason the world Mrs. Taylor created caught my attention. Not to mention I loved Karou and her quirky personality.

Birthmarked by Caragh M. O'Brien

This was one of my first ventures into Dystopia (besides The Hunger Games) and I completely fell in love with Gaia and her crazy society! The book was action packed and had romantic qualities that made it a winner for me! 

Across the Universe by Beth Revis
Oh. My. Goodness. I cannot even fangirl enough about this book! I totally adored the sci-fi elements and the crazy corruptness of this book. On top of that, it was so unique. I have never read a book about a space ship society. This book caught my attention and didn't let go until the last sentence.

The Mockingbirds by Daisy Whitney

I read this book early on in the year, and I totally adored Daisy Whitney's writing. This book provided a great voice for rape awareness, and I absolutely adored the characters, especially Alex, the rape victim. It was especially real because the author was an actual rape victim, rather than someone that just researched it.

Safe Haven by Nicholas Sparks

This book was a rare case that I read adult fiction, and I must say I should do it more often. I fell in love with Spark's books after reading The Guardian in 6th grade. I was an addict ever since. This book was another great specimen that added a voice about domestic violence. The writing was so life-like that I felt like I was in the book, rather than a spectator. I highly recommended this book to all of my friends, and every single one has enjoyed it!

Shatter Me by Tahereh Mafi

I recently completed this book, and you have no idea how much I adored this book and Juliette. The concept in this book was so unique that I totally gravitated towards it. I loved all of the quirky little details and the overall love story. Not to mention the cover is absolutely GORGEOUS! I want that dress.

What books have you enjoyed so far in 2012?

Armchair BEA- Interview

Hey guys! So as a part of this year's ABEA kick-off, I will be answering five questions to introduce myself. I hope to have fun with this and meet new people. If you would like to check out what Armchair BEA is about, click here. So, without further ado, lets get started!

1. Please tell us a little bit about yourself: Who are you? How long have you been blogging? Why did you get into blogging?

Hi! I'm McKenna, and I am a teen blogger that loves to read! I have been blogging for only 3 months, but in that time, I feel like I have grown as a person and even made some new bookish friends! I started blogging because I love to share my opinions of books with others. None of my friends are bookish, so I needed SOME form of an outlet!

2. What are you currently reading, or what is your favorite book you have read so far in 2012?

I am currently reading The Death Cure by James Dashner. So far, my favorite book of this year has been either Shatter Me or Across the Universe. Both were amazing dystopian novels!

3. Tell us one non-book-related thing that everyone reading your blog may not know about you.

Hmmm...I could tell you lots of things. I love to play volleyball! I am a pretty good student, but I HATE to study, so I usually don't (Shhh...don't tell my teacher!). I have one dog and one brother, but my preference goes to the dog (just kidding!)

4. What is your favorite feature on your blog (i.e. author interviews, memes, something specific to your blog)?

Well, I really enjoy doing reviews, which was the original purpose for starting this blog. I also really enjoy participating in memes such as In My Mailbox. It is such a fun way to share all of our goodies for the week!

5. Where do you see your blog in five years?

Hopefully suceeding and continuing to grow, but if it stays the way it is today I will be happy too! As long as I continue to have fun and make good friends, I will continue to blog!


Now off to check out what others have posted! See y'all later!

June TBR

So I am hopeful that this will be a good month for reading. School is out, which means I have lots of time to READ! Here is what I hope to get read in June-

Seeds of Discovery by Breeana Puttroff

The Peculiars by Maureen Doyle McQuerry

Quarantine: The Loners by Lex Thomas

Insurgent by Veronica Roth

Monument 14 by Emmy Laybourne (ARC)

Of Poseidon by Anna Banks

The Iron Daughter by Julie Kagawa

The Death Cure by James Dashner

Crossed by Ally Condie

Legend by Marie Lu

Ambitious huh? I guess I will do the best I can! What are you guys planning on reading in June?

-McKenna :)

May Reading Wrap-Up

Hey guys! So, May has not been the best month for me book-wise, but it was still pretty good. Here is what I read in the month of May.

A Million Suns by Beth Revis- Review here

The Future of Us by Jay Asher & Carolyn Mackler- Review here

Thumped by Megan McCafferty- Review here

Something Like Fate by Susane Colasanti- Review here

The Binding by L. Filloon- Review here

I've Got Your Number by Sophie Kinsella

Fire by Kristin Cashore (Audio) - Review here

I hope you all had a great month too!

-McKenna :)

In My Mailbox (9)

Hey guys! It's nice to see you again! I'm here today to share my In My Mailbox for the last two weeks. You will soon see it is very toned down as compared to two weeks ago. But, as I always say, it's quality NOT quantity! In My Mailbox is a weekly meme hosted by Kristi over at The Story Siren.

From the Library- 

Legend by Marie Lu

From PBS- 

Monument 14 by Emmy Laybourne (ARC)

Of Poseidon by Anna Banks (ARC)

I hope you all had a great week in books! Leave me a link in the comments so I can check out all of your great finds!

-McKenna :)