Review: Noorah/ Ummu Hani Abu Hassan

Tajuk: Noorah
Penulis: Ummu Hani Abu Hassan
Penerbit: Galeri Ilmu

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Review: Virtue and Vanity / Astrid Jane Ray

Publication: Feb 2016 Kindle  Link

Pages: 528.

Rating: 3.7/5

Synopsis: With crushed dreams and a heavy heart, Isabelle Walsh becomes the wife of New York City millionaire Sebastian Everett. On the surface, her rich and beautiful husband is the embodiment of every girl’s dream, but Isabelle will learn just how deceiving looks can be. By the time she discovers there is real danger hidden behind those captivating green eyes and thick layers of sophisticated appearance, it is too late to escape Sebastian’s cruelty. Without a thread of compassion, he shows her the true meaning of hell, making it abundantly clear her fragile feelings mean nothing to him.

But life has strange ways of playing with one’s fate.

In an intriguing turn of events, the same man who had once shattered her to pieces, suddenly starts treating her with extreme care and swears there will be no more pain. Isabelle has been tricked too many times to believe him, but the devil she bargained with refuses to give up on his mission to earn her forgiveness as well as her heart. While Sebastian unfolds from a monster into Prince Charming right before her eyes, Isabelle finds herself falling under his spell and getting closer to making a choice that might be fatal for both of them. 

Review: 
I browsed some recommendations list from Goodreads and found this book. This book was very popular among GR reader's back then. Caution: This is not a quick read. 528 pages is a commitment, this is why I tend to find historical cliche more appealing. But this novel is surprisingly enjoyable for happy ending seeker (read:me). I'm kind of reminiscing the feel when I'm reading my first novel when I'm in high school, it's kind of nice.  

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Review: The Duke and I (Bridgertons, #1) / Julia Quinn

Publication: June 2006/ Avon Books

Pages: 384.

Rating: 5/5

Blurp:

Can there be any greater challenge to London’s Ambitious Mamas than an unmarried duke?

—Lady Whistledown’s Society Papers, April 1813

By all accounts, Simon Basset is on the verge of proposing to his best friend’s sister, the lovely—and almost-on-the-shelf—Daphne Bridgerton. But the two of them know the truth—it’s all an elaborate plan to keep Simon free from marriage-minded society mothers. And as for Daphne, surely she will attract some worthy sutiors now that it seems a duke has declared her desirable.

But as Daphne waltzes across ballroom after ballroom with Simon, it’s hard to remember that their courtship is a complete sham. Maybe it’s his devilish smile, certainly it’s the way his eyes seem to burn every time he looks at her… but somehow Daphne is falling for the dashing duke… for real! And now she must do the impossible and convince the handsome rogue that their clever little scheme deserves a slight alteration, and that nothing makes quite as much sense as falling in love. 

Quote:

"Men are sheep. Where one goes, the rest will soon follow.

-Lady Whistledown"
— Julia Quinn (The Duke and I (Bridgertons, #1))

"Where is he? Bridgerton!" he bellowed.
Three chestnut heads swiveled in his direction. Simon stomped across the grass, murder in his eyes.
"I meant the idiot Bridgerton."
"That, I believe," Anthony said mildly, tilting his chin toward Colin, "would refer to you."
— Julia Quinn (The Duke and I (Bridgertons, #1))

"To say that men can be bullheaded would be insulting to the bull."
— Julia Quinn (The Duke and I (Bridgertons, #1))

My review
The Duke & I gonna be adapted into Netflix series soon. This is the second book of Julia Quinn I've read. At the moment I'm in the mood of historical romance, sitting by the pool, quite posh weekend getaway with friends. What a bliss. It took a long time for me to start Julia Quinn series despite the abundance of recommendation and good reviews. Glad I did not abandon my intention reading this series after all. 
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 I think I did a great disservice to the book, considering I read the book for quite a few years before I actually write one review... I have read the book (again!) And liked it better.- 2019

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Happy ending.
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Do not stand at my grave and weep I am not there

Do not stand at my grave and weep
I am not there. I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glints on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry;
I am not there. I did not die.

~ Mary Elizabeth Frye
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I read a book just a couple days ago, the poem excerpt was on the first chapter, i fell in love instantly. This poem was not new to me. In fact, I wrote this poem in my diary the first time I read it. It brings memories and make me think of my late father and my late bestfriend in school.

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Review: Mat Diari / Syamnuriezmil

Harga: RM 10
Beli dari: https://www.facebook.com/thechapterbookstore
Tarikh Baca: 24 March 2016

Cerita bermula saat Firyal menaiki ETS ke KL untuk satu talk. Dia terjumpa sebuah diari tak bertuan di tempat kosong sebelahnya. Diari seorang lelaki yang bersedih atas kehilangan orang yang dia sayang itu sangat berganja baginya. Dalam perjalanan pulang ke Ipoh seorang lelaki duduk di sebelah mengacau dia yang khusyuk membaca diari peribadi orang. Harith kata Firyal kena belanja dia makan kalau dia teka ending diari itu dengan betul. 

Penangan diari itu Firyal sampai propose Bai untuk bercinta. Yalah, takut nanti jadi macam kisah "Aku" dalam diari. Firyal tak mahu menyesal. Bai tolak, kawan baik dia ini sudah tukar status jadi IN RELATIONSHIP di FB. Adoilah Firyal. Nasib awaklah. Betulkah Bai dah ada kekaksih? Tak jadi Firyal nak gencatan senjatan dengan Bai. Bai yang baik hati ini, perkenalkanlah Firyal pada kawan dia, Harith, dek pemergian Bai ke Jepun lama. Mana tahu rupanya pemilik diari itu adalah orang yang bersembang dengannya di dalam train, kawan Bai pula tu. Apa nak jadi?

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Ini bukan buku pertama aku sejak masuk tahun ini. No! Tak ingat buku mana yang first baca sebab tinggal kat kampung. Penat jadi orang bandar sampai tak sempat nak review. Eleh, alasan. 

Ambil masa 30 minit sebelum mula kerja dah habis satu Mat Diari. Bolehlah nak kata, menghiburkan pagi-pagi di office.

Yada~

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Review: That Boy/Jillian Dodd

Rating: 4.5

Very cute and fun-loving story. This book convey it's own story in diary-like writing. A young girl, 6 years old whom other might perceive as tomboy growing up to be woman, kindergarten, high school, college...yada, yada. I didn't expect anything. Childhood story, with the mind of a child talking about football, neighbour, childhood friends, friendship. etc. That friendship would eventually turn into never ending frustrating question, will she realize it or not?

Basically this book is a life itself.

Jayden - the main character here.
Philip - the friend who never took a role/spotlight. being him the supporter
Danny - the friend who share something common


I kept thinking about this. I tried to read the next book, nothing compares to this. This book contains the innocence of friendship, love and family. Which is why I consider it's a cute story.& no I don't like "The Wedding" that much. Hoping it would stop just that.




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Hi,

I was wondering whether I should stop blogging or not. Life quite hectic. But no, maybe not. Just yesterday a friend from my GR past invite me to a group, reminding myself that I shouldn't keep away things that make me happy. These days I've been sitting in front of computer for most of the time-FYI-working. yes, i'm working for distraction, though my relatives said it's too much. I wonder what have I missed.

-S-

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Review: I've Got Your Number / Sophie Kinsella

Hi,
I miss myself here. Really...
Btw, I looked at my post before, about that Anya thingy~~
Turns out that I might be late or something. I haven't received any reply yet from her.
Sad.

Okay, back to the business.

The other day, I stumble upon this chick-lit on my shelf. Thinking back how hard I looked for this book before. Then I realized it is forever on to-read piles---almost forever. duh! In retrospect, I do have few boxes of books unread. Maybe book hoards just my obsession. I'm healed now. Serious!

I must be too excited then.

Ok.

I read this in two sitting. During last holiday (4 days off) I was reaching for something light for my appetite. This book seem suit me well. After two chapters I was off but determination lead me to the end. Truly. I was wrong.

It is really fun. I finish it at 2:00 am. I came back from work about 10 something, was about to continue for tomorrow night. I couldn't. Without realizing I was at the last page and tomorrow I have to work again, too!

I love the way the story goes. Missing phones? Come on. I was picturing the hero would be a charm somehow, a heart melting point of stone-cold me. (Well, he is--not in my way though)  Put more details on him, pretty please. 

Then, the ending? What! So much for movie scenes. 

I love it. I would love if there'll be a bit of family element from between of them. But no sequel.

Note: I need to learn play Scrabble. 

book hangover: 3 days (before I move on to the next book)

-S-

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