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Author: Ally M.G.

  • The Book Thief by Markus Zusak | Book Review

    There are many reasons why a book is special, for me the book has to have a way of making you see things in a way you have never even thought of before. Whether it is spiritually, intellectually, or mentally. The Book Thief by Markus Zusak hit the nail on mentally. The last book that…

  • The Blood of Olympus | Book Talk

        Warning: this review contains spoilers. The Blood of Olympus is the final installment in Rick Riordan’s series Heroes of Olympus. I have been following Rick Riordian’s Greek mythology series from its humble Percy Jackson and the Olympian beginnings. Year after year I have been following the stories of Percy and his fellow demigod…

  • A Darker Shade of Magic by V.E. Schwab

    A Darker Shade of Magic by V.E Schwab, stole my heart. The story follows a guy named Kell who is a rare traveler-magician with the ability to jump between parallel Londons in different universes connected by one magical city. V.E Schwab creates four different Londons: Gray London, Red London, White London, and Black London; each…

  • Syrena Legacy | Book Review

    Imagine the possibility of talk to fish, swimming to the depths of the ocean without your ears popping and maybe even having a fin tale to help get past harsh currents. Imagine the idea of mermaids or merefolk singing Under the Sea (not really). The Syrena Legacy by Anna Banks is a trilogy that consists…

  • New Orleans, Louisiana | Travel

    I just returned from a quick “business” trip. I went to the marvelous city of New Orleans, Louisiana. It was a very out of the blue trip, but it was an experience I will never forget. I entered the city with a very opened mind since all I knew about New Orleans was what I…

  • Sloan’s Ice Cream Shop

    There is the cutest ice cream shop hidden in West Palm Beach. It resides in an open plaza where music is always ringing and people flood in and out. Tourists and residents. Sloan’s is an ice cream shop that captures the eyes of many of those who dare walk by. From its sign to its…

  • Q&A A Day Journal | Review | YouTube

    If you are looking for a quick, simple and easy way to start a journal or a diary! You should try getting your hands on a Q&A A Day Journal.    You won’t regret it! Watch my review and understand why~ [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w3_07lJWR98&w=320&h=266] This is my life. My beautiful life and I love it!

  • Warby Parker Glasses | Review

    After four and a half years with the same pair of glasses it was time for a new upgrade. Originally, I was going to purchase a pair of glasses at my University’s optical store/clinic place. I got my eye exam (found out my eyesight got slightly worse….yippee!) and browsed the model glasses offered at the…

  • Study Abroad l Summer 2015

    In most Universities it is often advised to participate in a study abroad program. I have fallen under the university’s advice and applied to a summer study abroad program. The program that I have embarked on is: Intensive Japanese in Kyoto. Ever since I was a child I been wanting to visit Japan. (As weeb…

  • 2015 Reading Goal (hopefully!)

    One of my most important “New Years Resolution”, has been to read more. I have a scary stack of books on my desk mocking my very existence. Every time I glance at the general direction of my desk they scream, “READ ME DAMMIT!“. Of course, instead of getting through my never ending stack of books…