Oh Darling

Synopsis

"Blood On My Hands' written by Todd Strasser is an incredible yet misterious engaging book. This story begins in the night in which Callie Carson found Katherine's (a high school "Regina George") DEAD body lying on the ground, with a knife covered completely with blood. Dakota (one of Katherine's minions) found Callie and incriminated her saying she killed her. Everything is just happening so fast, Callie hears the sirens of the cops and she runs to hide in a children's playhouse, there she narrates her story with Katherine and how she made Callie brake up with her boyfriend "Slade". She begins to imagine what will happen when the police arrives and she recounts what happened with her brother Sebastian just a couple years ago. Hours later, Callie called Slade, at first he didn't answered but he ended helping her escape from the reality.

Secrets In Between The Lines..

"Sebastian, made national news by bludgeoning our father nearly to death with a two-by-four, leaving him brain damaged and mute and paralyzed from neck down. What's so hard to believe? Like brother, like sister, right?"(6)

I don't believe it is fair for Callie to still blame herself on things that he didn't even do. Ok maybe her brother was a little clumsy back then but they need to focus on the present not the past. It is funny how people only recognize all the bad things instead of the good deeds people do. Perhaps Callie was a very smart student with a bright future, but she will only be remembered about this only thing. "The Murder Of Katherine".

"Neighbors gossiped. Rumors spread. People around town began to avoid us. Mom sank inward and became depressed and withdrawn.

I ran."(16)

Gossip be like...

In my point of view, "I ran" makes me belive it is Callie's version of escape from reality. Escape from everythings that does her any type of harm. Escape from the people that jusge her and criticize her in any way. People don't actually realize how much harm they are making to people. Just like Katherine, all her life she made fun of people, she didn't care what she did and the consequences seemed preety rough in my opinions. Just like the saying says "keep your friends close, and your enemies closer".

Final Thoughts

This book is the so entertaining and captivating. My mind in 100% into this book as I flip the pages one by one. Just by reading these few pages so much hints and details have been revealed. the foreshadowing is making the story more misterious and creepy. My only thought right now is Why would anyone incriminate Callie? and Why would anyone kill Katheirne in the first place? This questions are haunting me and the only way to find an answer to them in by keep reading. I just hope that the real murderer is revealed, but who knows what will happen...

It Never Ends

Synopsis

A package arrives and guess from who? DADDY! A play is arriving and Opal is the main character, obviously Garnet is helping with the scenario. A while passed and clumsy Garnet bumped into Nathan Brown but he actually invited her to a baseball game of his. On the way home from school Charlie was talking about how he might die soon, and it actually happened. He died the next day and Garnet was extremely sad. Days later, the play arrived and this time there were not any disruptions. So, they day of this "prestigious" game arrived and Nathan lost and he was mad at Garnet again. When she arrived aunt Julia said that Daddy called and that he will come to pick them up...

Some Secrets In The Lines

"Dreams are funny things. You carry them around for so long they become as much a part of your breath itself."(277)

I relate myself so much in this quote because it have happened to me that dreams haunt you. Specially memories. I like the way in which the author uses similes to express how Garnet felt, It made me perceive and visualize in the situation Garnet was in and how difficult that may have been for her. How much she struggled this year but at last all was back to reality again thanks to Daddy.

"Living with Aunt Julia had taught me that the people who stay are just as important as the ones who go, and that the best home of all is the one you make inside yourself."(287)

This makes me go back and think about some parts not only from the book, but also from my life that i've created my own home. There are always those friends that come and go but only the really special ones stay with you forever. In the book this is refered with family. Everywhere you go, you will always found a special person in this case Aunt Julia that helps you overcome difficult situations.

Final Thoughts

I can't belive i've reached the end of this incredible, AMAZING book full of values and lessons. I never imagines that this book will end up as my favourite one so far. I was so relieved that Daddy at last came to Willow Flats to pick up his "special" gems. I had so much fun not reading this but actually experiencing this engaging story that made me laugh, cry, and made me go crazy atsome point. I extremely recommend this book to anyone because it is and incredible and unpredictable book. The way the author enhances the personality of the characters to perhaps a real case make the book have a further meaning.

That Was a Close One

Synopsis

Why does mama live in a fancy apartment?

Garnet finally arrived to Nashville only to know that the mama has moved to another fancier apartment. She went to the other apartment and for lord's sake she finally found mama. She look bewildered because she didn't knew what Garnet was doing there. After some explanantions Garnet was upset because it seemed like mama wasn't coming any time soon. While mama was working and Garnet was home alone she had time to think how mama could afford something that nice so she looked and looked and guess what SHE FOUND DADDY'S DISSABILITY MONEY....that was meant for the girls. After some time aunt Julia came to Nashvile to take GArnet home only to find out that this time Opal was missing. After some drama about some boy they found here and took both the girls home. Thay found out that mama sended a card to Charlie saying that she will pay him if he helped Garnet with the rides home from school. She is bewildered.

Some Secrets in the Lines...

"I imagined the ladies' hotel as a place with wide marble staircase, a revolving door, and a bellman to help you carry your stuff.

The reality was something out of a horror movie."(177)

I mean Why did Garnet supposed that mama would be succesful? She didn't sang right and wasn't a patient woman. I think that Garnet was expecting too much from her and the only was she was kind of succesful was when she took all the diability money that was meant for the ones who were really needed it...the girls. She even worked as a waitress and one could infer that a waitress couldn't afford such apartment.

Why this happen?

"Before I knew it, I was bawling like a calf in a hailstorm, and there was nobody there to hear me."(192)

I feel sorry for Garnet. None of this should've been meant or her and Opal. They were supposed to live a happy life and they weren't supposed to be concerned about adults problems. Garnet went to Nasville! Nashville! And she found out that mama was in someway "stealing" the money.

Final Thoughts

This book full of imagination and creativity is almost getting to an end. My mind is 100% into this book and as I continue to read each time more and more, tremendous secrets are revealed. There is so much to explore and so much to learn from this little young girl Garnet. This book touches we can say "fragile" topics that are certainly and issue in real life. For example: kids escaping from home, Mothers that leave their children, the goverment helping families with supplies etc. I really, really, reallty hope that daddy come home soon because with mama they'll die waiting. I just hope that everything specially for Garnet turns out just right.

What a Shame!

Synopsis

In school everyone is making Garnet feel starnge and odd, even Opal. She ven has a new boyfriend while Garnet gets picked at because of mama. Mama sent her two "precious gems" a gift from Nashville, but Opal thought it was way too hideous she made sure Garnet weared it at halloween. She fell in love with Nathan Brown but she is too shy to show it. Currently daddy's pay check hasn't arrived so they are broke and the goverment is helping them out. On halloween day it was show and tell and it was Garnet's turn, but she go so overwhelemd about the shirt she ran out of school and went home. The girls received a letter from daddy saying he'll be in the hospital alittle longer, so Ganret decides to go to Nashiville herself.

Secrets Hidden in The Lines

"I told her she should wear that awful shirt Mama sent"(130)
Why is Opal being so mean?, well it is true she left them i'll be mad too but not in that way. She is being rude and disrespectful and i'm beginning to think she is in a rebelious stage. She is only 15 but that gives her no right to behave the way she is.

"I kept thinking about how Mama had walked all over everyone to get what she wanted"(157)
If Mama is so selfish, Why bother having children? She only thibks of herself she doesn't realize how bad she is causing to the people around her. She doesn't car if she hurts someone on the way, the only thing that matters is that she is ok. I don;t think it is fair for the girls.

Final Thoughts

This was such an exiting chapter, I can't wait to keep reading. I don't know if Garnet os going to find Mama or if she is going to be diappointed or upset when she founds Garnet. What will happen to Opal/ What will happen to aunt Julia? What about daddy? I hope all of my current thoughts someday will solve all of the questions and puzzles this book has created.

The Struggle

Synopsis

First Day of school be like...

So the girls are having a hard time because daddy is in the hospotal, he burned himself somewhere in Mexico. Garnet and Opal realized that they were staying there for a lomg while since the very beginning but they didn't know it until the first day of school in which mama had left aunt Julia all of their certificates, works, scores, etc. For Opal it is going actually preety good, great actually because she is one of the most popular girls in the school, but for Garnet not really. She feels rejected and odd. Even the only frind Garnet made, Faith, was pretending to like her just becuase she promised her daddy to be nice.

Secrets Hidden In The Lines

"I said I'd try. Who could predict your daddy would get himself nearly killes and mess up everything? I swear, sometimes I think he pulls these stunts just to spite me."(74)

It isn't fair for the girls, I mean they've been through a lot and blaming their daddy ,the only person that was standing by them no matter what,isn't right. It was HER choice to leave the girls, it was HER decision to go after her dream and no fulfill her responsabilities. If anyone is to be blamed here it is mama because she was the only one that wasn't being fair with her daughters lives.

"Mama had never intended to come for us at all, and Aunt Julia knew it all the time."(89)

Why don't they just tellthem the truth? is not like theyare going to be hurt or something becuase just the fact of being dumped for a nonsense reason in you nerver-seen aunt's house is punishment enough. Mama and all the other adults have to understand that bog sudden changes aren't easy to process, it takes time. Specially if you are entering a new school all of the sudden

Final Thoughts

I can't stop reading this marvelous book. It is funny, interesting, and it hooks you to it since the very beggining. The way in which Garnet describes the situations, and the setting helps you improve your initial idea of what it may look like. In my opinion and for a personal experince, I believe that specially in this situation in which they changed from school and all of that, it isn't easy for just adapt easily, it actually takes time to get acustomed to the new envirnoment that surrounds you. Opal is making it a lot more easier.... but Garnet she is special.

On The Move

Synopsis 

When mama left

Semiprecious written by D. Anne Love is an amazing book that you can relate yourself into a feel special once in a while, you can learn how to be tolerant and patient as well. It is mainly about a crazy mom with 2 kids named Garnet and Opal. In mama's birthday, dad gave her a vacuum cleaner instead of the electric guitar she wanted, she was so upset because her dream was to go to Nashville and become a music star and with a vacuum cleaner that wouldn't be possible. The next morning mama made the kids pack her bags because they were going to stay with her aunt Julia while she went to Nashville to make her dream come true. On their way mama bought the guitar and warned dad about what was going on because he worked in a different country. When they arrived to aunt Julia's and mama left them the adventure began.....

Secrets Hidden In The Lines

"She has no idea how much I hate her."

"Daddy says we aren't supposed  to say we hate anybody"(28)

This makes me remember about my dad. He always makes sure that my sister and I never say we hate each other because "hate" is a really strong word. I don't think Opal hates mama I mean she is 15 and big changes sometimes aren't good for teenagers, maybe she would be mad for a while but eventually she will miss mama. Garnet on the other hand doesn't hate mama bit she is really disappointed.

"'Wait for me my precious gems. I've come to take you come.'

If only that had happened, instead of what actually did."(58)

I can see that mama isn't coming any time soon. Why would she leave her children? Does she care about them at all? Because when she was mad about what had happened in her birthday she yelled to dad that she was tires of looking after them, it was "dad's" turn to do it..... I don't think she is a model for kids.

Final Thoughts

This book is AMAZING. I can identify myself in so many ways specially with Garnet. She is a very special girl that likes to express herself in a way that makes you think a little bit better about things. Makes you question is what before seemed struggling, now it may look silly. So far i am 100% hooked to think very amusing book and I think there is no way I will get bored. I honestly hope that mama returns to get her girls but there is only one way to know if that is true...... well keep reading!

Inside Out

Synopsis

When I finished the book

I have finally reached the end of the book and it was delightful. The Cullen's finally confronted Victoria and his army directed by Riley Biers. Edward takes on Victoria and Seth (the newest member of Jacob´s pack) takes on Riley, It was a close fight but at the ens Seth and Edward prevail by working as a team. After that the Volturi showed up at the scene of battle shocked about the fact that the Cullen´s took care about all of it. Hours later Bella went to to visit Jacob at his house because he was wounded in battle. In there he confess that even though she might be a "bloodsucker" pretty soon he is still going to love her. After some ups and downs in Edward and Bella´s relationship she is not scared anymore at the idea of getting married.

Some Secrets...

My reaction when I read how Edward defended his position

"Do you really think I would hurt her that way?"(498)

I like the way in which Edward defends his position as a boyfriend. This quote reminds me that you should be grateful of the people that care about you. Feelings guide our actions and decisions and sometimes can be the key factor of something grate/bad. Like the phrase says "Don´t do to others what you don´t want to yourself". The way we treat people is the way people are going to treat us.

When I realized how much Edward cares about Bella

"But you left  because you didn´t want to make her a bloodsucker. You want her to be human."(500)

  Edward is trying so hard to protect Bella even if it means to leave her. He doesn´t want her to suffer nor feel lonely just like he did. This shows us that Edward is a very helpful person, he always thinks about others before himself. He puts others needs first,

Final Thoughts

I finally reached the end of the book and I loved it! During these blogs I realized that these book teached me a lot of life messages. One of the most strong messages that I received is appreciate the time you have with loved ones because they would not be there forever.This book was an excellent example of how good can people become. This book was very entertaining and I highly recommend it to all people, I have learned a lot and as I predicted in other book series it ended with a happy ending.