Foolish Hearts, Book Review

Foolish Hearts by Emma Mills

Rate: 4/5

Goodreads Summary:

The day of the last party of the summer, Claudia overhears a conversation she wasn't supposed to. Now on the wrong side of one of the meanest girls in school, Claudia doesn't know what to expect when the two are paired up to write a paper—let alone when they're both forced to try out for the school production of A Midsummer Night's Dream.

But mandatory participation has its upsides—namely, an unexpected friendship, a boy band obsession, and a guy with the best-dimpled smile Claudia's ever seen. As Claudia's world starts to expand, she finds that maybe there are some things worth sticking her neck out for.

Thoughts and Opinions

            I came about this book from my OwlCrate Seize the Day box, and I am glad I did. Usually, when I'm in a reading slump, I go to contemporary books cause they're mostly easy to read and easy to get into. As far as contemporary books go, it's pretty predictable, but I enjoyed reading it anyway. 
            Basically, this book is about Claudia, our MC, who was unfortunately at the wrong place at the wrong time. By that, I mean, all she wanted to do was use the washroom at a summer party until she overheard a couple arguing and pretty much was present during the whole break up. So ya, way to end the summer and start her senior year. Anyways skip to her English class where she gets paired up with Iris, the same girl who's breakup she overheard (who is the meaner and scarier one out of the couple) and they work on an essay which they do badly on. They now have to get involved with the boy's school, Danforth Prep on their performance for A Midsummer Night's Dream in order to earn extra credit... There begins the adventure of Claudia meeting new people (perhaps a possible boyfriend?) and making friends with unexpected people. 

            What I enjoyed about this book was the whole idea of getting out of your comfort zone and making new friends in unexpected places with unexpected people. I loved how there was character growth in not just Claudia, but also for the rest of the minor characters. I enjoyed Iris's arc though because I didn't peg her to be a boy band fanatic, and she turned out to be a great friend. Aaaaww Gideon, he's a sweetie. I pretty much fall in love with every character the MC falls in love with too. Because really, who wouldn't want a loyal friend? 
            I think what I really enjoyed most about this book was how light and easy it was. It didn't take too long to get into it and there were funny moments which made me laugh. Overall, I would recommend this book to anyone who is up for a quick read.

OwlCrate December Box: Seize the Day!

OwlCrate December Box, What's Inside?!

Initial thoughts upon receiving the box: 

            Ever since I started Bookstagramming and blogging, I've seen OwlCrate on my feed and I've been following them for a while now. I've been wanting to get one, but I could never really afford one cause of the conversion rates and the shipping costs. Fortunately, I recently got a part-time job, and it felt like I had to do something HUGE about getting my first paycheck. So I finally decided to face the music and it felt right to get a subscription box. And well... here I am.

How I decided to get a subscription:

• Like I said earlier, I've been thinking a lot about getting a subscription box, so I contemplated it for a while.
• There are a lot of subscription boxes out there that I do not doubt are all amazing so I made a list of different subscription boxes and see which one caters to me more.
• I did a lot of research and by research, I mean watching a lot of YouTube videos of different unboxings. 
• I also looked at the prices and how the conversion rates would affect me, I live in Canada and most boxes are either in the US, London, or Australia. International shipping was something I put into consideration as well. 
• After weighing each of the options and which would cost less, but also be packed with great goodies, I decided to go with Owlcrate.

What's inside the box;

• An exclusive magnet by Ink & Wonder Designs that says "If my life is going to mean anything, I have to live it myself" - Rick Riordan.
• Exclusive wooden ornament by Juniper & Ivy Designs inspired by Everything, Everything by Nicola Yoon, with the inscription "Love is everything, everything".
• A double-sided bookmark by Little Inklings Design which quotes: "If you're going to live you might as well do painful, brave, and beautiful things" - Jenifer Zentner (Serpent King) and "And in that moment, I swear we were infinite" - Stephen Chbosky (The Perks of Being a Wallflower"
• An exclusive striking blue  tote bag designed by Bookworm Boutique  that says "Don't let the muggles get you down" - Ron Weasley 
• A bookmark from Kasie West
• An exclusive candle from Novelly Yours, which smells sooooo good! I've almost finished it and I'm trying not to use it as much because I don't want it to run out just yet.
• An exclusive planner from (  ). I've been thinking about buying a planner to organize my days even better this year, so I'm glad there was one included already. I love it! It has a weekly planner and a calendar. Each month has a quote, and it even has a place to put your list of books read! 
• The book of the month is Foolish Hearts by Emma Mills. Here's the summary: Foolish Hearts Summary. I had a very fun time reading it. It was adorable and the book was very funny. I would recommend it.
• Included with the book was a signed bookplate by Emma Mills, a heart patch that says Foolish Hearts and a pin.

Overall, I really liked my first book subscription box! 

Here's the link to OwlCrate, for you to check out if you want to get one as well.