GIRL ONLINE REVIEW

As keeping up to date with the Blog is one of my Goals for 2015 I decided to start with a review of Girl Online, which I have recently read after receiving it for Christmas!

 

Firstly I am going to point out the reason why I have chosen this book over any others to review; Zoe is (of course) my idol and the main reason I started this blog - she inspires me so much every day and this book has expanded that inspiration. Because of that obviously my opinion on the book was bound to be biased, but if I am completely honest I didn't really know what to expect, yes I was confident it would be good...Zoe's blog posts show enough evidence for that, but I didn't know whether I would personally enjoy it because I am not much of a reader (most books I have 'read' have never even been finished...oops!) But once I began reading, it soon became evident that this is one of, if not THE best books I have ever read, it was such a page turner, I literally could not put it down! (So much so it only took me two days to read) I felt like I could connect with Penny and got so involved with the story that I didn't want it to end! When it did end, I did shed a tear, not just because of the story itself (well mostly) and the unexpected ending, but also because I feel so proud of Zoe and what she has achieved. Of course I am aware of the 'scandal' about 'ghost-writers' but this doesn't bother me - Zoe never hid that she was having help with the writing, (she has even made a special thank you message at the end of the book for the people who helped her!) and let's be realistic, nobody can write a good quality first book alone! I don't see why I should turn my back on such a kind and genuine person because the media likes to pick at every little thing she does that isn't 'perfect'

 

I don't want to bore you or give away any spoilers so I will wrap this review up... If you have not read Girl Online yet I STRONGLY suggest you do!

 

If/when you have read it, let me know what you thought and maybe suggest some other books for me to read? 

 

Beth
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NEW YEAR GOALS

Do you believe in new year resolutions?

 

Personally I don't, which is why instead, I set myself goals for the year ahead as they require less expectation and are in honesty more realistic! This year I am sitting my final GCSE's and leaving school which will mean big changes in my life. For someone who has never enjoyed secondary school this is both exciting and daunting for me as I do not know what the future holds. I have also been shy all my life with little self esteem which is something that needs to change! For these reasons, and others, I have set myself the following goals for 2015:

 

Do not forget about the blog (like in 2014!)

Try new activities - Yoga is something I am very interested in!

Start a YouTube channel

 

Make new friends (and keep in contact with the old ones)

Look for the positives in myself

These are just a few which I have thought of on the spot,  but I am sure throughout the month I will think of more. The reason I have posted them here is so that I have no choice but to complete them - I am unable to 'talk myself out of' them!

If you have any suggestions to help me in completing my goals, please let me know.
 I would also love to hear about your own 'resolutions' or 'goals'
Let me know in the comments!

Beth
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