Mockingjay Part 1 Movie Review

I got to see Mockingjay Part 1 yesterday and it was a $15 dollars well spent. I, personally, didn't like the last book of the Hunger Games trilogy because the ending was not my cup of tea but that is something else entirely. I actually think that if the next movie is as well done as this one, I might like the books better because of the movie and that's a great feat for a book film adaption.

The acting was amazing. The emotional parts were definitely conveyed well and there were even some funny parts. I really cannot recall ever laughing at any of the previous movies or while reading the books, but there were at least 2 parts where the entire theater laughed. I think that was a nice improvement and that actually made the sad moments more deep.

The actual book - to - film quality was great. They split the movies at a great point and it leaves the audience desperate for the next one, but not in a teasing way. The movie ended at a point where everything has changed and now we need to see how the characters are going to react to it and adapt.

This is my favorite movie out of all of the movies so far despite the fact that the last movie, Catching Fire, was my favorite book. If you haven't read the books, I can tell you that the next movie is going to action packed and will definitely get crazy. I totally recommend this movie, but watch it on a Tuesday so you save money (but it's worth the money even if you dont!).

The Darkest Minds Trilogy by Alexandra Bracken

I spent my long weekend bumming it at home with this trilogy and I just finished it an hour ago. It's been so long since I finished a book series, the aftershocks of finishing it are whooping me. I feel so warm and content but lonely and sad at the same time. Yikes, that sounds odd - I hope you don't think I feel sad and lonely because I spent my weekend with a couple books. It was a good weekend, definitely. #noragrets (high-five if you got that movie reference)

I'm nice and content because it was such an amazing trilogy. It was just so intense and entertaining and wrapped up so well and completely. It's kind of hard to find a good compilation of words that can get your heart thumping something fierce and worried over fictional characters which is why I'm so glad this series did it right. Anddd,  that is also why I'm so sad and lonely. Its over. Its done. Why. I'm in the first stages of grief: denial. I was on such a crazy ride with these amazing people and now I'm not and I'm laying in my bed left with the lingering feelings of adrenaline and separation. Pretty depressing, huh? I guess it's the feeling you get after a long, amazing trip and you have to get back to your life and accept reality. That melancholy feeling as you replay memories in your head. Ahh, I'm getting sad again. The loneliess, if it wasn't apparent, comes from the characters. If you ever had a really good friend that moved away and you lost all contact with for some reason but had videos and past conversations to reminisce on, I'd expect that's the kind of feeling I have now. I have the book to look back on if I really needed to relive some scenes, but it's gonna hurt a little more than a little, ifyaknowmsayin'. I'm so glad that everyone is together and happy and it's all good in the hood, but - it's like I went through hell with them and now that everything is finally fixed and resovled, I can't see them live their lives happily even though I want to (this is why epilogs are important, y'all). It is very sad and everything hurts.

I need a nice, sweet rebound book but I also have one or two essays I have to start that are due tomorrow. To take care of my emotional needs or to prioritize school? The struggle is real but I can wait a day before reading another book, I guess. It'll kill me, but due dates are due dates.

A Book That Makes You Happy

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The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight by Jennifer E. Smith

"People who meet in airports are seventy-two percent more likely to fall for each other than people who meet anywhere else."

Summary:

Hadley is going to her father’s second wedding, and she missed her original flight. While she’s stuck at JFK, she meets Oliver. He’s beautiful and British.

After they lose each other before the flight, but they find each other sitting next to each other on the next flight to London. They spent the whole flight together, but it doesn’t last forever. They soon find themselves in London, and away from each other again.

Throughout the 24 hours, the find each other and lose each other about four times. Sometimes, fate works its magic.

My Thoughts:

This is a contemporary romance novel and its so light and fluffy. It's a situation all of us at one point in time have probably fantasized about: an airplane spontaneous romance. I know, I know, the title alone sounds cliche and cheesy but its not. I mean it is, but when you read it, its just so sweet and cute and you just have to read it. Plus, its set in London. This is a sweet and short read that can get you out of a sad slump! I recommend it to anyone who needs a little innocent love and spontaneity in their life. Oh! And there's a movie adaption in the works! I was so surprised when I found out but almost every book is getting a film adaption nowadays. I'm excited to see this one - I hope it turns out well~