Hi 2018

Okay, let's do this.

Hey humans, I can't believe it's October and this is my first post for the year. LOL.

Since it's october, I shall do my favourite reads so far this year. YAY!!!

OH! OH! I am going to upload a DIY POST really really soon. KEKEKE.

Let's get started shall we?!!!!

5. Hero at the Fall by Alwyn Hamilton (5stars)

This is the last book for the Rebel at the Sands trilogy.

I am satisfied with the ending and it made me miss the characters.

Rebel at the Sands is a fantasy book which involved tales about mystical beasts and mortals. I love how Alwyn mixed story-telling with the main plot to make me understand and appreciate the history of mortals set in the nation, Miraji. Miraji has a Desert setting which is unique as we do not really have many YA fantasy which plays or revolves in such a setting.

I did not know I will be giving 5/5 for the last book because the first two books did not get the 5 from me. When I ended this trilogy, my heart feels heavy and sad to be saying good-bye to the characters. I truly love the ending and the writing is so wonderfully written and paced. Up till now, I still can remember what happened towards the end which is why this book truly deserves a 5/5 from me.

4. Books written by Fredrik Backman (5stars)

I read a total of 3 books and I adore all of them. HAHA.

I like how he includes mental health in each book and I grew to love all the characters he wrote.

It isn't easy to write a book with characters who face mental health but Fredrik has written them so well that I learn to embrace these characters with my whole heart and it feels like the characters are my friends who I need to protect at all costs.

His books are super easy to read and understand which led me to read his books back to back. LOL.

Also his book is not thick so those who like thin books, give his book a try!

3. The Kingkiller Chronicler by Patrick Rothfuss (5stars)

I've finally read the two books from Kingkiller Chronicler and I super love it.

It reminds me of The Lord of the Ring as it involves music and journey. Please note that LoR and The Kingkiller Chronicler do not have the same/ similar plot, they are absolutely different!

The main reason why I love these books is that the magical system is super unique from any fantasy books I've read. I like how every question I have will be answered as I continue to read on. And Kvothe is absolutely endearing to read. He is not your typical protagonist. Sometimes, I feel like slapping him and then I feel like hugging him. HAHAHA. I also enjoy the flashback writing style, it was transited beautifully without me getting confused if it was the past or present. 

So what is kingkiller chronicler about? It is a series involving our main character, Kvothe, and his journey on why he became a powerful legend among people.

2. Mistborn Trilogy by Brandon Sanderson (5stars)

This trilogy is stunning. 

I enjoyed everything from this trilogy. The characters, the actions, the plot and the world are so amazingly written that I want to reread them again next year. LOL.

I don't know how to summarise this trilogy. All i can say is this trilogy is about a world involving metals and magic. HAHA. Okay, wow. I am so good at describing books.

Just read them? It's so hard to explain what this trilogy is about. All I can say is the relationships in this trilogy are fantastic and I love the main characters. I don't know why people say Six of Crows is similar to this trilogy. OH GOD. NO. It's not similar. HAHA. I don't hate Six of Crows, I love Six of Crows. It's probably the best YA fantasy I've read but please don't compare them together. Brandon Sanderson is a whole new level when it comes to building a fantasy world. Anyways, ust read the trilogy, it is absolutely perfect. 

1. The Stormlight Archive by Brandon Sanderson (5stars)

I've only read the first two books from this series. They are the thickest books I've ever owed and read. LOL.

I don't know how Brandon can write such thick books and I never got bored reading them. These books are fantastic. The magical world he created in stormlight archives is crazily confusing (it meant to be as it will be slowly explained in the upcoming books). Despite it being confusing, I enjoyed reading them as I want to know more and when it was being explained, I was just mindblown and found myself nodding. It is action-packed and easy to read. I must be kidding right? 1000+ pages cannot be easy to read but trust me, it is easy to read which is why I love Brandon Sanderson.

If you're wondering what stormlight archives is about, it is a series which involves the long long long past which was distorted and we have our main characters having powers similar to old heroes. There are various types of beings in this series and they believe in different legends and pasts. Some find the old heroes to be bad while others worship and believe in them. The world is at a war setting, hence comes all the actions. The magic can get confusing but it's fine as it will be explained as you continue to read on. I can't wait to start reading oathbringer really soon despite it being 1000+ pages. I mean if 1000+ pages make me excited, it deserves a 5stars right?

Recommended song: Goodbye Road by iKon

Update on my life

Hello every body!

I hope you have been doing great!

And I know, I was gone for a very long time.

Hence, I would like to give you an update on what I have been doing during my absence from blogger.

1. Reading
   I've been spending plenty of my time reading. I realised that last year I didn't read as much as I used to back in 2015. Reading is a very good habit and I shouldn't be lazy when it comes to reading! Therefore, I followed some booktubers which could recommend me some wonderful books. I am so glad to have stumble across few great booktubers over the span of 2months. Their recommendations have make my February reads enjoyable.
   
   
   Best picks:
   - Illuminae Trilogy ( The last book is coming out next year!!! )
   - Falling Kingdom Series ( The last book is coming this Dec. I haven't read the 5th book because some one else is borrowing it from the library. Never mind patience is virtue! )
   - The Raven Boys Series ( I've only read the first book and OMG I cannot forget how the story goes! I love it so much. I cannot wait to borrow the next three books from the library! )
   - Red Rising Trilogy ( This is one of the best adult sci-fi fantasy books I've read. I am currently reading the 2nd book and I am not disappointed! Also the 3rd book is in my possession. Woohoo! )
   
   
2.  Upcycled
   I haven't bought any fabric this year because saving money has always been a priority in my life and I wish to purchase fabric at a cheaper price. Both making it difficult for me to buy any kind of fabric I wish to own. D: Since I do not have any fabric, I played with my old clothing which I rarely wear and I've never worn before. I swear sewing has been my most favourite thing to do over the weekend, I truly enjoyed upcycling so much!
   
   
   
   
3. Overlock machine
   I was working on a project and my machine sounded weird. It's a super old machine which I refuse to believe it cannot be salvaged. I am planning to buy machine oil to see if it helps solve the problem which I hope it does. It upsets me every time I think of it. I have so many sewing projects I wish to carry out but why won't my machine work with me?!?!?!?!?! :( I guess I have to go back to using zizag stitching.
   
4.  Korean dramas
   I am currently watching 6 dramas. Some of them are just meh and three are fantastic (Defendant, Voice and Chief Kim). I am planning to switch to Japanese dramas when some of them end. Though I may not. I'm not sure.

Well, that's about it. Till then!

XOXO,

Mahirah

Recommended Movie:

Koe no Katachi (A silent voice)

because you're the one

Hi, I'm Mahirah.

yellow hairband, yellow shirt

18th april wasn't awesome :(

My phone was being playful, it doesn't want to be switched on and i did blamed my elder sister for spoiling my phone since she was the last person who touched my phone before my phone was being such a (insert word).

And another worst thing was Amir still hasn't contacted me.

It's been 4days for now :(

April is being so mean to me.

I shall look forward to May then :)

HAHA!

Everyone has started school as for me, i'm stll having one last week of holiday thanks to my course :)

Nyek, it isn't fun at ALL.

Since no one is free to entertain my nonsense :(

I'm starting to like the # symbol.

HEHE!

So in conclusion, 18th April sucks #justnotmyday (Y)

HAHA!

Met Sharifah for awhile before 18th April ended.

Thanks to my afternoon nap and Sharifah, 18th April ended in a pleasant way :)

HEHE.

So my life isn't so bad.

Oh2, did i told you i've been reading lately?

HEHE!

I really love reading novel with bits and pieces of teenage love story. 

HEHE.

I felt girlie reading them.

I LIKE!

Btw, Confession of Georgia Nicolson is a recommended book for those who like to read book about drama-mama teenage life story.

^^

OH2, remember the film called 'Angus, Thongs and Full-Frontal Snogging' ?

Yes, this film was adapted from the first series of Confession of Georgia Nicolson :D

HEHE.

If some of you don't know what i'm talking about..

Maybe these 3videos will remind you:)

I prefer dave the laugh :)
Plus dave is so cute ^^
OH, i prefer cute man than handsome man.
HEHE.
And i hope there's another movie sequel for this!
SO that Georgia can end up with DAVE!
HAHA!
:D
I wanna go SCHOOL so badly.
I'm tired of waking up late, not grabbing breakfast, not worrying about missing the bus and day-dreaming in class.

I love playing Harry Potter.

Can't wait for the last movie.

^^

:(

I miss laughing, telling you jokes, listening to your life, eating ice-cream with you.

thanks for reading,
mahirah loves all her readers.