The Amazing Book Is Not On Fire - Dan Howell and Phil Lester

(text on the back)

Hello Reader!

In this book is a world. A world created by two awkward guys who share their lives on the Internet. We are Dan and Phil and we invite you on a journey inside our minds! From the stories of our actual births, to exploring Phil’s teenage diary and all the reasons why Dan’s a fail.

Learn how to draw the perfect cat whiskers, get advice on what to do in an awkward situation and discover which of our dining chairs represents you emotionally. With everything from what we text each other, to the time we met One Direction and what really happened in Vegas...

This is The Amazing Book Is Not On Fire!

If anyone doesn't know who they are, they are basically two Youtubers (Dan (left) started in 2009 and Phil (right) in 2006). They met on the Internet and now live together. 

First of all, I'm so proud of them and what they have achieved and I hope to meet them in the future. Because I love these dorks, I obviously loved the book. But putting my love for them aside, I'll review the book.

So, the cover. It's not that special, you may say, but it fits them perfectly. When I got the book in the post, I saw the letters on the front and back cover had this little glow (it's 3D too), I just had to touch it! It's a gorgeous cover for these two dorks. 

Okay, the book. SO MANY COLORS. It was like being attacked by green, red and blue. I loved it. The book smells amazing, as Phil had already said: 'If you don't want the book you can just buy it to smell it.', which was certainly true! It has a lot of things I didn't know about them before, and I'll cherish it with my life. From baby pictures to awkward meet-up stories, this was everything I wanted in life.

I'd give this book 5/5 stars, it was such fun to read and I highly suggest you to check out one of their videos :)

Title: The Amazing Book Is Not On Fire

Authors: Dan Howell, Phil Lester

Publisher: Ebury Press

Age: All Ages

Price: €14,99, £16,99, $18,99

Pages: 224

ISBN-10: 1785031090
ISBN-13: 9781785031090

Dominique (@myxmasreading on Instagram)

Precious Stone Trilogy: Sapphire Blue - Kerstin Gier

Gwen’s life has been a rollercoaster since she discovered she was the Ruby, the final member of the secret time-traveling Circle of Twelve. In between searching through history for the other time-travelers and asking for a bit of their blood, she’s been trying to figure out what all the mysteries and prophecies surrounding the Circle really mean.

At least Gwen has plenty of help. Her best friend Lesley follows every lead diligently on the Internet. James the ghost teaches Gwen how to fit in at an eighteenth century party. And Xemerius, the gargoyle demon who has been following Gwen since he caught her kissing Gideon in a church, offers advice on everything. Oh, yes. And of course there is Gideon, the Diamond. One minute he’s very warm indeed; the next he’s freezing cold. Gwen’s not sure what’s going on there, but she’s pretty much destined to find out.

The cover is beautiful, I had the Dutch cover (right) which also had a little cord you could use as a bookmark and wow, I love the illustrations on the front/back of the book. I find the English cover less beautiful, but it still gives you the same ambiance the book is all about. 

Wow, I am in love with these books. Kerstin is an incredible writer, because she knows how to put romance in a book without making it cheesy, there's humor, usually caused by Xemerius, and mistery, that's why I couldn't lay this book down. I wanted to know, wanted to know what's going on, and I was surprised.

Okay, I do have to say, this book will tear you apart. Gideon, do you love her or don't you? Are they going to be together or not? Will she make it? Will he make it? What's going on with Lucy? SO MANY QUESTIONS.

I love Gideon so much, but I always have a thing for the 'douchebags that change because of the female'. There were times where I just wanted to slap him in the face, but there were also times where I just wanted to hug him. As I said, this book will tear you apart.

I'd give this book 5/5 stars, it's just a light book that will make you happy.

• Series: The Ruby Red Trilogy
• Publisher: Square Fish
• Age: 12-18
• Price: €15,99, $17,99
• Pages: 384
• ISBN-10: 1250034167
• ISBN-13: 978-1250034168

Dominique (@myxmasreading on Instagram (Christmas is cominn)