Book Review of 'A Work In Progress' by Connor Franta

Title: A Work In Progress
Author: Connor Franta
Publisher: Keywords Press
Date Published: 2015
Number of Pages: 212

Plot: This is an intimate memoir of the life Connor Franta lives behind YouTube and Instagram. Connor shares what he's learned on his journey from small-town boy to internet sensation. Within the pages of this memoir Connor talks about his struggles with identity, body image and sexuality in his teenage years; and his decision to pack up his life in his mid-western town and move across the country to the bright lights of LA. 

Thoughts: I loved this book. It was everything I expected it to be although it was 100 times more beautiful. I loved Connor's writing style. He was so true to himself throughout this book. While I was reading it I felt like Connor was telling me each story personally. The photos within this memoir are beyond beautiful and inspired me so much to pick my camera up again and start snapping. The stories are personal and heartwarming. This memoir is a must-have if you're seeking inspiration and motivation to start living the life you have always wanted. 

4/5 stars for 'A Work In Progress' by Connor Franta.

Book Review of 'The Girl On The Train' by Paula Hawkins

Title: The Girl On The Train
Author: Paula Hawkins
Publisher: Doubleday
Date Published: 2015
Number of Pages: 316

Plot: Everyday the train Rachel takes into London stops at the same row of houses, everyday Rachel gets to watch a few seconds of two strangers lives play out in front of her. Lives that seem perfect. One day Rachel see's something that changes everything and it's her chance to finally be involved in the lives she has watched from a far. 

Thoughts: I went into this book knowing that it has been compared to Gillan Flynn's 'Gone Girl' and if you know me you know that book is my everything. I am OBSESSED. And if you're a long time reader on my blog you'll know I try to find a way to praise Flynn in every blog post. This book is good... Great even, but it is not Gone Girl. 

The writing is great, the characters are complex and raw - they are flawed and real and I loved that. The plot was exciting, yes it dragged out a bit in the middle but I struggled on till it got up and running again and the twist at the end was a bit predictable. But I still enjoyed reading this novel. It was everything a thriller should be and it was an excellent first novel for Paula Hawkins. I will defiantly be picking up her next work. 

I would recommend this book if you're Gillian Flynn fan, a lover of thriller novels or just starting out reading thrillers. It was a fun journey (no train pun intended) It's a fast read and it will keep you up at night wanting to know how it all plays out, but don't go into it expecting it to be the next best thriller.

4/5 stars for 'The Girl On The Train' by Paula Hawkins.