Summer in Seoul, a novel by Ilana Tan

Ilana Tan is a fan of Korean drama. That’s what I thought first. I don’t know whether she is or not. The story focused on Jung Tae-woo and Han Soon-he (Sandy). I don’t know how Ms. Tan can write 200 pages book and tell their story only. There were other supporting characters, such as Kang Yoon-mi and Mr. Kim. But Ms. Tan kept the line on those two.
Ms. Tan hid the link that connecting Tae-woo and Soon-he from the past as well, so that I can’t guess what happened few years ago. When they became closer to each other, the reality spread in their face. I like Soon-he’s and Tae-woo’s finishing way. They chose the best thing to survive their relationship without hurting others.

Keep up the good work, Ms. Tan.

Jung Tae-woo, Korean singers reappeared after 4 years under the radar. Han Soon-he (Sandy), half Korean, half Indonesian knew him but acted with no admiration at all. He asked her as his fake girlfriend only in media. Sandy agreed if her face is off from camera.
Tae-woo took Soon-he’s help without suspicious and Soon-he convinced herself many times so as not to regret it. Summer days as Tae-woo’s “girlfriend” started. In the mean time, their feelings changes. But, they didn’t realized the truth about what happened 4 years ago, chased them.

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New Moon, a novel by Stephenie Meyer

Legions of readers entranced by the New York Times bestseller Twilight are hungry for the continuing story of star-crossed lovers, Bella and Edward. In New Moon, Stephenie Meyer delivers another irresistible combination of romance and suspense with a supernatural twist. Passionate, riveting, and full of surprising twists and turns, this vampire love saga is well on its way to literary immortality.



Poor Bella. I almost cried when Edward left. She was so desperate and down. I feel more pity to her because Ms. Meyer used first point of view. Her suffers seemed so terrible and she had to do extreme things in order to hear Edward’s angelic voice. *blinking eyes to clear the tears and sobbing a little*

I saw the story was so grey and cloudy and windy. Even her friends left her. Why Ms. Meyer wrote story like this? I know that’s good to drag our readers to get “the feel” to the characters, but… I don’t know what to say anymore. I think it’s too cheesy. Ups, sorry Ms. Meyer, sorry everyone. Don’t be mad at me. It’s just my opinion.

This is a good book. Although Edward left, I kept on reading. New Moon didn’t run out of its charm. It HYPNOTIZED me… Bella has Jacob and Bella-Edward-Jacob relationships became more complicated and dangerous. Vampire versus werewolf. Old enemy met again in new era, in teenagers form.
After all, I love New Moon. I’m proud to say I’m a huge fan of Edward Cullen. I must read Eclipse, immediately.

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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, a novel by J.K. Rowling

The heart of Book 7 is a hero's mission--not just in Harry's quest for the Horcruxes, but in his journey from boy to man--and Harry faces more danger than that found in all six books combined, from the direct threat of the Death Eaters and you-know-who, to the subtle perils of losing faith in himself. Attentive readers would do well to remember Dumbledore's warning about making the choice between "what is right and what is easy," and know that Rowling applies the same difficult principle to the conclusion of her series. While fans will find the answers to hotly speculated questions about Dumbledore, Snape, and you-know-who, it is a testament to Rowling's skill as a storyteller that even the most astute and careful reader will be taken by surprise.

It's hard to imagine a better ending than the one she's written for her saga after 10 years, more than 4,000 pages and close to 400 million copies in print. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows may be a miracle of marketing, but it's also a miraculous book that earns out, emotionally and artistically. …I cried at the end of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. It's that rare thing, an instant classic that earns its catharsis honestly, not through hype or sentiment but through the author's vision and hard work. - The Washington Post - Elizabeth Hand

Hurray! Lord Voldemort is dead. At last. The best ending I can think of. JK. Rowling heard what I was saying: don’t kill Harry Potter. This book is the most complicated than others. I have to think and rethink, read and reread, open and watch the prequel to get what they meant. Phiuh! It need big efforts to understand all. When I’ve finished it, one word came out from my mind. AWESOME! I can’t say anymore. SUPER DUPER AWESOME! I can’t believe someone has ever written such a superb saga. My eyes won’t blink because of the charm, even once. Up til now, if I imagine Harry Potter and his friends. I really enjoyed the flow of the story. The magical world pulled me and made me look from the inside. As if I was one of the witch (of good side, of course, not Death Eater). I’m waiting another book of JK. Rowling.

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Listening to People

Sometimes, no, many times I thought I had wrong major in college. Yeah, I am thinking about I right now. I like watching people and study their personalities. Maybe I should take Psychology instead of Information Technology *sigh and shake head*When my boyfriend and I went out with his friends, I tended to listen. Their talks, their body language, their thoughts. I interrupted them once or twice with my opinions or jokes. That’s all. What can I do? I’ve graduated and I don’t wanna go to college anymore. Now I’m writing novels. I used this hobby – watching and listening to others – as one of my research to make characters and story. I think if I’m not getting people disturbed with my weirdo, that’s fair enough.

The Saga of Darren Shan, a novel by Darren Shan

This saga follows the story of Darren Shan, a normal human boy who is coerced by the vampire Larten Crepsley into becoming his assistant and a half-vampire.


In the first trilogy, known as Vampire Blood, Darren learns about and comes to accept his vampirism.
1. Cirque du Freak
2. The Vampire’s Assistant
3. Tunnels of Blood


In the second trilogy, known as Vampire Rites, Darren learns about the vampire clan and seeks their acceptance.
4. Vampire Mountain
5. Trials of Death
6. The Vampire Prince


In the third trilogy, known as Vampire War, Darren learns he may have a larger role to play in the fate of the vampires (and of the world) than he had ever thought.
7. Hunters of the Dusk
8. Allies of the Night
9. Killers of the Dawn


In the fourth trilogy, known as Vampire Destiny, Darren is forced to make some difficult decisions, finally taking his destiny into his own hands and dealing with the consequences.
10. The Lake of Souls
11. Lord of Shadows
12. Sons of Destiny



So far, I’ve read 8 of 12 books. The author is the main character. It’s like we read his diary. Inside the story, Darren Shan did write diary. I think 12 books are too much. These series divided into 4 trilogies, 200 pages each. If each trilogies merged into a book, we get 4 books instead. I think it would be better.



I like Darren Shan’s character. He was adult in child’s body because of his vampire blood. He turned from half vampire who didn’t like human blood into vampire prince whom the existence of his clan depends on. Such a long journey, like vampire itself who can live hundreds of years.I think this story is segmented for young adult. Fights, wars and blood everywhere although it’s only in our imaginations. Losing eye, hand or any parts or the body is common theme in vampire world of Darren Shan.

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