Only Perfect Boys Exist in Books

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Raise your hand if you have one or more crushes on a fictional boy. My crush status is currently over one hundred fictional boys and I am very proud. What about your fictional crushes?

I must warn you though. This is going to become awkward for people who either don't read, already have a boyfriend, or is of the male population. If you are in any of theses categories, I advise you not to read this.

Looks like you made your choose. From here on out, I will talk about my strong mental attachments to some of my favorite fictional boyfriends.

Jace Wayland. That's all I have to say. I'm joking but if you have read the Mortal Instruments, you can agree with me. He is someone that you want to have in your life. If you love smart-mouth characters, then Jace is perfect for you! Every time he speaks, he has one or two sarcastic comments to throw into the mix. Don't worry. If you don't like smart-alec character, even though they are the best kind of characters, Jace is very romantic... In his own way. He first seems like he is a know-it-all and a big show-off but once you get used to his personality and his mood shifts, he is very charming and caring.

For all those Fault in Our Star fans, we have Augustus Waters! He will love you no matter what. His way of showing his affection towards you is very different from Jace's antics. Augustus will come up to you without hesitation and make your day. He is very gregarious and is not afraid to say what's on his mind. Plus, he has a funny side to him that makes him even more likable. He is very charismatic and will face a problem with a laugh and a smile.

The next boy might not be well-known to many but his name is Prince Maxon. He lives in the world of Illéa and he was looking for a potential bride (lucky girl). What's really cute about him is he becomes socially awkward around girls. Once, the castle was layer siege on and Maxon had to go around the room to comfort crying girls, which he did not know how to do. He had to ask the main character, America, for help and advice. Now there's a man who isn't scared to ask for directions!

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And I can't forget Four! He's the one who would protect you from the evils of the real world. As he does with Tris in Divergent. He might come out as non-sociable but he is just saving himself for the right person. And I, like many other fangirls, want to be that special person. Four has a fear of heights but the way he shows that he is afraid is the tough-guy mask. As long as I know there is a caring man underneath that mask, I would love to date him. 

One of the worst feelings when finishing a series is leaving the boys behind. It gets better because you know that you can always keep the characters close to your heart.

Top 5 Fictional Places I Want to Visit

I thought I should change the scenery a bit. I want to show you the top five fictional places I would love to visit... If I could for a day or two.

Number one is...

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Rivendell! Meeting Elrond has always been my (unrealistic) dream. I want to meet Hugo Weaving but still... It's not the same thing. He has the personality of a great leader who knows what to do in times of need. I would love to just sit down with him and talk about the Battle of the Five Armies. 

I also want to go to Rivendell because of the beautiful architecture and the calm ambiance. The stunning, shimmering waterfalls that flow down cliffs and out of buildings would be amazing to see in real life. If you like nature and its beauty, then you and I can agree on one thing. Rivendell would be the most gorgeous landmark on Middle-Earth. 

Number two is...

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Camp Half-Blood! I have always dreamed of visiting this camp since I first picked up Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief. I bet you would agree if you have read any of Rick Riordan's books. The camp is full of weapons and seemingly fun games (like capture the flag but with sharp swords...) And the cabins dedicated to every Greek god and goddess with cool and unique elements.

The cabin I would choose to explore first would be Hephaestus's cabin (Cabin Nine). In The Lost Hero, it is described as "an oversized RV." Inside the cabin, are retractable beds that can be controlled by voice which by the way is totally wicked! And to add to that awesomeness, the beds can withdraw from the main floor and settle in to a private quarters underground... Now who wouldn't want to live in this cabin? Since we are talking about Hephaestus, the cabin is also full of machines and power tools. Even though I am not really into forging weapons or armory, Cabin Nine calls to me, saying "come explore every corner of me!!!"

Number three is... 

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Hogwarts! Imagine yourself walking down the Great Hall, with Harry, Hermione, and Ron at your sides... *sigh It would be the most magical day of my entire life! Eating an abundance of remarkable, fast-appearing food would add to the craziness of being sandwiched between Harry and Hermione with Ron eating across from you.

Playing quidditch, is the activity I would like to do most at Hogwarts. I also want to learn magic and meet the professors but I am dying to play quidditch! One reason is you get to fly on a broom... A broom! You have to admit, flying is one of the top wishes if you had some sort of genie, because it's definitely one of mine! And the other reason is you're playing a sport (if you love sports) which kills two birds with one stone.

Number four is... 

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Fablehaven! Fablehaven is a sanctuary for all kinds of supernatural beings like fairies, centaurs, witches, dragons, etc.. The sanctuary is run by an elderly couple who are very amiable, but know when to strike hard when necessary. The creatures that live in Fablehaven aren't your typical Glenda the Good Witch or Eragon. Nevertheless, it would be a honor to visit these creatures. I would be willing to risk my life to experience Brandon Mull's magical world.


Number five is...

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The Glade! I would visit the Glade under safe conditions. The maze would be turned off and there would be no Grievers roaming at night. I would love to meet Newt, Thomas, and Minho. I would like to see how they learned to survive under such harsh conditions. Plus, it would be fun to run the maze as long as there were no Grievers trying to kill me.  

Leaving these magical worlds and the characters who live there is one of the hardest things about finishing a good book. It's fun to imagine what it would be like to actually visit. 

What worlds do you wish you could visit?

The Maze Runner: A Better Movie or Book?

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The Maze Runner has everyone talking. The new edition of the Young Adult movie world has already hit the high ranking box office with $32.5 million dollars. The question is was the movie as great as the book? 

Having finishing the book before I watched the movie, I was full of anticipation; my mind asking, will they stick to the book? While reading, I found that James Dashner was very descriptive with his violence in the book. I was hoping none of it would be translated onto the screen for I am a bit squeamish when it comes to watching gore. 

In fact the other night, I was watching Supernatural behind the living room couch. I don't think the people in the row behind me, would like me doing that in the movie theater. 

I was in luck. The movie didn't show all the violence the book described. For example, it didn't show Gally receiving his revengeful blows from Thomas or the gruesome attacks of the Grievers. 

Warning Spoilers Ahead! I personally hate spoilers, but if you really don't want to read the book or watch the movie, be my guest.

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The movie diverted from the book in several ways. In the book, Alby dies much later then what was shown in the movie, which makes it even sadder. Another example is the Gladers, in the book, knew what would happen if they were stung by a Griever but in the movie, they don't understand why Grievers stung and what were the consequences.

SPOILERS END! You can read on... There is no more spoilers! 

Nevertheless, I thought Mr. Wes Ball did an excellent job in turning one of the best dystopian (and you can disagree with me) books, into one amazing, action-packed movie for all those book nerds like me. And I think you should read the book as well; the book is as amazing (maybe even better) as the movie.