Location: United Kingdom
Member Since: Oct. 13, 2012

Francesca Dell

Biography

I'm 15, and I like reading I guess. I also love acting, music and going out with my friends. Ugh, this is so awkward, I never know what to write in 'about me' boxes...

Where to find Francesca Dell online

Website: http://thelifeofateenagegirl111.blogspot.co.uk/
Twitter: @Frankiee__JLS
Blog: http://holdontothethingsyoulove.tumblr.com/

Smashwords book reviews by Francesca Dell

  • In Your Dreams on Oct. 21, 2012

    With most books it usually takes me a couple of chapters to really start enjoying the story. But with this book I was completely immersed in the storyline right from the first word. I found the relation between main characters, Zip and Kieron very fun. The author Amy Martin manages to make the banter between these two characters simple and realistic, a lot like the relationships I have with my friends at school. Futhermore, the author succeeds in talking about the many different feelings a teenager of Zip's age might be feeling. Amy Martin writes about the confusion that many teenage girls feel when it comes to confronting their real feelings for a close friend. I think the reason the relationship between Zip and Kieron is so sweet is because they started off friends before they both admitted they had more romantic feeling towards each other. Reading about Kieron's narcolepsy was also very interesting for me as I have never met someone with narcolepsy before. It was interesting reading the book from Zip's point of view as well, because the little quips she inserted here and there made me laugh out loud. For example at the start of chapter two and Kieron has passed out on the table and Zip just thinks 'Way to go, Zip—he’s dead. You killed the new kid.' The book takes an interesting turn at the end when you find out that the person you thought was 'bad' and wanting to hurt Kieron actually turns out to be one of the good guys, trying to actually protect Kieron. The author manages to successfully keep each page fresh and exciting, so that you will never want to put the book down! I finished this book in 6 hours without putting it down once. A great read and I thoroughly recommend it. Looking forward to reading book two!
  • Aversion (Book One of The Mentalist Series) on Dec. 26, 2012

    By the time I had finished the first page of Aversion, I knew I was going to enjoy it. This story is original and fresh, bringing a new perspective to a teenage romance. I loved the fact that in this story it was the girl with something to hide, I loved that it was the girl who had to protect the boy, instead of the usual boy rescues girl and they fall in love, happily ever after. The only problem I had with this book is that it was too short! I can honestly say that I finished this book in under 2 hours and I was just desperate for more. I absolutely cannot wait for the next in the series. I definitely recommend.
  • Broken Ties (Prequel to The Mentalist Series) on July 01, 2014

    The Mentalist is a series told from Gemma Green's point of view, about her life as an Averter. This prequel is the story of her parents. A story that is explored in small detail in the other two books, and a story that I have always wanted to know more about. Therefore, I was definitely intrigued at the prospect of this prequel and I had high expectations. I was not disappointed. This short novella is told from the point of view of both Paul Colt and Nora Brice, Gemma's father and mother, in their teenage years. I really appreciated this as it allowed me to see inside the minds of two characters who are somewhat a mystery in Aversion and Sentient. Obviously, I know how their story tragically ends but learning the details of how they met and what caused Paul to run away with Nora was really interesting. The story is short but sweet. I finished it in under two hours as I just could not stop reading. The characters are both engaging and likeable as they discover the excitement of first love and make the foolish teenage choices that we all have made at one point or another. This allowed me to relate to them immediately as I am a teenager myself. Udogu successfully created two believable and real teenagers. However, there is a dark undertone in the story that I was not expecting: the bruises Nora seems to constantly have from her mother. This aspect was definitely shocking as it is not something mentioned in the other two books and it compelled me to keep reading as I wanted to find out more about Nora's home life and what causes her mother to do this to her. However, this shocking twist was not really explored in much detail and the many questions I have did not get answered. I am disappointed about this as it would have been a very interesting plot point that could have been explored in much more depth, and I wish it had been. Even so, I still thoroughly enjoyed this story as it allows a little glimpse into the life of Paul Colt and has helped me to understand his character. The ending was abrupt but excellent and left me wanting more. It is because of this that I have rated the story 5 stars and to anyone that has read The Mentalist series or is wanting to read The Mentalist series, I completely recommend Broken Ties.