Books That Shouldn't Be Turned Into Movies

Please.

Don’t  touch  these books, producers and directors!

There are always books that are being adapted into films nowadays. I don't disagree with most that are being turned into movies but there are some novels or series that just wouldn't fit into a movie or TV show. It's not simply because "books are better than the existing adaptations" but mainly because the books have long shown its readers a powerful message and engrossing writing style that a movie can't replicate. 

The Raven Cycle series by Maggie Stiefvater

The Raven Cycle series is a well-known series among the blogosphere community with its powerful writing style and a wonderful cast of characters that work so well together and yet have their noticeable differences. The world is very ethereal and rich and weirdly, only imaginable when thought about and not drawn out before someone's eyes. Does anyone else agree? Maggie Stiefvater's worlds cannot be explained, or at the very least, shown on the big screen. It's something that her readers have a personal connection to and if the media and network were to create a whole franchise around this series, it would ruin that magical and special essence. 

Also, how does one portray the wonderful character of Blue? Someone please tell me because she is perfection, and I don't know one actress that would get her point across perfectly. Please Maggie Stiefvater, don't sell the rights to produce this series! 

Ready Player One by Ernest Cline 

Ready Player One is an absolutely crazy book that takes place in society years and years into the future when reality really sucks and people would rather have their minds plugged into a virtual reality-like game called, The Oasis. The creator of the Oasis dies and in his will, leaves a bunch of clues leading up to finding a easter egg hidden in his own game. The winner who finds the egg gets the creative rights to his game and his entire fortune. 

Because this book is so immersed in the idea of 1980's pop culture and media, it would be pretty difficult to get all the rights to the different films, games, and books that were mentioned in this book. I also think that the transition between reality and virtual reality would be very hard to show viewers on the big screen because I don't think it's something that's been done before. I would very much like to see someone try though! 

The Sword of Summer by Rick Riordan

Honestly... the Percy Jackson movies just really ruined it for me. I believe, and this is my own personal theory, that Rick's books are so alive and energetic. It's so hard to contain that buzzing ball of energy into a 2-hour film, or however long movies go on to. It's crazy how much of a quarrel I had with the PJ movies. I just didn't like them. I thought the concepts were pushed around and made too cheesy and the effects to look really immature and stupid. 

Leave Magnus Chase as he is as one of this generation's finest bookish heroes. Don't tarnish the story and create this whole franchise like you did to Percy Jackson D: 

Any of Rainbow Rowell's books! 

Rainbow's books are just too contemporary for the big screen. Maybe Fangirl would make a good film but all her other novels are so romantic and beautiful and it's hard to get that on-screen kind of love from the characters. I also think her books resemble real life relationships and couples, and on-screen acting/romance would kind of kill the whole authenticity. 

Throne of Glass series by Sarah J. Maas

Ya'll are probably wondering what the heck this is doing on my list. It's my favorite series and it would be wrong of me to not want this to become a movie so I can experience it physically! But no... 

Because this series has grown in name over the past few years, I feel like the movie would destroy everyone's entire perspective on the series and well-crafted story line and plot. Sure you can dream cast and imagine whoever you want for the cast but if they were to cast someone you didn't like, for example, there would be a total uproar and a ton of fans would bring it out on Maas or event the producers. This series is too big (literally), too grand to turn it into something as a movie or TV show. Does anyone else agree? It's okay if you don't! 

Most Books About Disabilities

Ah disabilities. Such a beautiful topic/genre in YA nowadays. Books about disabled characters are being stunningly well done. They have exceeded many's expectations in portraying a character who is hindered by either a mental or physical obstacle. If a producer were to turn one of these books into a movie, they would either need to have experience with a disabled person or really cast a disabled person because then it would also lose its authenticity. When you're reading it, it's very real and in the moment. You feel like you're connecting with the character in such an intimate way. The only movie with a disabled character I was actually proud of was The Fault In Our Stars. Does that count as disabled characters? 

To All The Boys I've Loved Before Duology by Jenny Han

I feel like the castings for this duology is going to be brutal. Sure, the story would make a beautiful movie! But I'm pretty sure hardcore fans of this duology are waiting for the perfect casting. Yes, there is a beautiful model on the cover that fits most people's vision of Lara Jean, but we don't even know if she can act. OMG And I've seen over 100 fan castings of Peter and even I don't know which one I would prefer. Plus, there are also some castings I disagree with 100%. You see the struggles producers have to go through? 

The Mortal Instruments series by Cassandra Clare

Funny, huh? It's already been turned into a movie, and I thoroughly enjoyed the movie. I really didn't understand the need for a TV show franchise, and I still don't. And especially, why did they have to change the case for the TV show? THAT I REALLY DON'T UNDERSTAND BECAUSE LILY COLLINS IS BAE AF! I can't agree with the TV show because it's already being made, but I do not believe it's going to last very long. No hate to the awesome sauce TMI series and Cassandra Clare <3 nbsp="" p="">

What books should not, in your opinion? 

P.S. I Still Love You by Jenny Han

Title: P.S. I Still Loved You
Author: Jenny Han
Pages: 337 pages
Published: May 26th, 2015
Genre: Contemporary
Rating: 

Lara Jean didn't expect to really fall for Peter.

She and Peter were just pretending. Except suddenly they weren't. Now Lara Jean is more confused than ever. When another boy from her past returns to her life, Lara Jean's feelings for him return too. Can a girl be in love with two boys at once?

In this charming and heartfelt sequel to the New York Times bestseller To All the Boys I've Loved Before, we see first love through the eyes of the unforgettable Lara Jean. Love is never easy, but maybe that's part of what makes it amazing.

Buy it now! 

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If you haven't read the first book, this review is just going to be a major spoiler for you. I hope this encourages you to read this duology because Jenny Han's contemporary writing has utterly blow me away. As a heavy fantasy reader, I find Han's writing comparable to any fantasy/thriller book: intriguing with an unexpected twist at every end.

P.S. I Still Love You  begins where To All the Boys I've Loved Before ends. It revives the readers who are hardcore fans of the first book with an enlightening refresher: Lara Jean's letters have been mailed out and she's now dating Peter Kavinsky, the oh-so-delicious popular guy she's had a crush on forever. It was really hard for me to get back into the story only because I had read the first one a while ago and I wasn't ready for this love story to end. Nevertheless, I forged through it in one sitting and am glad with the way things turned out in the end.

Nothing beats the plot of a great Jenny Han book. Nothing. Jenny Han literally wields worlds between her fingertips and hides most of the beautiful romances in her pocket. You can never really predict what's going to happen next for the two lovebirds but also what transformation the main character is going to undergo. 

I absolutely loved the concept of the second book where another boy from Lara Jean's past, who also received a letter, comes back and riles up some trouble between Peter and Lara. In the first book, I was quite confused with Lara and Peter's relationship since they were just faking their interest. Soon it grew into admiration and they eventually fell hard for each other. 

I always love the idea of authors writing about love and not realizing it, ya know what I mean? Like when a character is best friends with someone and they eventually fall in love with their best friend. I remember in the first book when it was all about her notes and Lara Jean trying to overcome her fear of the boys finding out that she wrote these letters. The second book has really taken that conflict and evolved it into an entirely brand new obstacle for Lara's life-- she's now faced with a real relationship and it's kind of like an animal that's grown up in a zoo all their life and is finally exposed to the real world. 

Am I the only one that thought Lara Jean was a tad bit condescending? She was clingy to Peter, and not to mention, a bit over dramatic when he was hanging out with Genevieve. Peter says he "loves you" and if you don't want to believe it, it's no one else's fault but your own. THERE I SAID IT! 

I was really this alongside my great friend Bella, and we kept fighting about whether Peter or the boy who came back from Lara's past was better. Jenny Han sure does know how to stir up the seas, if ya know what I mean *wink wink*. She creates this entirely new branch of conflict with the main characters from the first book by bringing in and introducing another boy that received Lara's letters. That was probably the best part of the book and made me snicker like crazy.

One of the best teenage romances, and I mean nothing serious. Today all YA books seem to revolve around the idea of sex and loss of innocence. I feel like this book just mocked that idea and played around with its meaning. Lara Jean wasn't in a relationship for the benefits of losing her virginity, she just wanted to be loved by someone who was willing to feel the same way about her. Even the events that occur in this book make it clear that Lara Jean is a hopeless romantic and not a hungry *excuse my British* slut. There is no slut-shaming in this book, no no. 

Jealous, oh the old friend returns from YA romances! A ton of jealousy from the guys in this book but also from the girls. And all in all, I think jealousy is such a fun thing to play around with and messes with the emotions of the readers. Pettteerrr was sooo jealous when Lara Jean's secret admirer came back into town *blushes*. 

I hope you all enjoy my review for Jenny Han's latest talked-about novel! She's an amazing writer and all contemporary lovers should give this duology a go! I'll see you guys on my next review, have a great day! 

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