5 POP FICTION BOOKS TO READ IF YOU LOVED

SHE'S DATING THE GANGSTER

Looking for something new to read? Why not give these titles a try.
She's Dating the Gangster has everything you could possibly want in a love story: an unexpected
relationship, rivalries, a bad boy turned dream guy, and an ending that hits you right in the heart. If
you're new to Pop Fiction and you're looking for a story that will pull you in and leave you
completely bowled over by the end like SDTG did, take a look at three five books you can start
with.
Accidentally in Love With a Gangster
by marielicious
There's the word "gangster" in the title, and it's basically about finding love in the most unexpected
places. The lead character is Gail, whose dream guy is someone who a smart, sweet gentleman (and
don't we all dream of the same thing), but she finds herself falling in love with the complete
opposite of who she's looking for (and haven't we all found ourselves in the same situation at some
point?).
The Boy Next Door Part 1
by ScribblerMia
It sounds like a cute story from the get-gohow could anyone go wrong with next-door neighbors
who've known each other forever and eventually falling in love? But it's a rocky path for Astrid,
because Karl teases and torments her relentlessly, even telling her crush that she likes him!
Seducing Drake Palma
by beeyotch
On a dare from her friend, Alys is on a mission to get school heartthrob Drake Palma to fall in love
with her. But its going to be a challenge, because Drake is standoffish, a bit mean, and breaks
hearts left and right (sound familiar?).
A Place in Time Book 1
by j_harry08
Now here's another heart-breaker and tearjerker. A Place in Time Book 1 is the story of Shay and
Terence, the older brother of her best friend. They fall in love after their first date, and youd think
that's enough to guarantee a Happily Ever After for these two. But Terence has a big secret that
keeps him from getting too close with other people. Warning: Be prepared with a box of tissues
while you're reading this!
Ang Boyfriend Kong Artista
by modernongmariaclara
Kenji and Athena had to pretend to be a couple (at first!) because Kenji was trying to make his ex
jealous, and in ABKA, Daniella and Bryan also had to pretend to be a couple for three months, and
they even signed a contract for their "intimate relationship"with a punishment for the person who
goes against the rules.
Which one will you be reading next?
(by: Lynn Lopez) Candymag.com

THE QUESTIONS GUYS SHOULD NEVER, EVER ASK

GIRLS
During a bad time, that is.
by Ayessa De La Pea, Candymag.com Editorial Assistant

Sometimes guys just ask the wrong question at the wrong time. We can't help but snap at them and
suddenly lose our temper. When we're having a bad day, the last thing we need is thinking about a
good comeback for the worst question, ever. Here are 5 of them we never want to hear guys ask us,
especially when we're in such a foul mood.
1. "Do you really want to eat that?" You ask us after eating a bucket of popcorn, a bar of
chocolate, a scoop of ice cream, and while we're reaching for a bag of our favorite chips. Dear
guys, we understand that you're just concerned about our health, but there are days when we just
need to have a bite or two of our favorite food. For some reason, it makes us feel a little better.
Please allow us to eat in peace.
2. "What is that you're wearing?" or "Why do you look like that?" We know your knowledge
about fashion and beauty is limited, so please leave our clothes and how our face looks out of the
conversation. In case you haven't noticed, we tried hard to look good for our date.
3. "What's her name?" Do we really have to explain why this question irritates the life out of us
on all levels? You are with us and you are supposed to enjoy our company. Please don't ask us this
question unless you want us to poke your eyes and remind you that your eyes should be reserved
only for us during this time.
4. "What's wrong?" or "What's the problem?" What if we told you that you are the problem?
Will that make you recall what you've done recently to make us feel upset and irritated by your
presence? Or did you hit your head earlier that you already forgot that you were 30 minutes late for
our date or that you left us calling your phone 50 times last night while you played NBA Live like
cray?
5. "Are you okay?" or "Are you fine?" Please enlighten us on why you ask us this question when
obviously we look like we are not okay? Is it a way to start a conversation or just a way for you to
fill the silence between us?
We're not always irritated by these questions, guys, don't worry. Just please know when to ask them
or how to ask us about them. When we're having a bad day or when we're out on what's supposed
to be a wonderful date, we don't really need your judging and all-knowing tone. All we need is you
and your undivided attention for a few hours and we're good... and maybe a few scoops of ice
cream, too.

BOOKS TO READ
by Cidee Despi, Candymag.com Correspondent

1. The Fault in Our Stars by John Green

The Fault in Our Stars tells a story about lovers who met in a cancer support group, Hazel and

Augustus. Prepare your heart to fall in love with fictional characters, and brace yourself for a roller
coaster ride of feels.
2. The Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling
Stuck in a cupboard under the stairs with an obnoxious cousin, Harry Potter finds himself receiving
letters from an owl. Read this series and go on one crazy, magical adventure of hidden rooms and
aerial sports and youll find yourself trying to figure out how to go to Hogwarts for college instead.
3. Percy Jackson and the Olympians series by Rick Riordan
Let yourself go on wild adventures as these demigods fulfill prophecy, battle death, and meet Greek
gods with absurd personas along the way. Witty and heart racing, this series also gives you instant
Greek mythology lessons!
4. Eleanor and Park by Rainbow Rowell
This book tells the story of genuine first love through a witty, relatable, and magical voice that
makes the reader remember all sorts of feelings. Prepare the tissue.
5. The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky
The narration of Charlie lets you see the high school by the sidelinesfrom relationships to
partiesand from someone who is trying to understand. The Perks of Being a Wallflower talks
about growing-up, trying to live in it, while also trying to escape from it.

THE 5 GUYS WHO WILL CHANGE YOUR LIFE

These are the guys who made you a better you.
By Ayessa De La Pea, Candymag.com Editorial Assistant

Guys won't always hurt you, girls, don't worry. They deserve credit, too. Guys balance you out
whenever you're getting a little too emotional over a lot of things. They walk into your lives and
give you a new way of looking at things, which actually helps. So here's to the guys, the guys who
changed your lives and made you a better you.
1. Your celeb crush. Whoever said that your celeb crush is an insignificant part of your life and
just someone you'll forget in time clearly didn't know what he was talking about. Your first celeb
crush will teach you to hope for the best (because you'll get to meet him one day, too) and hold on
when things get tough (those nasty rumors are ridiculous!). Your celeb crush will make you more
optimistic about things because someday, the odds will be in your favor and you'll get the chance to
meet him finally.

2. Your guy bud/brother. When you need an unbiased POV on things, you come running to him.
He's usually the one who gives you a logical explanation of things, drives you around and
accompanies you when there's no one else around for the tast, and fights for you when mean girls

and bad boys are out to get you. From him you'll learn to let the steam off first before reacting and
that things always look better and different in the morning.

3. Your first crush who didn't like you back. Yes, he's hurt you and made you cry and was the
first reason you woke up to ugly tear stains on your pillow. But he's also your first taste of pain and
heartbreak and the one who showed you that you will always survive those in the end if you just
hold on tight and never give up.
4. Your boyfriend. Of course. He will change your life in a million ways. He'll show you the
happy side of relationships and sometimes, the not-so-happy moments, too. But he'll also show you
that things will work together to make your relationship stronger if you just choose to.
5. Your dad. He has seen you throw a tantrum over a toy in the mall and watched you evolve into
an adorable and akward teenager. He may scare all the guys who want to be with you, but it's his
way of looking out for you. His are the tears and the broken heart you never saw when he knew you
started dating a guy for the first time or when some guy broke your heart. He'll teach you how to let
go a little and how you will always, always deserve the best.