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The Boy Who Lost His Sight
Away from Lenoir, Ellie Burke found a place to breathe again. A brighter home surrounded with her loved ones. A once-in-a-lifetime chance to change her life.
Everything seemed perfect enough - until she met Riley Flynn.
A mysterious young boy with a devilish smile, silently living with a traumatic secret buried away from others. In the midst of rain, uncertainty and burning desire - Ellie Burke finally found her salvation.
But when there is hope, there is always a risk for major heartbreak.
Everything seemed perfect enough - until she met Riley Flynn.
A mysterious young boy with a devilish smile, silently living with a traumatic secret buried away from others. In the midst of rain, uncertainty and burning desire - Ellie Burke finally found her salvation.
But when there is hope, there is always a risk for major heartbreak.
225 pages, Paperback
First published September 1, 2013
248 people are currently reading
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About the author
Bella Zamri
2 books103 followersBella Zamri is a third-year Dietetics student at UiTM Puncak Alam who has been posting her novels on Wattpad.com since she was only sixteen.
Using the pen name ‘Bellaaa_’ on Wattpad, she began writing The Boy Who Lost His Sight in 2012, where it quickly became popular. It has gained over 16 million reads from people around the globe.
Apart from trying to get her first degree by day and writing sappy teen fiction by night, in her free time she loves to read, eat and play with her cats.
The Boy Who Lost His Sight is her debut novel and it has been published under a Malaysian publishing company, Terfaktab Media.
Get the book here today:
http://terfaktab.com/product/boy-lost...
Using the pen name ‘Bellaaa_’ on Wattpad, she began writing The Boy Who Lost His Sight in 2012, where it quickly became popular. It has gained over 16 million reads from people around the globe.
Apart from trying to get her first degree by day and writing sappy teen fiction by night, in her free time she loves to read, eat and play with her cats.
The Boy Who Lost His Sight is her debut novel and it has been published under a Malaysian publishing company, Terfaktab Media.
Get the book here today:
http://terfaktab.com/product/boy-lost...
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June 10, 2016
I CRIED
I CRIED
I
FREAKIN
FUCKIN
EFFIN
CRIED......!!!!!!
THIS BOOK PROVED
THAT
LOVE IS BLIND!!
This book took hold of my heart and shaterred it into a ZILLION TINY TINY PIECES!!
CHARACTERS:-
RILEY:-
He is arrogant,cranky,rude,mean,asshat......But he is sweet as hell and has a beautiful heart:)
Guess what?
HE IS BLIND!!
ELLIE:-
She is sweet,kind and friendly....goes out of her way to help people..
Guess what?
HER PARENTS ARE DEAD!!
Riley went through an accident which resulted in him being blind....Ellie came to florida to start a new life..
they met eachother in english class..riley being his usual self,was rude to ellie but ellie being as she is,was nice to him all the same..she helped him go from places to places...he didn't like her one bit.didn't even consider her a friend..(using past tense)
This ,my dear friends,is how the story starts....
I LOVED EVERY WORD WRITTEN IN THIS BOOK...I WAS TENSED THROUGHOUT THE WHOLE BOOK!
ON THE OTHER HAND,I HAD A MINIAC KINDA SMILE ON MY FACE THE WHOLE TIME:)
I THINK THAT IN THE SECOND LAST CHAPTER I LITERALLY ,
HOLEEEE
SOLYYY
DIED!!!!
MY HEART STOPPED!!
THIS BOOK,LADIES AND GENTLE MEN TOOK MY HEART AWAY..THIS IS ONE OF THE BEST READS I HAD HAVE SOO FAR!!!
THIS IS WHAT TRUE LOVE IS!!!!
THIS BOOK TEACHES A LESSON:-
I CRIED
I
FREAKIN
FUCKIN
EFFIN
CRIED......!!!!!!
THIS BOOK PROVED
THAT
LOVE IS BLIND!!
This book took hold of my heart and shaterred it into a ZILLION TINY TINY PIECES!!
CHARACTERS:-
RILEY:-
He is arrogant,cranky,rude,mean,asshat......But he is sweet as hell and has a beautiful heart:)
Guess what?
HE IS BLIND!!
ELLIE:-
She is sweet,kind and friendly....goes out of her way to help people..
Guess what?
HER PARENTS ARE DEAD!!
Riley went through an accident which resulted in him being blind....Ellie came to florida to start a new life..
they met eachother in english class..riley being his usual self,was rude to ellie but ellie being as she is,was nice to him all the same..she helped him go from places to places...he didn't like her one bit.didn't even consider her a friend..(using past tense)
This ,my dear friends,is how the story starts....
I LOVED EVERY WORD WRITTEN IN THIS BOOK...I WAS TENSED THROUGHOUT THE WHOLE BOOK!
ON THE OTHER HAND,I HAD A MINIAC KINDA SMILE ON MY FACE THE WHOLE TIME:)
I THINK THAT IN THE SECOND LAST CHAPTER I LITERALLY ,
HOLEEEE
SOLYYY
DIED!!!!
MY HEART STOPPED!!
THIS BOOK,LADIES AND GENTLE MEN TOOK MY HEART AWAY..THIS IS ONE OF THE BEST READS I HAD HAVE SOO FAR!!!
THIS IS WHAT TRUE LOVE IS!!!!
THIS BOOK TEACHES A LESSON:-
September 20, 2017
This is a novel specifically for teenagers, which I obviously am not.
I find myself not caring about any of the characters, and each love story, conflict as well as friendship in the novel is fast-paced and not in depth. Everything happens so fast and so easy.
And the way it was written in English (in terms of sentence structure, slang), does not feel like it was said by someone who lives in the US. This novel would have been better if it was based and set in Malaysia. Some fact checks should have also been made on the culture and how their education system works.
I'm not sure how much work the editors have done on this book, but there were still a lot of grammatical errors that could have been avoided.
This was not a particularly bad book, but it is not for me.
I find myself not caring about any of the characters, and each love story, conflict as well as friendship in the novel is fast-paced and not in depth. Everything happens so fast and so easy.
And the way it was written in English (in terms of sentence structure, slang), does not feel like it was said by someone who lives in the US. This novel would have been better if it was based and set in Malaysia. Some fact checks should have also been made on the culture and how their education system works.
I'm not sure how much work the editors have done on this book, but there were still a lot of grammatical errors that could have been avoided.
This was not a particularly bad book, but it is not for me.
October 12, 2015
can i give this 10 stars???? definitley my new favorite on wattpad <3
June 3, 2013
Why is it that all the good wattpad books aren't made into real books? They're sooo good, loved it!!!
February 18, 2021
I love this book wayyyy too much. The way ellie got so insecure towards the end of the plot really got me teared down. Definitely worth every time spent on this book
February 23, 2017
'The Boy Who Lost His Sight' is one of the books I have enjoyed reading this year.
I know I'm a little too old for sappy teen romance, but this one is strangely enjoyable. I've sat through Eleanor and Park earlier, only to find it's lack of impact towards myself. TBWLHS is more dramatic, with characters who are more relatable and of variety of personality.
It starts off cliché (girl with tragedy moves to new place, starts new life, meets new guy), but as the story unfolds, the book seemed to weigh on the building of the relationships between the characters, instead of 'just romance'. The variety of characters gives the story an interesting dynamic. Aiden is a great addition to the story, I wished the novel was longer as I'm definitely interested in the Aiden-Riley friendship and Ben-Reese's frenemy-ship. Still, it's a well-done novel. Not bad for Bella Zamri's debut.
There are minor grammatical errors here and there, me being an insane English grammar nazi, I have been scribbling in my copy. It's alright though, I love my books scribbled.
It's impressive that Bella Zamri, being a Malaysian writer, gave a 100% American teen flick feel towards the readers. However I'm pretty biased on POC characters and I'd appreciate a more diverse set of characters rather than just 'white'. Bila aku bukak buku orang putih, aku bangga ada karakter macam Magnus Bane (Indonesian), Jem & Jia Penhallow (Chinese), Takumi (Japanese), Maia (African American), Lara Jean & MinHo (Korean), dsb sebab jarang orang putih ni nak acknowledge Asian-Americans dalam cereka ciptaan diorang. But it's alright, it's my preferences doesn't speak for the general public. It's overall an enjoyable book.
I know I'm a little too old for sappy teen romance, but this one is strangely enjoyable. I've sat through Eleanor and Park earlier, only to find it's lack of impact towards myself. TBWLHS is more dramatic, with characters who are more relatable and of variety of personality.
It starts off cliché (girl with tragedy moves to new place, starts new life, meets new guy), but as the story unfolds, the book seemed to weigh on the building of the relationships between the characters, instead of 'just romance'. The variety of characters gives the story an interesting dynamic. Aiden is a great addition to the story, I wished the novel was longer as I'm definitely interested in the Aiden-Riley friendship and Ben-Reese's frenemy-ship. Still, it's a well-done novel. Not bad for Bella Zamri's debut.
There are minor grammatical errors here and there, me being an insane English grammar nazi, I have been scribbling in my copy. It's alright though, I love my books scribbled.
It's impressive that Bella Zamri, being a Malaysian writer, gave a 100% American teen flick feel towards the readers. However I'm pretty biased on POC characters and I'd appreciate a more diverse set of characters rather than just 'white'. Bila aku bukak buku orang putih, aku bangga ada karakter macam Magnus Bane (Indonesian), Jem & Jia Penhallow (Chinese), Takumi (Japanese), Maia (African American), Lara Jean & MinHo (Korean), dsb sebab jarang orang putih ni nak acknowledge Asian-Americans dalam cereka ciptaan diorang. But it's alright, it's my preferences doesn't speak for the general public. It's overall an enjoyable book.
April 5, 2015
This is one romance story that never gets old to me.. Cute ,simple and just too darn easy to love..
One of the best stories in wattpad.!
One of the best stories in wattpad.!
February 7, 2017
First of all, I was so excited to read this book and the reviews plus the views on wattpad was so high! It got me all pumped up to read this cute little book. It also has such a great blurb at the back of the book. Everything seems so good and tbh, this book did not disappoint me entirely but it went a little downhill for me as it didn't hit that high expectation I set in the first place.
Being the first full Malaysian English novel that I read, it was not bad at all. I enjoyed reading it. The Boy Who Lost His Sight had such a pleasant story line, it was eventful, the idea was there. But somehow there were a few things that I didn't enjoy that much.
First, THIS BOOK WAS ABSOLUTELY SCREAMING 'CLICHE' at my face the entire time. Cliche usually works on me. I like cliche love story. But this one somehow didn't work that much because I was expecting some kind of plot twist, but there was none! Everything was almost too easy to be predicted. Upsetting? A little. The story created was perfect but I just hope that there was something done to it that could spice up the story a little.
Next, the pace of the story was a little bit too fast for me, that it sometimes didn't make much sense. I hoped that things could be stretched a little longer, that maybe there were some kind of appropriate 'fillers' could be inserted in between some of important parts in the book. For instance, I think Riley fell in love a little too fast with Emily and Riley received her help a little too easy without much justification to why he really felt so good about her.
Then, Riley's character. Riley for me was a little confusing in the first part of the book, but later on, after he dated Emily, he got a little better and came up stronger with a new personality and character, which was good. Comparing to the first part of the book, I thought he was supposed to be this cold and stubborn and just quiet kind of guy, almost like Edward Cullen. But once he spoke his lines, he was talking too much and didn't go well with his character. So that was why I was confused.
I guess those were the 3 main points of the things I didn't like much about the book. Overall, I did have a nice time reading The Boy Who Lost His Sight. The writing style was reader friendly, it had some nice simple quotes(even though they didn't give a deep impact to me) and it is a book that you can read anywhere, at any time. So, to whoever loves some cliche love story, go grab this cute one here! ;)
Being the first full Malaysian English novel that I read, it was not bad at all. I enjoyed reading it. The Boy Who Lost His Sight had such a pleasant story line, it was eventful, the idea was there. But somehow there were a few things that I didn't enjoy that much.
First, THIS BOOK WAS ABSOLUTELY SCREAMING 'CLICHE' at my face the entire time. Cliche usually works on me. I like cliche love story. But this one somehow didn't work that much because I was expecting some kind of plot twist, but there was none! Everything was almost too easy to be predicted. Upsetting? A little. The story created was perfect but I just hope that there was something done to it that could spice up the story a little.
Next, the pace of the story was a little bit too fast for me, that it sometimes didn't make much sense. I hoped that things could be stretched a little longer, that maybe there were some kind of appropriate 'fillers' could be inserted in between some of important parts in the book. For instance, I think Riley fell in love a little too fast with Emily and Riley received her help a little too easy without much justification to why he really felt so good about her.
Then, Riley's character. Riley for me was a little confusing in the first part of the book, but later on, after he dated Emily, he got a little better and came up stronger with a new personality and character, which was good. Comparing to the first part of the book, I thought he was supposed to be this cold and stubborn and just quiet kind of guy, almost like Edward Cullen. But once he spoke his lines, he was talking too much and didn't go well with his character. So that was why I was confused.
I guess those were the 3 main points of the things I didn't like much about the book. Overall, I did have a nice time reading The Boy Who Lost His Sight. The writing style was reader friendly, it had some nice simple quotes(even though they didn't give a deep impact to me) and it is a book that you can read anywhere, at any time. So, to whoever loves some cliche love story, go grab this cute one here! ;)
May 17, 2017
I bought this book at a book fair because there was a promotion of 3 books for RM50. The two books I bought together was on my wish list, but this one definitely happens to be randomly picked by me. My first impression (based on the title, and didn't bother to read the summary behind) was this must be a life story from the perspective of a boy who went blind all of a sudden. And I thought to myself how is this interesting?
To my surprise, this book really caught me off guard. After the first few chapters, I can't get enough of it. I even read this book before the other 2 books that were on my wish list.
I didn't expect the setting of the story to be in a foreign country from the author's origin. The storyline is simple and just like most teen flick, I fell in love with its characters. I almost can imagine myself as Ellie with her family and weird friends. And just like her, I definitely couldn't get enough of Riley Flynn. An impressive writing from the author for her first novel. Though she had been writing in Wattpad since 2011, this was my first time reading her story and will read more from her in the future.
To my surprise, this book really caught me off guard. After the first few chapters, I can't get enough of it. I even read this book before the other 2 books that were on my wish list.
I didn't expect the setting of the story to be in a foreign country from the author's origin. The storyline is simple and just like most teen flick, I fell in love with its characters. I almost can imagine myself as Ellie with her family and weird friends. And just like her, I definitely couldn't get enough of Riley Flynn. An impressive writing from the author for her first novel. Though she had been writing in Wattpad since 2011, this was my first time reading her story and will read more from her in the future.
March 5, 2014
You know how people always say-even the hypocrites-don't judge a book by its cover? In this case, people. Well that same rule applies to Ellie Burke when she meets the most interesting and mysterious boy she's ever encountered since moving back from her old town. So, she did the only thing that no one has ever done since this boy became the blind freak, and talked to him. And it was probably the best thing she ever did.
This story is probably one of the most touching and interesting books I have ever read. Only because it tells the real meaning of true love in its own unique way. Read The Boy Who Lost His Sight and join Ellie and Riley's complicated ride to finding their way to each others hearts.
This story is probably one of the most touching and interesting books I have ever read. Only because it tells the real meaning of true love in its own unique way. Read The Boy Who Lost His Sight and join Ellie and Riley's complicated ride to finding their way to each others hearts.
October 25, 2016
Adapted and improved from Wattpad with more than 15.7 million views and counting, this teen romance flick certainly caught my attention despite I don't really into this kind of story.
What makes it beautiful is the intriguing character of Riley and the determined Ellie, together with other supporting characters that show us positive family values apart from the main theme of love.
The book really showcases the strength of the writer and somehow, this story is well-suited for a movie adaptation. Highly recommended to those into love stories.
What makes it beautiful is the intriguing character of Riley and the determined Ellie, together with other supporting characters that show us positive family values apart from the main theme of love.
The book really showcases the strength of the writer and somehow, this story is well-suited for a movie adaptation. Highly recommended to those into love stories.
April 23, 2017
Note : I had to force myself to sleep ;;;;;
I love this book very much. It has a balanced plot, enough angst, enuf lovey-dovey, enuf tears also humorous enufff... I love it so much. I wish it's a bit longer ;;
There are improvements that can be made in terms grammar, but despite that I just love it. I wish I could write like this. Hahahha
I love this book very much. It has a balanced plot, enough angst, enuf lovey-dovey, enuf tears also humorous enufff... I love it so much. I wish it's a bit longer ;;
There are improvements that can be made in terms grammar, but despite that I just love it. I wish I could write like this. Hahahha
June 13, 2018
I am hunting down all my wattpad favorites here. This was an unforgettable read. Riley and Ellie are soulmates. I dont want to give away the whole story but The romance and friendship between a tortured recently blind,ex popular boy and bubbly-innocent new in the town ellie is just magic.
Give it a try.
Recommended.
Give it a try.
Recommended.
July 14, 2014
Such a cute story! Well done Bella!
May 13, 2017
Where do i get this book ?i love it very much but i cant find it ??
May 25, 2017
The best!!!!!!!!
August 5, 2020
4.5⭐️ but put it here as 5 due to nostalgia
May 13, 2017
first of all, seriously dear writer. i give my thumbs up because i think your writing is absolutely good. i mean for a malay and malaysian girl to write in a simple yet interesting way is really an achievement. which i envy.
second, for the storyline..i guess i can know what your age are. the story is good but somehow it is lack of maturity. at first i think this story happen in our society, in our country but it turns out that the settings is in florida. wow.
maybe for a teenage girls, students feels that this story is an interesting one. cute boy with flaw and cold character. ordinary girl with bad past time but positive and cheerful. it seems like the typical hollywood high school story with no drugs or sex.but it is lack of ... i dont know. it feel like something could be discuss more in detail. for example we can know how well john green can write a teenage story but there is still an issue that we might find simple but had deep meaning.
so yes i think you will understand it as you grow up. a good story does not mean that it has to be a serious and complicated but it is much meaningful if it is something that relate to you & the readers.
you really had the potential bella zambri. keep up the good work.
p.s: i just read your biodata. no wonder, you write it when you you're sixteen. god, your english must be flawless at such young age.
second, for the storyline..i guess i can know what your age are. the story is good but somehow it is lack of maturity. at first i think this story happen in our society, in our country but it turns out that the settings is in florida. wow.
maybe for a teenage girls, students feels that this story is an interesting one. cute boy with flaw and cold character. ordinary girl with bad past time but positive and cheerful. it seems like the typical hollywood high school story with no drugs or sex.but it is lack of ... i dont know. it feel like something could be discuss more in detail. for example we can know how well john green can write a teenage story but there is still an issue that we might find simple but had deep meaning.
so yes i think you will understand it as you grow up. a good story does not mean that it has to be a serious and complicated but it is much meaningful if it is something that relate to you & the readers.
you really had the potential bella zambri. keep up the good work.
p.s: i just read your biodata. no wonder, you write it when you you're sixteen. god, your english must be flawless at such young age.
October 19, 2021
So happy this has it physical copy of off wattpad. I am always thrilled when wattpad author got their books recognized because they truly deserve it. I bought the book for me and my friend as we absolutely love this book. She was so happy to get her own copy and author was supper kind as well I even messaged her on instagram to get a signature so I could print it for the book and she was happy to do so!
December 21, 2017
There were two best friends. One was blind and one was broken. Life crushed them in two different ways, leaving both of them behind with nothing but scars. But, one scar is visible and one is not.
The boy who lost his sight shut his life away, his soul as dark as his sight. His friend's life remained bright but his soul never did.
The boy who lost his sight shut his life away, his soul as dark as his sight. His friend's life remained bright but his soul never did.
January 8, 2024
This was a lot better when I was 14. The plot needs some work and I know that english isn't the authors first language but being that this book is published, I didnt expect so many grammatical mistakes
June 25, 2017
What a great book! I read it years ago and have re-read it countless times!
February 7, 2018
Loved the storyline and of course Riley. Got my emotions going for sure. Couldn't put down even in lessons and therefore ended up crying in them. whoops!
amazing
amazing
November 16, 2017
Simple and easy to read love story.
February 10, 2018
A very cute book!
February 11, 2018
Is there any place to red this book for free
December 15, 2018
It's official - I LOVE RILEY YAAASSSS
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