Review: Uses For Boys

Title: Uses For Boys Series: No Genre: Young Adult-Contemporary Author: Erica Lorraine Scheidt Publisher: St. Martin’s Press Release Date: January 15, 2013 Book: Netgalley “Anna remembers a time before boys, when she was little and everything made sense. When she and her mom were a family, just the two of them against the world. But now her mom is gone most of the time, chasing the next marriage, bringing home the next stepfather. Anna is left on her own—until she discovers that she can make boys her family. From Desmond to Joey, Todd to Sam, Anna learns that if you give boys what they want, you can get what you need. But the price is high—the other kids make fun of her; the girls call her a slut. Anna’s new friend, Toy, seems to have found a...

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Review: Scent Of Magic

Title: Scent Of Magic Series: Healer # 2 Genre: Young Adult-Fantasy/Paranormal Author: Maria V. Snyder Publisher: Harlequin MIRA Release Date: December 18, 2012 Book: Netgalley “Hunted, Killed—Survived?As the last Healer in the Fifteen Realms, Avry of Kazan is in a unique position: in the minds of her friends and foes alike, she no longer exists. Despite her need to prevent the megalomanical King Tohon from winning control of the Realms, Avry is also determined to find her sister and repair their estrangement. And she must do it alone, as Kerrick, her partner and sole confident, returns to Alga to summon his country into battle.Though she should be in hiding, Avry will do whatever she can to support Tohon’s opponents. Including infiltrating a holy army,...

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Giveaway: Big BOX Giveaway!!

Hello lovely readers!So today when I got home, I decided to clean out my shelf’s and this is what I ended up with: Three large bags/box full of finished copies, ARC’s, indie books.I decided to give them to YOU!!Yes, you. It is because of you, my fellow readers that I am where I am today.I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for all of you that support me!I’m giving away not 1, but 2  boxes full of books! Giveaway: 2 Boxs full of YA Finished Copies, ARC’s, etc 2 Winners will be picked Ends December 31, 2012 Hosted by Me Rules: To Enter, fill out the Rafflecopter form below Must be 13 years of age or older Contest is open to US ONLY!! Winner will be announced on the blog via Rafflecopter Winner will be notified by email Do NOT put...

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Review: Echo

I received this book for free from FTC: Exchange for honest opinion, Publisher in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.Echo by Alyson Noel Published by St. Martin's Griffin on November 13th 2012 Genres: Young Adult- Fantasy/ Paranormal Source: FTC: Exchange for honest opinion, Publisher Buy on Amazon Goodreads he inherited a magical destiny—and a mission to stop a powerful family of dark sorcerers. She never expected to fall in love with one of them. There’s still so much Daire Santos has to learn about being the last Soul Seeker….and about herself.  As her magical training becomes more intense, so does her relationship with Dace.  But when she learns that his connection to the evil Richter family...

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Review: Shadowlands

Title: Shadowlands Series: No Genre: Young Adult-Mystery Thriller Author: Kate Brian Publisher: Hyperion Release Date: January 8, 2013 Book: ARC sent by publisherVideo Review: HERE “Rory Miller had one chance to fight back and she took it. Rory survived… and the serial killer who attacked her escaped. Now that the infamous Steven Nell is on the loose, Rory must enter the witness protection with her father and sister, Darcy, leaving their friends and family without so much as a goodbye.Starting over in a new town with only each other is unimaginable for Rory and Darcy. They were inseparable as children, but now they can barely stand each other. As the sisters settle in to Juniper Landing, a picturesque vacation island, it seems like their new home may be...

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Exclusive: Dance Of Shadows Diary Entry

“Dancing with someone is an act of trust. Elegant and intimate; you’re close enough to kiss, close enough to feel your partner’s heartbeat. But for Vanessa, dance is deadly – and she must be very careful who she trusts . . .Vanessa Adler attends an elite ballet school – the same one her older sister, Margaret, attended before she disappeared. Vanessa feels she can never live up to her sister’s shining reputation. But Vanessa, with her glorious red hair and fair skin, has a kind of power when she dances – she loses herself in the music, breathes different air, and the world around her turns to flames . . .Soon she attracts the attention of three men: gorgeous Zep, mysterious Josh, and the great, enigmatic choreographer Josef Zhalkovsky....

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