Review: A Whole New World

A Whole New World Goodreads What if Aladdin had never found the lamp? This first book in the A Twisted Tale line will explore a dark and daring version of Disney's Aladdin. When Jafar steals the Genie's lamp, he uses his first two wishes to become sultan and the most powerful sorcerer in the world. Agrabah lives in fear, waiting for his third and final wish.To stop the power-mad ruler, Aladdin and the deposed princess Jasmine must unite the people of Agrabah in rebellion. But soon their fight for freedom threatens to tear the kingdom apart in a costly civil war. What happens next? A Street Rat becomes a leader. A princess becomes a revolutionary. And readers will never look at the story of Aladdin in the same way again. I just need to tell the whole world before...

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Review: Blue Lily, Lily Blue

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.Blue Lily, Lily Blue by Maggie Stiefvater Published by Scholastic on July 6, 2015 Genres: Young Adult- Fantasy/ Paranormal Source: FTC: Exchange for honest opinion, Publisher Buy on Amazon Goodreads There is danger in dreaming. But there is even more danger in waking up. Blue Sargent has found things. For the first time in her life, she has friends she can trust, a group to which she can belong. The Raven Boys have taken her in as one of their own. Their problems have become hers, and her problems have become theirs. The trick with found things though, is how easily they can be...

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Review: Point Blank

Point Blank by Anthony Horowitz Published by Penguin, Penguin Young Readers Genres: Young Adult-Adventure/Thriller, Young Adult-Science Fiction Source: Borrowed Buy on Amazon Goodreads When an investigation into a series of mysterious deaths leads agents to an elite prep school for rebellious kids, MI6 assigns Alex Rider to the case. Before he knows it, Alex is hanging out with the sons of the rich and powerful, and something feels wrong. These former juvenile delinquents have turned well-behaved, studious—and identical—overnight. It's up to Alex to find out who is masterminding this nefarious plot, before they find him. This is my first book that I have picked up and read by Anthony Horowitz. I have had the chance of reading this book with a group of middle...

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Review: Sweet Temptation

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.This book may be unsuitable for people under 17 years of age due to its use of sexual content, drug and alcohol use, and/or violence.Sweet Temptation by Wendy Higgins Published by HarperTeen on September 8th 2015 Genres: Young Adult -Fantasy, Young Adult/New Adult Crossover Pages: 485 Source: FTC: Exchange for honest opinion, Publisher Goodreads Bad boy Kaidan Rowe has never wanted for anything—money, popularity, musical talent…hot girls—but seducing them is part of his duty as a Nephilim, slave to the demon Dukes. As the son of the Duke of Lust, Kaidan has learned his father’s...

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Review: The Secrets of Attraction

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.The Secrets Of Attraction by Robin Constantine Series: Stand Alone Published by Balzer + Bray on April 28th 2015 Genres: Young Adult-Contemporary/Romance Pages: 384 Source: FTC: Exchange for honest opinion, Publisher Goodreads Set in the same world as The Promise of Amazing, this smart, surprising, and (of course) romantic follow-up to Robin Constantine’s debut novel follows two New Jersey teens as they become friends and fall in love. Madison Parker is on fast-forward. Working toward a scholarship for a summer art program, she already has her future figured out. But when a visit...

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Review: Under The Spotlight

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.Under The Spotlight by Angie Staton Published by HarperTeen on May 5th 2015 Genres: Young Adult-Contemporary/Romance Pages: 400 Source: FTC: Exchange for honest opinion, Publisher Goodreads Perfect for fans of Sarah Dessen and Jenny Han, this third book in the Jamieson Brothers trilogy will have readers wanting to fall in love with a rock star. After an embarrassing stint on a reality TV music competition years ago, Riley Parks vowed never to sing again. Now she's working at the prestigious Sound Sync recording studio, and life is looking up. But then Garrett Jamieson, the oldest...

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