Review: Born of Illusion

Review: Born of Illusion
Jun 29
2014

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.Born of Illusion by Teri Brown Published by Balzer + Bray on July 2, 2014 Genres: Young Adult- Historical/Fantasy Source: FTC: Exchange for honest opinion, Publisher Buy on Amazon Goodreads Anna Van Housen has a secret. A gifted illusionist, Anna assists her mother, the renowned medium Marguerite Van Housen, in her stage show and séances, easily navigating the underground world of magicians, mediums, and mentalists in 1920’s New York. As the illegitimate daughter of Harry Houdini—or so Marguerite claims—sleight of hand illusions have never been a challenge for Anna. The real trick...

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Review: Endless

Review: Endless
Jun 28
2014

Endless by Jessica Shirvington Published by Sourcebooks Fire on October 1st 2013 Genres: Young Adult- Fantasy/ Paranormal Source: Bought Goodreads LOVE WILL KILL US ALLViolet Eden thought she was getting things under control. Then all hell breaks loose--literally. In the war between angels and exiles, she's about to face the biggest baddie of all time. Except she's not nearly ready. The dark exile Phoenix is still messing with her head--not to mention her heart. And her undeniable attraction to Lincoln has gotten downright dangerous. When Hell unleashes its worst, Violet must embrace every facet of her angel self to save the people she cares about and the world as she knows it. But death is not the worst thing she will face... I don’t think a book has ever...

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Review: Killer Instinct

Review: Killer Instinct
Jun 27
2014

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.Killer Intinct by S.E. Green Series: Stand Alone Published by Simon Pulse on May 6th 2014 Genres: Young Adult-Adventure/Thriller Source: FTC: Exchange for honest opinion, Publisher Goodreads She’s not evil, but she has certain... urges. Lane is a typical teenager. Loving family. Good grades. Afterschool job at the local animal hospital. Martial arts enthusiast. But her secret obsession is studying serial killers. She understands them, knows what makes them tick. Why? Because she might be one herself. Lane channels her dark impulses by hunting criminals—delivering justice when the...

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Review: How To Meet Boys

Review: How To Meet Boys
Jun 26
2014

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.How To Meet Boys by Catherine Clark Series: Stand Alone Published by HarperTeen on May 6th 2014 Genres: Young Adult-Contemporary/Romance Source: FTC: Exchange for honest opinion, Publisher Buy on Amazon Goodreads Find out what happens when you fall for your best friend's worst enemy in this timeless and hilarious story of a forbidden first love and forever friendship.Lucy can't wait to spend the summer at the lake with her best friend, Mikayla. But when Jackson, the boy she's been avoiding ever since he rejected her, reappears in her life, Lucy wonders if this summer to remember is...

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Review: Ask Again Later

Review: Ask Again Later
Jun 24
2014

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.Ask Again Later by Liz Czukas Series: Stand Alone Published by HarperTeen on March 11th 2014 Genres: Young Adult-Contemporary/Romance Source: FTC: Exchange for honest opinion, Publisher Buy on Amazon Goodreads Despite what her name might suggest, Heart has zero interest in complicated romance. So when her brilliant plan to go to prom with a group of friends is disrupted by two surprise invites, Heart knows there's only one drama-free solution: flip a coin.Heads: The jock. He might spend all night staring at his ex or throw up in the limo, but how bad can her brother's best friend...

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Review: Biggest Flirts

Review: Biggest Flirts
Jun 23
2014

Biggest Flirts by Jennifer Echols Published by Simon Pulse on May 20th 2014 Genres: Young Adult-Contemporary/Romance Source: Edelweiss, FTC: Exchange for honest opinion, Publisher Buy on Amazon Goodreads Tia and Will’s lives get flipped upside down when they’re voted Yearbook’s Biggest Flirts in this sassy novel from the author of Endless Summer and The One That I Want.Tia just wants to have fun. She’s worked hard to earn her reputation as the life of the party, and she’s ready for a carefree senior year of hanging out with friends and hooking up with cute boys. And her first order of business? New guy Will. She can’t get enough of his Midwestern accent and laidback swagger. As the sparks start to fly, Will wants to get serious. Tia’s seen how caring too much has...

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Review: Midnight Thief

Review: Midnight Thief
Jun 22
2014

I received this book for free from FTC: Exchange for honest opinion, Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.Midnight Thief by Livia Blackburne Published by Disney-Hyperion on June 22, 2014 Genres: Young Adult -Fantasy Source: FTC: Exchange for honest opinion, Netgalley Buy on Amazon Goodreads Growing up on Forge’s streets has taught Kyra how to stretch a coin. And when that’s not enough, her uncanny ability to scale walls and bypass guards helps her take what she needs. But when the leader of the Assassins Guild offers Kyra a lucrative job, she hesitates. She knows how to get by on her own, and she’s not sure she wants to play by his rules. But he’s persistent—and darkly attractive—and...

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