Review: Second Star
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.Second Star by Alyssa B. Sheinmel Published by Straus and Giroux (BYR) on May 13, 2014 Genres: Young Adult-Contemporary/Romance Source: FTC: Exchange for honest opinion, Netgalley Buy on Amazon Goodreads A twisty story about love, loss, and lies, this contemporary oceanside adventure is tinged with a touch of dark magic as it follows seventeen-year-old Wendy Darling on a search for her missing surfer brothers. Wendy’s journey leads her to a mysterious hidden cove inhabited by a tribe of young renegade surfers, most of them runaways like her brothers. Wendy is instantly drawn to the...
Read MoreReview: Nantucket Red
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.Nantucket Red by Leila Howland Published by Disney-Hyperion on May 13, 2014 Genres: Young Adult-Contemporary/Romance Source: FTC: Exchange for honest opinion, Netgalley Buy on Amazon Goodreads Cricket Thompson's lifetime of overachieving has paid off: she's headed to Brown University in the fall, with a spot on the lacrosse team and a scholarship that covers almost everything. Who knew living in the dorm cost money? An Ivy League education seems to mean living at home for the next four years. When Cricket is offered the chance to earn enough cash to afford a real college...
Read MoreReview: All That Glows
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.All That Glows by Ryan Graudin Series: Stand Alone Published by HarperTeen on February 11th 2014 Genres: Young Adult- Fantasy/ Paranormal Source: FTC: Exchange for honest opinion, Publisher Buy on Amazon Goodreads Emrys—a fiery, red-headed Fae—always embraced her life in the Highlands, far from the city’s draining technology, until she’s sent to London to rejoin the Faery Guard. But this isn’t any normal assignment—she’s sent to guard Prince Richard: Britain’s notorious, partying bad boy and soon-to-be King. The prince’s careless ways and royal blood make him the irresistible for...
Read MoreBook Talk: Tips For Getting Over The Reading Slump
Hello everyone! I hope everyone is having a good day. If you have not noticed (maybe not on my blog but definitely my good reads page) you know that I used to read a book a day. And now I’m not. The reason? Blogging/reading slump. I have it. It scared me at first because I wanted to read but could not. It simply did not interested me anymore. (GASP!) Here are some tips on getting over this hurdle: 1. Don’t force it. Believe me, I wanted too. I forced myself to picked up a book and read. “SAVANNAH! READ THE BOOK.” No matter how many times my eyes dashed across the pages, I couldn’t become interested. Every book I picked up was boring and done. So I decided to step back and let it takes its course. 2. Relax The more my slumped went on,...
Read MoreReview: Crush
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.Crush by Nicole Williams Series: Crash # 3 Published by HarperCollins on April 23rd 2013 Genres: New Adult-Contemporary/Romance Source: Bought Buy on Amazon Goodreads Football glory. A giant diamond. A wandering eye. Jude and Lucy are happily engaged . . . but that doesn't mean life's a bed of roses. Once again, Jude and Lucy are torn apart by football training and a summer job that creates new tensions. This time Jude's the one with trust issues. Will Lucy's life-changing news bring them back together or end their relationship for good? Can love triumph forever? Ya’ll. I did it. I finally finish this series. It was hard to...
Read MoreReview: Forgiven
Forgiven by Janet Fox Series: Faithful # 2 Published by Speak on June 2nd 2011 Genres: Young Adult-Historical/Contemporary Source: Bought Buy on Amazon Goodreads Kula Baker never expected to find herself on the streets of San Francisco, alone but for a letter of introduction. Though she has come to the city to save her father from a cruel fate, Kula soon finds herself swept up in a world of art and elegance - a world she hardly dared dream of back in Montana, where she was no more than the daughter of an outlaw. And then there is the handsome David Wong, whose smiling eyes and soft-spoken manner have an uncanny way of breaking through Kula's carefully crafted reserve. Yet when disaster strikes and the wreckage threatens all she holds dear, Kula realizes that only...
Read MoreGiveaway: Legend/Prodigy
Today my lovely readers have a chance to win Legend/Prodigy in paperback! Legend Synopsis: What was once the western United States is now home to the Republic, a nation perpetually at war with its neighbors. Born into an elite family in one of the Republic’s wealthiest districts, fifteen-year-old June is a prodigy being groomed for success in the Republic’s highest military circles. Born into the slums, fifteen-year-old Day is the country’s most wanted criminal. But his motives may not be as malicious as they seem. From very different worlds, June and Day have no reason to cross paths – until the day June’s brother, Metias, is murdered and Day becomes the prime suspect. Caught in the ultimate game of cat...
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