Review: Destined

Destined by Aprilynne Pike Published by HarperCollins on May 1, 2012 Genres: Young Adult- Fantasy/ Paranormal Source: FTC: Exchange for honest opinion, Publisher Buy on Amazon Goodreads "Laurel now knows the truth: Yuki is a rare Winter faerie, the most powerful—and deadly—of all, and she is working with Klea to conquer and destroy Avalon. With Tamani, David, and Chelsea by her side, Laurel prepares for a fight she never thought she would have to face. Filled with heart-pounding action, sweeping romance, and higher stakes at every turn, Destined is the series conclusion that readers have been clamoring for—with a twist that will leave them breathless. Tamani looked at her gravely, and reached up to touch her hair behind her ear. He hesitated for an instant, then...

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Review: A Beautiful Evil

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.A Beautiful Evil by Kelly Keaton Series: Gods & Monsters # 2 Published by Simon Pulse on February 1, 2012 Genres: Young Adult-Paranormal Source: FTC: Exchange for honest opinion, Publisher Buy on Amazon Goodreads "Myth and mayhem inhabit a richly reimagined New Orleans in this sequel to Darkness Becomes Her.After the epic graveyard battle at the end of Darkness Becomes Her, Ari and her friends know what they’re up against: Ari is facing the Medusa curse and is haunted by the image of what she will become. To make matters worse, the heinous goddess Athena has kidnapped young Violet...

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Review: Born Wicked

Born Wicked by Jessica Spotswood Published by Putnam Juvenile on February 7th 2012 Genres: Young Adult -Fantasy Source: FTC: Exchange for honest opinion, Paragraphs Books Goodreads "Everybody knows Cate Cahill and her sisters are eccentric. Too pretty, too reclusive, and far too educated for their own good. But the truth is even worse: they're witches. And if their secret is discovered by the priests of the Brotherhood, it would mean an asylum, a prison ship--or an early grave."     I picked up this book anticipating it. I was so excited to read something fresh and new. It gave me exactly what I wanted .The feel of  history flowing through my fingers as I turned each page. What I loved most about this book is the plot line. I love historical books. Falling into...

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Review: A Million Suns

I received this book for free from FTC: Exchange for honest opinion, Paragraphs Books in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.A Million Suns by Beth Revis Series: Across The Universe # 2 Published by Razorbill on January 10, 2012 Genres: Young Adult- Dystopian Source: FTC: Exchange for honest opinion, Paragraphs Books Buy on Amazon Goodreads "Godspeed was once fueled by lies. Now it is ruled by chaos. It’s been three months. In that time, Amy has learned to hide who she is. Elder is trying to be the leader he’s always wanted to be. But as the ship gets more and more out of control, only one thing is certain: They have to get off the ship."   Okay, I admit. I was a bit skeptical picking up this...

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Review: Balthazar

Balthazar by Claudia Gray Published by HarperTeen on March 6th 2012 Genres: Young Adult- Fantasy/ Paranormal Source: FTC: Exchange for honest opinion, Publisher Goodreads "Haunted by memories from his first days as a vampire, Balthazar has spent hundreds of years alone—without allies, without love. When he emerges from his isolation to help Skye Tierney, a human girl who once attended Evernight Academy, Balthazar has no idea how dangerous it will be. Skye’s psychic powers have caught the attention of Redgrave, the cruel master vampire responsible for murdering Balthazar and his family four centuries ago. Having learned of Skye’s powers and the remarkable effect her blood has on vampires, he plans to use her for his own evil purposes. As they stand together to...

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