Review: Vortex

Vortex by S.J. Kincaid Published by Katherine Tegen Books on July 2, 2013 Genres: Young Adult- Dystopian, Young Adult-Science Fiction Source: FTC: Exchange for honest opinion, Paragraphs Books, Publisher Buy on Amazon Goodreads The impossible was just the beginning. Now in their second year as superhuman government weapons-in-training at the Pentagonal Spire, Tom Raines and his friends are mid-level cadets in the elite combat corps known as the Intrasolar Forces. But as training intensifies and a moment arrives that could make or break his entire career, Tom’s loyalties are again put to the test. Encouraged to betray his ideals and friendships for the sake of his country, Tom is convinced there must be another way. And the more aware he becomes of the corruption...

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Review: Zits: Chillax

Zits: Chillax by Jerry Scott, Jim Borgman Published by HarperTeen on May 21, 2013 Source: FTC: Exchange for honest opinion, Paragraphs Books, Publisher Buy on Amazon Goodreads In Zits: Chillax, Jeremy Duncan, high school sophomore and future rock god, offers up a comedic outlook on teenage life, including school, parents, chores, bands, and friends. Jeremy and his best friend, Hector Garcia, are planning to achieve a lifelong dream…going to a rock concert! Without parental supervision. But the Gingivitis concert falls on the same night their friend Tim is donating bone marrow for his mom, a cancer patient. Not a problem: Jeremy and Hector are determined to go to the show…for Tim. I have always loved roaming the comics in search of Zits and see if today the comic...

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Review: Cinder

Cinder by Marissa Meyer Published by Feiwel & Friends on January 3rd 2012 Genres: Young Adult -Fantasy Source: FTC: Exchange for honest opinion, Paragraphs Books Goodreads "Humans and androids crowd the raucous streets of New Beijing. A deadly plague ravages the population. From space, a ruthless lunar people watch, waiting to make their move. No one knows that Earth’s fate hinges on one girl. . . . Cinder, a gifted mechanic, is a cyborg. She’s a second-class citizen with a mysterious past, reviled by her stepmother and blamed for her stepsister’s illness. But when her life becomes intertwined with the handsome Prince Kai’s, she suddenly finds herself at the center of an intergalactic struggle, and a forbidden attraction. Caught between duty and freedom,...

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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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