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Sinner (Shiver)
Sinner (Shiver)

Review:Cole and Isabel. To have a story to read just about them, was something i was looking forward to, since i knew it's on the way. Of course a great storyline and beautifully written, like any other Maggie Stiefvater book so far. Read more

Be More Chill
Be More Chill

Review:Found the CD audiobook at my local library, pleasantly surprised to find that Jesse Eisenberg is the narrator of this creative and entertaining story of a high-school nerd who battles bullies, mean girls and peer pressure with the help of a black market computer program. Fictional story, but could be true someday if technology continues to advance the way it has the last few years. Great story and best audiobook I've heard in a while, highly recommend. (Too bad Jesse Eisenberg has become a big... Read more

Rose Under Fire (Code Name Verity Book 2)
Rose Under Fire (Code Name Verity Book 2)

Review:I liked this book very much. There were parts that I found even more engaging than Code Name Verity.

The only issue I had with the audio book was the shrill voice the narrator used for one of the main secondary characters. All in all, I thought it was a great book and narration. Read more

Out of the Easy
Out of the Easy

Review:Normally I shy away from these books because historical books are not really my thing. However my blogging friend, Bekka pretty much forced this book on me. I trust her opinion, so I decided to give this book a try. This book really surprised me in a lot of ways. I ended up really liking it more than I expected to.

I loved Josie as a main character. She knew what she wanted as well as what she didn't want. She didn't allow herself to fall into the same habits her mother had adopted. Unlik... Read more

Sinner
Sinner

Review:Cole and Isabel. To have a story to read just about them, was something i was looking forward to, since i knew it's on the way. Of course a great storyline and beautifully written, like any other Maggie Stiefvater book so far. Read more

The Thousandth Floor
The Thousandth Floor

Review:Fabulous futuristic setting, terrific character development. I was, however, completely taken aback by the abrupt ending, having no idea it was intended to be part of a series. Imho, a "next in series" blurb should have followed that final chapter to give readers some context. Otherwise, the ending is far too abrupt and not at all believable. The character development of the final chapter's character in no way prepared me to believe that she has the skills and capability to right a wrong of that... Read more

An Epic Fantasy Novel (The Black Witch Chronicles)
An Epic Fantasy Novel (The Black Witch Chronicles)

Review:Don't believe the negative hype. This book is fierce in its lessons and understanding of racism and prejudice. It narrates the growth and philosophical insight of a privileged youth as she learns that peace, compassion, and understanding are much more important than power and privilege. Read more

As Red as Blood
As Red as Blood

Review:This book failed to impress. Maybe something is lost in translation. Characters bored me. Plot was predictable. Overall snorefest. I only gave it a two because it did manage to keep me from having to talk to the guy next to me on the plane. Read more

One Small Thing
One Small Thing

Review:In their second YA novel, Erin Watt narrates the story of Beth, a seventeen year old girl who lost her sister to a car accident three years ago. Beth wants to party, have fun and make stupid decisions during her last school year, but her parents are constantly trying to smother her with their unreasonable rules and extreme reactions. In a desperate act of rebellion, Beth ends up in a party full of strangers and meets the most gorgeous guy she’s ever seen. There’s just one small problem, one she... Read more

The Lying Game #3: Two Truths and a Lie
The Lying Game #3: Two Truths and a Lie

Review:If you read Pretty Little Liars i assure you this the book for you it has everything that characterizes a Sara Shepard book mystery ( who killed her sister?) ,forbidden romance (Ethan and Emma) and a whole bunch of lies that keeps you on edge from page one to the end. It is also well written and complex, but easy to understand so trust me if you're a fan of Pretty Little Liars then you'll be a fan of the Lying Game. Read more

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