Category: Book Review

Paranormalcy

Paranormalcy

Paranormalcy by: Kiersten White About the book: (From inside jacket flap) Weird as it is working for the International Paranormal Containment Agency, Evie’s always thought of herself as normal. Sure, her best friend is a mermaid, her ex-boyfriend is a faerie, she’s falling for a shape-shifter, and she’s the only person who can see through… Read more »

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Prom & Prejudice feeds my obsession

Prom & Prejudice feeds my obsession

Hi, my name is Heidi and I’m a Pride and Prejudice addict. Seriously, I’m getting help. Well, okay, so I’m not really getting help… but I am slightly obsessed. I love it… the story, the characters, the time period, the witty banter. It gives me joy. I’ve read the book and the annotated version of… Read more »

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Once in a Full Moon

Once in a Full Moon

Once in a Full Moon by: Ellen Schreiber Review from ARC ebook. Publication date 12/28/10. About the book:(from marketing copy) Celeste hangs with the popular crowd at Legend’s Run High and is being wooed byNash Hunter, the football quarterback, but doesn’t really feel that she belongs. She only comes in contact with the new and… Read more »

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Nightshade

Nightshade

Nightshade by: Andrea Cremer About the book:(from inside Advanced Uncorrected Galley) Calla Tor has always known her destiny: After graduating from the Mountain School, She’ll be the mate of sexy alpha wolf Ren Laroche and fight with him, side by side, ruling their pack and guarding sacred sites for the Keepers. But when she violates… Read more »

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Firelight

Firelight

Firelight by: Sophie Jordan About the book: Jacinda is not your typical 16 year old girl. Actually, she’s not your typical girl period. She’s a draki, a descendant of dragons, able to shift from human form to dragon form at will. Yet, even among draki she stands out. Not only is she exceptionally fast, she… Read more »

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Oh My Mockingjay!!!

Oh My Mockingjay!!!

Alright, it’s been nearly a month since I read Mockingjay. I figured it’s time to blog about it. The more I thought about it the more I realized I really don’t want to write a review. I’m actually still processing it. So, having said that, here are my two main responses to it. No spoilers… Read more »

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Raised by Wolves

Raised by Wolves

Raised by Wolves by Jennifer Lynn Barnes My rating: 4 of 5 stars A number of things drew me to this book. 1. Melissa Marr tweeted (very positively) about it and I love her books. 2. It’s about werewolves. If you’re team Jacob or just team “werewolves are not all evil monsters” you’ll enjoy it…. Read more »

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The Drake Chronicles

The Drake Chronicles

The Drake Chronicles by: Alyxandra Harvey I bought the first two books in this series a couple weeks ago but didn’t have time to sit down and read them until yesterday. I’m glad I waited for a day when I could read both at once… if there had been something I had to do I… Read more »

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Radiant Shadows

Radiant Shadows

Radiant Shadows by: Melissa Marr I briefly mentioned Melissa Marr’s Wicked Lovely series of books in a previous post nearly a year ago. I want to revisit them for a number of reasons. 1. That’s what happens when you read really good books….you want to tell everyone about them! 2. The fourth book was recently… Read more »

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The Adoration of Jenna Fox

The Adoration of Jenna Fox

My Thoughts: I know that this book isn’t new but I had to blog about it anyway! I read it in November and absolutely loved it!! It gives you so much to think about and discuss! I’ve passed it around to a number of teachers and students that I work with and they’ve really enjoyed… Read more »

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