Tuesday, June 30, 2009
In My Mailbox [o4]
Friday, June 26, 2009
Something, Maybe: Elizabeth Scott
Everyone thinks their parents are embarrassing, but Hannah knows she's got them all beat. Her dad made a fortune showcasing photos of pretty girls and his party lifestyle all over the Internet, and her mom was once one of her dad's girlfriends and is now the star of her own website. After getting the wrong kind of attention for way too long, Hannah has mastered the art of staying under the radar...and that's just how she likes it.
Of course, that doesn't help her get noticed by her crush. Hannah's sure that gorgeous, sensitive Josh is her soul mate. But trying to get him to notice her; wondering why she suddenly can't stop thinking about another guy, Finn; and dealing with her parents make Hannah feel like she's going crazy. Yet she's determined to make things work out the way she wants — only what she wants may not be what she needs....
Once again, Elizabeth Scott has created a world so painfully funny and a cast of characters so heartbreakingly real that you'll love being a part of it from unexpected start to triumphant finish.
Review:
This is my second novel that I've read by Scott, and I have four words for you. I. Loved. This. Book. Out of all the young adult love stories, I loved this one the best. The plot is kind of predictable, and it was SO not a bad thing when it came to this book. Elizabeth Scott managed to make that completely new in her own way. Finn was so adorable and sweet, he was my favorite character of this book. Josh was gross, in my opinion (haha) I mean going after someone's MOM?! Ewww. About mom's, Hannah's wasn't so bad. She was kinda quirky in a good way, yet still a mother. Hannah's father was cruel, very cruel. I mean how bad is it to be without camera's for your daughter. I recommend this for any teen who loves love stories [:
Thursday, June 25, 2009
In My Mailbox [o3] Part 2
Without anyone to talk to, Liz turns to her new neighbor, Nathan. He's dealing with his own mother's terminal cancer, and together, Liz and Nathen help each other cope in the wake of loss. In this moving novel, acclaimed author Ellen Wittlinger explores how a loved one's death impacts who are left behind.
Carly wants to be real, and she 's always counted on her little sister, Anna, to love her and support her - and tell her how right she is. But when Anan turns "hot" over the course of a single summer, everything goes weird. Suddenly Anna's swimming in the deep end with the big girls - the plastic-perfect-pretty-girls- while Carly watches, hurt, from the kiddie pool. And of course there are boys involved, complicating things as boys always do.
With warmth, insight, and an unparaelled gift for finding humor even in stormy situations, beloved author Lauren Myracle dives into the tumultious waters of sisterhood and shows that even sisters can laern to help each other stay alfoat.
Everyone thinks their parents are embarrassing, but Hannah knows she's got them all beat. Her dad made a fortune showcasing photos of pretty girls and his party lifestyle all over the Internet, and her mom was once one of her dad's girlfriends and is now the star of her own website. After getting the wrong kind of attention for way too long, Hannah has mastered the art of staying under the radar...and that's just how she likes it.
Of course, that doesn't help her get noticed by her crush. Hannah's sure that gorgeous, sensitive Josh is her soul mate. But trying to get him to notice her; wondering why she suddenly can't stop thinking about another guy, Finn; and dealing with her parents make Hannah feel like she's going crazy. Yet she's determined to make things work out the way she wants — only what she wants may not be what she needs....
Once again, Elizabeth Scott has created a world so painfully funny and a cast of characters so heartbreakingly real that you'll love being a part of it from unexpected start to triumphant finish.
In My Mailbox [o3] Part 1
1.) Dull Boy by Sarah Cross: Sometimes I wish I didn't care what would happen if anyone knew the truth about me. But I do care. I have to keep this - super strength, flying - a secret. No one can know - not my parents, not my friends...it's just that it's getting harder to hide it.
Super powers are awesome - unless you actually have them, as Avery does. There's only so much he can pass off as "adrenaline" before people start to get suspicious. Probably it's best to lie low so guys in white lab coats don't come to carry him away, to find out what makes is freakish body tick. Who wants to be vivisected? But flying under the radar becomes a whole lot harder when you can actually fly. It's dangerous to be different, so far now he'll pretend to be normal, unremarkable Avery - a dull boy - anything to keep his secret safe.
What he doesn't expect is the horrifying truth about where his powers come from, who else might have them, and the madness of one villain's plan to turn his superpowered dull boy into something even more powerful and amazing.
In order to get better, Janie must talk about things she's admitted to no one- not even herself. Laced with danger, insirght, and humor, Purge is one girl's remarkable and daring journey to make herself well again.
3.) Dream Factory by Brad Barkley + Heather Hepler: When the character actos at Disney World go on strike, the teens hired as replacements quickly learn taht it isn't exactly the Happiest Place on Earth. Ella is, appropriately enough, assigned the role of Cinderella, simply because the shoe fits. Every afternoon at three o' clock she gets married to Prince Charming, an unbelieveably handsom boy who speaks fluent Disney. It should be a dream come true, but Ella no longer believes in dreams.
Luke is one of the fur characters Dale (you know, the chimpmunk). His job entails sweating inside a hairy outfit while waving wordlessly to overstimulated children and their exhausted parents. Chip is played by his girlfriend, Cassie, who is perfect in every way. Why, then, does Luke find himself more drawn to imperfect things like the theme park's Phantom and the enigmatic Ella?
A team building scavenger hunt brings Like and Ella together. As they uncover the Magic Kingdom's treausres and trivia, they discover an undeniable magic between the,. Is it real, or just an illusion? From the authors of Scrambled Eggs at Midnight, here is another romantic tale told in two perfectly matched voices full of humor, poignancy, and wit.
In her first novel, Lily Archer, tells a story knowing, wickedly funny story about how friendship just may turn ouit to be more happily-ever-after than family.
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Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Waiting on Wednesday [o1]
A dangerous love
A deadly secret . . .
Now, Grace meets a yellow-eyed boy whose familiarity takes her breath away. It’s her wolf. It has to be. But as winter nears, Sam must fight to stay human–or risk losing himself, and Grace, forever
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Twenty Boy Summer: Sarah Ockler
Title: Twenty Boy Summer
Author: Sarah Ockler
Pages: 290
Publisher: Little Brown and Company
Rating: 10/5
"Don't worry, Anna. I'll tell her, okay? Just let me think about the best way to do it."
"Okay."
"Promise me? Promise you won't say anything?"
"Don't worry." I laughed. "It's our secret, right?"
According to Anna's best friend, Frankie, twenty days in Zanzibar Bay is the perfect opportunity to have a summer fling, and if they meet one boy everyday, there's a pretty good chance Anna will find her first summer romance. Anna lightheartedly agrees to the game, but there's something she hasn't told Frankie- she's already had her romance, and it was with Frankie's older brother, Matt, just before his tragic death one year ago.
Beautifully written and emotionally honest, this is a debut novel that explores what it truely means to love someone, what it means to grieve, and ultimately, how to make the most of every single moment this world has to offer.
Review:
I adored this book, it was greatly written and emotionally set. Seeing the pain and guilt that both Anna and Frankie have is breathtaking. You could really feel each emotion that they felt, and you knew the reason behind it. Also, everything in this book was described beautifully. It really does show how you're supposed to love and greive over someone and ultmately letting them go. I loved how the cover really took on meaing throughout the book. Because of that book, I now want my covers to have a meaning throught their book. I rate this a high number because it's just amazing!
Teaser Tuesday [o1]
Thursday, June 11, 2009
In My Mailbox [o2]
"Don't worry, Anna. I'll tell her, okay? Just let me think about the best way to do it."
"Okay."
"Promise me? Promise you won't say anything?"
"Don't worry." I laughed. "It's our secret, right?"
According to Anna's best friend, Frankie, twenty days in Zanzibar Bay is the perfect opportunity to have a summer fling, and if they meet one boy everyday, there's a pretty good chance Anna will find her first summer romance. Anna lightheartedly agrees to the game, but there's something she hasn't told Frankie- she's already had her romance, and it was with Frankie's older brother, Matt, just before his tragic death one year ago.
Beautifully written and emotionally honest, this is a debut novel that explores what it truely means to love someone, what it means to grieve, and ultimately, how to make the most of every single moment this world has to offer.
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I CANNOT wait to read this book, at all. It looks so good and I've heard so many good reviews about it. I, once again, want to thank The Story Siren for hosting the contest to win one of five copies of this great book! [:
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
What They Always Tell Us: Martin Wilson
Alex: With his friends no longer talking to him and his brother constantly in motion, Alex is prepared to get through Junior year on his own. And he would, if his ten-year-old neighbor, Henry, didn't keep showing up, looking for company. Even James seems intrigued by Henry, and by the strange cars that come and go from his house across the street. But what Alex cares most about is running, and when he's encouraged to try out for cross-country, he's suprised to find more than just a supportive teammate in his brother's friend Nathen.
Thoughful and moving, What They Always Tell Us is powerful debut novel about the bond between two brothers- and the year that changes everything.
Monday, June 8, 2009
Unraveling - Michelle Baldini | Lynn Biederman
So when Rick Hayes, the hottest guy at Stone Creek High, starts flirting with her, it seems like nothing short of a miracle. Even better, Rick happens to be boyfriend of Courtney Flakey, the phony who coined the nickname Himmelfart in the first place. But secret make-out sessions at the back of a parking lot aren't what Amanda is looking for: she wants to be Rick's girlfriend. So when he offers her The Deal- her virginity in exchange for a real, official date to homecoming dance- it may be Amanda's chance to shake her loser image once and for all. Or not.
Sharp, chatty, and brutally honest, this debut novel by Michelle Baldini and Lynn Biederman is compulsively rereadable, and heartbreakingly real.
Sunday, June 7, 2009
In My Mailbox [o1]
Saturday, June 6, 2009
Am I?
Artichoke's Heart - Suzanne Suplee
Rosemary's only boyfriends are the "secret lovers" stashed under her bed: Mr. Hershey, Mr. Resses, and Mr. M&M. Worse, Christmas brought nothing but unwanted presents: a treadmill from Mother and two tickets to Healing the Fat Girl Within from nosy Aunt Mary. And when your mom runs the most successful (and gossipy) beauty shop in town, it can be hard to keep a low profile... especially when the scale just hit an all-time high.
Rosemary resolves to lose the weight, but her journey turns out ot be about everything but fat. A life-changing, waist-shrinking year is captured with honesty and humor- topped with an extra-large helping of Southern charm- in this enchanting debut by Suzanne Supplee.
Friday, June 5, 2009
Megan Meade's Guide to the McGowan Boys - Kate Brian
Living in a house with seven boys will give Megan, who has never been kissed, the perfect opportunity to learn everything there is to know about boys. And she'll send all her notes to her best friend, Tracy, in...
Megan Meade's Guide to the McGowan Boys
Observation 1: Being an army brat sucks. Except that this is definitely a better alterantive to moving to Korea.
Observation 2: Forget evil, laughing, little monsters. These guys have been touched by the Abercrombie gods. They are a blur of toned, suntanned, perfection.
Observation 3: I need a lock on my door STAT.
Observation 4: Three words: six-pack-abs.
Observation 5: Do not even get me started on the state of the bathroom. I'm thinking of calling in a haz-mat team. Seriously.
Observation 6: These boys know how to make enemies. Big time.
Megan Meade will hve to juggle a new school, a new family, a new crush- on the boy next door, as in next bedroom door-and a new life. Will she survive the McGowan boys?
I loved this book, to say the least. Each and every one of the McGowan boys looked alike in some way, but as you get through the book you see each of their personalities shines through. I liked the fact that Megan helped Miller with his disorder, and I loved seeing him come through with her. The only thing that I didn't get was did Evan really like her or not? I loved the character of Finn, he seemed to be the artisitic type...duh he was! (: I can't say much more because my parents are home, and they need the computer; but this book is a great read, it's not new or anything...but you'll enjoy it just like me![: