We’ve signed up with Orangeberry Book Tours and we’re hosting Stephanie Abbott today. Her new book, Past Lives #1 – Rachel, was released at the beginning of 2012. About the Author: Stephanie Abbott is the face behind the popular pseudonym, S.A. Reid. Well-known for her “real and likeable characters”, she also writes paranormal fiction (a […]
Archives for March 2012
Starters by Lissa Price
March 13, 2012 by ·
Title: Starters Author: Lissa Price Genre: Young Adult Dystopian/Sci Fi Publisher/Imprint: Random House/Delacorte Books for Young Readers Publication Date: March 13, 2012 Hardcover: 352 pages Where’d I Get It: for review from the publisher Synopsis (From Goodreads): Callie lost her parents when the Spore Wars wiped out everyone between the ages of twenty and sixty. […]
The Académie by Susanne Dunlap
March 10, 2012 by ·
Title: The Académie Author: Susanne Dunlap Genre: Young Adult Historical Fiction Publisher: Bloomsbury USA Childrens Books Publication Date: February 28, 2012 Hardcover: 358 pages Where’d I Get It: for review from the publisher Synopsis (From Goodreads): Eliza Monroe—daughter of the future president of the United States—is devastated when her mother decides to send her to boarding […]
Unlocking the World of Online Casinos and Slots: Strategies, Games, and Responsible Play
March 10, 2012 by ·
The allure of online casinos and slots is undeniable. With the flick of a finger, players can access a vast array of games, each promising excitement, entertainment, and the potential for profit. However, behind the flashing lights and enticing jackpots lies a world that requires strategy, understanding, and caution. In this article, we’ll delve into […]
Blogspiration #6
March 10, 2012 by ·
Blogspiration is a new meme hosted jointly by GrowingUp YA and saz101. It is meant to, according to these lovely bloggers, “help spark inspiration among bloggers, readers and writers alike.” I don’t know about you, but I am often in need of inspiration and motivation, and I think this hop just may do that. The rules from our hosts […]
Love Triangles in Young Adult Novels
March 6, 2012 by ·
I just finished a book the other day (Descended by Blood by Angeline Kace) that had the most hideous and poorly written love triangle since Twilight. Or, well, did it? Once I finished reading, I started thinking more about it. Really, I loathe love triangles. I don’t even like calling them “love” triangles, because they’re […]
Pandemonium by Lauren Oliver
March 6, 2012 by ·
Title: Pandemonium Author: Lauren Oliver Genre: Young Adult Series: Yes; #2 Publisher: HarperCollins/HarperTeen Publication Date: February 28, 2012 Nook Book: 384 pages, 1 MB Where’d I Get It: Purchased Synopsis (From Goodreads): I’m pushing aside the memory of my nightmare, pushing aside thoughts of Alex, pushing aside thoughts of Hana and my old school, push, push, […]
Fair Coin by E.C. Myers
March 5, 2012 by ·
Title: Fair Coin Author: E.C. Myers Genre: Young Adult Paranormal Fantasy Publisher: Prometheus Books Publication Date: March 27, 2012 Hardcover: 250 pages Where’d I Get It: From the publisher Synopsis (From Goodreads): Sixteen-year-old Ephraim Scott is horrified when he comes home from school and finds his mother unconscious at the kitchen table, clutching a bottle of […]
