tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-69434983924222828362024-03-05T15:31:10.194-05:00Between The Pagesbookaholicsxoxohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07603673359143943939noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125truetag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6943498392422282836.post-1831197215174789022015-01-11T20:52:00.000-05:002016-04-19T08:51:54.902-04:00Requiem (Delirium #3)<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: red;"><b>Published By:</b></span> Harper Collins<br />
<span style="color: red;"><b>Date:</b></span> March 5th 2013<br />
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<span style="color: red;"><b>Pages:</b></span> 391<br />
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<span style="color: #660000;"><span id="freeText15321800677146435739">Now an active member of
the resistance, Lena has transformed. The nascent rebellion that was
underway in Pandemonium has ignited into an all-out revolution in
Requiem, and Lena is at the center of the fight. After rescuing Julian
from a death sentence, Lena and her friends fled to the Wilds. But the
Wilds are no longer a safe haven. Pockets of rebellion have opened
throughout the country, and the government cannot deny the existence of
Invalids. Regulators infiltrate the borderlands to stamp out the rebels.<br /><br />As
Lena navigates the increasingly dangerous terrain of the Wilds, her
best friend, Hana, lives a safe, loveless life in Portland as the
fiancée of the young mayor. Requiem is told from both Lena and Hana's
points of view. They live side by side in a world that divides them
until, at last, their stories converge.</span></span><br />
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<span id="freeText15321800677146435739"><span style="color: yellow;">**Spoliers for anyone who hasn't read Delirium - just a catuion to read at your own risk**</span><br /> </span><br />
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<span id="freeText15321800677146435739">This post is very honest. This is the first time where it was even hard to give the book 3 stars. Does it deserve 4? My reasons are very clear. I started reading this book at the beginning of 2014 and it took me many many months to even get to 150 pages. Granted I was going through a lot at the time and my life completely changed so that could have effected my judgement on this book. I just could not get into it. I loved the 1st and 2nd books and this one took me forever to get into it. </span><br />
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<span id="freeText15321800677146435739">Then I decided recently to pick the book up again and continue then so many chapters in and the book finally comes to life. I'm thrown into Lena and Hana's world, since the book is done in chapters starting in either of their point of views. As I kept reading I found I couldn't put the book down and I just had to finish. While it took me 1 year to read 150 pages it only took me 5 days to finish the book off! Somewhere in the middle the book just finally began. </span><br />
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<span id="freeText15321800677146435739">The reason for the low star is simple, the battle against the cured and the uncured is building and things are about to unravel. Then just at the end it feels like we are just left with a glimpse of what may happen. I get the meaning, how with our own lives its left open and unknown. I guess to me though I wanted to be assured that something better would arrive for Lena and her group. </span><br />
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<span id="freeText15321800677146435739">My favorite thing about the book and the trilogy all together is the not knowing. Exactly what our lives are. The not knowing of what our future hold, the <span style="color: red;"><b>HOPE</b></span> and <span style="color: red;"><b>FAITH</b></span> and above all the <span style="color: red;"><b>LOVE</b></span> that we all search for and hold on to.<i> </i>I root for Lena to finally achieve true love. and for Hana to break through the cure.</span><br />
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<span id="freeText15321800677146435739">I give this book 3 out of 5 stars. I could be better. It was a slow start and and good but not the greatest end. I loved the meaning of the story but wished for better outcomes in the end for Lena. More from Alex and Hana. Like I was waiting the whole time for them to just do <span style="color: #990000;"><i><b>SOMETHING</b></i></span>. Otherwise the book was great. And if you are reading this and you haven't started to read the trilogy I do recommend you do. Yes I didn't give this book great stars but the meaning and the story all together is a great and meaningful story. </span><br />
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bookaholicsxoxohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07603673359143943939noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6943498392422282836.post-61043967456451314442014-11-02T15:46:00.002-05:002014-11-02T15:46:48.846-05:00Heaven Is For Real: A Little Boy's Astounding Story of His Trip to Heaven and Back <span style="color: #f1c232;"><b>Author:</b></span> Todd Burpo<br />
<span style="color: #f1c232;"><b>Published By:</b></span> Thomas Nelson Publishers<br />
<span style="color: #f1c232;"><b>Release Date:</b></span> November 2nd 2010<br />
<span style="color: #660000;"><b><span style="color: #f1c232;">Genre:</span> </b></span>Christian/Religion <br />
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<span style="color: #f1c232;"><i><span class="elementTwo" id="freeText17490219669058930914">"Heaven
Is for Real" is the true story of the four-year-old son of a small town
Nebraska pastor who, during emergency surgery, slips from consciousness
and enters heaven. He survives and begins talking about being able to
look down and see the doctor operating and his dad praying in the
waiting room. The family didn't know what to believe, but soon the
evidence was clear.<br /><br />Colton said he met his miscarried sister,
whom no one had told him about, and his great grandfather, who died 30
years before Colton was born, then shared impossible-to-know details
about each. He describes the horse that only Jesus could ride, about how
"reaaally big" God and his chair are, and how the Holy Spirit "shoots
down power" from heaven to help us.<br /><br />Told by the father but often
in Colton's own words, the disarmingly simple message is heaven is a
real place, Jesus really loves children, and be ready because a last
battle is coming.</span></i></span><br />
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<span class="elementTwo" id="freeText17490219669058930914">So this is another book outside my norm. I've been reading a lot of those lately and I guess this one book always caught my interest I just never seemed to pick it up until recently. Anyone close to me knows that I just went through a major change in my life. I just got a divorce and a couple months ago was really down on my self esteem levels. I was raised growing up to believe in whatever we wanted to believe in. I never stepped foot into a church but yet I still had some sort of faith.</span><br />
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<span class="elementTwo" id="freeText17490219669058930914">As a misunderstood teen I pretended to not believe in God but yet I found myself blaming him for so many bad things in my life that I later came to realize that If I can blame God then I believed in him. So I soon learned to love him and to accept the bad things as him making me a truly stronger person. So many things have happened in my life that I feel were for a purpose, I handled my divorce like a champ and have grown so much from it and I know I couldn't have done it if things from my past never had happened. I knew I was strong and only got stronger. this book helped someone like me feel calm in my decisions of life. </span><br />
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<span class="elementTwo" id="freeText17490219669058930914">This story finally caught my attention after years of seeing it online or on tv then a motion picture!!. All of it happened without thought or purpose I just picked it up and checked out. I found the more I read the book the more calm I got about life.</span> Colton shows us that after life there is so much much more.<br />
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Everyone has their questions and this book isn't about answering them. Its Coltons story of what he saw and the journey his family went through. Its not a life changing book but something that I believe will inspire many others to have more faith and trust in life and its many obstacles. I wouldn't force this book onto anyone but It was nice to read. No matter your beliefs it was a good book.<br />
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I give this book a 5 out of 5 stars. Colton's father told his story very well so we all get this image of what heaven looks like and everything we've ever thought about. Really its just a amazing light read. I recommend it to everyone no matter their faith and religion. <br />
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<br />bookaholicsxoxohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07603673359143943939noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6943498392422282836.post-22226799662344318422014-09-14T18:50:00.000-04:002014-09-14T18:50:55.968-04:00No Easy Day<span style="color: #073763;"><b>Author:</b></span> Mark Owen, Kevin Maurer<br />
<span style="color: #073763;"><b>Published By:</b></span> Dutton Adult <br />
<span style="color: #073763;"><b>Release Date:</b></span> September 4th 2012<br />
<span style="color: #660000;"><b><span style="color: #073763;">Genre:</span> </b></span>War/Military<br />
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time anywhere, the first-person account of the planning and execution of
the Bin Laden raid from a Navy Seal who confronted the terrorist
mastermind and witnessed his final moment</strong><br /><br />From the
streets of Iraq to the rescue of Captain Richard Phillips in the Indian
Ocean, and from the mountaintops of Afghanistan to the third floor of
Osama Bin Laden's compound, operator Mark Owen of the U.S. Naval Special
Warfare Development Group--commonly known as SEAL Team Six--has been a
part of some of the most memorable special operations in history, as
well as countless missions that never made headlines.<br /><br /><em>No Easy Day</em>
puts readers alongside Owen and the other handpicked members of the
twenty-four-man team as they train for the biggest mission of their
lives. The blow-by-blow narrative of the assault, beginning with the
helicopter crash that could have ended Owen's life straight through to
the radio call confirming Bin Laden’s death, is an essential piece of
modern history.<br /><br />In <em>No Easy Day</em>, Owen also takes readers
onto the field of battle in America's ongoing War on Terror and details
the selection and training process for one of the most elite units in
the military. Owen's story draws on his youth in Alaska and describes
the SEALs' quest to challenge themselves at the highest levels of
physical and mental endurance. With boots-on-the-ground detail, Owen
describes numerous previously unreported missions that illustrate the
life and work of a SEAL and the evolution of the team after the events
of September 11. In telling the true story of the SEALs whose talents,
skills, experiences, and exceptional sacrifices led to one of the
greatest victories in the War on Terror, Mark Owen honors the men who
risk everything for our country, and he leaves readers with a deep
understanding of the warriors who keep America safe.</span></i></span><br />
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<span id="freeText18208401929401719586">I admit I was oblivious to what these people do for us. I was young and never put much thought into how I don't have to worry about much. Now that I am older I find I have a lot more respect and awareness to these things. I have bills and I get caught up in life's drama but after some thought I realize there are people out there risking lives or going through something so much more terrifying. Granted we all shouldn't stop our lives and enjoying things for this reason but to take a moment when everything in your life feels unbearable and crazy and think of what these men go through makes me stop and breathe.</span><br />
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</span>bookaholicsxoxohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07603673359143943939noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6943498392422282836.post-61080399410721566252014-08-22T17:36:00.000-04:002015-08-24T15:33:41.270-04:00IN FLIGHT (Up In The Air #1)<div style="text-align: center;">
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Bloomsbury Books</div>
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October 20th 2012<br />
<strong><span style="color: #990000;">Genre:</span> </strong>Erotica/Romance<br />
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The beginning was very easy and fast to start. It didn't take long to get to the point, which was great when you want to get through a book quickly. It took merely hours all together to finish the book and it was really quite a splendid book to read...(maybe watching to much Doctor Who o.O) anyways on with the point, I think I took a left turn right there....</div>
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Bianca is damaged, she doesn't trust men, except her best friend. Then Mr. James Cavendish comes into her life with a thrilling adventure. Adventure to reach into her deepest darkest desires and fulfill all her fantasies. Most of the book will contain this adventures that would make any woman blush reading the words on those pages. but it slowing near the end gets deeper and intense. The carefree feeling of the book turns into drama and mystery in a blink of the eye. Then its nothing but hoping everything turns out perfect for Bianca and James. To trust each other and open up the holes in their heart.</div>
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If you want a light read and something a little taboo do pick this book up. The story has the perfect balance of romance, drama, and erotica. </div>
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I give this book a 4 out of 5 stars. I loved the book but it wasn't as complex as I like to read in books. Soooo I only gave it a 4 out of 5 for that reason. Its the perfect read for vacation in a paradise...or as some of us would like to imagine. I defiantly will be picking up the second book to this and see how James will win back Bianca's trust and fully admit his love for her.</div>
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Danielle Sibarium<br />
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<strong><span style="color: #c27ba0;">Genre:</span></strong> Romance<br />
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Mackenzie Green life is full of regrets; regrets from choices she made in the
past, regrets for the things she’ll never see in her future. She regrets
letting her grades slip while her sister was in rehab, ensuring she’ll never
break away from the rumor-run, small town she lives in. She regrets breaking up
with her future All American football playing boyfriend, Brayden Turner out of
fear of getting hurt. Most of all she regrets every decision she made leading
up to the night that changed her life forever. <o:p></o:p></span></em></span><br />
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only after Brayden cuts her off completely that Mackenzie realizes how much she
wants him in her life. She’s learns that losing what you love breaks you, but
sometimes it’s the only way to tap into your inner strength. <o:p></o:p></span></em></span></div>
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Mackenzie find the courage to learn from her mistakes and move forward or will
she spend her days consumed with regrets? Is it too late to convince Brayden
she wants him in her life and that she’s in it for the long haul? Most of all,
can she accept that sometimes bad things happen no matter how hard you try to
protect yourself from them? Can she put it all behind her or will she live an
unfulfilled life full of regrets?</span></em></span><br />
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<span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><em></em></span> Danielle you have done it again! Seriously your books are amazing and this one is just as great! And boy the way the book begins is very hot and heavy. I was drawn in from the beginning and wanting more, the story is so connecting and real. Thats what Danielle's wirting does to you. I feel this connection to her characters from just a few pages into the book and man danielle did you start this one off with a <b>BANG</b>! :)<br />
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There wasn't much I disliked about this book, yes sometimes Mackenzie could seem selfish and upset not to have it her way but those are natural human feels we all have sometimes and it just makes the story that much more real. Brayden was there and continued to hold on to hope. Mackenzie is the one he loves, and was heart-broken when their love was torn apart.<br />
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The question is, are Mackenzie and Brayden willing to fight for Happiness and the hope for Love to be reunited? you will just have to pick this book up and read it for yourself.<br />
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I give this book a whopping 5 out of 5 stars!!! Danielle, your books will always leave me in tears and wanting more....<br />
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<b><u><span style="color: #c27ba0;">INTERVIEW</span></u></b></center>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">Hey
Danielle,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">It's
been a couple years since I last interviewed you, I wanted to catch up since
you've had more book releases since. So let's get started...</span></div>
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anything changed in the way you write?</span></b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">Two
things, I‘ve embraced my strength, bringing emotions out and making people cry.
And I write with more confidence. What I mean by that is I’ve learned what
works for me and go with it. I enjoy taking risks. For instance, writing To My
Hero in second person POV was a big risk since second person POV is not popular
and won’t work for every story. There were a few risks I took with Regret Me
Not, but in my heart I knew they were the best way to make the story work. So
far, I’d say the risks have paid off.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;"><b><span style="color: #c27ba0;">Has
writing become easier?</span></b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">Easier?
Ha, no. I thought it would get easier once my children got older, but this year
has been particularly challenging. It’s actually become more difficult because
my children are involved in so many activities, and I seem to be on the go
non-stop. I’m not complaining, I truly love to see them shine and take
advantage of the opportunities they’ve been given, but sometimes I’m left
exhausted. The part that has become easier is recognizing when a scene isn’t
right and writing a better overall first draft. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;"><b><span style="color: #c27ba0;">Characters
in books are sometimes based off real people in our lives. Can you name some
characters who you can relate to people in your life?</span></b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">All
of my heroines have some of me in them. Stephanie from <i>For Always</i> is a lot like I was as a teenager, shy and insecure. And
many of her experiences came from mine. Maria, also from <i>For Always</i> was enough like two of my best friends that after
reading it neither believed she wasn’t them, and they both apologized for
things they did in high school. </span><span style="font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-char-type: symbol; mso-hansi-font-family: Arial; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings;">J</span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;"> And then there are
my leading men. My husband has seen himself in just almost all of them. I will
admit, there are some similarities between him and Tyler, and he seems to think
the playful banter between Kenzie and Brayden is a lot like ours. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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your newest book regret me not, Kenzie is full of regrets and is gaining hope,
how did her story come to you?</span></b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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the last year there were specific and separate interactions I had with three women
I didn’t know well. Whatever was happening in their lives at that moment, they
chose to share some very personal information and deep emotions with me. The
one thing that struck me with each was their devastating heartbreak, and their
hope for a better tomorrow. In two of the cases, their deep seeded faith screamed
out to me. I could tell that’s what kept them going. I wanted to take their
pain and show the emotions and guilt that can go along with it. I also hoped to
show that faith brings hope and as long as you have hope, tomorrow has promise. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;"><b><span style="color: #c27ba0;">Do
you control the vision for your books or do the pages take over and the story
takes you where you never knew it would go?</span></b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">A
little of both. I know how a book (or series) will end before I write it. Some
people outline and plot, I need to really mull over an idea before I get
started. I find main plot points I want to hit. It doesn’t matter how exactly I
get there, just as long as I get there. So going from one plot point to the
next, I allow the characters to take over. Just as long as they understand
while we may go on a small detour, we must ultimately reach our destination. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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you always enjoyed the allure of love stories even as a teen?</span></b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">I
always liked <i>writing</i> romance. I
started writing my first romance novel at 12. But when it came to reading, I
loved horror. John Saul was my favorite author. I devoured his books. I didn’t
start reading romance until college. Since then I’ve been hooked. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;"><b><span style="color: #c27ba0;">How
many other stories do you have as a work in progress?</span></b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">Currently
I have three, sort of. I’m working on <i>And
Forever</i>, the sequel to <i>For Always</i>.
I have a novella I’m not sure I want to talk about yet, because fans will get
excited. I only have about 500 words written and I’m not sure if I want to
continue with it. I also started another new project. It is in the very early
stages and at this point I’m mostly doing research. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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are some tips for up and coming writers that you wished someone would have told
you sooner?</span></b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">There
really isn’t anything I’ve learned that no one told me, not to say I knew it
all, I just had to find what worked for me. The keys are to read incessantly,
write regularly, every single day! Other than that, write what’s in your heart,
not what you think will sell. The industry is changing constantly, be open to
the change. And finally, don’t ever give up. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;"><b>And
on a final note....</b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;"><b><span style="color: #c27ba0;">What's
it like to be a wife, a mother, and a writer? </span></b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">Exhausting?
Impossible? ;-) It is difficult at best, but each of these roles are extremely
important to me. I’d be less of a wife and mother if I didn’t write. And
hopefully writing demonstrates to my children first hand that if they put in
the hard work and effort, they can accomplish their goals. It is also fun and
more rewarding than I ever thought. Any time I receive a note, tweet, or
message from a reader that they were somehow touched by something I created I
am on top of the world. These are the things I look at and look to when I am
struggling and need to find some way to keep going. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;"><b>Thank
you so much for having me, I hope you had as much fun as I did. </b> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">I always do. I hope one day to be able to touch someones heart with the words I write onto paper the way you have done to us readers many of times. It truly is a gift to not only get to read your books but to be able to talk to you as a friend. You are a inspiration. Thank You :) </span></div>
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<span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><em>Danielle
Sibarium, YA and NA author, grew up in Brooklyn, New York. Throughout her
childhood she transported herself into a fantasy world full of magic and
wonder. Books were the gateway between her play world and reality. On any given
summer afternoon she became Snow White sweeping and cooking for the dwarfs or
Cinderella waiting for the prince.<o:p></o:p></em></span></div>
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2004, Danielle won Honorable Mention in the Southern Heat contest. In 2007, she
collaborated with Charlotte Doreen Small to write songs for her CD More. Danielle
wrote the lyrics for Take My Hand and Goodbye, while Charlotte contributed the
melody.<o:p></o:p></em></span></div>
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graduated from Farleigh Dickinson University with honors and currently resides
in New Jersey with her husband and three children.<o:p></o:p></em></span></div>
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<span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><em>In
October 2011, Danielle’s debut novel For Always was released. She has since
released The Heart Waves Trilogy, Heart Waves, Breaking Waves, and Waves of
Love, as well as To My Hero: A Blog of Our Journey Together, Into You, and
Regret Me Not.<o:p></o:p></em></span></div>
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bookaholicsxoxohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07603673359143943939noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6943498392422282836.post-84911130560924941252014-07-25T11:42:00.002-04:002014-07-25T11:42:59.332-04:00Between The Stars and Sky<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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bookaholicsxoxohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07603673359143943939noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6943498392422282836.post-58045208376297208022013-12-05T08:38:00.000-05:002013-12-05T08:38:31.635-05:00~Into You Cover Reveal~<div style="text-align: left;">
<strong><span style="color: #990000;">Author:</span></strong> Danielle Sibarium</div>
<strong><span style="color: #990000;">Publishing Date:</span></strong> December 27, 2013<br />
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<span id="yui_3_13_0_ym1_1_1386192741969_2257" style="font-size: 10pt;">Danielle Sibarium grew up as an only child of divorced parents in Brooklyn, New York. Her imagination was developed at an early age. Surrounded by stuffed animals and imaginary friends, she transported herself into a fantasy world full of magic and wonder. Books were the gateway between her play world and reality. On any given summer afternoon she became Snow White sweeping and cooking for the dwarfs, or Cinderella waiting for the prince. </span></div>
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<span id="yui_3_13_0_ym1_1_1386192741969_1795" style="font-size: 10pt;">Sadly the first piece she ever sent out for publication of any sort was a letter to the editor of <i>The Home News Tribune.</i> It was a piece of thanking the first responders for their bravery and selflessness on Sept. 11<sup>th</sup>. It was chosen as letter of the week. </span><span style="font-size: 10pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">In 2007 Danielle collaborated with Charlotte Doreen Small to write songs for her CD </span><i style="font-size: 10pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">More.</i><span style="font-size: 10pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"> Danielle wrote the lyrics for </span><i id="yui_3_13_0_ym1_1_1386192741969_2294" style="font-size: 10pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">Take My Hand, </i><span style="font-size: 10pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">and </span><i style="font-size: 10pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">Goodbye</i><span style="font-size: 10pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">, while Charlotte contributed the melody. In October 2011 Danielle’s debut novel </span><i style="font-size: 10pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">For Always</i><span style="font-size: 10pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"> was released. She has since released </span><i id="yui_3_13_0_ym1_1_1386192741969_2293" style="font-size: 10pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">The Heart Waves Trilogy, Heart Waves, Breaking Waves, </i><span style="font-size: 10pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">and </span><i style="font-size: 10pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">Waves of Love. </i><span style="font-size: 10pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"> </span><span id="yui_3_13_0_ym1_1_1386192741969_1662" style="font-size: 10pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">Danielle graduated from Farleigh Dickinson University with honors, and currently lives in New Jersey with her husband and three children.</span></div>
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bookaholicsxoxohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07603673359143943939noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6943498392422282836.post-83170108777435041322013-11-10T19:45:00.001-05:002013-11-10T19:52:17.194-05:00Waves Of Love<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #674ea7;"><b>Author:</b></span> Danielle Sibarium <br />
<span style="color: #674ea7;"><b>Published By:</b></span> KFR Communications, LLC<br />
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I am completely sad to be here writing this review for this book...I love Heart Waves and I am always so sad to see a book trilogy end but especially this one. Danielle contacted me 1 year ago to read her Heart Waves novel and do a review for my blog. I had no idea where that adventure would take me. I fell in love with Jenna, Reece, and Tyler in the process and with Danielle. She has been a amazing person in this whole thing and a great friend. I want to say this before I start my review...Danielle your books have touched my life and I am honored to be a part of all this, You have also inspired me to write and hopefully I will one day inspire someone else to write....to be able to touch someone with the words you put onto a page is amazing so I would like to say Thank You.<br />
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Now to go on...This book was hard for me to read, I knew a decision was coming. Jenna was still in love with Reece (supposedly dead) but Tyler made her complete again and they made each other better as a whole...would she stay with Tyler or would the pull she feels for Reece break them apart?? <br />
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Its hard to explain much about this book without giving it away since its the last book, all I can really say is you must go out and buy all 3 of these books...they are worth it. I wont usually tell someone to buy a book unless I know its a great book and I believe these books are well worth it. I give this book a amazing 5 out of 5 stars!!! So sad to see Jenna's story end but I know Danielle will have plenty more stories to come :) <br />
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as an only child of divorced parents in Brooklyn, New York. Her
imagination was developed at an early age. Surrounded by stuffed animals
and imaginary friends, she transported herself into a fantasy world
full of magic and wonder. Books were the gateway between her play world
and reality. On any given summer afternoon she became Snow White
sweeping and cooking for the dwarfs, or Cinderella waiting for the
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short stories. This is when she began to understand she could not only
bring her fantastical world to life for herself, but she could enchant
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<span style="color: #674ea7;">In 2007 Danielle collaborated with Charlotte Doreen Small to write songs for her CD <i>More</i>. Danielle wrote the lyrics for <i>Take My Hand</i>, and <i>Goodbye</i>, while Charlotte contributed the melody.</span></div>
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In October 2011 Danielle’s debut novel <i>For Always</i> was released. She Has since released <i>Heart Waves</i>, <i>Breaking Waves</i> <i>and now her last in the trilogy Waves of Love.</i> Danielle graduated from Farleigh Dickinson
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<b><span style="color: #cc0000;">Author:</span></b> Danielle Sibarium <br />
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<i><span id="freeText2836511150520024824" style="color: #990000;">It would’ve been
different if I had courage, even an ounce of it. But I was a coward from
the day I met you, Ryan Crowley. I still am. In the end it doesn’t
matter. The bottom line is the same. It’s my fault. <br /><br />When the
unthinkable happens Carly Cavanough is left beaten, betrayed, and
devastated. Her best friend doesn’t understand. Her parents won’t
listen. Everyone in her life turns against her. She’s alone. Completely
alone, except for Ryan Crowley, the boy she’s been crushing on for
years. She won’t admit to him what she can’t admit to herself. But he
understands without words. He knows more about what she’s going through
than she can possibly imagine and he knows what it will take to start
the healing. <br /><br />With Ryan’s help Carly begins to piece together
the fragments of her once perfect life and embarks on a journey of love
and healing, just long enough for the rug to be pulled out from under
her again. Can she find the strength and will to pull herself together
to save Ryan and herself when their lives are on the line?</span></i><br />
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When I first started on page one I was completely blown away.<strong> <span style="color: #d5a6bd;">Danielle Has Done It Again!!!</span></strong> When I read books by the same author often the stories tend to all fade into one story, but for me Danielle really knows how to change it up. This is the first book I've ever read this way. I get the feeling that the main character "Carly" is reading us her story like its right out of her journal. <br />
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Danielle has mastered what all writers strive for...(in my opinion) being able to <span style="color: #e06666;">relate to the main character</span>. There's nothing like reading a book and feeling like a part of that character is indeed yourself. Being able to relate to the MC (Main Character) is something that is a hit or miss for many books and when an author can do that they have the book in the bag. The feelings I got from Carly were so genuine and real to me. I've read so many other reviews for this book and they all seem to speak the same way...we've all felt something from the words written across the page. Danielle's words are magic on my screen. If someone was to ask me why I read I would put this book right in front of their face and ask them if they could turn away after chapter 1.<br />
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It hits home to a lot of things young adults deal with everyday. Insecurities, denial, anger, depression, hopelessness and so much more. As a young adult with a not so perfect home structure growing up I can identify with Carly and became attached to her story. When she cried I cried. It was a emotional rollercoaster for me as a reader, and something I will strive to reach for as a writer. <br />
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I gave this book <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">5 out of 5 stars</span></strong> and I believe it deserves so much more. I have been trying to write this blog post for ever it seems like and no matter what I change or add it never seems to do this book justice. <br />
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My advice is to grab this book and just try to read it. I understand some people may not like it but it is never a mistake to try something new. I know its a totally different style of writing but it is so worth it. You will not regret it :) As I like to do I have added a video I feel fits the book. <br />
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<span style="color: #a64d79;"><strong>Danielle Sibarium</strong> grew up as an only child of divorced parents in Brooklyn, New York. Her imagination was developed at an early age. Surrounded by stuffed animals and imaginary friends, she transported herself into a fantasy world full of magic and wonder. Books were the gateway between her play world and reality. On any given summer afternoon she became Snow White sweeping and cooking for the dwarfs, or Cinderella waiting for the prince.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #a64d79;">Sadly the first piece she ever sent out for publication of any sort was a letter to the editor of <em>The Home News Tribune</em>. It was a piece thanking the first responders for their bravery and selflessness on Sept 11th. It was chosen as letter of the week.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #a64d79;">In 2007 Danielle collaborated with Charlotte Doreen Small to write songs for her CD <em>More</em>. Danielle wrote the lyrics for <em>Take My Hand</em>, and <em>Goodbye</em>, while Charlotte contributed the melody.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #a64d79;"> In October 2011 Danielle’s debut novel <em>For Always</em> was released. She Has since released <em>Heart Waves</em> and the second book in the Heart Waves series, <em>Breaking Waves</em>. </span></div>
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bookaholicsxoxohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07603673359143943939noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6943498392422282836.post-71936250584480425402013-06-12T11:41:00.004-04:002013-06-12T11:41:42.447-04:00Coming upHey you guys!!! <br />
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I'm back....well sort of :) I will be doing blog post on books but not as many as I used to until my life settles down....New Job, Moved then Moved again...and now on the journey to finding a house to own. You can say I've been busy....Plus actually doing stuff this year like losing my weight!! Down 20 lbs., fishing, going to concerts, baseball games and just having a nice time and appreciating life. <br />
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Its been over a year I've had this blog and I have loved every second of it so...I will be posting a <strong><span style="color: #8e7cc3;">giveaway</span></strong>...It will include a book by Danielle Sibarium and a $25 dollar Barnes & Noble Gift Card :) How Sweet right?? So I will be putting that up on here soon...when I do not know maybe this weekend, but I will announce it on my twitter :) <br />
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<3 Courtneybookaholicsxoxohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07603673359143943939noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6943498392422282836.post-33412039579330714522013-04-22T12:36:00.000-04:002013-04-22T12:36:52.001-04:00Holding On<div style="text-align: center;">
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<strong><span style="color: #6fa8dc;">Author:</span></strong> Emma Hart<br />
<strong><span style="color: #6fa8dc;">Date:</span></strong> April 15th 2013 <br />
<strong><span style="color: #6fa8dc;">Genre:</span></strong> Romance<br />
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<span style="color: #6fa8dc;"><em>When Alec followed Lexy to London, he knew his life would change drastically. He just didn’t know how much. With Lexy’s friends and admirer to contend with, he has to show there’s more to the country surfer boy than is ability to ride the waves. With his own shameless admirers, he has to keep Lexy’s trust – and despite her love for him, that’s no easy task. </em></span><br />
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<span style="color: #6fa8dc;"><em>Beneath her tough girl exterior, all Jennifer Mason has ever wanted to do is paint. London’s School of Art can give her that, and she couldn’t be happier she’s finally breaking free from Lilac Bay. What she’s not happy about is having to leave Carl behind – or his reluctance to visit her while she’s studying. </em></span><br />
<span style="color: #6fa8dc;"><em>Their relationship is put to the test as living on her own for the first time and university take their toll on Jen. After all, three hundred miles is a long way to be away from your boyfriend when you’re eighteen years old. </em></span><br />
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So I really enjoyed this book. It has a sweet romance and real life thoughts in it. It changes characters each chapter and I enjoy that. There's Lexi, Alec, Jen, and Bing and I would have to say Bing is my favorite character that I have read about in a long time. I love his sarcasm and his cockiness :) I wish there was more...when I got to the end I was screaming NOOOooo :O. Now I did not get to read the first book to this series so in the beginning I was quite confused. There was no easing into the characters and catching up to what happened in the book before. I have no problem with it, but I want you to know I recommend reading the first book first :)...I sure will be reading it tonight to get caught up on everything I missed. <br />
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The book was fabulous, a very easy read and before I knew it my nook told me I was 80% done...<strong>WHAT?</strong> oh yeah its a <em><span style="color: #9fc5e8;">novella</span></em> haha. I love it and I love how easy going and real the characters are. The way it ended left me on a cliff hanger and I wanted more but its heading in the direction I want it to go, now I cannot wait for <strong>Always Remember (book #2)...</strong>I will be super excited for that book when it comes out!! Anyone who enjoys romance on the sweet side should pick up this book, I mean why the hell not, it wont break your wallet and its a funny and a romantic read, what's better then that?? The humor is catchy and I found myself laughing and falling in love with <strong><span style="color: #76a5af;">Bing</span></strong> :) <br />
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I give this book 5 out of 5 stars. Last night I rated it at 4 but when I really thought about it, I couldn't figure out why I gave it a 4, other then when I finished it last night I wasn't feeling all to good. <br />
I hope you all go out and read this, its amazing and will keep you wanting MORE!!<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjczD8l2b9N6O7RJWJyHQQ0WkPtQznWuZ6tj818OobgGy7aBNR8sTYE1t_pydtIOG_qbfhLXQG22oNaPBKXf0omkw032SO5PXmB9egfqniRlqbU1hwY7aygw5hcTSWgn6qUpTyejxbyQefZ/s1600/Author+Photo+(1).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="292" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjczD8l2b9N6O7RJWJyHQQ0WkPtQznWuZ6tj818OobgGy7aBNR8sTYE1t_pydtIOG_qbfhLXQG22oNaPBKXf0omkw032SO5PXmB9egfqniRlqbU1hwY7aygw5hcTSWgn6qUpTyejxbyQefZ/s320/Author+Photo+(1).JPG" width="320" /></a><span style="color: cyan;">By day, bestselling New Adult author Emma Hart dons a cape and calls herself Super Mum to a terrible two year old and growing bump, due September 2013. By night, she drops the cape, pours a glass of juice and writes books.</span><br />
<span style="color: cyan;">She likes to write about magic, kisses and whatever else she can fit into the story. Sarcastic, witty characters are a must. As are hot guys. Emma is currently working too many books to even count - including Playing for Keeps, the companion novel to the bestselling The Love Game. She likes to be busy - unless busy involves doing the dishes, but that seems to when all the ideas come to life.</span><br />
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Blog: <a href="http://emmahart93.blogspot.com/">http://emmahart93.blogspot.com/</a><br />
Goodreads: <a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17660938-holding-on">http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17660938-holding-on</a><br />
Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/EmmaHartAuthor">https://twitter.com/EmmaHartAuthor</a><br />
Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/YAAuthorEmmaHart?ref=ts&fref=ts">https://www.facebook.com/YAAuthorEmmaHart?ref=ts&fref=ts</a><br />
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<em>She throws a grape at my head, giggling. I gasp in mock shock, and she freezes. One side of my lips curl upwards. She shakes her head and steps backwards.</em><br />
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<em>I run forward, and she squeals. I grasp her round the waist, tickling her. She cries out as I pull her towards the sofa. We both fall onto it, me leaning over her. </em><br />
<em>“Stop tickling me, please,” she begs, writhing and wriggling beneath me. </em><br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwuzQnh3CF7f-scEo1ZEEf-lJBCUxyEqocB71vtfn9jkwbHxNrdVW3byhTldKdeDXZ34atTCb15VGmPYMzbvstJ1nSWbX7T0-97PYwSMrhViOpeKRLo7ck4oa8GUPZFKM1i6Wq-ilToNcB/s1600/tours.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><em></em></a><em>“Fine.” I rest my hand against her side instead, pressing my lips to hers. She stops moving for a second. She grazes her teeth along my bottom lip, sucking it into her mouth. I growl a little deep in my throat, feeling the movement all the way down to my dick. </em><br />
<em>She fists a hand in my hair, holding me against her. Her other hand grips my back, and she loops her legs around mine. I lower my hips until they're pressing against hers, my tongue slipping between her lips. She whimpers when my hips meet hers, her body tensing slightly under mine. I run my hand along her side, down her thigh, and back up. It creeps beneath her top, making contact with the hot skin waiting there. </em><br />
<em>I hear her intake of breath at the exact same time there's a knock on the door.</em>bookaholicsxoxohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07603673359143943939noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6943498392422282836.post-80800019768007019872013-04-01T20:48:00.002-04:002013-04-01T20:48:12.044-04:00To My Hero Cover Reveal!! <div style="text-align: center;">
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<b><span style="color: #990000;">Release Date:</span></b> April 21, 2013<br />
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on sight. Arrogant, egotistical, and the playboy of the University of
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only It wasn't<span style="color: #ffe599;"> <span style="color: #0b5394;">APRIL FOOLS</span></span><span style="color: #0b5394;"> </span>you guys!! Did I have you there?? probably not because I'm terrible at jokes. (sorry if I scared you Emma) okay now to my real review...<br />
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I love this book!! In the beginning I was quite confused, only because you are warped super speed into this world and I was not expecting that. In only a few hours I was already more then half way done with this book, not because its short but because it was that good, and it was very easy to go along with everything, I never had to stop and go back a couple pages to understand what was going on.<br />
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Maddie is the main character who is new to college and has just left her home in Brooklyn. Braden is the amazing looking hot guy who gets every girl he could ever want. I really enjoyed Maddie in this book.<i> </i>I love how Emma starts off not telling us anything about the characters and through out the book your still learning who Maddie is and Braden. the book is told in their perspectives and I love books that always change characters. this book reminds me a lot of john tucker must die movie with Brittany snow. but there is a difference between them. Braden is put to a challenge to get Maddie into his bed, only she has her own to get him to fall in love with him and dump his sorry ass :)<br />
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Its a fast and easy read and I love it. The ending was unexpected and I really like that about this book. I figured it would be one way and it turns out another. I'm usually a good guesser at what the ending will be but this book had me stumped :) What do u all think the ending will be?? and after you to read the book were u correct? <br />
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I haven't read in a while and this book made it easy to get back into it. Its refreshing and charming. I cannot wait to read more from this author, and this book. I would recommend this book to anyone who is looking for something new, non paranormal, sweet & romantic. I would re read this book many times and I hope you all like it just as much. I give this book 5 out of 5 stars. I hope u all enjoy this book and my review!! Also hope you all had a great Easter!! </div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiCq8pP7EqVJy_bSvXAS9gOaHXmt33ZqBbHBdb_AAvimqfVmyf2pI9vjqXRdCwvRPmooj-gT0BukmvLBeuKpR4wbKASMQnsTp0HmwlgBfm8QL9DRSDQ1s2cKwcVY_RiLxOoLydI0GCUxHP/s1600/Author+Photo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiCq8pP7EqVJy_bSvXAS9gOaHXmt33ZqBbHBdb_AAvimqfVmyf2pI9vjqXRdCwvRPmooj-gT0BukmvLBeuKpR4wbKASMQnsTp0HmwlgBfm8QL9DRSDQ1s2cKwcVY_RiLxOoLydI0GCUxHP/s320/Author+Photo.jpg" width="320" /></a><span style="color: #cc0000;">By day, Emma Hart dons a
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due September 2013. By night, she drops the cape, pours a glass of wine – well,
tropical juice now – and writes books. She likes to write about magic, kisses
and whatever else she can fit into the story. Sarcastic, witty characters are a
must. As are hot guys. She's working on the companion novel to her latest
release and NA debut, Never Forget (Memories #1), and The Love Game (The Game,
#1) will release on March 29th. She likes to be busy - unless busy involves
doing the dishes. Ironically, that's where most of her ideas come from. Her
debut <b><i>YA series, The Mauve Legacy</i></b>, is an Apple iBooks Bestseller
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<span style="color: purple;"><b><span style="color: #0b5394;"><span style="font-size: large;"> Holding On (Memories #1.5)</span></span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><i><span lang="EN-GB">Living in
London after spending almost twenty years in a town with a population of three
hundred would be hard on anyone – and Alec Johnson is no exception to the rule.
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><i><span lang="EN-GB">When Alec
followed Lexy to London, he knew his life would change drastically. He just didn’t
know how much. With Lexy’s friends and admirer to contend with, he has to show
there’s more to the country surfer boy than is ability to ride the waves. With
his own shameless admirers, he has to keep Lexy’s trust – and despite her love
for him, that’s no easy task. </span></i></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><i><span lang="EN-GB">Beneath her
tough girl exterior, all Jennifer Mason has ever wanted to do is paint.
London’s School of Art can give her that, and she couldn’t be happier she’s
finally breaking free from Lilac Bay. What she’s not happy about is having to
leave Carl behind – or his reluctance to visit her while she’s studying. </span></i></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><i><span lang="EN-GB">Their
relationship is put to the test as living on her own for the first time and
university take their toll on Jen. After all, three hundred miles is a long way
to be away from your boyfriend when you’re eighteen years old. </span></i></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="EN-GB">JEN</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="EN-GB">I stand,
walking towards Bing. “Tell me this is some kind of ass wiping joke?” </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="EN-GB">“I wish,” he
replies, looking down at me. “Believe me, spending my evening with you wasn’t
in my plan.”</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="EN-GB">“So change it,”
I hiss. “There is no way I’m spending all of Saturday night smiling and hanging
onto your arrogant arm, Samuel!” Although, it is a very pretty arm. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="EN-GB">He sighs. “Look,
<i>Jennifer, </i>I don’t exactly want you on
my arm, but it’s too late to change it. Mum has already ordered matching
outfits.”</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="EN-GB">“Are you
fucking kidding?” I deadpan. “Not only do I have to go with you, everyone will
know I’m with you because, what? Your tie will match my dress?” </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="EN-GB">“Oh, and
there’s the brains she used to get into university,” he responds snarkily.
“Yes, Jen. My tie is the same material and colour as your dress. Believe me,
I’m not damn happy.”</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="EN-GB">I heave in a
breath. “This is gonna be as about as successful as Hades in the North Pole.” I
throw my arms up, and turn back to Lexy’s bed. I throw myself face down on it. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="EN-GB">I get back up
and growl. I push past him, moving to stomp down the stairs. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="EN-GB">“Hey, I was
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span lang="EN-GB">“Go away,
Samuel. I want to see you as much as I want a shard of glass in my ass.”</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">By
day, Emma Hart dons a cape and calls herself Super Mum to a terrible two year
old and cooking baby, due September 2013. By night, she drops the cape, pours a
glass of wine – well, tropical juice now – and writes books. She likes to write
about magic, kisses and whatever else she can fit into the story. Sarcastic,
witty characters are a must. As are hot guys. She's working on the companion
novel to her latest release and NA debut, Never Forget (Memories #1), and The
Love Game (The Game, #1) will release on March 29th. She likes to be busy -
unless busy involves doing the dishes. Ironically, that's where most of her
ideas come from. Her debut YA series, The Mauve Legacy, is an
Apple iBooks Bestseller - and this makes Emma excited.</span></div>
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<span style="color: purple;"><b>Published By:</b> </span><span itemprop="bookFormatType">Kindle Edition</span><br />
<span style="color: purple;"><b>Date:</b></span> February 22nd 2013
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<span style="color: purple;"><b>Genre:</b> </span>Adult > Romance<br />
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<b><span style="color: purple;"><i><span id="freeText5450005141203401903">A city girl.<br />A small town boy.<br />A summer they'll never forget.<br /><br />Spending
the summer at her Grammy's in Lilac Bay, Devon, is city girl Alexis
'Lexy' Edwards idea of hell. That is, until she reconnects with her
childhood friend, Jen, and meets Alec Johnson.<br />Alec is the kind of
guy Lexy knows she needs to stay away from. He's the village flirt,
ridiculously hot and very dangerous to her self control. But there's a
problem – she can't seem to keep him out, even though she knows he'll
break her heart.<br />As Alec slowly strips away Lexy's defenses and the
two embark on a summer romance she never wanted, their feelings grow to
more than either expected. But nothing lasts forever, and reality
intrudes.<br />As her world is shaken to it's core, Lexy's self made
prediction comes true when she discovers she's spent six weeks
surrounded by secrets. Kept out by her family and the only guy she's
ever trusted, she falls apart.<br />And when Grammy tells her that 'you
might not end up where you wanted to be, but you'll always end up where
you're meant to be,' she has to figure out if her meant to be is back
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">Well this is interesting! I screwed up, I signed up for this blog tour and completely forgot about it like who does that.....of course me. and the title is screaming at me right now :) anyways even though I clearly missed my day on the blog tour I am going to post it right now anyways. I'm sorry for messing up, as everyone knows my life has been a roller coaster ride since the beginning of the year.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">Anyways I have bought the book from Amazon and I will post the links at the bottom of my page. I will be reading it soon and when I do I will just post this again haha. </span>This book to me sounds so good. anyways check out the author she is Amazing....links down below....YES you should click on them...NO I'm not bossy *smiles* <i>(my friends call me their mother bc I'm bossy and to wise for my age) </i></span></div>
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bookaholicsxoxohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07603673359143943939noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6943498392422282836.post-34589588825825941742013-02-22T15:13:00.002-05:002013-02-22T15:13:38.971-05:00<b><span style="color: #ffe599;"><i>Hey everyone!!</i> </span></b><br />
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I want to say how sorry I am that I haven't blogged in<b> <span style="color: red;">a Month AHHH!!!</span> </b>I have been extremely busy. Me and Kala decided we are going to write a book and I've been writting a lot so that's good. So that has kept me away from my blog for quite some time but theres more.<br />
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I have a part time job at Dollar Tree where I live and a old classmate from college got a hold of me and told me about a open position for CAD (computer aided drafting), took a interview and got <span style="color: #a64d79;">a full time job</span> a hour away from where I live. I start next week. last week was extremely busy for me. Worked 3 days, then my day off cleaned and packed for <span style="color: #e69138;">Kalahari in Sandusky, Ohio</span>. My husband took me there for <span style="color: magenta;">Valentines Day</span> and it was amazing!! Even got to get a professional massage at their Spa.<br />
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Even better news, <span style="color: #b6d7a8;">we are moving!!</span> Not the blog :) but I am. so packing has taken up some time too. I currently live with my husbands parents (my IN-LAWS) so u can understand my excitement!! I will have a house with internet :) <i> For those of you that don't know I live in the middle of the country and use my cell phone as a hot spot to do everything online, and that can be so frustrating sometimes.</i> so when I move it will be amazing to be in town.<br />
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So I have really good news but it has been hard to find time to blog :( I really miss it and I am going to try to do a post this weekend.<span style="color: #6fa8dc;"> So I'm saying all this so you all know that I'm still here just busier than normal and can't wait to be back on a schedule :) </span><br />
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<span style="color: purple;">Courtney <3</span>bookaholicsxoxohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07603673359143943939noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6943498392422282836.post-11008182262940276232013-01-23T20:18:00.003-05:002013-01-23T20:33:25.551-05:00A Shimmer of Angels<div style="text-align: center;">
<b><span style="color: #a64d79;">A Shimmer of Angels (Angel Sight #1)</span></b></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGJySpDyDy2Mt7CkbBsx07zNSbSMXrz5veF6o1e1H7B5n2Ep5FRlqitAVADn9SrsbR5t7hNPcYYrnvNv8gHmPdjvrVnPWdW4z8iT6EfgwjB0B9sML7kh5lAol_EAGdeV61wWEg6_bz8Kzr/s1600/A+Shimmer+of+Angels.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGJySpDyDy2Mt7CkbBsx07zNSbSMXrz5veF6o1e1H7B5n2Ep5FRlqitAVADn9SrsbR5t7hNPcYYrnvNv8gHmPdjvrVnPWdW4z8iT6EfgwjB0B9sML7kh5lAol_EAGdeV61wWEg6_bz8Kzr/s400/A+Shimmer+of+Angels.jpg" width="265" /></a><span style="color: #a64d79;"><b>Author:</b></span> <span itemprop="author" itemscope="" itemtype="http://schema.org/Person">
<a class="authorName" href="http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/3201662.Lisa_M_Basso" itemprop="url"><span itemprop="name">Lisa M. Basso</span></a></span><br />
<span style="color: #a64d79;"><b>Published By:</b></span> Month9Books, LLC
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<span style="color: #a64d79;"><b>Date:</b></span> January 29th 2013<br />
<span style="color: #a64d79;"><b>Genre:</b></span> YA Paranormal > Angels<br />
<span style="color: #a64d79;"><b>Pages:</b></span> <span itemprop="numberOfPages">321 pages</span><br />
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<i><span style="color: #a64d79;"><span id="freeText10254543305069067352">Sixteen-year-old Rayna
sees angels, and has the medication and weekly therapy sessions to prove
it. Now, in remission, Rayna starts fresh at a new school, lands a new
job, and desperately tries for normalcy. She ignores signs that she may
be slipping into the world she has tried so hard to climb out of. But
these days, it’s more than just hallucinations that keep Rayna up at
night. Students are dying, and she may be the only one who can stop it.
Can she keep her job, her sanity, and her friends from dying at the
hands of angels she can't admit to seeing?</span></span></i><br />
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<span id="freeText10254543305069067352">This book has completely caught me off guard. I thought it would be good but I didn't know it would be amazing!! I mean look at that COVER who could turn away from it?? It draws you in immediately. Then you step into the book and realize its better then you could have expected. Rayna is the main character and she has secrets. She can see angels or well she just believes their wings, angels can't be real right?? This book did take me a while to really get caught up in it, but I sure did within a couple chapters. It wasn't that the book was boring it was just a slow progression. </span><br />
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<span id="freeText10254543305069067352">Ray is just getting back to normal, shes not seeing wings anymore and she's applying for a job at the local diner. They may wear ugly uniforms but she could use a dose of normalcy. The only problem....she thinks she saw a pair of wings on a guy across the road, then there gone. There's another problem...what will her father think of her getting a job, will he tell her the stress will just take her back a step and have to send her to the SS Crazy (Mental Institute she attended) again??? She can't let that happen. </span><br />
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<span id="freeText10254543305069067352">Lee (her best friend) is oblivious to the mental struggle Ray is going through. Can she find her balance staying sane and being a friend with a secret that could potentially have Lee running for the hills?? Then shes hit full force with bright shinny wings right in her classroom, she knows right then and there shes slipping. Could the new kid be causing all the murders? </span><span id="freeText10254543305069067352">Ray has nothing else to do but explore the unknown that maybe shes not crazy at all, and she really can see wings. The new guy Cam could be right in the middle of it. Will she take the chance to figure it out or will she fall prey to her own mind and be sent away in a straight jacket?? </span><br />
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She knows knowledge is power so she sets out to explore the unknown and figure it out. Kade is another angel she finds with the wings the color of the sky at night and glitters like the stars. Shes mesmerized by the power he holds, but he could be the one she should be afraid of. With danger at her door who can Ray come to depend on and trust? Will Kade's humanity save her? Can Cam break the rules to save her?? Will the dark envelope her in Hell and force her to use her gift as a weapon to bring darkness upon Earth. <br />
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I LOVE this book. Like as soon as it comes out I'm buying it and then so with the ones after. I love how real it seems, Rays emotions are right there and you feel them. You feel her panic and you even feel the other characters feelings. There is a major love triangle here and its really hard to pick sides, but if my readers know me then they know I always chose the darker character. I really don't know what it is but I love a bad boy :) <i><span style="color: #a64d79;"><b>Team Kade</b></span></i> all the way!!<br />
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I give this book a big 5 out of 5 stars. I can't resist this book and can't wait to read more from Lisa Basso!!<br />
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<span style="color: #4c1130;">~Good Readings~ </span></div>
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Thanks <a href="https://www.netgalley.com/" target="_blank">NetGalley</a> for this book :)<br />
<br />bookaholicsxoxohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07603673359143943939noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6943498392422282836.post-72077822302037439442013-01-21T08:00:00.000-05:002013-01-21T11:51:54.012-05:00Breaking Waves<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: #0b5394;"><b>Breaking Waves (Heart Waves #2)</b></span></div>
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<span style="color: #351c75;"><b>Date:</b></span> January 10th 2013</div>
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<span style="color: #351c75;"><b>Genre:</b></span> YA > Romance > Partial Paranormal</div>
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<span style="color: #351c75;"><b>Pages:</b></span> 197 Pages</div>
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<span style="color: #351c75;"><i><span id="freeText13003389841555815500">From the moment they
met, Jenna knew Reece would break her heart, but she never dreamed it
would happen like this. Jenna is left shattered and broken. When life
becomes too painful to deal with and she feels completely alone, there’s
only one person to help her pick up the pieces and move on. The one
person she doesn’t want to turn to. The one person she promised to stay
away from. Tyler. <br /><br />Can Jenna put aside everything she knows about him and let Tyler help heal her broken heart?</span></i></span></div>
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<li><span id="freeText13003389841555815500"><b><span style="color: #c27ba0;">Confusion Beyond Belief</span> </b><span style="color: #351c75;"><i>(Reece's story)</i></span><b><br /></b></span></li>
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<li><span style="color: #c27ba0;"><span id="freeText13003389841555815500"><b>Knowledge of Danger to Come </b></span><span id="freeText13003389841555815500"><b> </b></span><span id="freeText13003389841555815500"><b> </b></span></span></li>
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<span id="freeText13003389841555815500">If that doesn't make you want to know what's going to happen my review just might. I love this book, words cannot describe it. If you never read Heart Waves you should go out and grab it<i>!!</i></span><br />
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<span id="freeText13003389841555815500">We start off the second book where we left off in the first. Jenna is confused and then remembers the night before. Reece is nowhere in sight. She then leaves her best friends house (Grace) and goes home where later Reece shows up with some flowers and tells her everything is alright, but again like in Heart Waves avoids the subject of his secrets. Now this gets tricky, I don't want to spoil things for anyone who may be reading this review. Reece is Jenna's world, but all the sudden Reece is ripped from her heart. Friends & Family are treating her like it's a crime to be thinking of him since he's gone now. Get over it and move on, it's what every young girl should do right, there's plenty of fish in the sea, but he was her Romeo to her Juliet and things will never be the same.</span><br />
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<span id="freeText13003389841555815500">The electric white light between her and Reece is gone and filled with a dark gaping hole. During this dark time a mysterious character arrives...<i><span style="color: #351c75;">.<b>Tyler</b></span>.</i> Jenna finds a friend, one who understands lost things and the feeling of loneliness. It's almost unavoidable she's attracted to him like a magnet. He understands her in ways she can't believe, and begins to wounder if what she felt for Reece was just a bubble. Did she really even know him?? Did he feed her cheap words?? Tyler is raw and new to her scabbed heart, he shows her what it is to live again. To feel the blood pump through her broken heart. </span><br />
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<span id="freeText13003389841555815500">This book will take you on a roller-coaster with your mind, heart, and emotions. Jenna's choices come with consequences. I personally am rooting all the way for Tyler. I loved his character from the beginning in Heart Waves and this books makes me <span style="color: #351c75;"><b>LOVE</b></span> him even more. We see how real Tyler is, and how deep inside hes wounded just like Jenna. Hes a hurt dog who has to have a loud bark. He's scared to accept people inside and Jenna eventually breaks through his wall and sees right through his exterior. </span><br />
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<span id="freeText13003389841555815500">My words for this book is Amazing, Beautiful, Heart-Breaking, and Shocking! I really wanna go back right now and read it again. I feel like I didn't absorb enough of it.I give this book a 5 out of 5 stars! I hope you all enjoy this book!!<b> <span style="color: #351c75;">Thank you Danielle Sibarium for creating such a great book & letting us all be a part of it :)</span></b></span>
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bookaholicsxoxohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07603673359143943939noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6943498392422282836.post-5851543297864253142013-01-16T14:24:00.001-05:002013-01-16T14:24:07.003-05:00Uses For Boys<br />
<span style="color: #ea9999;"><b>Author:</b></span> <span itemprop="author" itemscope="" itemtype="http://schema.org/Person"><a class="authorName" href="http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/5018116.Erica_Lorraine_Scheidt" itemprop="url"><span itemprop="name">Erica Lorraine Scheid</span></a> </span><br />
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<span style="color: #ea9999;"><b>Date:</b></span> January 15th 2013<br />
<span style="color: #ea9999;"><b>Genre:</b></span> Contemporary > Teen<br />
<span style="color: #ea9999;"><b>Pages:</b></span> <span itemprop="numberOfPages">240 pages</span><br />
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<span style="color: #ea9999;"><span itemprop="numberOfPages"><span id="freeText13638463851660778499">Anna remembers a time
before boys, when she was little and everything made sense. When she and
her mom were a family, just the two of them against the world. But now
her mom is gone most of the time, chasing the next marriage, bringing
home the next stepfather. Anna is left on her own—until she discovers
that she can make boys her family. From Desmond to Joey, Todd to Sam,
Anna learns that if you give boys what they want, you can get what you
need. But the price is high—the other kids make fun of her; the girls
call her a slut. Anna's new friend, Toy, seems to have found a way
around the loneliness, but Toy has her own secrets that even Anna can't
know.<br /><br />Then comes Sam. When Anna actually meets a boy who is more
than just useful, whose family eats dinner together, laughs, and tells
stories, the truth about love becomes clear. And she finally learns how
it feels to have something to lose—and something to offer. Real,
shocking, uplifting, and stunningly lyrical, <em>
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<span itemprop="numberOfPages"><span id="freeText13638463851660778499">So I got this book about a week ago. I won it on Goodreads and I was super excited to read this. I started it last Wednesday and I didn't finish until late last night. Of course there were days I couldn't even read because I was super busy. Anyways...don't judge a book by its cover. I thought this would be a book like Before I Fall (not the whole groundhog day theme) but I thought Anna would be some popular girl who turned into a fallout for being slutty. Was I wrong or what...</span></span><br />
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<span itemprop="numberOfPages"><span id="freeText13638463851660778499">It starts out quick and the writing is very unique. Its poetic but not in the way Ellen Hopkins writes. I believe the form is first person, for people who get it confused its (I went to the store). The only thing I disliked about this book was the way it was chopped up, like I picked up my laundry, I walked out the door and ran into a guy named Todd :) that's the only way I can describe it. It's all very one worded. I'm not saying at all its a bad book, just not the style I'd prefer to read it in. I tend to like a lot of description.</span></span><br />
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<span itemprop="numberOfPages"><span id="freeText13638463851660778499">This ended up as a very sad story of a lonely girl looking for something and not knowing what it is. It hits home to me. I was a outcast all through school for reasons unknown to myself. I wasn't a normal teen. My parents kept me busy with chores and kept me away from boys (my older sister got pregnant at 15). <i><a href="http://bookaholicsxoxo.blogspot.com/p/about-us.html" target="_blank">see bio for more</a>. </i>Why did I not fit in? Where do I belong? Who can I trust? Am I good enough?? Questions we all often ask ourselves. I still think about it and I still don't know what my life is ahead of me. What will I become? Anna is lost among the buzzing and sees the world in a way I sometimes do. People just running so busy to appreciate what they have. They worry, they rush. This book holds a lot of things I believe in. Family is precious, Time is limited. Friends come and go.</span></span><br />
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<span itemprop="numberOfPages"><span id="freeText13638463851660778499">Anna is a very unique character. Shes a five pointed star, She has no mom, she has no dad, but she has boys. She figures out at a young age boys can fill the gap in her heart, but at what cost? She has a mom but her mother is always gone, and Anna is left in a big empty home. As the story continues Anna is with a guy named Todd for a long time and the buzzing goes away. Then months later it comes back, She realizes this isn't what she wanted either. </span></span><br />
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<span itemprop="numberOfPages"><span id="freeText13638463851660778499">Anna's life suddenly gets turned inside out, Sam has a big family, they all cook dinner together and play games. Its warm and Anna feels like a outcast in a world to far for her to grasp. Shes spiraling down the rabbit hole and Sam catches her and saves her entire life. She finally belongs somewhere. She's finally found her mother, her father and her long lost five pointed stars......</span></span><br />
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bookaholicsxoxohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07603673359143943939noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6943498392422282836.post-79968102507820028502013-01-13T22:37:00.002-05:002016-04-19T08:53:47.605-04:00Morganville Vampires: Midnight Ally & Feast of Foolss<div style="color: #660000; text-align: center;">
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<b style="color: #cc0000;">Date:</b> September 28th 2010<br />
<b style="color: #cc0000;">Genre:</b> YA-Paranormal > Vampires<br />
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<i><span id="freeText8533304106306335461"><b>Morganville is such a nice place to live... And die. If you don’t mind that sort of thing.</b><br /><br />When
Claire Danvers learnt that her college town was run by vampires, she
did what any intelligent, self-preserving student would do: she applied
for a transfer and stocked up on garlic. The transfer is no longer an
option, but that garlic may come in handy. <br /><br />Now Claire has
pledged herself to Amelie, the most powerful vampire in town. The
protection her contract secures does little to reassure her friends. All
of a sudden, people are turning up dead, a stalker resurfaces from
Claire’s past, and an ancient bloodsucker extends a chilling invitation
for private lessons in his secluded home.</span></i></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJJ0zPD_CPO5tg0qc_YCtVa2fI-FC1IQP-dDxRtQSw3AgG6tM-NhqpCFMCCqxTlHWCFD2YBYKFu2-mLN31JcViboCe5F0rL6eVVpdVYk2UOMXHPV5pLygVza5oESwdjmHzQcKx0vziA3x0/s1600/544257.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJJ0zPD_CPO5tg0qc_YCtVa2fI-FC1IQP-dDxRtQSw3AgG6tM-NhqpCFMCCqxTlHWCFD2YBYKFu2-mLN31JcViboCe5F0rL6eVVpdVYk2UOMXHPV5pLygVza5oESwdjmHzQcKx0vziA3x0/s200/544257.jpg" width="125" /></a><span id="freeText8533304106306335461"> As soon as I finished the first book containing the first 2 Morganville Vampires I had to go out and get the 3rd & 4th. From the first book on I became in love with this series. Its not like the others such as House of Night or even Twilight. This story to me became real. When people ask me what my all time favorite series is, I tell them the Morganville Vampires by Rachel Caine. </span><br />
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<span id="freeText8533304106306335461">Claire is slowing growing in these books, which is a reason I love reading them, the character development is a big part of these books. We also get to meet new characters, My favorite new character is Myrnin. Claire is assigned to work with Myrnin by Amelie as a secret. She can't tell anyone what shes doing even though she could be in great danger. Claire becomes sympathetic to the vampires, and starts to doubt if what shes doing is right to do. Even though she has her doubts she continues her work with Myrnin because he pushes her harder than any teacher could. She is addicted to the knowledge Myrnin could give her. Even if he isn't always sane. </span><br />
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<span id="freeText8533304106306335461">Then things go wrong. Amelie sends Claire a bracelet she must wear to show that shes protected. Shane is having his trouble with accepting Micheal's transaction to a vampire. Eve is dealing with her sociopath brother. Dead girls are showing up near their home, and Sam (Micheal's Vampire Great Uncle) almost died right in front of their house. Their lives are in chaos yet they still find the good in life to have a little fun at Monica's VIP party (which Claire spreads the invitation). </span><br />
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<span id="freeText8533304106306335461">At this point the book reaches its peak, Shane, Claire, and Eve walk home alone (for reasons I cannot say) and run into Jason- Eves Sociopath brother. Someone gets hurt and it all spirals out of control. Claire gets Monica into ICU, and has to figure out how to help her before she dies. Myrnin is locked up to protect them from his insanity, and it is up to Claire to fix it all. In the end they all are settling back to normal life but then some visitors arrive (Claire's Parents) Claire's dad is so not happy and they have come to talk to Claire, as Micheal invites them into the home some unwelcome visitors whom they didn't know were there come in. Bishop and his two pets command they get his daughter Amelie there within the hour or they all die. </span><br />
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the town of Morganville, vampires and humans live in relative peace.
Student Claire Danvers has never been convinced, though, especially with
the arrival of Mr. Bishop, an ancient, old-school vampire who cares
nothing about harmony. What he wants from the town's living and its dead
is unthinkably sinister. It's only at a formal ball, attended by
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This is the 4th book in the Morganville Vampires. It continues exactly where the 3rd book left off, Bishop and Claires parents have come to town. Only her parents are the least of their problems. If they don't get Amelie there Bishop will kill them all. They are certainly shocked about the situation they are in and are doing everything to not be killed. When Claire tries Amelie again with her cell and gets voice-mail they are left with no choice but to call Oliver for his help. <br />
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Claire is forced into trusting people she otherwise would not like to. She's also left with finding the cure to the Vampire's sickness that's slowly killing them. Throughout reading these books you get to see the character development. Shane hates vampires, yet his best friend is now one and hes slowly growing to the fact maybe their not all bad and maybe its good to have some on your side. Micheal used to be a ghost so you can really see hes changed the most, now that hes a vampire, hes also dealing with the fact he can't protect them. Claire has changed a lot, she was naive and oblivious to this town, now she doubts what she sees and questions everything.<br />
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Amelie throws a welcome feast for Bishop and Claire is not invited. Shane is by Bishops daughter Ysandre, Micheal invites Monica and Eve takes a deal with Oliver to attend. Claire knows there's something boiling on the surface but she can't figure out what. Will there be enough time to save her friends? Has Myrnin betrayed her in her time of need?? Will Shane survive the night holding the specific thing Bishop has come back for?? Only the next book could tell....<br />
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I really enjoyed this book. We are left with so many questions for all the characters. Rachel Caine knows how to tease :) Everything just keeps building and getting more chaotic then before. Just when they think maybe we can breathe they are struck again. Not to much happens in the book but the ending is a lot of information that is needed in the next book. You know its only the beginning for these characters and I love every part of it.<br />
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I give this book 5 out of 5 stars. Sure it can be slow at times but those are the moments I love the most. Its the scenes where Claire is snugged up to Shane or Myrnin is mocking her. Micheal protecting her and Claire totally blushing seeing Micheal almost nude :) That is what makes these stories so real, the moments in their lives that are so real. Okay maybe we don't all have a roommate who's a drop dead gorgeous vampire, but we can daydream right?? Anyways I hope you enjoy my review and especially this series :) <br />
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<b style="color: #666666;">Author:</b><span style="color: #666666;"> </span>E.L. James<br />
<b style="color: #666666;">Review By:</b><span style="color: #666666;"> </span>Courtney<br />
<b style="color: #666666;">Published By:</b><span style="color: #666666;"> </span>Vintage
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<b style="color: #666666;">Date:</b><span style="color: #666666;"> </span>May 26th 2011<br />
<b style="color: #666666;">Genre:</b> Adult Romance/Erotica<br />
<b style="color: #666666;">Pages:</b> <span itemprop="numberOfPages">362 pages</span></div>
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<span itemprop="numberOfPages"> </span><i style="color: #666666;"><span id="freeText13194455483605209888">When literature student
Anastasia Steele goes to interview young entrepreneur Christian Grey,
she encounters a man who is beautiful, brilliant, and intimidating. The
unworldly, innocent Ana is startled to realize she wants this man and,
despite his enigmatic reserve, finds she is desperate to get close to
him. Unable to resist Ana’s quiet beauty, wit, and independent spirit,
Grey admits he wants her, too—but on his own terms.<br /><br />Shocked yet
thrilled by Grey’s singular erotic tastes, Ana hesitates. For all the
trappings of success—his multinational businesses, his vast wealth, his
loving family—Grey is a man tormented by demons and consumed by the need
to control. When the couple embarks on a daring, passionately physical
affair, Ana discovers Christian Grey’s secrets and explores her own dark
desires.</span></i><br />
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<span id="freeText13194455483605209888">As I have learned, this book started out as a Twilight FanFic...I'm guessing this is the reason I don't like it so much...I seem to have a problem with the character building in this story. In the beginning we are learning about Ana Steel and how shes about to go interview this multi-billionaire for her roommate and best friend Katherine Kavinaugh. I enjoyed the beginning but as the story went on I felt the character Ana was lacking in my interest department, to me the story turned into only information about Christian Grey. Oddly enough the sexual parts in this book did not bother me or make me feel like I just got caught sneaking in the boys locker room. I felt it also lacked some potential to be erotic. </span><br />
<span id="freeText13194455483605209888"><br /></span>The book is so-so to me. Just like with Twilight. I enjoy books where the lead girl is strong and has a-lot of power. In Twilight Bella was weak to me until the end and she didn't have much of a back story she was just there. Just like with Ana she doesn't have to much of a back story and doesn't progress like Christian does. I didn't hate this book but for the first time I also didn't care for it either. I usually love everything I pick up but things for me were missing. There were moments that I liked and some that I did not. I enjoyed Christian Grey a-lot, to me he made the story.I felt I kept reading so I can find out more about him.<br />
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I would recommend this to any reader who wants to step outside the box. I always keep an open mind. <br />
So I give this book 2.5 out of 5 stars :( I don't hate this book but I don't love it. The second book is better then this one, so if you can get through it continue because it does get better. I also think there's a lot of hate on this book. There is also a lot of fans for this trilogy. I personally will be excited to see it as a movie.<br />
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Will I ever read this book again?? Nope. The last book in this trilogy is my favorite, that one I would read again. Anyways I hope this review helps some people who were doubting the book to at least read it and see what this 50 shades stuff is all about. Christen is worth the read :) <br />
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bookaholicsxoxohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07603673359143943939noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6943498392422282836.post-27448704015509315142012-12-31T03:53:00.000-05:002012-12-31T03:53:39.267-05:00Partials<div style="text-align: center;">
<b><span style="color: #783f04;">Partials (Partials Sequence #1) </span></b></div>
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<b style="color: #783f04;">Author:</b> Dan Wells<br />
<b style="color: #783f04;">Review By:</b> Courtney<br />
<b style="color: #783f04;">Published By:</b> Balzer + Bray
Harper Collins<br />
<b style="color: #783f04;">Date:</b><span style="color: #783f04;"> </span>February 28th 2012<br />
<b style="color: #783f04;">Genre:</b> YA Dystopia<br />
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but extinct after a war with Partials--engineered organic beings
identical to humans--has decimated the population. Reduced to only tens
of thousands by RM, a weaponized virus to which only a fraction of
humanity is immune, the survivors in North America have huddled together
on Long Island while the Partials have mysteriously retreated. The
threat of the Partials is still imminent, but, worse, no baby has been
born immune to RM in more than a decade. Our time is running out.<br /><br />Kira,
a sixteen-year-old medic-in-training, is on the front lines of this
battle, seeing RM ravage the community while mandatory pregnancy laws
have pushed what's left of humanity to the brink of civil war, and she's
not content to stand by and watch. But as she makes a desperate
decision to save the last of her race, she will find that the survival
of humans and Partials alike rests in her attempts to uncover the
connections between them--connections that humanity has forgotten, or
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<span itemprop="numberOfPages">So what they are trying to do it figure out how to cure RM, all the babies are dying from the disease because they are not immune. Kira is extremely smart and very observant, and everyone around her seems to be oblivious to the government. </span>Xochi is the only one of them who really sees their government for who they are, and slowly Kira comes to see it that way too. I can't say much more into the plot of this book without giving to much of it away. Really all I can say is that Kira sets out to find the cure of RM with the help of some people and the reluctance of others. Then the plot thickens and more things come to light and by the end you are jumping out of your chair screaming at the book because it ended and now you have to wait for the second one to come out. *sigh*<br />
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I always know the end of the book their are always going to be cliff hangers. The last couple chapters there was one, and I was expecting it, actually I was hoping it to be true before hand. So when I read the absolute last page I screamed REALLY!!! my husband sitting beside me watching his cartoons looked at me, then I had to explain how shocked I was and what had happened. Of course he really didn't care, but to me it was a amazing ending. I'm usually not shocked and I figure out the ending but this time I didn't.<br />
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I have to say this for all the people who for some reason read the last page of a book before starting (like my little sister) <b><span style="color: #783f04;">DO NOT READ THE LAST PAGE!!!</span></b> it will seriously ruin the shocker that I had. <br />
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I also have to add why some people had problems with this book. I understand yes shes a 16 year old girl, but readers should understand that circumstances as Kira's make you grow up faster and have to learn quicker. Also there is some romance in there. Not the sappy romance but just enough to really complete the story. I recommend this book to everyone who reads, even to my niece who doesn't read. She doesn't know what shes missing....<br />
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Anyways I will end this with giving the book a 5 star review. It was one of the best books I've read this year. I am completely excited for book #2 called Fragments coming out at the end of February and I cannot wait for 2013 to be here since there are a lot of amazing books coming out!!<br />
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I hope you all have a amazing New Year!!!!<br />
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From the moment they met,<b> <span style="color: #0b5394;">Jenna</span></b> knew <b style="color: #0b5394;">Reece</b> would break her heart, but she never dreamed it would happen like this. Jenna is left shattered and broken. When life becomes too painful to deal with and she feels completely alone, there’s only one person to help her pick up the pieces and move on. The one person she doesn’t want to turn to. The one person she promised to stay away from. <b style="color: #0b5394;">Tyler</b>. </div>
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bookaholicsxoxohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07603673359143943939noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6943498392422282836.post-42084700136965029522012-11-25T16:11:00.000-05:002012-11-25T21:59:35.414-05:00Author Interview && Giveaway With Danielle Sibarium<div style="color: magenta; text-align: center;">
<u><b>Interview with Author Danielle Sibarium</b></u></div>
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Brooklyn, New York. Her imagination was developed at an early age.
Surrounded by stuffed animals and imaginary friends, she transported
herself into a fantasy world full of magic and wonder. Books were the
gateway between her play world and reality. On any given summer
afternoon she became Snow White sweeping and cooking for the dwarves, or
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Danielle always loved dialogue and in elementary school began writing
plays and short stories. This is when she began to understand she could
not only bring her fantastical world to life for herself, but she could
enchant others as well. And so she wrote. She wrote and wrote and
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gift. She knows things. With a simple touch she can pick up personal
information from jewelry or objects. While at a neighbor’s party, a
voice mesmerizes her. Jenna is momentarily frozen as a ring is placed in
her hand. White electricity surges through her and a dire prediction is
made. “It’s like Romeo and Juliet. You’re going to break my heart.”</span><br />
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Walton. She’s thrilled to learn he’s spending the summer two houses away
from hers. Every moment they spend together is magical. But she can’t
get the prediction out of her mind. As the summer draws to a close and
secrets are revealed, can Jenna get past the fear of being left with a
broken heart to live in the moment with Reece or will her fear of being
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<b><span style="color: #93c47d;">Tithe: A Modern Faery Tale (The Modern Faerie Tales #1)</span></b></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDZ69mofVNdze4Bod2pBakSXwzwJyHVHoouN0lopUZQhhgwYBTMNxdlGMdiWyT7POKiU1f9jnquJTd_9uJOyWCIWEF8H37QC8fOpJt4PK2opMfrk6z9-0M2mx_8-gRbDM2ZW7xXsSI47qW/s1600/46777.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDZ69mofVNdze4Bod2pBakSXwzwJyHVHoouN0lopUZQhhgwYBTMNxdlGMdiWyT7POKiU1f9jnquJTd_9uJOyWCIWEF8H37QC8fOpJt4PK2opMfrk6z9-0M2mx_8-gRbDM2ZW7xXsSI47qW/s320/46777.jpg" width="216" /></a><b style="color: #93c47d;">Author:</b> Holly Black<br />
<b style="color: #93c47d;">Review By:</b> Courtney<br />
<b style="color: #93c47d;">Published By:</b> Margaret K. McElderry Books<br />
<b style="color: #93c47d;">Date:</b>
April 2004<br />
<b style="color: #93c47d;">Genre:</b> YA Fantasy/Fey-Magic<br />
<b style="color: #93c47d;">Pages:</b> <span itemprop="numberOfPages">331 pages</span><br />
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<i><span id="freeText10042494901204435731">Sixteen-year-old Kaye
is a modern nomad. Fierce and independent, she travels from city to city
with her mother's rock band until an ominous attack forces Kaye back to
her childhood home. There, amid the industrial, blue-collar New Jersey
backdrop, Kaye soon finds herself an unwilling pawn in an ancient power
struggle between two rival faerie kingdoms - a struggle that could very
well mean her death.</span></i></div>
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<span id="freeText10042494901204435731">I once again borrowed this book...I bet you all think does she ever read her own books...at least that's what my husband says. I have a lot of books on my shelves but when I borrow a book I hate to have it for to long since its not mine :) Anyways on with my review...I loved this book, now not like I love Divergent but I really did enjoy reading this story. Its short and to the point and its magical. :)</span><br />
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<span id="freeText10042494901204435731">What I really enjoyed is how the main character Kaye is so realistic. She is the girl next door just with<b><i> <span style="color: #93c47d;">issues</span></i></b>. Shes always been weird because of her imaginary friends, who are in reality not so imaginary but only she can see them. Her and her mother travel from place to place (in a band) and don't really have a home. While shes away her friends do not follow and she hasn't heard from them in years. Something happens and Kaye and her mother are forced to go back home to New Jersey and live with her grandmother again...home sweet home. </span><br />
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She loves being home but she still hasn't seen her imaginary friends until one night while shes walking home alone by the woods a knight (Roiben) comes and needs her help. He has a arrow through his chest and if he doesn't get help he will die. Kaye knows this is a fey, because in reality this wouldn't be happening. Hes gorgeous but more of the other world gorgeous, with his hair as silver and glows like the moon. As she helps him he tells her that he has a debt to pay for her help and that he will answer any 3 questions she ask. I knew from the beginning that I wanted there to be a connection between them and it doesn't take long after this encounter to happen.<br />
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While Kaye is hanging out with her human friends she realizes there's something wrong with her best friends boyfriend, He keeps hitting on her. While at the cafe he makes his moves only to be interrupted and then of course Roiben shows up and as her third question, asks for his full name (fey cannot give out their full name or they are forever served to what ever you tell them to do). The moment after this scene is very funny and my first time read I never noticed but the second glace through the book I did and laughed...how did I miss the fact she told him to kiss her ass and he did it :) ugh, that's what happens when you get so into a book that you just miss minor details.<br />
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Anyways a lot happens afterwards and we come to find she is a fey and a changeling. Come to find out that the imaginary friends she had were pretty much using her and now they want her to pretend to be human so that the evil queen can do a ritual and end up not choosing a human and they can all be free from her rules. A lot of things happen from there, only I don't wanna tell you the most important and on the edge of your seat details because that's for you to read :) <br />
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Over all I give this book a 4 and a half stars. Its a lovely book to read and kept me turning the pages. It's just I want more. the second book to this series isn't about Kaye but I do know the third one is so I will be reading that one soon. I say this a a good book for adults to rent from the library and a awesome book for teens to buy. For your school reading list, this will keep them reading :)<br />
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I hope I didn't give to much away already in this review. I was super excited to have read this book and usually when I'm excited I say to much : / so I hope you all enjoyed this review and have joined my blog I can't wait to see what you all think of this book as well!!<br />
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<span style="color: #93c47d;">~Good Readings~</span></div>
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