Review: Spell Bound (Hex Hall #3) by Rachel Hawkins

Spell Bound by Rachel Hawkins Publication Date: March 13, 2012 Page Count: 327 pages Format: Hardback Published by: Hyperion Book CH Source: Borrowed From Library Challenge: September is for Sequels Synopsis From Goodreads: Hailed as “impossible to put down,” the Hex Hall series has both critics and teens cheering. With a winning combination of romance, action, magic and humor, this third volume...

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Review: What I Didn't Say by Keary Taylor

What I Didn't Say by Keary Taylor Publication Date: May 7, 2012 Page Count: 336 pages Format: ebook Source: ARC from author via NetGalley Synopsis From Goodreads: Getting drunk homecoming night your senior year is never a good idea, but Jake Hayes never expected it all to end with a car crash and a t-post embedded in his throat. His biggest regret about it all? What he never said to Samantha...

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Cover Reveal - Just One Day by Gayle Forman

Check out the cover reveal AND read an exclusive excerpt of Just One Day (Just One Day #1) by Gayle Forman at EW.com Just One Day expected publication: January 8th 2013 by Dutton Juvenile Synopsis of Just One Day from Goodreads: A breathtaking journey toward self-discovery and true love, from the author of If I Stay When sheltered American good girl Allyson "LuLu" Healey first meets laid-back...

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Waiting On Wednesday (45) Hysteria

Waiting On Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Breaking The Spine that spotlights upcoming releases that we are eagerly anticipating. My choice for this week's pre-publication "can't-wait-to-read" selection is: Hysteria by Megan Miranda Hardcover, 336 pages Expected publication: February 5th 2013 by Walker Childrens Synopsis From Goodreads: Mallory's life is falling apart. Her boyfriend...

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Teaser Tuesday (7)

Teaser Tuesdays is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by MizB of Should Be Reading. • Grab your current read • Open to a random page • Share two (2) “teaser” sentences from somewhere on that page • BE CAREFUL NOT TO INCLUDE SPOILERS! (make sure that what you share doesn’t give too much away! You don’t want to ruin the book for others!) • Share the title & author, too, so that other TT participants...

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Sunday Updates (9)

Inspired by features from The Sunday Post from Kimba the Caffeinated Book Reviewer and Sunday Summary from Book Twirps. Received For Review: Death and the Girl Next Door (Darklight #1) by Darynda Jones I have not read anything by this author before, but for some reason I am really excited to read this! Second Chance (First Comes Love #2) by Katie Kacvinsky Free eBook from Amazon. The blog...

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Review: Rivals and Retribution (13 to Life #5) by Shannon Delany

Rivals and Retribution by Shannon Delany Publication Date: August 7, 2012 Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin Page Count: 320 pages Format: Paperback Source: Borrowed from library Challenge: September Is For Sequels Synopsis From Goodreads: In Rivals and Retribution, the fifth book in the 13 to Life series by Shannon Delany, Pietr and Jessie will find themselves caught in a pack war with a new...

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Waiting On Wednesday (44) Star Crossed (Stargazer #1) by Jennifer Echols

Waiting On Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Breaking The Spine that spotlights upcoming releases that we are eagerly anticipating. My choice for this week's pre-publication "can't-wait-to-read" selection is: Star Crossed (Stargazer #1) by Jennifer Echols 384 pages Expected publication: February 26th 2013 by Pocket Books Synopsis From Goodreads: The first novel in a sizzling...

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Teaser Tuesday (6)

Teaser Tuesdays is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by MizB of Should Be Reading. • Grab your current read • Open to a random page • Share two (2) “teaser” sentences from somewhere on that page • BE CAREFUL NOT TO INCLUDE SPOILERS! (make sure that what you share doesn’t give too much away! You don’t want to ruin the book for others!) • Share the title & author, too, so that other TT participants...

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Review: Through To You by Emily Hainsworth

Through To You by Emily Hainsworth Publication Date: October 2nd, 2012 Publisher: Balzer + Bray Page Count: 272 pages Format: eBook Source: eARC provided for review by Balzer + Bray Synopsis From Goodreads: Camden Pike has been grief-stricken since his girlfriend, Viv, died. Viv was the last good thing in his life: helping him rebuild his identity after a career-ending football injury, picking...

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September New Release Giveaway Hop

Welcome to my stop on the September New Release Giveaway Hop, which is hosted by Book Twirps & Refracted Light Reviews. I am giving away 1 copy of The Raven Boys (Raven Cycle #1) by by Maggie Stiefvater. (I read it and loved it and I want to read it again! It was so good. I want everyone to read and enjoy it and ooh and aah and gush to the extreme with me.) Contest Rules: The hop runs September...

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Review: Of Poseidon (The Syrena Legacy #1) by Anna Banks

Of Poseidon (The Syrena Legacy #1) by Anna Banks Publication Date: May 22nd, 2012 Publisher: Feiwel & Friends Page Count: 336 pages Source: Library Synopsis From Goodreads: Galen is the prince of the Syrena, sent to land to find a girl he's heard can communicate with fish. Emma is on vacation at the beach. When she runs into Galen — literally, ouch! — both teens sense a connection. But...

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Waiting On Wednesday (43)

Waiting On Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Breaking The Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we are eagerly anticipating. My choice for this week's pre-publication "can't-wait-to-read" selection is: Blind Spot by Laura Ellen Hardcover, 336 pages Expected publication: October 23rd 2012 by Harcourt Children's Books Synopsis From Goodreads: There’s none so blind as they...

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Book News: Second Chance (First Comes Love, #2) by Katie Kacvinsky

Katie Kacvinsky, author of First Comes Love, has wrote and self published the follow up story, Second Chance (First Comes Love #2). I read First Comes Love earlier this year and really enjoyed it. You can read my review HERE. I can't wait to read Second Chance and find out what happens next with Gray and Dylan. You can purchase your copy of First Comes Love HERE on Amazon. You can purchase your copy...

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Review: The Unquiet by Jeannine Garsee

The Unquiet by Jeannine Garsee Publication Date: July 17th, 2012 Publisher: Bloomsbury Page Count: 388 pages Format: ebook Source: eARC provided by publisher via NetGalley Synopsis From Goodreads: Sixteen-year-old Rinn Jacobs has secrets: One, she’s bipolar. Two, she killed her grandmother. After a suicide attempt, and now her parents' separation, Rinn and her mom move from California...

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September is for Sequels Challenge

I am excited to participate in the September is for Sequels Challenge at Lisa Loves Literature. The objective is to read and review a minimum of 4 sequels between the dates of September 1st and 30th, 2012. Rules: Complete rules can be found on Lisa Loves Literature. The book must be a sequel - it can be any # in the series, just not the first book. Prequels can count if they came out AFTER the...

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Winner! Back to the Books Giveaway Hop

There were over 1300 entries for this contest, which is spectacular! Thank you to everyone who joined my blog as a new follower. And a really BIG Thank You to all of my old followers! Thank you all for your wonderful comments regarding what book you are looking forward to reading in September. (The Raven Boys is a must read! hint hint) Don't worry if you didn't win this time. I have plenty more giveaways in the works, including follower appreciation giveaways. The winner is: Entry #836...

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Follow Friday (18)

Follow Friday is a weekly feature hosted by Alison Can Read and Parajunkee. It's a great way to discover new blogs and make new friends. If you’re new to the follow Friday hop, comment and let me know, so I can stop by and check out your blog! Q: What are you reading right now? How do you like it? I am currently reading Rivals and Retribution (13 to Life #5) by Shannon Delany....

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Review: Waiting by Carol Lynch Williams

Waiting by Carol Lynch Williams Hardcover, 352 pages Published May 1st 2012 by Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books Source: Borrowed from library Synopsis From Goodreads: After her brother’s death, a teen struggles to rediscover love and find redemption in this gripping novel. Growing up in Africa and Latin America as the children of missionaries, London and Zach were as close as could...

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Waiting On Wednesday (42) Death and the Girl Next Door (Darklight #1)

Waiting On Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Breaking The Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we are eagerly anticipating. My choice for this week's pre-publication "can't-wait-to-read" selection is: Death and the Girl Next Door (Darklight #1) by Darynda Jones Paperback, 320 pages Expected publication: October 2nd 2012 by St. Martin's Press Synopsis From Goodreads: Ten years...

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Top Ten Tuesday (12) Fall TBR

Top Ten Tuesday brought to you by The Broke and the Bookish. Top Ten Books On My Fall TBR: In no particular order: 1. Crewel (Crewel World #1) by Gennifer Albin I have an eARC of this that I really need/want to read. 2. Black City (Black City #1) by Elizabeth Richards 3. Meant to Be by Lauren Morrill 4. Touched (Sense Thieves #1) by Corrine Jackson I still have to get a copy of If I...

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