2013 Challenge Wrap Ups

Even though I only signed up for 3 challenges in 2013, I still had a hard time keeping track of everything. Evidently I suck at keeping track of books I've read! I definitely need to stay on top this year and make things easier on myself. 2013 YA Contemporary Challenge hosted by Katie's Book Blog My goal for this year was 40 books, and I only reached 32. Kinda sucks for me, but I read quite...

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Review: A Little Too Much (A Little Too Far, #2) by Lisa Desrochers

A Little Too Much by Lisa Desrochers Publication Date: November 12, 2013 Page Count: 416 Published by: William Morrow Impulse Source: Review copy received from publisher in exchange for an honest review New Adult Contemporary Romance **Contains Mature Content** Recommended for ages 17+ due to sexual situations and language. Synopsis From Goodreads: In the follow-up to Lisa Desrochers’ explosive...

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Waiting On Wednesday (110) Sinner by Maggie Stiefvater @mstiefvater

Waiting On Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Breaking The Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we are eagerly anticipating. Wednesday is my favorite day of the week because I get to share books that I am super excited about and can't wait to read. Sinner by Maggie Stiefvater Hardcover, 416 pagesExpected publication: July 1st 2014 by Scholastic Press Synopsis From Goodreads: Sinner...

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Happy Holidays!

I hope everyone has a wonderful Christmas spent with family and friends! Be safe, and don't overdo it on the egg nog and cookie...

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Review: The Naturals by Jennifer Lynn Barnes

The Naturals by Jennifer Lynn Barnes Publication Date: November 5, 2013 Page Count: 304 Published by: Disney-Hyperion Source: eArc received from publisher in exchange for an honest review Synopsis from Goodreads: Seventeen-year-old Cassie is a natural at reading people. Piecing together the tiniest details, she can tell you who you are and what you want. But it’s not a skill that she’s ever taken...

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Waiting On Wednesday (109) Alienated (Alienated #1) by @Melissa_Landers @DisneyHyperion

Waiting On Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Breaking The Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we are eagerly anticipating. Wednesday is my favorite day of the week because I get to share books that I am super excited about and can't wait to read. Alienated (Alienated #1) by Melissa Landers Expected publication: February 4th 2014 by Disney Hyperion Synopsis from Goodreads: Two years...

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Review: Another Little Piece of My Heart by Tracey Martin

Another Little Piece of My Heart by Tracey Martin Publication Date: December 1, 2013 Page Count: 304 Published by: Harlequin Teen Source: eArc received from publisher in exchange for an honest review Synopsis From Goodreads: What if your devastating break-up became this summer’s hit single? In this rock-and-roll retelling of Jane Austen’s Persuasion, music can either bring you together or...

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Waiting On Wednesday (108) #scandal by Sarah Ockler @sarahockler

Waiting On Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Breaking The Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we are eagerly anticipating. Wednesday is my favorite day of the week because I get to share books that I am super excited about and can't wait to read. #scandal by Sarah Ockler Hardcover, 368 pagesExpected publication: June 17th 2014 by Simon Pulse Synopsis from Goodreads: Lucy’s learned...

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Review: Isn't She Lovely by Lauren Layne

Isn't She Lovely by Lauren Layne Publication Date: October 28, 2013 Page Count: 243 Published by: Random House LLC Source: eArc received from publisher in exchange for an honest review Genre: New Adult Synopsis from Goodreads: "Who knew that pretending you're not falling for someone would be so much more difficult than pretending that you are?" Stephanie Kendrick gave up her whole summer to...

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Sunday Updates (39)

Inspired by features from The Sunday Post from Kimba the Caffeinated Book Reviewer and Sunday Summary from Book Twirps. I've been trying to be good and limit my review requests, but I couldn't help getting a few that I was already pre-approved for. Here is what I got in the past 2 weeks: Bright Before Sunrise by Tiffany Schmidt (eArc Thanks to Bloomsbury USA Children's Books) (Don't You) Forget...

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Waiting On Wednesday (107) The Last Best Kiss by Tracey Martin @TA_Martin @harperteen

Waiting On Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Breaking The Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we are eagerly anticipating. Wednesday is my favorite day of the week because I get to share books that I am super excited about and can't wait to read. The Last Best Kiss by Claire LaZebnikPaperback, 320 pagesExpected publication: April 22nd 2014 by HarperTeen Synopsis from Goodreads: Anna...

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Release Day Blitz: OUT OF TIME by Jen McLaughlin

Out of Time (Out Of Line #2) by Jen McLaughlin 221 pages Published December 1st 2013 Purchase: Amazon / Barnes & Noble Synopsis: Desperate to keep him... I've finally gotten everything I ever wanted: love, freedom, happiness, and, most importantly, Finn. Our love is everything I expected it to be and more. We've finally found each other, but the world seems determined to tear us apart....

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Review: Fault Line by Christa Desir

Fault Line by Christa Desir Publication Date: October 15, 2013 Page Count: 240 Published by: SimonPulse Source: Review copy received from the publisher in exchange for an honest review **WARNING: Review contains possible storyline/ending spoilers.** Synopsis from Goodreads: Ben could date anyone he wants, but he only has eyes for the new girl — sarcastic free-spirit, Ani. Luckily for Ben, Ani...

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November Recap and December TBR

I have a really good reason for not reading very much in November. I was super busy getting new items made and listed in my Etsy Shop. And I will continue being pretty busy for the next 3 weeks or so. Then I can relax a little and catch up on some reading. I have another ambitious month planned, and no idea how much reading I will actually get done. Read in November: Snowed Over by Angie Stanton...

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