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Wednesday, May 28, 2014

Book Review: Rebel Belle - Rachel Hawkins

Ok, so Haper, the main character, in the beginning, was the teeniest bit annoying with all her needing to be perfect and staying busy. But getting more into the story, I totally understood her need to be that way. And there were some things that happened that I didn't see coming, so that was cool. 

I really find myself digging these paranormal YA stories more and more with each one that I read. I read Rachel Hawkins' other series, Hex Hall, and thought that was great too. And with the way this book ended, I'm saying bring on the next one! 

The only reason I didn't give it five stars is because, while it would make a totally awesome movie or TV series, there were some parts that felt a little over done to me. Other than that, loved it.

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From the GoodReads website, "Harper Price, peerless Southern belle, was born ready for a Homecoming tiara. But after a strange run-in at the dance imbues her with incredible abilities, Harper's destiny takes a turn for the seriously weird. She becomes a Paladin, one of an ancient line of guardians with agility, super strength and lethal fighting instincts.

Just when life can't get any more disastrously crazy, Harper finds out who she's charged to protect: David Stark, school reporter, subject of a mysterious prophecy and possibly Harper's least favorite person. But things get complicated when Harper starts falling for him--and discovers that David's own fate could very well be to destroy Earth.

With snappy banter, cotillion dresses, non-stop action and a touch of magic, this new young adult series from bestseller Rachel Hawkins is going to make y'all beg for more."

Saturday, May 24, 2014

Book Review: The Cure for the Common Breakup - Beth Kendrick

Another hit out of the ballpark for Beth Kendrick. Her books just keep getting better and better. I'm at the point where one per year doesn't suffice. :)

Black Dog Bay sounds like such an awesome place, if there isn't a town in America that's like this, there should be. I want to go there and I'm not even going through a breakup. And Beth did an excellent job of making you hate some of the characters in the beginning, but by the end of the book, showed you a different side to them that made you end up liking them. 

Beth asked people on her Facebook page the other day, if she were to write a sequel starring another character from Black Dog Bay, who would we like to see in the starring role? I had about three different ideas and am hoping that she DOES write a sequel. There's so much she could do with it. 

Can't wait for her next book, whether it's another Black Dog Bay book, or something else.

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From the GoodReads website: "Welcome to Black Dog Bay, a tiny seaside town in Delaware known as "the best place in America to bounce back from your breakup." Home to Better Off Bed-and-Breakfast, the Eat Your Heart Out bakery, and the Whinery bar, Black Dog Bay offers a haven for the suddenly single.

Flight attendant Summer Benson lives by two rules: Don’t stay with the same man for too long and never stay in one place. She’s about to break rule number one by considering accepting her boyfriend’s proposal—then disaster strikes and her world is shattered in an instant.

Summer heads to Black Dog Bay, where the locals welcome her. Even Hattie Huntington, the town’s oldest, richest, and meanest resident, likes her enough to give her a job. Then there’s Dutch Jansen, the rugged, stoic mayor, who’s the opposite of her type. She probably shouldn't be kissing him. She definitely shouldn't be falling in love.

After a lifetime of globe-trotting, Summer has finally found a home. But Hattie has old scores to settle and a hidden agenda for her newest employee. Summer finds herself faced with an impossible choice: Leave Black Dog Bay behind forever, or stay with the ones she loves and cost them everything..."

Sunday, May 18, 2014

Book Review: Attachments - Rainbow Rowell

I liked this story, it's really cute, and it's a great combination of story and email exchange. Lincoln, Beth and Jennifer are such great characters, I felt like they are people that I could associate with in real life. They kept me wanting to come back to the book every time I had to put it down.

It's amazing that Lincoln turned out to be the great guy that he is because his mother and sister are definitely something else! LOL

But on the whole, yes, this was a good book, and I recommend it.

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From the GoodReads website, ""Hi, I'm the guy who reads your e-mail, and also, I love you . . . "

Beth Fremont and Jennifer Scribner-Snyder know that somebody is monitoring their work e-mail. (Everybody in the newsroom knows. It's company policy.) But they can't quite bring themselves to take it seriously. They go on sending each other endless and endlessly hilarious e-mails, discussing every aspect of their personal lives.

Meanwhile, Lincoln O'Neill can't believe this is his job now- reading other people's e-mail. When he applied to be "internet security officer," he pictured himself building firewalls and crushing hackers- not writing up a report every time a sports reporter forwards a dirty joke.

When Lincoln comes across Beth's and Jennifer's messages, he knows he should turn them in. But he can't help being entertained-and captivated-by their stories.

By the time Lincoln realizes he's falling for Beth, it's way too late to introduce himself.

What would he say . . . ?"

Friday, May 9, 2014

Book Review: Double Click - Lisa Becker

Loved this one just as I loved the first one, and dare I hope that there may be a third book? Please say yes. 

I love reading epistolary books, for some reason, it makes them more fun to read. 

I'm so happy with the way things progressed in each of the characters' lives and I would love to know what happens next. I also love reading about the things that happened to Renee when she was younger, it cracks me up. She seems to have the worst luck sometimes.

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From the GoodReads website: "Fans of the romantic hit Click: An Online Love Story will enjoy another voyeuristic dive into the lives of Renee, Shelley, Ashley, Mark and Ethan, as Double Click picks up with their lives six months later. Are Renee and Ethan soul mates? Does Mark ever go on a date? Has Shelley run out of sexual conquests in Los Angeles? Will Ashley's judgmental nature sabotage her budding relationship? Through a marriage proposal, wedding, new baby and unexpected love twist, Double Click answers these questions and more. Readers will continue to cheer, laugh, cry and cringe following the email exploits of Renee and friends."

Thursday, May 1, 2014

Book Review: Insurgent - Veronica Roth

Ok, MUCH better than the first book. Really kept my interest all the way through and the ending succeeded in making me want to start the third one right away. Now, I'm actually excited to watch the first movie when it's released to DVD. 

I can't say that I'm surprised that the second book is better than the first. There was A LOT of build up for A LOT of characters. I can't decide if one would be able to skip the first book and jump right in with this one or not. I kind of want to say no, you do have to get through the first one just because of all the back story needed to understand why some people feel the way they do, and why some of the things happen the way they do. I'm looking forward to the third book to really understand what's going on beyond the wall.

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From the GoodReads website: "One choice can transform you—or it can destroy you. But every choice has consequences, and as unrest surges in the factions all around her, Tris Prior must continue trying to save those she loves—and herself—while grappling with haunting questions of grief and forgiveness, identity and loyalty, politics and love.

Tris's initiation day should have been marked by celebration and victory with her chosen faction; instead, the day ended with unspeakable horrors. War now looms as conflict between the factions and their ideologies grows. And in times of war, sides must be chosen, secrets will emerge, and choices will become even more irrevocable—and even more powerful. Transformed by her own decisions but also by haunting grief and guilt, radical new discoveries, and shifting relationships, Tris must fully embrace her Divergence, even if she does not know what she may lose by doing so.

New York Times bestselling author Veronica Roth's much-anticipated second installment of the dystopian Divergent series is another intoxicating thrill ride of a story, rich with hallmark twists, heartbreaks, romance, and powerful insights about human nature."

Book Review: Does This Boyfriend Make My Butt Look Big? - Jenna McCarthy

Meh, it was an ok story. I was irritated with the MC and her inability in the beginning to get away from the jerk guy that she was trying to hold on to. Not a big fan of novellas because the characters end up being shallow, and you can't really get into the story. It's over before you know it.

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From the GoodReads website: "Abby Douglas grew up with a distant dad and a desperate hot mess of a mom. Now she’s got a thing for bad boys, a weakness for fad diets, and ironically, a job as an advice columnist. When she accidentally cheats on her supposed boyfriend with a mysterious older man, Abby’s already confusing world gets turned upside down. As she struggles to find her footing, Abby discovers that sometimes a lost cat, a furious friend, and a bag of Doritos can change everything."