It’s disappointing when high expectations for a book aren’t met. That’s been my experience reading both John Green and David Levithan, two authors who are well-respected in the field of young adult literature. Though Will Grayson, Will Grayson was entertaining, and I see the merits, it was not one of my favorite books. Will Grayson, Will… Continue reading Audiobook Review: Will Grayson, Will Grayson by John Green and David Levithan
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Book Review: Where the Stars Still Shine by Trish Doller
Where the Stars Still Shine by Trish Doller Published: September 24th 2013 by Bloomsbury USA Childrens Source: ARC from publisher Synopsis (Goodreads): Stolen as a child from her large and loving family, and on the run with her mom for more than ten years, Callie has only the barest idea of what normal life might be like.… Continue reading Book Review: Where the Stars Still Shine by Trish Doller
Book Review: Dirty Little Secret by Jennifer Echols
Dirty Little Secret by Jennifer Echols Published: July 16th 2013 by MTV Books/Simon & Schuster Source: ARC from publisher Synopsis (Goodreads): Bailey wasn’t always a wild child and the black sheep of her family. She used to play fiddle and tour the music circuit with her sister, Julie, who sang and played guitar. That ended… Continue reading Book Review: Dirty Little Secret by Jennifer Echols
Fanfiction, Family, and First Love: Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell
Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell Published: September 10th 2013 by St. Martin’s Press Source: ARC from publisher Synopsis (Goodreads): Cath is a Simon Snow fan. Okay, the whole world is a Simon Snow fan. But for Cath, being a fan is her life — and she’s really good at it. She and her twin sister, Wren, ensconced… Continue reading Fanfiction, Family, and First Love: Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell
Severed Heads, Broken Hearts: The Beginning of Everything by Robyn Schneider
The Beginning of Everything by Robyn Schneider Published: August 27th 2013 by Katherine Tegen/HarperCollins Source: ARC from publisher Synopsis (Goodreads): Golden boy Ezra Faulkner believes everyone has a tragedy waiting for them—a single encounter after which everything that really matters will happen. His particular tragedy waited until he was primed to lose it all: in one spectacular… Continue reading Severed Heads, Broken Hearts: The Beginning of Everything by Robyn Schneider
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