We Were Liars – The Deluxe Edition Author: E. Lockhart Publication Date: May 23rd, 2017 Publisher: Delacorte Press Pages: 272 Formats: Hardcover, paperback, ebook Synopsis: The New York Times bestseller We Were Liars is now available as a not-to-be-missed hardcover deluxe edition! Whether you … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: May 2017
Dark Breaks the Dawn Author: Sara B. Larson Publication Date: May 30th, 2017 Publisher: Scholastic Press Pages: 320 Formats: Hardcover, ebook, audiobook Synopsis: On her eighteenth birthday, Princess Evelayn of Eadrolan, the Light Kingdom, can finally access the full range … Continue reading
The Last Star Author: Rick Yancey Publication Date: May 23rd Publisher: Penguin Synopsis: The enemy is Other. The enemy is us. They’re down here, they’re up there, they’re nowhere. They want the Earth, they want us to have it. They … Continue reading
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Seventeen-year-old Flora Banks has no short-term memory. Her mind resets itself several times a day, and has since the age of ten, when the tumor that was removed from Flora's brain took with it her ability to make new memories. That is, until she kisses Drake, her best friend's boyfriend, the night before he leaves town. Miraculously, this one memory breaks through Flora's fractured mind, and sticks. Flora is convinced that Drake is responsible for restoring her memory and making her whole again. So when an encouraging email from Drake suggests she meet him on the other side of the world, Flora knows with certainty that this is the first step toward reclaiming her life. With little more than the words "be brave" inked into her skin, and written reminders of who she is and why her memory is so limited, Flora sets off on an impossible journey to Svalbard, Norway, the land of the midnight sun, determined to find Drake. But from the moment she arrives in the arctic, nothing is quite as it seems, and Flora must "be brave" if she is ever to learn the truth about herself, and to make it safely home.My Review
The One Memory of Flora Banks is probably one of the best books that I’ve read to date – it was deep and told such an incredible story that was both heartwarming and heartwrenching at the same time. The One … Continue reading
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Bestselling fantasy author Sharon Shinn delivers a gripping science fiction adventure with a sweeping romance at its heart. It is ten years after Colleen Cavanaugh's home world was invaded by the Derichets, a tyrannical alien race bent on exploiting the planet's mineral resources. Most of her family died in the war, and she now lives alone in the city. Aside from her acquaintances at the factory where she toils for the Derichets, Colleen makes a single friend in Jann, a member of the violent group of rebels known as the Chromatti. One day Colleen receives shocking news: her niece Lucy is alive and in need of her help. Together, Colleen, Jann, and Lucy create their own tenuous family. But Colleen must decide if it's worth risking all of their survival to join a growing underground revolution against the Derichets.My Review
I was never much of a graphic novel reader, but once I discovered a few that I liked, I’m pretty much hooked and want to read more of them. When I was contacted about being part of the blog tour … Continue reading
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Sixteen-year-old Rosie Wolf is sure when you die, you go straight to Paradise, until she wakes to discover she has died in an accident and that Paradise isn’t what she thought it would be. Rosie Wolf was sure that when her dad died, he went to Paradise. After all, isn’t that where everyone went? But when Rosie wakes up in a strange hospital bed and finds out that she’s died in an accident, she learns things aren’t always what you think they will be. Now her father feels further away than ever, and Rosie is left to deal with the Grim Reaper, who isn’t a man in a black cloak, but a beautiful woman with a bad attitude. The Grim Reaper tells Rosie that before she can move on to Paradise, she has to go back down to Earth and collect three souls. But Rosie quickly realizes it’s not so simple. To complicate matters, Rosie meets Kyle, a boy who is different than anyone she’s ever known. He’s cute, smart, and funny. Rosie’s been warned to stay away from the living, but she doesn’t want to. What will happen if she doesn’t?My Review
As far as one of a kind, completely original books go, Reaper is probably one of top ones that I have read over the years. It was unexpected, and not at all like how I thought it was going to … Continue reading
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Sixteen-year-old Delaney Delgado knows miracles aren’t real—if they were, her kid sister wouldn’t be dead. So when the image of baby Jesus appears on a Babybel cheese wheel, she’s not buying the idea that God’s got a dairy obsession. Soon, religious signs begin turning up all over Del’s hometown, tiny Clemency, Texas. Overnight, news vans fill the streets and religious pilgrims start searching for God in the discount aisle of the grocery store. Hell-bent on proving the so-called miracles are fake, Del convinces her best friend, Gabe, to help her find the truth. While Gabe’s willing to play detective, as a preacher’s son he’s more interested in finding evidence that supports the miracles. But when the whole town becomes caught up in religious fervor and even the late-night talk show hosts have stopped laughing and started to believe, finding the truth might cause more trouble than Del can handle. This novel is neither pro nor anti-religion, and will appeal to fans of contemporary YA novels that explore deep themes with an element of humor. The voice and characters are funny, strong, and full of heart. This is a book for anyone who loved Saved!My Review
With a title like Cheesus Was Here and a cover that matches perfectly, this book is one of those books that I couldn’t help but want to read. The entire book – cover, synopsis, and title – all sound like … Continue reading
Posted Author: John David Anderson Publication Date: May 2nd, 2017 Publisher: Walden Pond Press Synopsis: In middle school, words aren’t just words. They can be weapons. They can be gifts. The right words can win you friends or make you … Continue reading
Hi everyone! Welcome to my stop on the blog tour for The One Memory of Flora Banks by Emily Barr! This was such an amazing book (and you’ll be seeing my review this week, as well!), and I’m excited to … Continue reading
The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora Author: Pablo Cartaya Publication Date: May 16th, 2017 Publisher: Viking Books for Young Readers Synopsis: Save the restaurant. Save the town. Get the girl. Make Abuela proud. Can thirteen-year-old Arturo Zamora do it all … Continue reading
