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Spindle Fire by Lexa Hillyer

Spindle Fire by Lexa Hillyer

Spindle Fire by Lexa Hillyer is a lot different than I was expecting. I really enjoyed it. This story is mostly a retelling of Sleeping Beauty but there is a bit of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland mixed in too. I w…
Teaser Tuesday: The Female of the Species

Teaser Tuesday: The Female of the Species

My Teaser: She starts sobbing, the sound drawing my own from deep inside me, from somewhere even the jolt of vomiting hadn't touched. We cry together as Alex leaves, shutting the door behind her.
The Thousandth Floor by Katharine McGee

The Thousandth Floor by Katharine McGee

"The Thousandth Floor" by Katharine McGee is fun and entertaining. I really enjoyed the scandals. I think the comparison to the "Gossip Girl" TV show is spot on. This is very much a futuristic "…
Teaser Tuesday: The Thousandth Floor

Teaser Tuesday: The Thousandth Floor

My Teaser: There was another silence. Avery couldn't really see Atlas's face in the darkness. "I don't..." He trailed off. Avery wondered whether he was about to say he didn't love Leda or didn&…
The Siren by Kiera Cass

The Siren by Kiera Cass

I was waiting for “The Siren” by Kiera Cass for what seemed like forever. The old version was taken off the shelves. I had to wait for the new version to come out by HarperTeen. I ended up getting lucky and acquired an …
Waiting on Wednesday: Replica

Waiting on Wednesday: Replica

Why I am Waiting? I am a huge fan of Lauren Oliver. Of course I was excited when her next book was announced. Replica sounds amazing and I love the unique experience with have two different stories at the same time. This…
Ice like Fire by Sara Raasch

Ice like Fire by Sara Raasch

"Ice Like Fire" by Sara Raasch was a decent follow-up to the first book. I don't think it was executed as well as the first novel, but it was still really good. The hard thing about second books is they ca…
Teaser Tuesday: Ruined

Teaser Tuesday: Ruined

My Teaser:  The room bustled with noise around them. Tables made a half circle around the edge of the Majestic Hall, and a dance floor stretched out in front of them, with the musicians at the other end. The wedding gues…
Snow Like Ashes by Sara Raasch

Snow Like Ashes by Sara Raasch

"Snow Like Ashes" by Sara Raasch was a very addictive read. It was the kind of read that once I picked it up, I wasn't able to put it down until I had finished. Then I sat around wondering why I didn't…
Down with the Shine by Kate Karyus Quinn

Down with the Shine by Kate Karyus Quinn

"Down with the Shine" by Kate Karyus Quinn was nothing like what I was expecting. I found myself getting really bored with the story. I couldn't keep up with what was going on. The story line just seemed t…
Dreamology by Lucy Keating

Dreamology by Lucy Keating

“Dreamology” by Lucy Keating is by far my favorite book of 2016 so far. I loved this story. Alice has always dreamed of Max for as long as she could remember. When Alice and her dad move into her grandmother’s old house…
Dark Energy by Robison Wells

Dark Energy by Robison Wells

“Dark Energy” by Robinson Wells was a lot better than I was expecting but still a bit disappointing in the end.  The story was lacking an ending to me. I feel like it wasn’t completely wrapped up in the end. I will expl…
Waiting on Wednesday: Winning

Waiting on Wednesday: Winning

Why I am Waiting? I am always interested in something that will make me laugh. I think "Winning" will do just that. Alexandra Miles is wanting to become homecoming queen and in order to do that she is going to …
The Great Hunt by Wendy Higgins

The Great Hunt by Wendy Higgins

“The Great Hunt” by Wendy Higgins was amazing. I thought it started out slow first but I was definitely surprised at how much I loved this book. Princess Aerity grew up believing that she could pick her husband just lik…
Waiting on Wednesday: Night Speed

Waiting on Wednesday: Night Speed

Why I am Waiting? This novel sounds like it is going to be an Adrenalin rush and I am already looking forward to it. I love fast pace books. I love cars. I love cars that go fast. I am really looking forward to this book…
Geek Girl by Holly Smale

Geek Girl by Holly Smale

“Geek Girl” by Holly Smale is a very fun light read. I soared through the first book. I felt like I couldn’t get enough of Harriett Manners. Harriet Manners is a geek. She loves school. Her head is filled with all kinds…
Waiting on Wednesday: This is my Brain on Boys

Waiting on Wednesday: This is my Brain on Boys

Waiting on Wednesday: Sarah Strohmeyer is such a great contemporary author. I think her books are great. She is definitely an author you want to read if you are fans of Sarah Dessen. I absolutely love this cover. I think…
Teaser Tuesday: The Great Hunt

Teaser Tuesday: The Great Hunt

My Teaser: When it came down to the hunt, he'd do his part to track and capture the beast, but he'd let another man strike the killing blow. Then the land could be free, and he would wash his hands of this royal …
Bluescreen by Dan Wells

Bluescreen by Dan Wells

"Bluescreen" by Dan Wells was not at all what I was expecting. I was disappointed. I had very high hopes for this novel and I can admit that maybe having those high of hopes were NOT completely fair. I really …
The Word for Yes by Claire Needell

The Word for Yes by Claire Needell

"The Word for Yes" by Claire Needell is an important read however I don't think it was executed as it should have been. This story is about a not stranger rape. Jan, Erika, and Melanie are three sisters th…