After a sucky beginning to college, 20-year old Shane finally decides to make a change and does a study abroad program in London. Right away we learn that Shane is an awkward, shy, quirky girl who has a dream of being an author someday. However, due to her parents' expectations, she is a premed major. … Continue reading Review: Again, but Better
Ali Cross wants to be just like his father, Alex Cross - a great detective. So when Ali's friend Gabe goes missing, Ali immediately takes it upon himself to help crack the case. It's not that the police don't seem to care, but at the same time they aren't working fast enough for Ali's liking. … Continue reading Review: Ali Cross
I knew The Queen of Nothing was going to be my first book to read of the year because after finishing The Wicked King, I knew I needed to read the conclusion to this trilogy as soon as possible! The book did not disappoint and though I'm sad the trilogy is over, I'm definitely satisfied … Continue reading Review: The Queen of Nothing
First off, I have to say that I'm so happy I started this series after the final book was published. Though I still have to wait for it to come back to the library (I'm on hold for it) at least I don't have to wait an entire year for it to be released. And … Continue reading The Wicked King – Review
This is a small short story collection of two stories written by Rainbow Rowell. It features Midnights, which is also seen in My True Love Gave To Me, and then the later published, Kindred Spirits. Midnights follows Margaret (Mags) over the course of a few years at an annual New Year's Eve party. The first … Continue reading Almost Midnight – Review
The Burn of Magic is the second in the Aliens From Arapholanx series - a science fiction series about a boy, Patrick, and his adventures after he accidentally stumbles upon an alien base in the woods. While I was highly anticipating this second novel, I didn't end up enjoying it quite as much as I … Continue reading Aliens From Arapholanx: The Burn of Magic – Review
Simon Connolly's world is turned upside-down when he gets a text saying that shots have been fired at the high school his children, Jake and Laney, attend. Laney returns to her parents, but Jake is nowhere to be found. Then the news breaks that Jake may have had something to do with the shooting. Simon … Continue reading Finding Jake – Review
Going into this book I was wary because, and I'll be totally honest here, I'm not a fan of fantasy books that include Faeries and other creatures that are in these types of books. It's usually hard for me to get into and follow. However, for some reason, I was compelled to read this book … Continue reading The Cruel Prince – Review
Two authors published a series of books known as Left Behind with their own fictional account of what the Rapture will be like for those left behind when it happens. Note that we obviously don't know exactly what will happen when the time comes, this is just their interpretation of the events prophesied in the … Continue reading Left Behind [series] – Review
This book is a short, but sweet read that deals with grief and loss along with the comforting thoughts of seeing those loved ones someday again in Heaven. The author reflects on her own firsthand experiences and how she comes to terms of having peace in some of the times before losing someone. Not that … Continue reading For Love of Dying – Review
The Supervillain and Me is a playful YA novel that's just a very fun read. The mystery behind who this new villain, Iron Phantom, is, well, that was enough for me to keep the pages turning because the clues will keep you second-guessing yourself. Abby is a normal teenager living in a city that's filled … Continue reading The Supervillain and Me – Review
Perfect Chemistry is a classic tale of girl meets boy from the wrong side of the tracks, as well as a classic tale of a bet that turns into more. Alex Fuentes makes a bet with another member of his gang involving the school "princess" Brittany Ellis, which ends up leading into the two falling … Continue reading Perfect Chemistry – Review
Theodore Boone is the son of two lawyers and go figure, he himself wants to be one. He spends more time at his parents' law office and the courtrooms than he does, well, anywhere else. For a thirteen year old, he knows just as much about the law as the many lawyers and judges in … Continue reading Theodore Boone: Kid Lawyer – Review
A story of music and mental illness... this book portrays both themes well in my opinion and is quite captivating as you read the tale of Dominique and Ben. Dominique is in high school and is a dancer, or was, until about six months ago when she was no longer able to afford her lessons. … Continue reading Someday, Somewhere – Review
Listen to Your Heart follows Kate Bailey as she is forced out of her comfort zone when her best friend convinces her to take a podcasting class and by the teacher's choosing, is made one of the co-hosts of the show. Kate is fairly private and would rather spend the rest of her life being … Continue reading Listen to Your Heart – Review
