Natalie Porter, a post-grad student studying for a PhD in history, never expected for her search for her biological parents to get her involved with the Russian mafiya. But when her birth father, Pavel Kovalev, learns of her existence, he sends his most trusted enforcer to protect her and bring her back to her homeland. …
The Fault In Our Stars film was released last week and I was delighted to go see it on Saturday. This has been one of those films I’ve been both eagerly anticipating and partially dreading since I first learned about it being adapted from the book of the same name. I liked the book and …
After being banished to Italy by her mother and forced to endure boring art lessons in Florence, Pippa decides to take her vacation into her own hands. Italy is full of culture, amazing food and experiences Pippa intends to embrace wholeheartedly. Using a little bit of subterfuge, Pippa and her trusty camera take in all …
I was excited to read this book. I’d not read an Abbi Glines novel. I met her a few months ago and she was so incredibly lovely. Very sweet and down to earth. This book is the story of Rush and Blaire and contains the events of Fallen Too Far. The difference is Fallen Too …
Welcome to my stop on the First Loves Blog Tour! This tour is to promote the “If Only” books, new line of clean teen standalone novels from Bloomsbury which focus on first loves but are appropriate for readers as young as 12. I love the idea of this new line. There’s something very special about falling …
Becca doesn’t have the usual part-time job. For just $100 Becca will break up any couple in high school. Using precautions to keep herself anonymous, Becca tailor makes her break-up strategies per couple and personalizes the break up experience…. It may seem harsh but Becca knows just how much relationships can hurt – and not just the couple in …
This is the third Jennifer E Smith novel I’ve read and each time I’m sort of blown away by how she takes a simple idea and turns it into a great contemporary YA read. In The Geography of You and Me we get to see one version of what if two complete strangers with very …
Title: The Fiery Heart (Bloodlines #4) Author: Richelle Mead Genre: Urban Fantasy, Paranormal Romance, Vampires, Boarding School Publisher: Razorbill Publication Date: November 2013 Pages: 432 Rating: 5 stars Synopsis (from goodreads): In The Indigo Spell, Sydney was torn between the Alchemist way of life and what her heart and gut were telling her to do. And …
Title: Forever (Temptation #3) Author: Karen Ann Hopkins Genre: Realistic Fiction, Contemporary, Romance, Culture, Last in a series Publisher: Harlequin Teen Publication Date: January 2014 Pages: 336 Rating: 2 stars Synopsis (from goodreads): All I want is my happily-ever-after. That’s all I’ve wanted since meeting Noah Miller. From the day we met, the world has tried to keep …
Title: The Impossible Knife of Memory Author: Laurie Halse Anderson Genre: Realistic Fiction, Contemporary, Romance Publisher: Text Publishing Publication Date: January 2014 Pages: 304 Rating: 5 stars Synopsis (from goodreads): For the past five years Hayley Kincain and her father, Andy, have been on the road, never staying long in one place as he struggles to escape …