Today I get to share with you my review of Crystal Chan’s debut novel, Bird. This is a beautiful novel with a gorgeous cover – one of those covers that I like even more after finishing the book because it fits it so perfectly. Text Publishing has generously offered a copy to giveaway (open to …
Title: How to Convince a Boy to Kiss You (Aurora Skye #2) Author: Tara Eglington Genre: Contemporary Romance, Realistic Fiction, Young Adult Publisher: Harper Collins Publication Date: November 2013 Pages: 446 Rating: 4 stars Synopsis (from goodreads): The course of true love never did run smooth. For a girl who shares her name with a princess …
I’m honoured today to share with you all an interview with the author of Almost Dead, Kaz Delaney. Kaz has generously given her time to answer some of my questions about her book, writing and her life as an author. I had a great time reading Almost Dead and I loved reading Kaz’s answers to …
Title: Almost Dead Author: Kaz Delaney Genre: Contemporary Romance, Ghosts, Paranormal, Mystery, Young Adult Publisher: Allen & Unwin Publication Date: January 2014 Pages: 400 Rating: 3.5 stars Synopsis (from goodreads): Macey’s life has been turned upside down. Her mother has left, her father is absent and her two best friends (her brother Seth and his girlfriend …
Title: Suddenly You (The Jane Austen Academy #4) Author: Cecilia Gray Genre: Contemporary Romance, Young Adult, Retelling Publisher: Gray Life LLC Publication Date: November 6th, 2013 Pages: 145 Rating: 4 stars Synopsis (from goodreads): Fanny doesn’t want to be at The Jane Austen Academy. She intends to lay low until graduation when she can try out for the …
Title: When I’m With You (The Jane Austen Academy #3) Author: Cecilia Gray Genre: Contemporary Romance, Young Adult, Retelling Publisher: Gray Life LLC Publication Date: December 22nd, 2012 Pages: 147 Rating: 2 stars Synopsis (from goodreads): Kat is destined to be a star and her big break has arrived at last! As the assistant to a celebrity …
Title: Covert Assignment Author: Missy Marciassa Genre: Contemporary, New Adult, Suspence Publisher: Self Published Publication Date: December 2013 Pages: 234 Rating: 2.5 stars Synopsis (from goodreads): Covert Assignment is a New Adult, Coming of Age Novel with a strong romantic element. Elle is ready for graduation and full-fledged adulthood: no more living like the leftover of her …
Title: Looking for Alaska Author: John Green Genre: Realistic Fiction, Contemporary, Coming of Age, Young Adult Publisher: Harper Collins Publication Date: February 2013 (first published March 2005) Pages: 272 Rating: 3 stars Synopsis (from goodreads): Before. Miles “Pudge” Halter’s whole existence has been one big nonevent, and his obsession with famous last words has only made him crave …
Title: Wild Awake Author: Hilary T. Smith Genre: Contemporary, Realistic Fiction, Young Adult, Music, Romance, Publisher: Hardie Grant Egmont Publication Date: October 1st, 2013 Pages: 375 Rating: 4.5 stars Synopsis (from goodreads): Things you earnestly believe will happen while your parents are away: 1. You will remember to water the azaleas. 2. You will take detailed, accurate …
Title: Crash Into You (Pushing the Limits #3) Author: Katie McGarry Genre: Realistic Fiction, Contemporary, Romance Publisher: Harlequin Teen Publication Date: December 2013 Pages: 464 Rating: 4.5 stars Synopsis (from goodreads): The girl with straight As, designer clothes and the perfect life-that’s who people expect Rachel Young to be. So the private-school junior keeps secrets from her …