tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-39963584550956166342024-03-13T05:30:16.371-05:00Miss Page-Turner's City of BooksMiss Page-Turnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10518771814158045590noreply@blogger.comBlogger821125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3996358455095616634.post-60356401448521110022019-01-22T18:49:00.000-06:002019-01-22T18:49:58.146-06:00My Most Anticipated Books of 2019<div style="text-align: justify;">
2019 is looking pretty good so far with a long list of books to be looking forward to. Here are my top ten most anticipated books, with some of my favourite authors like Sarah J. Maas, Cassandra Clare and Tahereh Mafi among them.</div>
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<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/41473823-maybe-this-time"><b>Maybe This Time</b></a> by Kasie West<br />
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One year. Nine events. Nine chances to . . . fall in love?<br />
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Weddings. Funerals. Barbecues. New Year's Eve parties. Name the occasion, and Sophie Evans will be there. Well, she has to be there. Sophie works for the local florist, so she can be found at every big event in her small hometown, arranging bouquets and managing family dramas.<br />
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Enter Andrew Hart. The son of the fancy new chef in town, Andrew is suddenly required to attend all the same events as Sophie. Entitled, arrogant, preppy Andrew. Sophie just wants to get her job done and finish up her sketches so she can apply to design school. But every time she turns around, there is Andrew, getting in her way and making her life more complicated. Until one day she wonders if maybe complicated isn't so bad after all . . .<br />
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Told over the course of one year and following Sophie from event to event, this delightful novel from master of romantic comedy Kasie West shows how love can blossom in unexpected places. </div>
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<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/36511805-serious-moonlight"><b>Serious Moonlight</b></a> by Jenn Bennett<br />
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Mystery-book aficionado Birdie Lindberg has an overactive imagination. Raised in isolation and homeschooled by strict grandparents, she’s cultivated a whimsical fantasy life in which she plays the heroic detective and every stranger is a suspect. But her solitary world expands when she takes a job the summer before college, working the graveyard shift at a historic Seattle hotel.<br />
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In her new job, Birdie hopes to blossom from introverted dreamer to brave pioneer, and gregarious Daniel Aoki volunteers to be her guide. The hotel’s charismatic young van driver shares the same nocturnal shift and patronizes the waterfront Moonlight Diner where she waits for the early morning ferry after work. Daniel also shares her appetite for intrigue, and he’s stumbled upon a real-life mystery: a famous reclusive writer—never before seen in public—might be secretly meeting someone at the hotel.<br />
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To uncover the writer’s puzzling identity, Birdie must come out of her shell…discovering that most confounding mystery of all may be her growing feelings for the elusive riddle that is Daniel.<br />
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<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/40087230-if-i-m-being-honest"><b>If I'm Being Honest</b></a> by Emily Wibberley, Austin Siegemund-Broka<br />
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High school senior Cameron Bright’s reputation can be summed up in one word: bitch. It’s no surprise she’s queen bee at her private L.A. high school—she’s beautiful, talented, and notorious for her cutting and brutal honesty. So when she puts her foot in her mouth in front of her crush, Andrew, she fears she may have lost him for good.<br />
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In an attempt to win him over, Cameron resolves to “tame” herself, much like Katherine in Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew. First, she’ll have to make amends with those she’s wronged, which leads her to Brendan, the guy she labelled with an unfortunate nickname back in the sixth grade. At first, Brendan isn’t all that receptive to Cameron’s ploy. But slowly, he warms up to her when they connect over the computer game he’s developing. Now if only Andrew would notice…<br />
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But the closer Cameron gets to Brendan, the more she sees he appreciates her personality—honesty and all—and wonders if she’s compromising who she is for the guy she doesn’t even want. </div>
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<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/40205643-untitled"><b>Untitled (The Shaw Confessions #3)</b></a> by Michelle Hodkin <br />
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Kazi and Jase have survived, stronger and more in love than ever. Their new life now lies before them―the Ballengers will be outlaws no longer, Tor's Watch will be a kingdom, and the two of them will meet all challenges side by side, together at last.<br />
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But an ominous warning mars their journey back, and in their rush to return to Tor's Watch, just outside the fortress walls, they are violently attacked and torn apart―and each is thrust into their own new hell.<br />
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Unsure whether the other is alive or dead, Kazi and Jase must keep their wits among their greatest enemies and unlikeliest allies. And all the while, Death watches and waits. </div>
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<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17699853-chain-of-gold"><b>Chain of Gold (The Last Hours #1)</b></a> by Cassandra Clare<br />
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Welcome to Edwardian London, a time of electric lights
and long shadows, the celebration of artistic beauty and the wild
pursuit of pleasure, with demons waiting in the dark. For years there
has been peace in the Shadowhunter world. James and Lucie Herondale,
children of the famous Will and Tessa, have grown up in an idyll with
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evil and love conquering all. But everything changes when the Blackthorn
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James Herondale longs for a great love, and
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Cordelia Carstairs is desperate to become a hero, save her family from
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<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/34992959-defy-me"><b>Defy Me (Shatter Me #5)</b></a> by Tahereh Mafi<br />
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Juliette’s short tenure as the supreme commander of North America has been an utter disaster. When the children of the other world leaders show up on her doorstep, she wants nothing more than to turn to Warner for support and guidance. But he shatters her heart when he reveals that he’s been keeping secrets about her family and her identity from her—secrets that change everything.<br />
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Juliette is devastated, and the darkness that’s always dwelled within her threatens to consume her. An explosive encounter with unexpected visitors might be enough to push her over the edge. <br />
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<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/33590859-the-world-of-throne-of-glass"><b>The World of Throne of Glass (Throne of Glass)</b></a> by Sarah J. Maas<br />
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The official guide to the New York Times bestselling Throne of Glass series complete with characters, creatures, new artwork, and more!<br />
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Everyone knows the story of the assassin queen. But now, fans of the New York Times bestselling Throne of Glass series will be immersed in her journey like never before. From Adarlan’s dark past to Terrasen’s bright future, this comprehensive guide will bring the people, creatures, settings, magic, gods, and world of Aelin’s epic journey to life in stunning illustrations and descriptive portrayals. Complete with an expansive vocabulary and timeline of events, this is the must-have official companion to the Throne of Glass series. </div>
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Unlikely alliances are forged and trust is shattered in the stunning conclusion to The Traitor’s Trilogy.<br />
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A new queen under threat.<br />
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Once a spy and counselor to the throne, Sage Fowler has secured victory for her kingdom at a terrible cost. Now an ambassador representing Demora, Sage is about to face her greatest challenge to avoid a war with a rival kingdom.<br />
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After an assassination attempt destroys the chance for peace, Sage and her fiancé Major Alex Quinn risk a dangerous plot to reveal the culprit. But the stakes are higher than ever, and in the game of traitors, betrayal is the only certainty. </div>
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<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/31050652-untitled-novella"><b>Untitled Novella (A Court of Thorns and Roses #3.2)</b></a> by Sarah J. Maas<br />
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<br />Miss Page-Turnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10518771814158045590noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3996358455095616634.post-7503805857805295662019-01-21T19:44:00.001-06:002019-01-21T19:44:59.807-06:00Books Read in 2018<div style="text-align: justify;">
Hi fellow bookworms! I still love books and am very passionate about reading. In the past year I just didn't find the time to sit down and concentrate on composing a new blog post. So I'm glad to change that now! Overall 2018 was a very challenging and emotional year and I am more than thankful for all the books that brought me joy. Here is the record of a fabulous reading year. Here are the 57 books of 50 books I challenged
myself to read. Among them was the Throne of Glass series by Sarah J. Maas which I had been avoiding until 2018 and which just blew my mind! What an amazing universe! I'm hoping for more YA gems in 2019 and will be sharing my most anticipated books of this year as well as a few pictures of my trips to Japan and Scotland soon.</div>
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<b><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18054074-into-the-bright-unknown">Into the Bright Unknown</a> </b>by Rae Carson <b>3/5 stars</b><br />
<b><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/23310751-first-then">First & Then</a></b> by Emma Mills<b> 4/5 stars</b><b> </b><br />
<b><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/35068742-love-life-and-the-list">Love, Life, and the List</a></b> by Kasie West <b>5/5 stars <span style="color: #6fa8dc;">JANUARY FAVOURITE</span></b><br />
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<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/27211901-the-crown-s-fate"><b>The Crown's Fate</b></a> by Evelyn Skye<b> 4/5 stars</b><br />
<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/35261333-summer-days-and-summer-nights"><b>Summer Days and Summer Nights: Twelve Love Stories</b></a> by Stephanie Perkins <b>4/5 stars</b><br />
<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/34848190-love-and-other-train-wrecks"><b>Love and Other Train Wrecks</b></a> by Leah Konen <b>5/5 stars</b><br />
<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/8306761-for-darkness-shows-the-stars"><b>For Darkness Shows the Stars</b></a> by Diana Peterfreund <b>3/5 stars</b><br />
<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/30312891-lord-of-shadows"><b>Lord of Shadows</b></a> by Cassandra Clare <b>5/5 stars <span style="color: #6fa8dc;">FEBRUARY FAVOURITE</span></b></div>
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<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/22533415-suspicion"><b>Suspicion</b></a> by Alexandra Monir <b>1/5 stars</b><br />
<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/34992929-restore-me"><b>Restore Me</b></a> by Tahereh Mafi <b>5/5 stars <span style="color: #6fa8dc;">MARCH FAVOURITE</span></b><br />
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<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/7600679-from-notting-hill-with-love-actually"><b>From Notting Hill with Love... Actually</b></a> by Ali McNamara <b>3/5 stars<br /><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/32320661-everless">Everless</a> </b>by Sara Holland<b> 5/5 stars <span style="color: #6fa8dc;">JUNE FAVOURITE</span><br /><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13519397-throne-of-glass">Throne of Glass</a> </b>by Sarah J. Maas<b> 5/5 stars <span style="color: #6fa8dc;">JUNE FAVOURITE</span><br /><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17167166-crown-of-midnight">Crown of Midnight</a> </b>by Sarah J. Maas<b> 5/5 stars <span style="color: #6fa8dc;">JUNE FAVOURITE</span><br /><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/20613470-heir-of-fire">Heir of Fire</a> </b>by Sarah J. Maas <b>5/5 stars <span style="color: #6fa8dc;">JUNE FAVOURITE</span><br /><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18006496-queen-of-shadows">Queen of Shadows</a> </b>by Sarah J. Maas <b>5/5 stars <span style="color: #6fa8dc;">JUNE FAVOURITE</span><br /><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/28260587-empire-of-storms">Empire of Storms</a> </b>by Sarah J. Maas<b> 5/5 stars <span style="color: #6fa8dc;">JUNE FAVOURITE</span><br /><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/31450852-tower-of-dawn">Tower of Dawn</a> </b>by Sarah J. Maas<b> 5/5 stars <span style="color: #6fa8dc;">JUNE FAVOURITE</span><br /><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/34815016-hot-mess">Hot Mess</a></b> by Lucy Vine<b> 2/5 stars<br /><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/40194861-das-m-dchen-das-in-der-metro-las">Das Mädchen, das in der Metro las</a></b> by Christine Féret-Fleury<b><br /><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/36127456-listen-to-your-heart">Listen to Your Heart</a> </b>by Kasie West <b>4/5 stars </b><br />
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<b><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/32333026-love-luck">Love & Luck</a> </b>by Jenna Evans Welch<b> 3,5/5 stars<br /><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18189606-since-you-ve-been-gone">Since You've Been Gone</a></b> by Morgan Matson<b> 5/5 stars<br /><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/36491465-the-final-six">The Final Six</a> </b>by Alexandra Monir<b> 4/5 stars<br /><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/27779275-this-adventure-ends">This Adventure Ends</a> </b>by Emma Mills<b> 5/5 stars<br /><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18460392-all-the-bright-places">All the Bright Places</a> </b>by Jennifer Niven<b> 5/5 stars<br /><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/7074259-fixing-delilah">Fixing Delilah</a></b> by Sarah Ockler<b> 4/5 stars<br /><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/34708648-replica">Replica</a> </b>by Lauren Oliver <b>5/5 stars <span style="color: #6fa8dc;">JULY FAVOURITE</span><br /><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/12478533-bittersweet">Bittersweet</a> </b>by Sarah Ockler <b>4/5 stars<br /><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/35820010-let-me-list-the-ways">Let Me List the Ways</a> </b>by Sarah White<b> 3/5 stars<br /><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/30457727-ringer">Ringer</a> </b>by Lauren Oliver <b>4/5 stars</b><br />
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<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/36039614-the-loneliest-girl-in-the-universe"><b>The Loneliest Girl in the Universe</b></a> by Lauren James <b>4/5 stars</b><br />
<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/38251237-fame-fate-and-the-first-kiss"><b>Fame, Fate, and the First Kiss</b></a> by Kasie West <b>4/5 stars</b><br />
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<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/35820001-the-other-side-of-lost"><b>The Other Side of Lost</b></a> by Jessi Kirby <b>5/5 stars <span style="color: #6fa8dc;">AUGUST FAVOURITE</span></b><br />
<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/33026840-one-in-a-million"><b>One in a Million</b></a> by Lindsey Kelk<b> 4,5/5 stars</b><br />
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<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/29589074-truly-devious"><b>Truly Devious</b></a> by Maureen Johnson <b>4/5 stars</b><br />
<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/29346870-the-traitor-s-kiss"><b>The Traitor's Kiss</b></a> by Erin Beaty <b>5/5 stars <span style="color: #6fa8dc;">SEPTEMBER FAVOURITE</span></b><br />
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<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/22918050-the-heir"><b>The Heir</b></a> by Kiera Cass<b> 3/5 stars</b><br />
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<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/37693552-evermore"><b>Evermore</b></a> by Sara Holland <b>3/5 stars</b><br />
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<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16096824-a-court-of-thorns-and-roses"><b>A Court of Thorns and Roses</b></a> by Sarah J. Maas <b>3/5 stars</b><br />
<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17927395-a-court-of-mist-and-fury"><b>A Court of Mist and Fury</b></a> by Sarah J. Maas <b>5/5 stars <span style="color: #6fa8dc;">NOVEMBER FAVOURITE</span></b><br />
<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/23766634-a-court-of-wings-and-ruin"><b>A Court of Wings and Ruin</b></a> by Sarah J. Maas <b>5/5 stars <span style="color: #6fa8dc;">NOVEMBER FAVOURITE</span></b><br />
<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/31076583-a-court-of-frost-and-starlight"><b>A Court of Frost and Starlight</b></a> by Sarah J. Maas <b>4/5 stars</b><br />
<b><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/38191862-the-reckoning-of-noah-shaw"><b>The Reckoning of Noah Shaw</b></a> by Michelle Hodkin <b>4/5 stars</b></b></div>
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<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/9859436-something-strange-and-deadly"><b>Something Strange and Deadly</b></a> by Susan Dennard<b> 3/5 stars</b><br />
<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/38737747-snow-in-love"><b>Snow in Love</b></a> by Melissa de la Cruz,Nic Stone, Aimee Friedman, Kasie West <b>4/5 stars</b><br />
<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/40519545-the-dna-of-you-and-me"><b>The DNA of You and Me</b></a> by Andrea Rothman <b>2/5 stars</b><br />
<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16429619-the-kiss-of-deception"><b>The Kiss of Deception</b></a> by Mary E. Pearson <b>5/5 stars <span style="color: #6fa8dc;">DECEMBER FAVOURITE</span></b><br />
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2017 was a very busy year with a new job and quite a lot of required coursework for university. So I didn't meet my reading goal of 50 books but I was still happy about the 35 books I did read. So here's to many more amazing books in 2018!</div>
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<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/26258306-the-twelve-days-of-dash-and-lily"><b>The Twelve Days of Dash and Lily</b></a> by Rachel Cohn, David Levithan <b>4/5 stars</b><br />
<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/28512629-diplomatic-immunity"><b>Diplomatic Immunity</b></a> by Brodi Ashton<b> 4/5 stars </b><br />
<b><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/26804769-hold-back-the-stars">Hold Back The Stars</a> </b>by Katie Khan<b> 5/5 stars <span style="color: #6fa8dc;"> JANUARY FAVOURITE</span></b><br />
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<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/33968941-der-gro-e-rote-sohn"><b>Der große rote Sohn</b></a> by David Foster Wallace<br />
<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/28686840-holding-up-the-universe"><b>Holding Up the Universe</b></a> by Jennifer Niven <b>4/5 stars</b><br />
<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/30256248-by-your-side"><b>By Your Side</b></a> by Kasie West <b>5/5 stars </b><b><b><span style="color: #6fa8dc;">MARCH FAVOURITE</span></b></b><br />
<b><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/27833806-can-i-see-you-again">Can I See You Again?</a> </b>by Allison Morgan<b> 4/5 stars<br /><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/26138370-seven-days-of-you">Seven Days of You</a> </b>by Cecilia Vinesse<b> 3/5 stars<br /><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/25663637-when-we-collided">When We Collided</a> </b>by Emery Lord<b> 4/5 stars</b><br />
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<b><br /><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/34623258-tiere-f-r-fortgeschrittene">Tiere für Fortgeschrittene</a> </b>by Eva Menasse<b><br /><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/28960100-a-million-worlds-with-you">A Million Worlds with You</a> </b>by Claudia Gray<b> 5/5 stars <span style="color: #6fa8dc;">APRIL</span> </b><b><b><span style="color: #6fa8dc;">FAVOURITE</span></b></b><br />
<b><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/30653927-the-hidden-memory-of-objects">The Hidden Memory of Objects</a> </b>by Danielle Mages Amato <b>2/5 stars<br /><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/7032230-thirteen-reasons-why">Thirteen Reasons Why</a></b> by Jay Asher<b> 3/5 stars<br /><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/31368938-cox-oder-der-lauf-der-zeit">Cox oder Der Lauf der Zeit</a> </b>by Christoph Ransmayr<br />
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<b><br /><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/4603896-der-nasse-fisch">Der nasse Fisch</a></b> by Volker Kutscher<b><br /><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17838528-the-unexpected-everything">The Unexpected Everything</a> </b>by Morgan Matson<b> 3,5/5 stars<br /><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/32994106-layover">Layover</a> </b>by Amy Andelson, Emily Meyer<b> 2/5 stars </b><br />
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<b><br /><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/29868606-juliet-s-answer">Juliet's Answer:</a></b> One Man's Search for Love and the Elusive Cure for Heartbreak<b> </b>by Glenn Dixon <b><br /><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/25548744-the-becoming-of-noah-shaw">The Becoming of Noah Shaw</a></b> by Michelle Hodkin<b> 3/5 stars </b><br />
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A big book event finally brings me back to blogging! I had a fantastic time at this year's Frankfurt Book Fair and the least I can do is thank all the fabulous bookish people I met with this short recap. I spent three days in Frankfurt, Friday till Sunday, instead of only two days on the busy weekend and it was definitely worth it. The extra day bought me some free time to explore the city. <span style="color: #8e7cc3;"><span style="font-size: large;">France as Guest of Honour</span></span> brought a special light show to Frankfurt's city hall and many people gathered in the evening to catch the pretty spectacle.<br />
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On Saturday the lovely Ulrike from Penguin Random House UK invited a few bloggers over for a blogger meeting, which was my personal highlight of Frankfurt this year! She was as thrilled about the upcoming Penguin titles as we were and brought us the best gift a blogger could ask for: fresh from the press copies of one of the most anticipated books this year: <span style="color: orange;"><span style="font-size: large;">Turtles All the Way Down</span></span> by John Green!!! Insert massive fangirl moment here and allow at least five minutes to resume normal breathing! Can't wait to read John Green's newest YA novel! <br />
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The rest of Saturday and the entire Sunday were spent roaming the international publishers' booths and the German exhibition halls which brought the total of books I got in Frankfurt up to around 30 books. So without further ado, here are the books I got in Frankfurt! Which one would you recommend as one of my next reads?<br />
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<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/34726138-the-atlas-of-beauty?ac=1&from_search=true"><b>The Atlas of Beauty</b></a> by Mihaela Noroc</div>
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<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/29939048-roar?ac=1&from_search=true"><b>Roar</b></a> by Cora Carmack</div>
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Thanks to Penguin Random House UK, Macmillan, Sourcebooks and Scholastic for supplying me with books that will at least last me until the end of next year! And here are some of the German books I got: <br />
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<br />Miss Page-Turnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10518771814158045590noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3996358455095616634.post-34900877023349339282017-04-13T17:36:00.000-05:002017-04-13T17:36:16.849-05:00Mini Reviews #32Today I've got a small selection of some of my last summer reads. If you haven't read them already I can definitely recommend you pick up a copy of Catherine Clark and Robin Constantine's latest books! <br />
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Seventeen-year-old Frances sets out on
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special list dedicated to reconnecting with her best friend. Sounds
unusual, right? I was surprised by the pitch of such an original YA
story and certainly wasn't disappointed in the end. Frances was such
a sensitive, strong and determined protagonist whose love and
dedication to her best friends shine through even more brightly in
the hardest moments of her trip. Considering she isn't even trained
to go on that bike race one could consider her a lunatic, but
couldn't she also be considered a hero? As the group around the
racers grows closer together the further they go, the reader can't
resist being drawn into this positive spirit as well. A few very
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<b>4/5 stars **** ELEVEN
THINGS I PROMISED – A strong message of friendship and the promise
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ELEVEN THINGS I PROMISED
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Cassidy just knows her summer is going
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Bryan is living in a place other people
visit to only spend their summers. But what once was a dream has
become a nightmare. An accident a year ago put him in a wheelchair
and now he is dealing with all the consequences one stupid choice has
brought upon him. Written from alternating perspectives, Cass and
Bryan slowly fall in love with each other effortlessly and with the
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The Bed and Breakfast of Cass`s father
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I often caught myself wishing to be spending some time there as well.
It`s also the perfect place for Cass to grow closer to her family
again and find out who she really wants to be. The relationship
between Cassidy and her little brother is adorable and apart from her
ex-boyfriend she finally has the space to do the things that make her
happy, showing readers what's most important in life. Bryan is this
very honest and vibrant boy you just have to fall in love with. His
disability is often a topic throughout the story and we get the
chance to learn how Bryan experiences his new life. Very honest, very
rewarding story!
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<b>4/5 stars **** THE
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<b>Length:</b> 352 pages<br />
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In Jennifer Gilmore's WE WERE NEVER
HERE Lizzie meets Connor at the hospital. She is dangerously sick and
he is selflessly paying visits to her as a patient. I had high hopes
for Connor and Lizzie and appreciated that their budding romance
alternated with very real scenes of medical appointments and diary
entries about them. Connor is this selfless, sensitive boy and he
loves his dog above all things. Doesn`t that just melt your heart?
Well, maybe he isn`t the nice boy next door he pretends to be. And as
the story unfolded it was with all the pretending and secrets that
revolved around his person and their relationship that somehow soured
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darkest times. Jennifer Gilmore shows in a very gentle way what
connecting with a person and learning to live can really mean but in
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Miss Page-Turnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10518771814158045590noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3996358455095616634.post-74074678266391092972017-04-01T16:54:00.000-05:002017-04-01T16:54:09.112-05:00Book Review: Hold Back The Stars by Katie Khan<a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-hLq_lPGIrEQ/WHq1oszz_UI/AAAAAAAAO0o/amxRVdNfXIUH5-NqyGcGQGQAt7ksDfdSwCLcB/s1600/26804769.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-hLq_lPGIrEQ/WHq1oszz_UI/AAAAAAAAO0o/amxRVdNfXIUH5-NqyGcGQGQAt7ksDfdSwCLcB/s320/26804769.jpg" width="188" /></a><span id="goog_618233665"></span><span id="goog_618233666"></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span id="freeText16802064659724716040">Carys and Max have ninety minutes of air left. None of this was supposed to happen. But perhaps this doesn’t need to be the end… <br /><br />Adrift
in space with nothing to hold on to but each other, Carys and Max can’t
help but look back at the well-ordered world they have left behind – at
the rules they couldn’t reconcile themselves to, and a life to which
they might now never return. For in a world where love is banned, what happens when you find it?</span></span></div>
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HOLD BACK THE STARS was among the first books I read this year and if this one book set the course for my reading year I should expect some more glorious reading experiences coming my way. I've read a bunch of brilliant space adventures including THESE BROKEN STARS, ACROSS THE UNIVERSE and ILLUMINAE and Katie Khan's new book certainly deserves its spot beside those on my list of favourites. For starters, the time limit of 90 minutes makes for an exciting incentive and brings a certain drive to the story. <br /><br />The love story Katie Khan gifted to her protagonists Carys and Max is bitter sweet yet every little piece is as rewarding as it is heartbreaking. Once the story fully evoles everything is a whirlwind of emotions and you can't but deeply care about them. Carys and Max fit perfectly together with all their imperfections and flaws and on this track we get to explore what it truly means to care for someone in every future possible. <br /><br />HOLDING BACK THE STARS works perfectly with a very limited cast of characters because it sets an important focus to the story dedicating it truly to the two epic lovers. Flashbacks offer pieces of both of Carys and Max's past alternating with the moments they spend suspended in space. In those flashbacks the reader learns even more about the new exciting and futuristic world building Katie Khan invented for her stunning YA debut. </div>
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New year, new book releases. This is my Top 10 list of books I'm looking forward to read in 2017. I'll be discovering new authors and returning to some beloved series from the past years. But I could do with some more reading recs and I'd love if you left your most anticipated books in the comments. Happy Reading! </div>
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<span id="freeText1756314233133747326">Noemi Vidal is a teen
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war for its independence. The humans of Genesis have fought Earth's
robotic "mech" armies for decades with no end in sight. After a
surprise attack, Noemi finds herself stranded in space on an abandoned
ship where she meets Abel, the most sophisticated mech prototype ever
made. One who should be her enemy. But Abel's programming forces him to
obey Noemi as his commander, which means he has to help her save
Genesis--even though her plan to win the war will kill him. Together
they embark on a daring voyage through the galaxy. Before long, Noemi
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<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/30226723-king-s-cage"><b>King's Cage (Red Queen #3)</b></a> by Victoria Aveyard<br />
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mistakes. She lives at the mercy of a boy she once loved, a boy made of
lies and betrayal. Now a king, Maven Calore continues weaving his dead
mother's web in an attempt to maintain control over his country—and his
prisoner. As Mare bears the weight of Silent Stone in the palace,
her once-ragtag band of newbloods and Reds continue organizing,
training, and expanding. They prepare for war, no longer able to linger
in the shadows. And Cal, the exiled prince with his own claim on Mare's
heart, will stop at nothing to bring her back. When blood turns
on blood, and ability on ability, there may be no one left to put out
the fire—leaving Norta as Mare knows it to burn all the way down.</span> </div>
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<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/26138370-seven-days-of-you"><b>Seven Days of You</b></a> by Cecilia Vinesse<br />
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<span id="freeText17809577507849006669">Sophia has seven days
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good-bye to the electric city, her wild best friend, and the boy she’s
harbored a semi-secret crush on for years. Seven perfect days…until
Jamie Foster-Collins moves back to Japan and ruins everything. Jamie
and Sophia have a history of heartbreak, and the last thing Sophia
wants is for him to steal her leaving thunder with his stupid arriving
thunder. Yet as the week counts down, the relationships she thought were
stable begin to explode around her. And Jamie is the one who helps her
pick up the pieces. Sophia is forced to admit she may have misjudged
Jamie, but can their seven short days of Tokyo adventures end in
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<span id="freeText243279428153066976">When Autumn Collins finds
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doesn’t think things could get any worse. But that’s before she realizes
that Dax Miller is locked in with her. Autumn doesn’t know much about
Dax except that he’s trouble. Between the rumors about the fight he was
in (and that brief stint in juvie that followed it) and his reputation
as a loner, he’s not exactly the ideal person to be stuck with. Still,
she just keeps reminding herself that it is only a matter of time before
Jeff, her almost-boyfriend, realizes he left her in the library and
comes to rescue her. Only he doesn’t come. No one does. Instead
it becomes clear that Autumn is going to have to spend the next couple
of days living off vending-machine food and making conversation with a
boy who clearly wants nothing to do with her. Except there is more to
Dax than meets the eye. As he and Autumn first grudgingly, and then not
so grudgingly, open up to each other, Autumn is struck by their
surprising connection. But can their feelings for each other survive
once the weekend is over and Autumn’s old life, and old love interest,
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<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/25548744-untitled"><b>Untitled (The Shaw Confessions #1)</b></a> by Michelle Hodkin<br />
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<b> </b><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/27211901-the-crown-s-fate"><b>The Crown's Fate (The Crown's Game #2)</b></a> by Evelyn Skye<br />
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<span id="freeText13456529867364977926">Russia is on the brink
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Imperial Enchanter, but the role she once coveted may be more
difficult—and dangerous—than she ever expected. </span><span id="freeText13456529867364977926">Pasha is
grappling with his own problems—his legitimacy is in doubt, the girl he
loves loathes him, and he believes his best friend is dead. When a
challenger to the throne emerges—and with the magic in Russia growing
rapidly—Pasha must do whatever it takes to keep his position and protect
his kingdom. For Nikolai, the ending of the Crown’s Game stung
deeply. Although he just managed to escape death, Nikolai remains alone,
a shadow hidden in a not-quite-real world of his own creation. But when
he’s given a second chance at life—tied to a dark price—Nikolai must
decide just how far he’s willing to go to return to the world. With
revolution on the rise, dangerous new magic rearing up, and a tsardom
up for the taking, Vika, Nikolai, and Pasha must fight—or face the
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<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/22846825-coming-up-for-air"><b>Coming Up for Air</b></a> by Miranda Kenneally<br />
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of Maggie’s focus and free time is spent swimming. She’s not only
striving to earn scholarships—she’s training to qualify for the
Olympics. It helps that her best friend, Levi, is also on the team and
cheers her on. But Levi’s already earned an Olympic try out, so she
feels even more pressure to succeed. And it’s not until Maggie’s away on
a college visit that she realizes how much of the “typical” high school
experience she’s missed by being in the pool. Not one to shy
away from a challenge, Maggie decides to squeeze the most out of her
senior year. First up? Making out with a guy. And Levi could be the
perfect candidate. After all, they already spend a lot of time together.
But as Maggie slowly starts to uncover new feelings for Levi, how much
is she willing to lose to win?</span></div>
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<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/30312700-alex-approximately"><b>Alex, Approximately</b></a> by Jenn Bennett<br />
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<span id="freeText12066965131335881235">Classic movie buff
Bailey “Mink” Rydell has spent months crushing on a witty film geek she
only knows online by “Alex.” Two coasts separate the teens until Bailey
moves in with her dad, who lives in the same California surfing town as
her online crush. Faced with doubts (what if he’s a creep in real life—or <i>worse?</i>),
Bailey doesn’t tell Alex she’s moved to his hometown. Or that she’s
landed a job at the local tourist-trap museum. Or that she’s being
heckled daily by the irritatingly hot museum security guard, Porter
Roth—a.k.a. her new arch-nemesis. But life is whole lot messier than the
movies, especially when Bailey discovers that tricky fine line between
hate, love, and whatever-it-is she’s starting to feel for Porter. And
as the summer months go by, Bailey must choose whether to cling to a
dreamy online fantasy in Alex or take a risk on an imperfect reality
with Porter. The choice is both simpler and more complicated than she
realizes, because Porter Roth is hiding a secret of his own: Porter is
Alex…<i>Approximately.</i></span> </div>
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<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18054074-into-the-bright-unknown"><b>Into the Bright Unknown (The Goldseer Trilogy #3)</b></a> by Rae Carson<br />
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I really enjoyed the first two books in the Goldseer trilogy and have grown quite fond of the Gold Rush era and just love Lee and Jeff! <b><br /></b></div>
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<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/30312891-lord-of-shadows"><b>Lord of Shadows (The Dark Artifices #2)</b></a> by Cassandra Clare<br />
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<span id="freeText14586632760546990390">Emma Carstairs has
finally avenged her parents. She thought she’d be at peace. But she is
anything but calm. Torn between her desire for her parabatai Julian and
her desire to protect him from the brutal consequences of parabatai
relationships, she has begun dating his brother, Mark. But Mark has
spent the past five years trapped in Faerie; can he ever truly be a
Shadowhunter again? And the faerie courts are not silent. The
Unseelie King is tired of the Cold Peace, and will no longer concede to
the Shadowhunters’ demands. Caught between the demands of faerie and the
laws of the Clave, Emma, Julian, and Mark must find a way to come
together to defend everything they hold dear—before it’s too late.</span> </div>
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I have to admit I didn't read that many books in 2016 as I'd hoped to but there were some amazing titles that I want to share with you anyway. Here are my favourite books of 2016! I'd love to hear about your favourite reads, too. Feel free to leave a link to your posts in the comments. </div>
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<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/28512486-frost-like-night"><b>Frost Like Night</b></a> by Sara Raasch<br />
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<span id="freeText17681784956653328460">Angra is alive, his Decay is spreading—and no one is safe. Meira
will do anything to save her world. With Angra trying to break through
her mental defenses, she desperately needs to learn to control her own
magic—so when the leader of a mysterious Order from Paisly offers to
teach her, she jumps at the chance. But the true solution to stopping
the Decay lies in a labyrinth deep beneath the Season Kingdoms. To
defeat Angra, Meira will have to enter the labyrinth, destroy the very
magic she’s learning to control—and make the biggest sacrifice of all.<br />Mather
will do anything to save his queen. He needs to rally the Children of
the Thaw, find Meira—and finally tell her how he really feels. But with a
plan of attack that leaves no kingdom unscathed and a major betrayal
within their ranks, winning the war—and protecting Meira—slips farther
and farther out of reach.<br />Ceridwen will do anything to save her
people. Angra had her brother killed, stole her kingdom, and made her a
prisoner. But when she’s freed by an unexpected ally who reveals a
shocking truth behind Summer’s slave trade, Ceridwen must take action to
save her true love and her kingdom, even if it costs her what little
she has left. As Angra unleashes the Decay on the world, Meira,
Mather, and Ceridwen must bring the kingdoms of Primoria together…or
lose everything.</span></div>
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<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/23398959-the-someday-jar"><b>The Someday Jar</b></a> by Allison Morgan<br />
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<span id="freeText2132457932027072336">WHEN LIFE GIVES YOU LEMON-DROP MARTINIS...</span><br /><span id="freeText2132457932027072336"></span><span id="freeText2132457932027072336"></span><span id="freeText2132457932027072336">Real-estate
broker Lanie Howard figures she has the perfect man, the perfect job,
and the perfect life. Then she stumbles across her old Someday Jar, the
forgotten glass relic where she stashed all the childhood wishes—no
matter how crazy—that her father encouraged her to write down on the
backs of Chinese restaurant fortunes. She used to be fun once! What
happened to her?<br /> </span></div>
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<span id="freeText2132457932027072336">DON'T CHOKE ON THE RIND.<br />Although
Lanie is wary of uncorking her past, when an attractive stranger saves
her from a life-or-death encounter with a lemon peel at the bottom of a
martini glass, she realizes that life is way too short for regrets. Now,
jar in hand, Lanie decides to throw caution to the wind, and carry out
everything she had once hoped to do, even if it means leaving her
perfectly “perfect” life behind…</span></div>
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<b><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/25486998-p-s-i-like-you">P.S. I Like You</a> </b>by Kasie West<br />
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<span id="freeText16227774090282081707"><i>Signed, sealed, delivered…</i><br />While
spacing out in chemistry class, Lily scribbles some of her favorite
song lyrics onto her desk. The next day, she finds that <i>someone</i> has continued the lyrics on the desk and added a message to her. Intrigue!<br />Soon,
Lily and her anonymous pen pal are exchanging full-on letters—sharing
secrets, recommending bands, and opening up to each other. Lily realizes
she’s kind of falling for this letter writer. Only, who is he? As Lily
attempts to unravel the mystery <i>and</i> juggle school, friends, crushes, and her crazy family, she discovers that matters of the heart can’t always be spelled out…</span></div>
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<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/20820994-i-ll-give-you-the-sun"><b>I'll Give You the Sun</b></a> by Jandy Nelson<br />
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<span id="freeText13953945401455788048">Jude and her twin
brother, Noah, are incredibly close. At thirteen, isolated Noah draws
constantly and is falling in love with the charismatic boy next door,
while daredevil Jude cliff-dives and wears red-red lipstick and does the
talking for both of them. But three years later, Jude and Noah are
barely speaking. Something has happened to wreck the twins in different
and dramatic ways . . until Jude meets a cocky, broken, beautiful boy,
as well as someone else—an even more unpredictable new force in her
life. The early years are Noah's story to tell. The later years are
Jude's. What the twins don't realize is that they each have only half
the story, and if they could just find their way back to one another,
they’d have a chance to remake their world.</span> </div>
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<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/22440677-the-way-back-to-you"><b>The Way Back To You</b></a> by Michelle Andreati, Mindi Scott<br />
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<span id="freeText9977301470646169537">Six months ago, Ashlyn Montiel died in a bike accident. Her
best friend Cloudy is keeping it together, at least on the outside.
Cloudy’s insides are a different story: tangled, confused, heartbroken. <br />Kyle
is falling apart, and everyone can tell. Ashlyn was his girlfriend, and
when she died, a part of him went with her. Maybe the only part he
cares about anymore.<br />As the two people who loved Ashlyn best,
Cloudy and Kyle should be able to lean on each other. But after a
terrible mistake last year, they're barely speaking. So when Cloudy
discovers that Ashlyn’s organs were donated after her death and the
Montiel family has been in touch with three of the recipients, she does
something a little bit crazy and a lot of out character: she steals the
letters and convinces Kyle to go on a winter break road trip with her,
from Oregon to California to Arizona to Nevada. Maybe if they see the
recipients—the people whose lives were saved by Ashlyn’s death—the world
will open up again. Or maybe it will be a huge mistake. With
hundreds of miles in front of them, a stowaway kitten, and a list of
people who are alive because of Ashlyn, Cloudy and Kyle just may find
their way to back to her...and to each other.</span></div>
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<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/26156203-the-crown-s-game"><b>The Crown's Game</b></a> by Evelyn Skye<br />
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<span id="freeText4800463912144722291">Vika Andreyeva can
summon the snow and turn ash into gold. Nikolai Karimov can see through
walls and conjure bridges out of thin air. They are enchanters—the only
two in Russia—and with the Ottoman Empire and the Kazakhs threatening,
the tsar needs a powerful enchanter by his side.<br />And so he
initiates the Crown’s Game, an ancient duel of magical skill—the
greatest test an enchanter will ever know. The victor becomes the
Imperial Enchanter and the tsar’s most respected adviser. The defeated
is sentenced to death.<br />Raised on tiny Ovchinin Island her whole
life, Vika is eager for the chance to show off her talent in the grand
capital of Saint Petersburg. But can she kill another enchanter—even
when his magic calls to her like nothing else ever has?<br />For
Nikolai, an orphan, the Crown’s Game is the chance of a lifetime. But
his deadly opponent is a force to be reckoned with—beautiful,
whip-smart, imaginative—and he can’t stop thinking about her. And
when Pasha, Nikolai’s best friend and heir to the throne, also starts
to fall for the mysterious enchantress, Nikolai must defeat the girl
they both love…or be killed himself. As long-buried secrets
emerge, threatening the future of the empire, it becomes dangerously
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<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/25494343-lady-midnight"><b>Lady Midnight</b></a> by Cassandra Clare<br />
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<span id="freeText244657858764706383"><i>In a kingdom by the sea…</i>In a secret world where half-angel warriors are sworn to fight demons, <i>parabatai</i> is a sacred word. A <i>parabatai</i> is your partner in battle. A <i>parabatai</i> is your best friend. <i>Parabatai</i> can be everything to each other—but they can never fall in love.<br />Emma
Carstairs is a warrior, a Shadowhunter, and the best in her generation.
She lives for battle. Shoulder to shoulder with her <i>parabatai</i>,
Julian Blackthorn, she patrols the streets of Los Angeles, where
vampires party on the Sunset Strip, and faeries—the most powerful of
supernatural creatures—teeter on the edge of open war with
Shadowhunters. When the bodies of humans and faeries turn up murdered in
the same way Emma’s parents were when she was a child, an uneasy
alliance is formed. This is Emma’s chance for revenge—and Julian’s
chance to get back his brother Mark, who is being held prisoner by the
faerie Courts. All Emma, Mark, and Julian have to do is solve the
murders within two weeks…and before the murderer targets them.<br />Their
search takes Emma from sea caves full of sorcery to a dark lottery
where death is dispensed. And each clue she unravels uncovers more
secrets. What has Julian been hiding from her all these years? Why does
Shadowhunter Law forbid <i>parabatai</i> to fall in love? Who really killed her parents—and can she bear to know the truth?<br />The
darkly magical world of Shadowhunters has captured the imaginations of
millions of readers across the globe. Join the adventure in <i>Lady Midnight</i>, the long-awaited first volume of a new trilogy from Cassandra Clare.</span></div>
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<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17564519-walk-on-earth-a-stranger"><b>Walk on Earth a Stranger</b></a> by Rae Carson<br />
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<span id="freeText9488153319169305732"><i>Gold is in my blood, in my breath, even in the flecks in my eyes.</i><br />Lee
Westfall has a strong, loving family. She has a home she loves and a
loyal steed. She has a best friend—who might want to be something more.<br />She also has a secret. Lee
can sense gold in the world around her. Veins deep in the earth. Small
nuggets in a stream. Even gold dust caught underneath a fingernail. She
has kept her family safe and able to buy provisions, even through the
harshest winters. But what would someone do to control a girl with that
kind of power? A person might murder for it. When everything Lee
holds dear is ripped away, she flees west to California—where gold has
just been discovered. Perhaps this will be the one place a magical girl
can be herself. If she survives the journey.</span></div>
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<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18054071-like-a-river-glorious"><b>Like a River Glorious</b></a> by Rae Carson<br />
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<span id="freeText11124416135880808964">After a harrowing
journey across the country, Leah Westfall and her friends have finally
arrived in California and are ready to make their fortunes in the Gold
Rush. Lee has a special advantage over the other new arrivals in
California—she has the ability to sense gold, a secret known only by her
handsome best friend Jefferson and her murdering uncle Hiram.<br />Lee
and her friends have the chance to be the most prosperous settlers in
California, but Hiram hasn’t given up trying to control Lee and her
power. Sabotage and kidnapping are the least of what he’ll do to make
sure Lee is his own. His mine is the deepest and darkest in the
territory, and there Lee learns the full extent of her magical gift, the
worst of her uncle, and the true strength of her friendships. To save
everyone, she vows to destroy her uncle and the empire he is
building—even at the cost of her own freedom.</span></div>
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<b><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/12842115-just-one-day">Just One Day</a> <span style="color: #b4a7d6;">&</span> <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/12842134-just-one-year">Just One Year</a> </b>by Gayle Forman<br />
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<span id="freeText9830022954796664212">Just One Day. Just One Year. Just One Read.Before you find out how their story ends, remember how it began....<br />When
he opens his eyes, Willem doesn’t know where in the world he is—Prague
or Dubrovnik or back in Amsterdam. All he knows is that he is once again
alone, and that he needs to find a girl named Lulu. They shared one
magical day in Paris, and something about that day—that girl—makes
Willem wonder if they aren’t fated to be together. He travels all over
the world, from Mexico to India, hoping to reconnect with her. But as
months go by and Lulu remains elusive, Willem starts to question if the
hand of fate is as strong as he’d thought. . . .The romantic, emotional companion to <i>Just One Day</i>, this is a story of the choices we make and the accidents that happen—and the happiness we can find when the two intersect.</span> </div>
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In 2016 I started another year at university in a new degree and that meant a lot of additional reading and extra work that took away my blogging time. I read 45 books in total and I guess I just have to make the best out of it. Again I'm glad for all the new wonderful literary worlds I got to travel in 2016 and places in the real world as well. I went to London and Edinburgh and spent almost three weeks travelling the South of Ireland which was a dream! So here's to many new amazing reads and experiences in 2017. Happy Reading! </div>
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<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/22453741-wanderlost"><b>Wanderlost</b></a> by Jen Malone <b>4/5 stars</b><br />
<b><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/25769970-after-the-last-dance">After the Last Dance</a> </b>by Sarra Manning <b>3/5 stars</b><br />
<b><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/25816803-eleven-things-i-promised">Eleven Things I Promised</a> </b>by Catherine Clark<b> 3,5/5 stars</b><br />
<b><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/21421609-assassin-s-heart">Assassin's Heart</a> </b>by Sarah Ahiers<b> 3,5/5 stars</b><br />
<b><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/26156203-the-crown-s-game">The Crown's Game</a> </b>by Evelyn Skye <b>5/5 stars<span style="color: #3d85c6;"> JANUARY FAVOURITE</span></b><br />
<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/24751478-soundless"><b>Soundless</b></a> by Richelle Mead <b>3/5 stars </b><br />
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<b><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/12842115-just-one-day">Just One Day</a> </b>by Gayle Forman<b> 5/5 stars <span style="color: #3d85c6;">FEBRUARY FAVOURITE</span></b><br />
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<b><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/8492825-where-she-went">Where She Went</a> </b>by Gayle Forman<b> 3,5/5 </b><br />
<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/23299513-the-shadow-queen"><b>The Shadow Queen</b></a> by C.J. Redwine<b> 3,5/5 stars</b><br />
<b><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/26869838-a-season-for-fireflies">A Season for Fireflies</a> </b>by Rebecca Maizel<b> 3,5/5 stars</b><br />
<b><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16067180-being-sloane-jacobs">Being Sloane Jacobs</a> </b>by Lauren Morrill<b> 3,5/5 stars </b><br />
<b><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/28679221-not-if-i-see-you-first">Not If I See You First</a> </b>by Eric Lindstrom<b> 3,5/5 stars</b><br />
<b><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/23174274-glass-sword">Glass Sword</a> </b>by Victoria Aveyard<b> 4/5 stars</b><br />
<b><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/20518922-starry-night">Starry Night</a> </b>by Isabel Gillies<b> 2,5/5 stars</b><br />
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<b><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17564519-walk-on-earth-a-stranger">Walk on Earth a Stranger</a> </b>by Rae Carson<b> 5/5 stars <span style="color: #3d85c6;">MARCH FAVOURITE</span></b><br />
<b><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/22846823-defending-taylor">Defending Taylor</a> </b>by Miranda Kenneally<b> 3,5/5 stars </b><br />
<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18619857-jessica-darling-s-it-list-2"><b>Jessica Darling's It List 2</b></a> by Megan McCafferty<b> 3/5 stars</b><br />
<b><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/23251725-jessica-darling-s-it-list-3">Jessica Darling's It List 3</a> </b>by Megan McCafferty<b> 3/5 stars </b><br />
<b><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/11264999-a-game-of-thrones">Game of Thrones</a> </b>by George R. R. Martin<b> 4/5 stars</b><br />
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<b><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/25494343-lady-midnight">Lady Midnight</a> </b>by Cassandra Clare<b> 5/5 stars <span style="color: #3d85c6;">APRIL FAVOURITE</span></b><br />
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<b><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/7036003-my-single-friend">My Single Friend</a> </b>by Jane Costello<b> 4/5 stars <span style="color: #3d85c6;">MAY FAVOURITE</span></b><br />
<b><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18525702-of-neptune">Of Neptune</a> </b>by Anna Banks <b>2/5 stars</b><br />
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<b><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/4073199-slouching-towards-bethlehem">Slouching Towards Bethlehem</a> </b>by Joan Didion <br />
<b><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/23398959-the-someday-jar">The Someday Jar</a> </b>by Allison Morgan<b> 4,5/5 stars</b><br />
<b><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/26067503-shuffle-repeat">Shuffle, Repeat</a> </b>by Jen Klein<b> 4,5/5 stars</b><br />
<b><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/29663842-tell-us-something-true">Tell Us Something True</a> </b>by Dana Reinhardt<b> 4/5 stars</b><br />
<b><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/26075717-die-vielen-tode-unseres-opas-jurek">Die vielen Tode unseres Opas Jurek</a> </b>by Matthias Nawrat (German)<b> </b><br />
<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13697023-in-cold-blood"><b>In Cold Blood</b></a> by Truman Capote<br />
<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/29750478-the-little-bookshop-of-lonely-hearts"><b>The Little Bookshop of Lonely Hearts</b></a> by Annie Darling <b>2,5/5 stars </b><br />
<b><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/20860316-deadfall">Deadfall</a> </b>by Anna Carey<b> 4/5 stars</b><br />
<b><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/25134236-we-were-never-here">We Were Never Here</a> </b>by Jennifer Gilmore <b>2,5/5 stars</b><br />
<b><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/22440677-the-way-back-to-you">The Way Back To You</a> </b>by Michelle Andreati, Mindi Scott <b>5/5 stars <span style="color: #3d85c6;">JUNE FAVOURITE</span></b><br />
<b><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/25505917-boys-of-summer">Boys Of Summer</a> </b>by Jessica Brody<b> 4/5 stars </b><br />
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<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/26116514-the-season-of-you-me"><b>The Season of You and Me</b></a> by Robin Constantine <b>4/5 stars</b><br />
<b><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/4339.Dispatches">Dispatches</a> </b>by Michael Herr<br />
<b><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/20820994-i-ll-give-you-the-sun">I`ll Give You the Sun</a> </b>by Jandy Nelson<b> 4,5/5 stars </b><b><span style="color: #3d85c6;">JULY FAVOURITE</span></b><br />
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<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/25486998-p-s-i-like-you"><b>P.S. I Like You</b></a> by Kasie West <b>5/5 stars </b><b><span style="color: #3d85c6;">AUGUST FAVOURITE</span></b><br />
<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/15507958-me-before-you"><b>Me Before You</b></a> by Jojo Moyes <b>3,5/5 stars</b><br />
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<b><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18054071-like-a-river-glorious">Like a River Glorious</a> </b>by Rae Carson<b> 5/5 stars </b><b><span style="color: #3d85c6;">OCTOBER FAVOURITE</span></b><br />
<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/21469091-the-queen-of-bright-and-shiny-things"><b>The Queen of Bright and Shiny Things</b></a> by Ann Aguirre <b>2,5/5 stars</b></div>
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<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/27206507-26-kisses"><b>26 Kisses</b></a> by Anna Michels <b>3/5 stars</b><br />
<b><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/28512486-frost-like-night">Frost Like Night</a> </b>by Sara Raasch<b> 4/5 stars <span style="color: #3d85c6;">DECEMBER FAVOURITE</span></b><br />
<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/29093326-what-light"><b>What Light</b></a> by Jay Asher<b> 4/5 stars </b><br />
<b><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/27779274-the-nerdy-and-the-dirty">The Nerdy and the Dirty</a> </b>by B.T. Gottfred<b> 4/5 stars</b>Miss Page-Turnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10518771814158045590noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3996358455095616634.post-62799753011697444652016-08-18T07:17:00.001-05:002016-08-18T07:18:19.984-05:00Book Review: Tell Us Something True by Dana Reinhardt<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><b>Author: </b>Dana Reinhardt</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><b>Publisher: </b>Rock the Boat</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><b>Publishing Date:</b> July 20th 2016</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><b>Length:</b> 208 pages</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #cfe2f3;"><b>Keywords: </b>YA, romance, friendship, heartbreak, LA, support group </span><br />
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<span id="freeText11097566036160589544">Seventeen-year-old
River doesn’t know what to do with himself when Penny, the girl he
adores, breaks up with him. He lives in LA, where nobody walks anywhere,
and Penny was his ride; he never bothered getting a license. He’s
stuck. He’s desperate. Okay . . . he’s got to learn to drive.<br /><br />But
first, he does the unthinkable—he starts walking. He stumbles upon a
support group for teens with various addictions. He fakes his way into
the meetings, and begins to connect with the other kids, especially an
amazing girl. River wants to tell the truth, but he can’t stop lying,
and his tangle of deception may unravel before he learns how to handle
the most potent drug of all: true love.</span><br />
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This is the story of a boy named River. Yes, his real name. And he`s just the right guy to tell this story. He doesn`t drive and instead walks everywhere. To deal with his heartbreak he walks right into a support group for teens with addications and develops a bad habit of his own: lying. The better he gets to know the kids in the group, the harder it gets to keep up the facade. And it becomes even trickier when River gets to know Daphne. She`s tough and smart and just the girl who could help River mend his broken heart. Wanting to know how their relationship unfolds was the incentive that made me turn the pages of this book in no time at all. And they have many moments together that just bring a smile to your face. It`s also River`s unique humour that made this read worthwhile. <br />
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Set in L.A. TELL US SOMETHING TRUE could be all about city life and being one of many people with the same problem. But River`s story has a very genuine and individual feeling from the very first page. Readers go through all the stages of a bad breakup with him. Then we follow him to support group and learn to appreciate the differences that make people their own kind of beautiful. It`s the combination of very private moments of heartbreak and the feeling of being connected to a group of people who might not have the exact same problem, but understand you in a way no other person can, that make TELL US SOMETHING TRUE such a special read. <br />
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This is the perfect book for a nice, sunny afternoon out at the lake. With about 200 pages TELL US SOMETHING TRUE is rather short, but that`s all the story needs. Dana Reinhardt wrote a well-rounded novel with winsome characters and a heartfelt love story. The story of River is also a story about being different, learing to accept help and most important, regaining trust in yourself. </div>
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* Click <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Tell-Something-True-Dana-Reinhardt/dp/1780749732/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1471521034&sr=8-1&keywords=tell+us+something+true#reader_B01C9O354W">here</a> to read an excerpt of TELL US SOMETHING TRUE.<br />
* For more information about Dana and her books visit <a href="http://www.danareinhardt.net/">www.danareinhardt.net</a><br />
* Rock the Boat: www.rocktheboat.london | Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/rocktheboatnews">@Rocktheboatnews</a>Miss Page-Turnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10518771814158045590noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3996358455095616634.post-25442892393378334062016-06-25T12:30:00.000-05:002016-06-25T12:30:01.202-05:00Summer Reading Recommendations Part II<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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So here's part II of my Summer Reading Recommendations. You can find part I <a href="http://misspageturnerscityofbooks.blogspot.dk/2016/06/summer-reading-recommendations-part-i.html">here</a>. There are so many more summer reads being released this year. Feel free to share your suggestions in the comments and tell me what you are currently reading. Happy Reading! </div>
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<span id="freeText12383449167078228100">Peter Parker and Gwen Stacy...<br />Archie and Veronica...<br />Althena and Noth...<br />...Graham and Roxy?<br /><br />Graham
met his best friend, Roxana, when he moved into her neighborhood eight
years ago, and she asked him which Hogwarts house he’d be sorted into.
Graham has been in love with her ever since.</span><br />
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sixteen, still neighbors, still best friends. And Graham and Roxy share
more than ever—moving on from their Harry Potter obsession to a serious
love of comic books.</span><br />
<span id="freeText12383449167078228100">When Graham learns that the creator of their favorite comic, <i>The Chronicles of Althena</i>,
is making a rare appearance at this year’s New York Comic Con, he knows
he must score tickets. And the event inspires Graham to come up with
the perfect plan to tell Roxy how he really feels about her. He’s got
three days to woo his best friend at the coolest, kookiest con full of
superheroes and supervillains. But no one at a comic book convention is
who they appear to be...even Roxy. And Graham is starting to realize
fictional love stories are way less complicated than real-life ones.</span><br />
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determined to make this summer—the last before her boyfriend heads off
to college—unforgettable. What she doesn’t count on is her boyfriend
breaking up with her. Now, instead of being poolside with him, Cass is
over a hundred miles away, spending the summer with her estranged father
and his family at their bed-and-breakfast at the Jersey Shore and
working as the newest counselor at Camp Manatee. </span><br />
<span id="freeText3393760942968537018">Bryan Lakewood
is sick of nevers. You’ll never walk. You’ll never surf. You’ll never
slow dance with your date at prom. One miscalculated step and Bryan’s
life changed forever—now he’s paralyzed and needs to use a wheelchair.
This is the first summer he’s back at his former position at Camp
Manatee and ready to reclaim some of his independence, in spite of those
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<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/22537367-summer-of-sloane"><b>Summer of Sloane</b></a> by Erin L. Schneider<br />
<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/25505917-boys-of-summer"><b>Boys of Summer</b></a> by Jessica Brody<br />
<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/29919481-the-summer-of-everything?ac=1&from_search=true"><b>The Summer of Everything</b></a> by Catherine Clark<br />
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<span id="freeText2671585212195216748">The comical, fantastical, romantical, (not) entirely true story of Lady Jane Grey. In <i>My Lady Jane</i>, coauthors Cynthia Hand, Brodi Ashton, and Jodi Meadows have created a one-of-a-kind fantasy in the tradition of <i>The Princess Bride</i>,
featuring a reluctant king, an even more reluctant queen, a noble
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to rob her cousin, King Edward, of his throne. But those trifling
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<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/22718751-the-gilded-cage"><b>The Gilded Cage</b></a> by Lucinda Gray <br />
<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/27064385-ivory-and-bone"><b>Ivory and Bone</b></a> by Julie Eshbaugh<br />
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her mum's too-high expectations for a while – and decide whether her
boyfriend, Dylan, is someone she needs in her life. </span><br />
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one solution. Road trip! Jen, her best friend Elliot, the ladies' man
(in his dreams) Theodore C. Block and the lovely Sophie pile into
Elliot's beat-up old car, Vincent, and head up the coast to reunite
Elliot with his girlfriend. If Jen can't be happy, at least Elliot
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<b><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/25063781-summer-days-summer-nights">Summer Days and Summer Nights</a> </b>by Stephanie Perkins<b> </b><br />
<b><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/25613996-at-first-blush?ac=1&from_search=true">At First Blush</a> </b>by Beth Ellyn Summer<br />
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<span style="color: #b4a7d6;"><b>On my wishlist & on my TBR pile </b></span><br />
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<span id="freeText9191369000689901928">What if the person you were falling for was a total mystery?</span><br />
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Lily is spacing out in Chemistry one day, she picks up her pencil and
scribbles a line from one of her favorite songs on the desk. The next
day, someone else has written back to her on the desk! Soon enough Lily
and the mystery student are exchanging notes, and lyrics, and even
sharing secrets. When Lily finds out that her anonymous pen pal is a
guy, she's flustered -- and kind of feels like she's falling for him.
She and her best friend set out to unravel the identity of the letter
writer -- but when the truth is revealed, the guy is the LAST person
Lily could have ever imagined it to be. Now that Lily knows the truth,
can she untangle her feelings and gather the courage to listen to her
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<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17838528-the-unexpected-everything?ac=1&from_search=true"><b>The Unexpected Everything</b></a> by Morgan Matson<br />
<b><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/26067503-shuffle-repeat">Shuffle, Repeat</a> </b>by Jen Klein <b> </b><br />
<b><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/25263947-26-kisses">26 Kisses</a> </b>by Anna Michels<b> </b><b> </b><br />
<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/26869838-a-season-for-fireflies"><b>A Season for Fireflies</b></a> by Rebecca Maizel <br />
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Summer's officially here and I bet you can't wait to finally dig into your pile of summer reads. Well, if you are like me, you read your first summer release way back in January. Still there are many books on my wishlist or TBR pile that promise to give you all the feels only a summer read can give you. But I just couldn't decide which one to read next. So I browsed Goodreads for a few minutes (okay okay HOURS and I don't regret a second of it) and decided to collect these titles into a small list of my Summer Reading Recommendations. Today you get part I of the blog post. Watch out for part II of the post tomorrow. Hope you enjoy it and maybe you find something you want to add to your summer reading list as well. Happy Reading! </div>
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<span id="freeText15073529538199180648">Not all those who wander are lost, but Aubree Sadler most definitely is on this novel’s whirlwind trip through Europe.</span><br />
<span id="freeText15073529538199180648">Aubree
can’t think of a better place to be than in perfectly boring Ohio, and
she’s ready for a relaxing summer. But when her older sister, Elizabeth,
gets into real trouble, Aubree is talked into taking over Elizabeth’s
summer job, leading a group of senior citizens on a bus tour through
Europe.</span><br />
<span id="freeText15073529538199180648">Aubree doesn’t even make it to the first stop in
Amsterdam before their perfect plan unravels, leaving her with no phone,
no carefully prepared binder full of helpful facts, and an unexpected
guest: the tour company owner’s son, Sam. Considering she’s pretending
to be Elizabeth, she absolutely shouldn’t fall for him, but she can’t
help it, especially with the most romantic European cities as the
backdrop for their love story.</span><br />
<span id="freeText15073529538199180648">But her relationship with Sam is
threatening to ruin her relationship with her sister, and she feels like
she’s letting both of them down. Aubree knows this trip may show her
who she really is—she just hopes she likes where she ends up.</span><br />
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<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/22440677-the-way-back-to-you"><b>The Way Back To You</b></a> by Michelle Andreani <br />
<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18520654-the-land-of-10-000-madonnas"><b>The Land of 10,000 Madonnas</b></a> by Kate Hattmer<b> </b><br />
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<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/25816803-eleven-things-i-promised?ac=1&from_search=true"><b>Eleven Things I Promised</b></a> by Catherine Clark <br />
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<span id="freeText3215881117382596645">Rebecca is the only girl
she knows who didn't cry at the end of Titanic. Ben is the only man he
knows who did. Rebecca’s untidy but Ben doesn’t mind picking up her
pieces. Ben is laid back by Rebecca keeps him on his toes. They're a
perfect match.</span><br />
<span id="freeText3215881117382596645">Nothing can come between them. Or so they think.</span><br />
<span id="freeText3215881117382596645">When a throwaway comment reveals a secret from the past, their love story is rewritten.</span><br />
<span id="freeText3215881117382596645">Can they recover from the night that changed everything? And how do you forgive when you can’t forget?</span><b> </b><br />
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<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/25613412-wickham-hall"><b>Wickham Hall</b></a> by Cathy Bramley <br />
<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/26213142-our-song"><b>Our Song</b></a> by Dani Atkins <br />
<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/26257311-the-one-we-fell-in-love-with?from_search=true&search_version=service"><b>The One We Fell in Love With</b></a> by Paige Toon<br />
<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/29750478-the-little-bookshop-of-lonely-hearts?ac=1&from_search=true"><b>The Little Bookshop of Lonely Hearts</b></a> by Annie Darling <br />
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<span id="freeText8119915312477005733">Captain of the soccer
team, president of the Debate Club, contender for valedictorian:
Taylor’s always pushed herself to be perfect. After all, that’s what is
expected of a senator’s daughter. But one impulsive decision—one lie to
cover for her boyfriend—and Taylor’s kicked out of private school.
Everything she’s worked so hard for is gone, and now she’s starting over
at Hundred Oaks High.</span><br />
<span id="freeText8119915312477005733">Soccer has always been Taylor’s escape
from the pressures of school and family, but it’s hard to fit in and
play on a team that used to be her rival. The only person who seems to
understand all that she’s going through is her older brother’s best
friend, Ezra. Taylor’s had a crush on him for as long as she can
remember. But it’s hard to trust after having been betrayed. Will Taylor
repeat her past mistakes or can she score a fresh start?</span><br />
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<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/27206534-the-flip-side"><b>The Flip Side</b></a> by Shawn Johnson, A.L. Sonnichsen<br />
<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/22297294-girl-against-the-universe"><b>Girl Against the Universe</b></a> by Paula Stokes<br />
<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/26795703-tumbling"><b>Tumbling</b></a> by Caela Carter<br />
<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/23603597-how-it-feels-to-fly"><b>How It Feels to Fly</b></a> by Kathryn Holmes <br />
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<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/25897757-the-may-queen-murders"><b>The May Queen Murders</b></a> by Sarah Jude<br />
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<span id="freeText10262671244804166061"><i>Stay on the roads. Don’t enter the woods. Never go out at night.</i><br /><br />Those
are the rules in Rowan’s Glen, a remote farming community in the
Missouri Ozarks where Ivy Templeton’s family has lived for centuries.
It’s an old-fashioned way of life, full of superstition and traditions,
and sixteen-year-old Ivy loves it. The other kids at school may think
the Glen kids are weird, but Ivy doesn’t care—she has her cousin Heather
as her best friend. The two girls share everything with each other—or
so Ivy thinks. When Heather goes missing after a May Day celebration,
Ivy discovers that both her best friend and her beloved hometown are as
full of secrets as the woods that surround them.</span><br />
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<b><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/27206481-how-to-disappear">How to Disappear</a> </b>by Ann Redisch Stampler <br />
<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17933522-please-don-t-tell"><b>Please Don't Tell</b></a> by Laura Tims<b> </b><br />
<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/26153925-with-malice"><b>With Malice</b></a> by Eileen Cook<br />
<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/26117389-never-missing-never-found"><b>Never Missing, Never Found</b></a> by Amanda Panitch<br />
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<span style="color: #674ea7;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Fame & Talent </span></span><br />
<span style="color: #b4a7d6;"><b>Show what you've got! </b></span><br /><br /><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-DxCSmoYLIxY/V21ANoMuIyI/AAAAAAAAOrk/L3facucwsLAfDgKx3bfvhPrEroOvb3coQCLcB/s1600/24755483.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-DxCSmoYLIxY/V21ANoMuIyI/AAAAAAAAOrk/L3facucwsLAfDgKx3bfvhPrEroOvb3coQCLcB/s320/24755483.jpg" width="213" /></a><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/24755483-unscripted-joss-byrd"><b>Unscripted Joss Byrd</b></a> by Lygia Day Peñaflor<br />
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<span id="freeText9355079354553154283">Hollywood critics agree. Joss Byrd is "fiercely emotional," a young actress with "complete conviction," and a "powerhouse." </span><br />
<span id="freeText9355079354553154283">Joss
Byrd is America's most celebrated young actress, but on the set of her
latest project, a gritty indie film called The Locals, Joss's life is
far from glamorous. While struggling with her mother's expectations, a
crush on her movie brother, and a secret that could end her career, Joss
must pull off a performance worthy of a star. When her renowned,
charismatic director demands more than she is ready to deliver, Joss
must go off-script to stay true to herself.</span>
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<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/25336218-songs-about-a-girl"><b>Songs About a Girl</b></a> by Chris Russell<br />
<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/25721422-waiting-for-callback"><b>Waiting for Callback</b></a> by Perdita and Honor Cargill<br />
<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/25663572-what-you-always-wanted"><b>What You Always Wanted</b></a> by Kristin Rae<br />
<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/25337536-little-black-dresses-little-white-lies"><b>Little Black Dresses, Little White Lies</b></a> by Laura Stampler<br />
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newest book Lauren Morill sends her characters around protagonist Liza on a
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their school band and are entering the Destiny's talent show. There's a lot of
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WITH DESTINY wasn't entirely what I expected the story to be, because Liza's
romantic delusions and her kind of love triangle was going on for too long and
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<b>Publisher:</b> Delacorte<br />
<b>Publishing Date: </b>December 8th 2015<br />
<b>Length:</b> 263 pages<br />
<b>Keywords:</b> YA, contemporary, love, friendship, ship cruise, talent show <br />
<b>Source: </b>Netgalley<br />
<b><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18982137-the-trouble-with-destiny?ac=1&from_search=true">Goodreads Summary</a> </b></div>
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her. And so she is supposed to be shadowing famous country star Jesse for her
career mentoring day. It would've been too easy if these two had hit it off from the start. Jesse is cocky and quite impolite. And Maya, too, fears that this
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supports Maya. She can be a bit stubborn, too, but Maya is loyal and passionate
about the things she loves. Maya really is this cool rock chick and bike fan! When
it came to their relationship I truly believed it, because Miranda Kenneally
really accomplished to show what it means to fall in love in the music
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Mellow
country ballad or powerful rock song? You don't even need to chose, Jesse and
Maya are a package deal. Music, a sexy romance and even more Jordan and Sam Henry. Fans of
Miranda Kenneally's HUNDRED OAKS series will love her fifth companion novel, JESSE'S
GIRL! </span></div>
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<b>Publishing Date: </b>July 7th 2015<br />
<b>Length:</b> 304 pages<br />
<b>Keywords:</b> YA, contemporary, love, friendship, school, music, celebrity</div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Strom Sandy
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shore in pieces. After the storm and the terrible losses it has brought with
it, the land and its people need to start healing again. Two people who are
brought together in this healing process are Lucy and Connor. Both are back on
the little barrier island where Lucy has grown up. The intriguing part of their
story is that they already have a past together. Now we need to find out what
happened this past summer between them and if they can ever find their way back
to each other. Theirs is a very kind and gentle love story, complementing the
very emotional and devastating story of their island. THE SUMMER AFTER YOU AND
ME is such an authentic read because Jennifer Salvato Doktorski considered all
the factors that influence life of the locals after such a disaster, like
personal loss, financial hardships, the repairing that will take a long time,
media coverage and political notions all well. At the beginning of every
chapter there's a fun tidbit about the sea life's mating rituals. That's
because Lucy writes her junior thesis about marine biology and it also cheers
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shore and its inhabitants hard. She tells the story with much sensibility
and emotion and therefore made it easy to connect with her characters after
only a few short chapters. THE SUMMER AFTER YOU AND ME is a great summer read
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<b>Keywords:</b> YA, contemporary, love, friendship, storm Sandy, New Jersey shore </div>
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Spring has finally arrived and the sun is shining. So I was in the mood for a little light poetry (and after another involuntary blogging break a new blog design, too). Aren't YA titles just destined to be made into a poem? </div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/11721314-meant-to-be?from_new_nav=true&ac=1&from_search=true">"Meant to Be</a> </span><span style="font-size: small;"> <span style="color: #d9d2e9;">●</span> <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/22429350-the-start-of-me-and-you?from_new_nav=true&ac=1&from_search=true">The Start of Me and You</a> </span><span style="font-size: small;"> <span style="color: #d9d2e9;">●</span> <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18812437-let-s-get-lost?from_new_nav=true&ac=1&from_search=true">Let's Get Lost </a></span><span style="font-size: small;"> <span style="color: #d9d2e9;">●</span> <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/15826648-where-the-stars-still-shine?from_new_nav=true&ac=1&from_search=true">Where the Stars Still Shine"</a></span></div>
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<b>Title:</b> Assassin's Heart<br />
<b>Author: </b>Sarah Ahiers<br />
<b>Publisher: </b>HarperTeen<br />
<b>Publishing Date:</b> February 2nd 2016<br />
<b>Length: </b>400 pages<br />
<b>Keywords:</b> YA, fantasy, romance, murder, family<br />
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<span id="freeText7384175025916279946">In the kingdom of
Lovero, nine rival Families of assassins lawfully kill people for a
price. As a highly skilled member of one of these powerful clans,
seventeen-year-old Lea Saldana has always trusted in the strength of her
Family. Until she awakens to find them murdered and her home in flames.
The Da Vias, the Saldanas’ biggest enemy, must be responsible—and Lea
should have seen it coming. But her secret relationship with the Da
Vias’ son, Val, has clouded her otherwise killer instinct—and given the
Da Vias more reason than ever to take her Family down.<br /><br />Racked
with guilt and shattered over Val’s probable betrayal, Lea sets out to
even the score, with her heart set on retaliation and only one thought
clear in her mind: make the Da Vias pay. <span style="font-size: x-small;">(<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/21421609-assassin-s-heart">Goodreads</a>)</span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Set in the kingdom of Lovero, ASSASSIN'S HEART introduces us to a world where killing means honor and death resurrection. Lea Saldana is a Clipper, an assassin from one of the nine Families who rule Lovero. She is well trained and clever. So how come love blinded all her assassin senses and got her entire Family killed? </span><br />
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Her love to Val, a boy from the rival Family of the Da Vias, could be the thing that destroyed her family. What a
dramatic plot! I was intrigued when I first heard about ASSASSIN'S HEART, especially
about the emotional world of our protagonist Lea that would be
sent into turmoil after the alleged betrayal by Val. That part of the story was a very interesting mind game, too. Like Lea, the reader doesn't know for a long
time if Val's betrayal was real or if someone played a game with the young
lovers' hearts. The revelation of this mystery and the direction in which the story was headed was promising at first, sadly losing its appeal in between and recapturing my attention towards the end. And the ending wasn't one I could've foreseen. Sure Sarah Ahiers gets plus points for writing surprising story turns, still I would've wished for a more romantic ending for Lea and Val. </span></div>
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features some of the key elements of the original story. Of course there are star-crossed lovers Lea and Val and the feuding families. There is also a priest that helps Lea find her way. Then there's still so much more to the story. A big part of ASSASSIN'S HEART, Lovero and its history are built on strong religious beliefs. In Lovero assassins kill people to honor their Goddess Safraella and the entire story is filled with mentions of this cult and its practices and what happens when someone disobeys the great Goddess. Religion is what lends Lea's existence and her actions its true meaning. </span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"> Lea's
story is an emotional rollercoaster. She feels betrayed and seeks
revenge. At the same time she's in love with someone she should want to
kill. Sarah Ahiers did a good job portraying all these inner conflicts
in Lea and expressing them in her actions and moves. </span><br />
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the story has a paranormal touch. And it's a scary one. There are ghosts
roaming the plains outside the main cities in Lovero. If they spot or come near
you, you are as good as dead. Strangely, Lea has a special gift that allows her
to feel something different than fear around these ghosts. More about that and Lea's journey through Lovero you better find
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When I read ASSASSIN'S HEART I was expecting to read a standalone. Lea's story has an ending but it's part open, too. So I'm curious if there will be a sequel. I'd definitely give it a try because I liked the overall feel of Sarah Ahiers debut and its premise. </div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Sarah
Ahier's debut is a sure recommendation for YA fantasy readers! Her writing is
engaging as is her world building. The conflict of the star-crossed lovers just sucks you into the story. A story that promises a mix of extraordinary
religious beliefs, paranormal activity and action-packed duels between rival
Clipper Families. And don't forget the most important part of the story: Lea's heart which is torn between revenge and love. Will she have it both in the
end and triumph or perish as the last of the Saldana Family? Grab a copy of
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ASSASSIN'S HEART by Sarah Ahiers you might enjoy <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/26074185-ruined">RUINED</a> by Amy Tintera, <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/24657660-reign-of-shadows">REIGN OF SHADOWS</a> by Sophie Jordan or <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13576132-the-murder-complex?ac=1&from_search=1">THE MURDER COMPLEX</a> by Lindsay Cummings about a quest for revenge, star-crossed lovers and a murderous society.</div>
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I'm kicking-off my first giveaway in 2016 today and am very excited for you to win and read these four beauties pictured above! They are ARCs I got at Frankfurt Book Fair last year and the copy of Holly Bourne's newest release was sent to me by Usborne. The giveaway is international and ends on February 23rd (my birthday). There will be 4 winners, just tell me which ARC you'd like to win in the widget. Good luck! </div>
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to get her out of Dustwalk. When she meets Jin, a mysterious and
devastatingly handsome foreigner, in a shooting contest, she figures
he’s the perfect escape route. But in all her years spent dreaming of
leaving home, she never imagined she'd gallop away on a mythical horse,
fleeing the murderous Sultan's army, with a fugitive who's wanted for
treason. And she'd never have predicted she'd fall in love with him...or
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a bit more like Rosie – confident, funny and interesting. Then Suzanne
comes into their lives: beautiful, damaged, exciting and mysterious, and
things get a whole lot more complicated. As Suzanne’s past is revealed
and her present begins to unravel, Caddy begins to see how much fun a
little trouble can be. But the course of both friendship and recovery is
rougher than either girl realises, and Caddy is about to learn that
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settling into their new house when a boy named Leo, dressed in costume,
rides by on his bike. Intrigued, Cedar follows him to the renowned
Summerlost theatre festival. Soon, she not only has a new friend in Leo
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surrounded by mystery. The mystery of the tragic, too-short life of the
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<b>Title:</b> Their Fractured Light (Starbound #3)<br />
<b>Author: </b>Amie Kaufman & Meagan Spooner<br />
<b>Publisher: </b>Disney-Hyperion<br />
<b>Pulishing Date: </b>December 1st 2015<br />
<b>Length:</b> 432 pages<br />
<b>Keywords:</b> YA, fiction, sci-fi, romance, friendship, space travel, war<br />
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Cormac and Jubilee Chase made the now infamous Avon Broadcast, calling
on the galaxy to witness for their planet, and protect them from
destruction. Some say Flynn’s a madman, others whisper about
conspiracies. Nobody knows the truth. A year before that, Tarver
Merendsen and Lilac LaRoux were rescued from a terrible shipwreck—now,
they live a public life in front of the cameras, and a secret life away
from the world’s gaze.<br /><br />Now, in the center of the universe on the
planet of Corinth, all four are about to collide with two new players,
who will bring the fight against LaRoux Industries to a head. Gideon
Marchant is an eighteen-year-old computer hacker—a whiz kid and an urban
warrior. He’ll climb, abseil and worm his way past the best security
measures to pull off onsite hacks that others don’t dare touch.<br /><br />Sofia
Quinn has a killer smile, and by the time you’re done noticing it,
she’s got you offering up your wallet, your car, and anything else she
desires. She holds LaRoux Industries responsible for the mysterious
death of her father and is out for revenge at any cost.<br /><br />When a
LaRoux Industries security breach interrupts Gideon and Sofia’s separate
attempts to infiltrate their headquarters, they’re forced to work
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THEIR FRACTURED LIGHT was one of my most anticipated books to be released in 2015. It's been a long wait until I could finally start the third book in the STARBOUND trilogy but it was so worth it! In each instalment Amie Kaufman and Meagan Spooner introduced us to a new pair of protagonists who were always very likely to fall in love. And THEIR FRACTURED LIGHT is no different. We have the pleasure to meet Sofia, a real con artist, and Gideon, the universe`s most skilled hacker. Their first meeting is just as explosive and heated as Lilac and Tarver and Jubilee and Flynn's first encounters in the previous books. What a dynamic jump into the story! </div>
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What I loved most about THEIR FRACTURED LIGHT is that we get to meet our two other favourite STARBOUND couples again. Lilac and Tarver have been there from the very beginning of the story and they are there when it all comes to an end. Just like Jubilee and Flynn, who are at the side of their best friends when the final battle decends upon them. Sofia and Gideon are the perfect addition to this group of friends. They fit together so naturally you can't but adore them.<br />
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So much has happened since THESE BROKEN STARS and I couldn't be happier about THEIR FRACTURED LIGHT finally uniting the stories of our six beloved STARBOUND protagonists. The conspiracy dots are connecting to constellations and the story is striving towards a finale like a super nova. In the end THEIR FRACTURED LIGHT is a brilliant and very fulfilling conclusion to the STARBOUND series, solving the mystery of the whispers we encountered in the first book and inducing the big showdown of our friends against the power-hungry Roderick LaRoux. </div>
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THEIR FRACTURED LIGHT has so much to offer. We get to explore the planet of Corinth, which creates a rich and diverse background to our story. There is this very sweet love story between Sofia and Gideon and the friendship between all of our STARBOUND heroes. In addition lots of hacking business, chases and battles are upping the thrill factor to maximum. </div>
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The stories of THESE BROKEN STARS, THIS SHATTERED WORLD and THEIR FRACTURED LIGHT connect to one big and brilliant reading experience. And the last book in the STARBOUND series really ends on a beautiful and hopeful message. Thank you Amie and Meagan! <br />
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With the STARBOUND trilogy Amie Kaufman & Meagan Spooner created a marvellous reading experience for every fan of...well, words. Yes, THEIR FRACTURED LIGHT and its companions are that good! I'm in love with every fibre of Amie and Meagan's STARBOUND universe! </div>
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THEIR FRACTURED LIGHT you might enjoy <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17149396-avalon">AVALON</a> by Mindee Arnett, <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/8235178-across-the-universe?ac=1">ACROSS THE UNIVERSE</a> by Beth Revis and <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/10535458-glitch">GLITCH</a>
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<span id="freeText7626620822098618391">* Read <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/22071887-this-night-so-dark">THIS NIGHT SO DARK</a>, the prequel to THIS SHATTERED WORLD.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #45818e;"><span style="font-size: large;">I'm wishing us all many wonderful reads, joy and happiness for this new year. Let's make it a good one together! </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">In 2015 I didn't read as many books as I might have wanted. Still, I'd call it a year with great experiences, travels and even a few five-star reads. I read 66 books in total. Eight of them were debut novels. I finished six book series and started four new series. My reading goal for 2016 is to read at least 75 books and read all of my top ten most anticipated books. Below is a list of the books I read in 2015. What books were on your reading list of 2015? </span></div>
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<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/21469039-not-in-the-script"><b>Not in the Script</b></a> by Amy Finnegan <b>4/5 stars</b><br />
<b><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/23015962-the-improbable-theory-of-ana-and-zak">The Improbable Theory of Ana and Zak</a> </b>by Brian Katcher<b> 4/5 stars</b><br />
<b><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/22999921-heat-of-the-moment">Heat of the Moment</a> </b>by Lauren Barnholdt<b> 3/5 stars </b><br />
<b><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/20807316-between-us-and-the-moon">Between Us and the Moon</a> </b>by Rebecca Maizel <b>4/5 stars</b><br />
<b><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/20983351-lies-i-told">Lies I Told</a> </b>by Michelle Zink<b> 2,5/5 stars</b><br />
<b><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/21795576-everything-that-makes-you?ac=1">Everything That Makes You</a> </b>by Moriah McStay<b> 4,5/5 stars <span style="color: #6fa8dc;">JANUARY FAVOURITE</span></b><br />
<b><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17285330-the-last-time-we-say-goodbye">The Last Time We Say Goodbye</a> </b>by Cynthia Hand<b> 4/5 stars</b><br />
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<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/23309629-after-hours"><b>After Hours</b></a> by Claire Kennedy <b>2/5 stars</b><br />
<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/22392915-better-than-perfect"><b>Better Than Perfect</b></a> by Melissa Kantor <b>4/5 stars</b><br />
<b><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17878931-red-queen">Red Queen</a> </b>by Victoria Aveyard<b> 5/5 stars <span style="color: #6fa8dc;">FEBRUARY FAVOURITE</span></b></span><br />
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<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18982137-the-trouble-with-destiny"><b>The Trouble with Destiny</b></a> by Lauren Morrill <b>3,5/5 stars</b><br />
<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18249082-invincible"><b>Invincible</b></a> by Amy Reed<b> 2/5 stars </b><br />
<b><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/23299562-the-summer-after-you-and-me">The Summer After You and Me</a> </b>by Jennifer Salvato Doktorski <b>4/5 stars <span style="color: #6fa8dc;">MARCH FAVOURITE</span></b><br />
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<b><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16045315-jesse-s-girl">Jesse's Girl</a> </b>by Miranda Kenneally<b> 4/5 stars </b><br />
<b><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/24393880-the-dolls">The Dolls</a> </b>by Kiki Sullivan<b> 2,5/5 stars </b><br />
<b><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/21469068-i-ll-meet-you-there">I'll Meet You There</a> </b>by Heather Demetrios<b> 5/5 stars <span style="color: #6fa8dc;">APRIL FAVOURITE</span></b></span><br />
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<b><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/22535452-unleashed">Unleashed</a> </b>by Sophie Jordan<b> 4/5 stars</b><br />
<b><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/22429350-the-start-of-me-and-you">The Start of Me and You</a> </b>by Emery Lord <b>4/5 stars</b><br />
<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18527496-catch-a-falling-star"><b>Catch a Falling Star</b></a> by Kim Culbertson<b> 3/5 stars</b><br />
<b><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18660447-the-fill-in-boyfriend">The Fill-In Boyfriend</a> </b>by Kasie West<b> 5/5 stars <span style="color: #6fa8dc;">MAY FAVOURITE</span></b><br />
<b><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6442769-paper-towns">Paper Towns</a> </b>by John Green<b> 3/5 stars</b><br />
<b><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/22445886-until-the-beginning">Until the Beginning</a> </b>by Amy Plum<b> 4/5 stars</b><br />
<b><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/23644132-the-two-of-us">The Two of Us</a> </b>by Any Jones<b> 3,5/5 stars</b></span><br />
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<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18304322-dumplin"><b>Dumplin'</b></a> by Julie Murphy <b>3/5 stars</b><br />
<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/22840182-the-summer-of-chasing-mermaids"><b>The Summer of Chasing Mermaids</b></a> by Sarah Ockler <b>4/5 stars</b><br />
<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/20698530-p-s-i-still-love-you"><b>P.S. I Still Love You</b></a> by Jenny Han <b>3,5/5 stars</b><br />
<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16005224-get-dirty"><b>Get Dirty</b></a> by Gretchen McNeil <b>3/5 stars</b><br />
<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/23369370-hello-goodbye-and-everything-in-between"><b>Hello, Goodbye, and Everything</b></a> in Between by Jennifer E. Smith <b>4/5 stars</b><br />
<b><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/8709527-bloodlines">Bloodlines</a> </b>by Richelle Mead <b>4/5 stars</b><br />
<b><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/8709523-the-golden-lily">The Golden Lily</a></b> by Richelle Mead <b>4/5 stars</b><br />
<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/8709526-the-indigo-spell"><b>The Indigo Spell</b></a> by Richelle Mead <b>4/5 stars</b><br />
<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/9833184-the-fiery-heart"><b>The Fiery Heart</b></a> by Richelle Mead <b>4/5 stars</b><br />
<b><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/8709524-silver-shadows">Silver Shadows</a> </b>by Richelle Mead <b>5/5 stars<span style="color: #6fa8dc;"> JUNE FAVOURITE</span></b><br />
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<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/8709528-the-ruby-circle"><b>The Ruby Circle</b></a> by Richelle Mead <b>3,5/5 stars </b><br />
<b><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/21437200-mr-kiss-and-tell">Mr. Kiss and Tell</a> </b>by Rob Thomas, Jennifer Graham <b>3,5/5 stars</b><br />
<b><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/12157780-when-you-were-here">When You Were Here</a> </b>by Daisy Whitney <b>3/5 stars</b><br />
<b><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/23009402-saint-anything">Saint Anything</a> </b>by Sarah Dessen<b> 4/5 stars</b><br />
<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16207813-the-killing-woods"><b>The Killing Woods</b></a> by Lucy Christopher <b>2/5 stars</b><br />
<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17415348-scandal"><b>#scandal</b></a> by Sarah Ockler<b> 3/5 stars </b><br />
<b><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17341550-trust-me-i-m-lying">Trust Me, I'm Lying</a> </b>by Mary Elizabeth Summer <b>3,5/ stars</b><br />
<b><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/24980610-light-of-day">Light of Day</a> </b>by Allison van Diepen <b>2,5/5 stars</b><br />
<b><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/23361244-lying-out-loud">Lying Out Loud</a> </b>by Kody Keplinger <b>4/5 stars <span style="color: #6fa8dc;">JULY FAVOURITE</span></b><br />
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<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/15826648-where-the-stars-still-shine"><b>Where the Stars Still Shine</b></a> by Trish Doller <b>4/5 stars</b><br />
<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/23395680-illuminae"><b>Illuminae</b></a> by Amie Kaufman, Jay Kristoff <b>4/5 stars </b><br />
<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17404295-ice-like-fire"><b>Ice Like Fire</b></a> by Sara Raasch<b> 4/5 stars </b><span style="color: #6fa8dc;"><b>AUGUST FAVOURITE</b></span><br />
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<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18658082-velvet-undercover"><b>Velvet Undercover</b></a> by Teri Brown <b>3,5/5 stars <span style="color: #6fa8dc;">SEPTEMBER FAVOURITE</span></b><br />
<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/21522102-the-replaced"><b>The Replaced</b></a> by Kimberly Derting <b>3/5 stars</b><br />
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<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/22428712-sweet-temptation"><b>Sweet Temptation</b></a> by Wendy Higgins <b>5/5 stars <span style="color: #6fa8dc;">OCTOBER FAVOURITE</span></b><br />
<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18392495-the-boy-most-likely-to"><b>The Boy Most Likely To</b></a> by Huntley Fitzpatrick <b>3,5/5 stars</b><br />
<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/24585267-the-white-rose"><b>The White Rose</b></a> by Amy Ewing <b>4/5 stars </b><br />
<b><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/25708587-the-leaving-season">The Leaving Season</a> </b>by Cat Jordan <b>3/5 stars</b><br />
<b><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18245617-future-perfect">Future Perfect</a> </b>by Jen Larsen<b> 2/5 stars</b><br />
<b><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/24549194-the-sun-in-her-eyes">The Sun in Her Eyes</a> </b>by Paige Toon <b>3/5 stars</b><br />
<b><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/23870836-infinite-in-between">Infinite in Between</a> </b>by Carolyn Mackler <b>3/5 stars</b><br />
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<b><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13612962-the-copper-gauntlet">The Copper Gauntlet</a> </b>by Holly Black, Cassandra Clare <b>3/5 stars</b><br />
<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/23677316-burning-glass"><b>Burning Glass</b></a> by Kathryn Purdie <b>4/5 stars</b><br />
<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17234659-ten-thousand-skies-above-you"><b>Ten Thousand Skies Above You</b></a> by Claudia Gray <b>5/5 stars <span style="color: #6fa8dc;">NOVEMBER FAVOURITE</span></b><br />
<b><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/23310761-tonight-the-streets-are-ours">Tonight the Streets Are Ours</a></b> by Leila Sales <b>3/5 stars</b><br />
<b><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/24892774-the-lies-about-truth">The Lies About Truth</a></b> by Courtney C. Stevens <b>3/5 stars</b><br />
<b><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/19630811-brooklyn-girls">Brooklyn Girls: Angie</a></b> by Gemma Burgess <b>4/5 stars</b><br />
<b><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/27474635-brooklyn-girls">Brooklyn Girls: Coco</a></b> by Gemma Burgess <b>4/5 stars</b><br />
<b><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/23305614-finding-audrey">Finding Audrey</a></b> by Sophie Kinsella <b>3/5 stars</b><br />
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<b><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13636565-the-secret-dreamworld-of-a-shopaholic">The Secret Dreamworld of a Shopaholic</a></b> by Sophie Kinsella <b>3/5 stars</b><br />
<b><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/11339030-nine-uses-for-an-ex-boyfriend">Nine Uses for an Ex-Boyfriend</a></b> by Sarra Manning <b>3/5 stars</b><br />
<b><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13138736-their-fractured-light">Their Fractured Light</a></b> by Amie Kaufman & Meagan Spooner <b>5/5 stars <span style="color: #6fa8dc;">DECEMBER FAVOURITE</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"></span>Miss Page-Turnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10518771814158045590noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3996358455095616634.post-53413113527423513002015-12-31T08:01:00.001-06:002015-12-31T08:01:38.742-06:00My Most Anticipated Books of 2016<div style="text-align: justify;">
I'm already in love with the new year of 2016! Can you imagine why? I'm so excited for all the new releases 2016 promises to bring to my shelves. So here's a list of my most anticipated books of 2016. What do you think? </div>
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<span id="freeText9005861003761100912">Andie had it all planned out. When you are a politician’s daughter who’s pretty much raised yourself, you learn everything can be planned or spun, or both. Especially your future.<br />Important internship? Check. Amazing friends? Check.Guys? Check (as long as we’re talking no more than three weeks)<br />But that was before the scandal. Before having to be in the same house with her dad. Before walking an insane number of dogs. That was before Clark and those few months that might change her whole life. Because here’s the thing - if everything's planned out, you can never find the unexpected. And where’s the fun in that?</span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: #073763;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>♥ </strong></span></span></span></span>Doesn't Morgan Matson's new 2016 release sound like a fabulous summer read? Love the cover! </div>
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<strong><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/25063781-summer-days-summer-nights?ac=1&from_search=1">Summer Days & Summer Nights: Twelve Love Stories</a></strong> by Stephanie Perkins<br />
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<span id="freeText11597184540496862246">Maybe it's the long, lazy days, or maybe it's the heat making everyone a little bit crazy. Whatever the reason, summer is the perfect time for love to bloom. <em>Summer Days & Summer Nights: Twelve Love Stories</em>, written by twelve bestselling young adult writers and edited by the international bestselling author Stephanie Perkins, will have you dreaming of sunset strolls by the lake. So set out your beach chair and grab your sunglasses. You have twelve reasons this summer to soak up the sun and fall in love.<br />Featuring stories by Leigh Bardugo, Francesca Lia Block, Libba Bray, Cassandra Clare, Brandy Colbert, Tim Federle, Lev Grossman, Nina LaCour, Stephanie Perkins, Veronica Roth, Jon Skovron, and Jennifer E. Smith.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: #073763;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>♥ </strong></span></span></span></span>I'm really not a fan of short stories but I can't wait to read these twelve summery love stories. Just have a look at the list of authors contributing to SUMMER DAYS AND SUMMER NIGHTS. </div>
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<strong><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/24909346-gemina?ac=1&from_search=1">Gemina (The Illuminae Files # 2)</a></strong> by Amie Kaufman, Jay Kristoff<br />
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<strong><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/25486998-p-s-i-like-you?ac=1&from_search=1">P.S. I Like You</a></strong> by Kasie West<br />
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<strong><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/22846823-defending-taylor?ac=1&from_search=1">Defending Taylor (Hundred Oaks #7)</a></strong> by Miranda Kenneally<br />
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<strong><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17404297-frost-like-night?ac=1&from_search=1">Frost Like Night (Snow Like Ashes #3)</a></strong> by Sara Raasch<br />
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<strong><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/26156203-the-crown-s-game?ac=1&from_search=1">The Crown's Game (The Crown's Game #1)</a></strong> by Evelyn Skye<br />
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<span id="freeText8311966553201868099">Vika Andreyeva can summon the snow and turn ash into gold. Nikolai Karimov can see through walls and conjure bridges out of thin air. They are enchanters—the only two in Russia—and with the Ottoman Empire and the Kazakhs threatening, the Tsar needs a powerful enchanter by his side.<br />And so he initiates the Crown’s Game, an ancient duel of magical skill—the greatest test an enchanter will ever know. The victor becomes the Imperial Enchanter and the Tsar’s most respected adviser. The defeated is sentenced to death.<br />Raised on tiny Ovchinin Island her whole life, Vika is eager for the chance to show off her talent in the grand capital of Saint Petersburg. But can she kill another enchanter—even when his magic calls to her like nothing else ever has?<br />For Nikolai, an orphan, the Crown’s Game is the chance of a lifetime. But his deadly opponent is a force to be reckoned with—beautiful, whip smart, imaginative—and he can’t stop thinking about her.<br />And when Pasha, Nikolai’s best friend and heir to the throne, also starts to fall for the mysterious enchantress, Nikolai must defeat the girl they both love . . . or be killed himself.<br />As long-buried secrets emerge, threatening the future of the empire, it becomes dangerously clear . . . the Crown’s Game is not one to lose.</span></div>
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<strong><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/23174274-glass-sword?ac=1&from_search=1">Glass Sword (Red Queen #2)</a></strong> by Victoria Aveyard<br />
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<span id="freeText6965674247149507735">Mare Barrow’s blood is red—the color of common folk—but her Silver ability, the power to control lightning, has turned her into a weapon that the royal court tries to control. <br />The crown calls her an impossibility, a fake, but as she makes her escape from Maven, the prince—the friend—who betrayed her, Mare uncovers something startling: she is not the only one of her kind.<br />Pursued by Maven, now a vindictive king, Mare sets out to find and recruit other Red-and-Silver fighters to join in the struggle against her oppressors. <br />But Mare finds herself on a deadly path, at risk of becoming exactly the kind of monster she is trying to defeat. <br />Will she shatter under the weight of the lives that are the cost of rebellion? Or have treachery and betrayal hardened her forever?</span></div>
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<strong><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/25494343-lady-midnight?ac=1&from_search=1">Lady Midnight (The Dark Artifices #1)</a></strong> by Cassandra Clare<br />
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<span id="freeText2951421691135864113">Los Angeles. It’s been five years since the events of the Mortal Instruments when Nephilim stood poised on the brink of oblivion and Shadowhunter Emma Carstairs lost her parents. After the blood and violence she witnessed as a child, Emma has dedicated her life to to discovering exactly what it was that killed her parents and getting her revenge.<br />Raised in the Los Angeles Institute with the Blackthorn family, Emma is paired as a parabatai with her best friend, Julian Blackthorn. A series of murders in the city catch her attention — they seem to have the same characteristics as the deaths of her parents. Could the murderer be the same person? And her attention isn’t the only one caught: someone has been murdering Downworlders as well. The Fair Folk make a deal with the Institute: if the Blackthorns and Emma will investigate the killings, they’ll return Mark Blackthorn to his home. The catch: they have only two weeks to find the killers. Otherwise it’s open war between faeries and Nephilim.<br />The Shadowhunters of the Institute must race against time to catch the killers, even as they begin to suspect the involvement of those closest to them. At the same time, Emma is falling in love with the one person in the world she’s absolutely forbidden by Shadowhunter Law to love. Set against the glittering backdrop of present-day Los Angeles, Emma must learn to trust her head and her heart as she investigates a demonic plot that stretches from the warlock-run nightclubs of the Sunset Strip to the enchanted sea that pounds the beaches of Santa Monica.</span></div>
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As we've got only one day left in 2015, I thought it was a good time to share my favourite books of 2015 with you. This past year I read many books that got only average ratings. Of course there were a few books that really impressed me, too. In January I shared my most anticipated books of 2015 and when I checked that list again now I found three matches with my top ten list here. My number one most anticipated book of 2015 became my favourite read of 2015, too. I love this! So here are my top ten reads of 2015. Feel free to share your favourite reads in the comments! </div>
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<span id="freeText3404059510907896066">Sonya was born with the rare gift to feel what those around her feel—both physically and emotionally—a gift she’s kept hidden from the empire for seventeen long years. After a reckless mistake wipes out all the other girls with similar abilities, Sonya is hauled off to the palace and forced to serve the emperor as his sovereign Auraseer.<br />Tasked with sensing the intentions of would-be assassins, Sonya is under constant pressure to protect the emperor. One mistake, one small failure, will cost her own life and the lives of the few people left in the world who still trust her.<br />But Sonya’s power is untamed and reckless, her feelings easily usurped, and she sometimes can’t decipher when other people’s impulses end and her own begin. In a palace full of warring emotions and looming darkness, Sonya fears that the biggest danger to the empire may be herself.<br />As she struggles to wrangle her abilities, Sonya seeks refuge in her tenuous alliances with the volatile Emperor Valko and his idealistic younger brother, Anton, the crown prince. But when threats of revolution pit the two brothers against each other, Sonya must choose which brother to trust—and which to betray.</span></div>
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<span id="freeText8355268529350745969">When Gia Montgomery's boyfriend, Bradley, dumps her in the parking lot of her high school prom, she has to think fast. After all, she'd been telling her friends about him for months now. This was supposed to be the night she proved he existed. So when she sees a cute guy waiting to pick up his sister, she enlists his help. The task is simple: be her fill-in boyfriend—two hours, zero commitment, a few white lies. After that, she can win back the real Bradley.<br />The problem is that days after prom, it's not the real Bradley she's thinking about, but the stand-in. The one whose name she doesn't even know. But tracking him down doesn't mean they're done faking a relationship. Gia owes him a favor and his sister intends to see that he collects: his ex-girlfriend's graduation party—three hours, zero commitment, a few white lies.<br />Just when Gia begins to wonder if she could turn her fake boyfriend into a real one, Bradley comes waltzing back into her life, exposing her lie, and threatening to destroy her friendships and her new-found relationship.</span></div>
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<span id="freeText5540578860914827333">This morning, Kady thought breaking up with Ezra was the hardest thing she’d have to do.This afternoon, her planet was invaded.<br />The year is 2575, and two rival megacorporations are at war over a planet that’s little more than an ice-covered speck at the edge of the universe. Too bad nobody thought to warn the people living on it. With enemy fire raining down on them, Kady and Ezra—who are barely even talking to each other—are forced to fight their way onto an evacuating fleet, with an enemy warship in hot pursuit.<br />But their problems are just getting started. A deadly plague has broken out and is mutating, with terrifying results; the fleet's AI, which should be protecting them, may actually be their enemy; and nobody in charge will say what’s really going on. As Kady hacks into a tangled web of data to find the truth, it's clear only one person can help her bring it all to light: the ex-boyfriend she <em>swore</em> she'd never speak to again.</span></div>
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<span id="freeText13424599630747465933">It’s been three months since the Winterians were freed and Spring’s king, Angra, disappeared—thanks largely to the help of Cordell.<br />Meira just wants her people to be safe. When Cordellan debt forces the Winterians to dig their mines for payment, they unearth something powerful and possibly dangerous: Primoria’s lost chasm of magic. Theron sees this find as an opportunity—with this much magic, the world can finally stand against threats like Angra. But Meira fears the danger the chasm poses—the last time the world had access to so much magic, it spawned the Decay. So when the king of Cordell orders the two on a mission across the kingdoms of Primoria to discover the chasm’s secrets, Meira plans to use the trip to garner support to keep the chasm shut and Winter safe—even if it means clashing with Theron. But can she do so without endangering the people she loves?<br />Mather just wants to be free. The horrors inflicted on the Winterians hang fresh and raw in Januari—leaving Winter vulnerable to Cordell’s growing oppression. When Meira leaves to search for allies, he decides to take Winter’s security into his own hands. Can he rebuild his broken kingdom and protect them from new threats?<br />As the web of power and deception weaves tighter, Theron fights for magic, Mather fights for freedom—and Meira starts to wonder if she should be fighting not just for Winter, but for the world.</span></div>
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<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13138736-their-fractured-light"><b>Their Fractured Light</b></a> by Amie Kaufman & Meagan Spooner<br />
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<b>Title:</b> Illuminae (The Illuminae Files #1)<br />
<b>Author:</b> Amie Kaufman, Jay Kristoff<br />
<b>Publisher:</b> Oneworld Publications<br />
<b>Publishing Date: </b>October 22nd 2015<br />
<b>Length:</b> 608 pages<br />
<b>Keywords: </b>YA, sci-fi, thriller, conspiracy, space travel, romance<br />
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<span id="freeText9022621206856282934">This morning, Kady thought breaking up with Ezra was the hardest thing she’d have to do.<br /><br />This afternoon, her planet was invaded.<br /><br />The
year is 2575, and two rival megacorporations are at war over a planet
that’s little more than an ice-covered speck at the edge of the
universe. Too bad nobody thought to warn the people living on it. With
enemy fire raining down on them, Kady and Ezra—who are barely even
talking to each other—are forced to fight their way onto an evacuating
fleet, with an enemy warship in hot pursuit.<br /><br />But their problems
are just getting started. A deadly plague has broken out and is
mutating, with terrifying results; the fleet's AI, which should be
protecting them, may actually be their enemy; and nobody in charge will
say what’s really going on. As Kady hacks into a tangled web of data to
find the truth, it's clear only one person can help her bring it all to
light: the ex-boyfriend she <i>swore</i> she'd never speak to again.</span><br />
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">In the beginning
there is destruction. Kady and Ezra are on the run while their planet is bombed
and invaded by two duelling mega-corporations. They need to evacuate and make
it on one of the space ships that are fleeing their enemies. But will they make
it out alive in the end? That's what you'll have to find out by reading the
Illuminae files, all analysed and supplied by the Illuminae Group. They share
about six hundred pages of visual, audio and written data collected from battle
carrier Alexander and science vessel Hypathia where the action of ILLUMINAE
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">So Kady and
Ezra are the two protagonists whose story we get to follow in ILLUMINAE. We
learn that Kady just broke up with Ezra and now they are thrown into this
horrifying scenario where their entire planet is destroyed. No time to be
vindictive. In order to survive Kady and Ezra have to find a way to beat the
enemy together. You can imagine that this scenario was pretty intriguing. In the face of death, new
hardships and more catastrophes on board almost constantly dare them to get back
together and admit their true feelings for each other. Even though they never
even narrate one chapter of the book themselves, we still learn more about the
development of their relationship through the hacked files. </span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">So what are
those files? Videos by surveillance cameras, military documents, chat
communications, interviews, emails, diary entries and other forms of data. The
collection is splendid! </span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"> When I
first dove into the Illuminae files I didn't really know how to read them best.
I'm used to personal narrations that bring a reader close to the character's
thoughts and emotions. So I was concerned I wouldn't care about Kady and Ezra
as much as maybe other characters. And actually it took me some time to get used to the documentary
and informative narration of ILLUMINAE but after about one hundred pages I was
deeply immersed in the story. Just give yourself a little time to acclimate to the new style of narration. </span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Never have
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ILLUMINAE. It keeps up the authentic character of storytelling and offers a
completely new and riveting reading experience. A few basic page designs run
throughout the entire story, like chats, military reports, audio files. But
there are countless pages that got their very own special design with great love
to detail. I bow to the art department for supplying ILLUMINAE with its own
authentic style that makes up a huge part of the stunning reading experience
Amie and Jay's novel offers to readers. </span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Part of the
narrating scheme reminded me of chapters from THESE BROKEN STARS, where a
military investigation is under way, too. I have never
read anything like ILLUMINAE and now I'm more than curious about its sequel,
if it's told in the same manner as the first book and if there will be more hints or parallels to Amie's THESE BROKEN STARS series. </span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">As to the
story's course of action, that is one gigantic struggle for survival. Imagine bad
things happening to Kady, Ezra and an entire planet's population. Then prepare
again for the worst! There are epic space battles, explosions, conspiracies,
hacking attacks and a dangerous artificial intelligence that overtakes an
entire ship. Further you can add a deadly plague that turns humans into brutal
zombies and ILLUMINAE into a slasher and horror story. That one was literally a
killer move of Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff. This book is definitely not for the faint-hearted, but for the thrill seekers! </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Thought you booked a romantic
cruise on a space liner?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>With ILLUMINAE
you'll receive the gore galore adventure!</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"> Constant
countdown alerts until "the end" and updated numbers on the current
death toll (yep, these are totally justified) make the reading experience even more nerve-racking and dramatic. </span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">With about
600 pages ILLUMINAE is a pretty big book. So I suggest you reserve a weekend to
enjoy Kady and Ezra's unique space adventure to the fullest! </span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Conspiracies,
space chases, gigantic explosions, terrifying enemies, sly artificial intelligence,
emotional losses and a subtle yet sublime love story. Sci-fi, horror, thriller, romance, ILLUMINAE has it all. This book is the
full package, a space adventure promising to blow your mind. I can guarantee
you haven't read anything like it before!</span></div>
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ILLUMINAE you might enjoy <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13138635-these-broken-stars?ac=1&from_search=1">THESE BROKEN STARS</a> by Amie Kaufman and Meagan Spooner, <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17234658-a-thousand-pieces-of-you">A THOUSAND OF YOU</a> by Claudia Gray and <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13514612-all-our-yesterdays">ALL OUR YESTERDAYS</a> by Cristin Terrill. Only the first title is set in space like ILLUMINAE but they all have one thing in common: thrilling adventures, mean conspiracies and stunning romances. </div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><span id="freeText7243666148023736764"> Ashley has never accepted her grandmother's offer...until now. This year is different when her grandmother offers tuition to Harvard if Ashley only accepts to undergo weight loss surgery. </span><span id="freeText7243666148023736764">Well, doesn't this sound nice? It really wasn't. Ashley's family story was prominently on the annoying side. </span></span><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><span id="freeText7243666148023736764"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"> It's no wonder Ashley doesn't really
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FUTURE PERFECT - Lightweight YA contemporary!</span></b>
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<b>Publishing Date: </b>October 6th 2015<br />
<b>Length:</b> 320 pages<br />
<b>Keywords:</b> YA, contemporary, love, friendship, family, body image<br />
<b>Source: </b>Edelweiss<br />
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Willow is a strong protagonist who is very aware of her body and how people always tend to think she's nothing more than the fat girl. But she's happy and likes her body the way other people will never be able to accept themselves. I loved that about her! Will's romance with Bo wasn't my favourite part of DUMPLIN' but Will's relationship with her best friend and her passion for Dolly Parton and her music. I admired Willow for entering a beauty pageant together with a few other people to show off their less than beauty-queen-perfect bodies. In the end that's how DUMPLIN' conveys a very strong message! </div>
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<b>Publishing Date: </b>September 15th 2015<br />
<b>Length:</b> 375 pages<br />
<b>Keywords:</b> YA, contemporary, love, friendship, beauty pageant, body image<br />
<b>Source: </b>Edelweiss<br />
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<b><a href="http://juliemurphywrites.com/">Author's Homepage</a></b></div>
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only. Therefore Carolyn Mackler had to be very considerate when choosing which
character got to tell which part of their story. </span>INFINITE IN BETWEEN is a collection of very short chapters of all five
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<b>Publishing Date: </b>September 1st 2015<br />
<b>Length:</b> 480 pages<br />
<b>Keywords:</b> YA, contemporary, love, friendship, school, growing up<br />
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<span style="color: #073763;"><span style="font-size: large;">Happy Halloween!</span></span> Are you having fun? I've got three pretty YA cover costumes for you on this very scary day. I haven't read SIX OF CROWS yet but thought it'd be fun to put together a dark and sexy costume for Leigh Bardugos latest book release. A THOUSAND PIECES OF YOU is one of my favourite books and I really loved creating a costume for Marguerite's artsy character. I would definitely wear this outfit myself! RED QUEEN by Victoria Aveyard was a stunning YA debut! I couldn't resist to create a costume based on its beautiful cover. Which of these costumes would you like to wear this year? </div>
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Mare Barrow's world is divided by blood—those with common, Red blood
serve the Silver- blooded elite, who are gifted with superhuman
abilities. Mare is a Red, scraping by as a thief in a poor, rural
village, until a twist of fate throws her in front of the Silver court.
Before the king, princes, and all the nobles, she discovers she has an
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To cover up this impossibility, the king forces her to play the role of a lost Silver princess and betroths her to one of his own sons. As Mare is drawn further into the Silver world, she risks everything and uses her new position to help the Scarlet Guard—a growing Red rebellion—even as her heart tugs her in an impossible direction. One wrong move can lead to her death, but in the dangerous game she plays, the only certainty is betrayal.<span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">By the end of her first day
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I got two ARCs of SOUNDLESS by Richelle Mead at Frankfurt Book Fair 2015 and want to give away one of these copies to one of my readers. This is your chance to read Richelle's newest book before its official publication date on November 10th 2015. The giveaway is open to<b> international </b>entrants and <b>ends</b> <b>November 3rd 2015</b>. Please enter the giveaway widget below. Good luck!<br />
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<span id="freeText3142834930455237710">From Richelle Mead, the
#1 internationally bestselling author of Vampire Academy and Bloodlines,
comes a breathtaking new fantasy steeped in Chinese folklore. <br /><br />For
as long as Fei can remember, there has been no sound in her village,
where rocky terrain and frequent avalanches prevent residents from
self-sustaining. Fei and her people are at the mercy of a zipline that
carries food up the treacherous cliffs from Beiguo, a mysterious faraway
kingdom. <br /><br />When villagers begin to lose their sight, deliveries
from the zipline shrink and many go hungry. Fei’s home, the people she
loves, and her entire existence is plunged into crisis, under threat of
darkness and starvation.<br /><br />But soon Fei is awoken in the night by a searing noise, and sound becomes her weapon.<br /><br />Richelle
Mead takes readers on a triumphant journey from the peak of Fei’s
jagged mountain village to the valley of Beiugo, where a startling truth
and an unlikely romance will change her life forever...</span><br />
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Frankfurt Book Fair 2015 was a blast! I met many wonderful people, lovely authors Kiera Cass and Victoria Aveyard and of course I got some great books, too. Here they are:</div>
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<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/23413920-some-kind-of-normal?ac=1"><b>Some Kind of Normal</b></a> by Juliana Stone<br />
<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/22782322-boys-like-you?ac=1"><b>Boys Like You</b></a> by Juliana Stone<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/23299562-the-summer-after-you-and-me?ac=1"><b>The Summer After You and Me</b></a> by Jennifer Salvato Doktorski<br />
<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16045315-jesse-s-girl?ac=1"><b>Jesse's Girl</b></a> by Miranda Kenneally<br />
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<b><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1217100.Thirteen_Reasons_Why?ac=1"><b>Thirteen Reasons Why</b></a> </b>by Jay Asher<br />
<b><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17731927-summerlost?ac=1"><b>Summerlost</b></a> </b>by Ally Condie<b> </b><br />
<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/24751478-soundless"><b>Soundless</b></a> by Richelle Mead<br />
<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/24934065-rebel-of-the-sands?ac=1"><b>Rebel of the Sands</b></a> by Alwyn Hamilton<br />
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<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/23597099-the-hunger-games-trilogy-boxset"><b>The Hunger Games Trilogy</b></a> by Suzanne Collins<br />
<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/23383399-the-eternal-city?ac=1"><b>The Eternal City</b></a> by Paula Morris<br />
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<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/25437747-beautiful-broken-things?ac=1"><b>Beautiful Broken Things</b></a> by Sara Barnard<br />
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<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17878931-red-queen?ac=1"><b>Red Queen</b></a> by Victoria Aveyard<br />
<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17404295-ice-like-fire?ac=1"><b>Ice Like Fire</b></a> by Sara Raasch <br />
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It doesn't happen every year that YA US authors visit Frankfurt Book Fair, but this year I was lucky enough to meet two authors. Kiera Cass signed her THE SELECTION books on Saturday and Victoria Aveyard signed THE RED QUEEN on Sunday. </div>
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Aaand luckily I've managed to grab a few copies for you, too! The copy of RED QUEEN is signed! So you can expect new giveaways over the next months. Which one of these books would you like to win most? </div>
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