Bring On the Rain • Storm

Storm  by Brigid Kemmerer Series: Elemental #1 Publisher:  Kensington Publication Date: April 24, 2012 Source: Publisher (Thanks!) || ARC [I received this from the publisher. But that in no way affects the opinions expressed in this review.] Ever since her ex-boyfriend spread those lies about her, Becca Ch…

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My Destiny is of My Own Making • Nobody's Princess

Nobody's Princess  by Esther Friesner Series: Nobody's Princess #1 Publisher:  Random House Books for Young Readers Publication Date: April 24, 2007 Source/Format: Bought || Paperback She is beautiful, she is a princess, and Aphrodite is her favorite goddess, but something in Helen of Sparta just …

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TGIF (25): Bookish Trends

TGIF at GReads is a feature by the fabulous  Ginger , who asks us a fun question to answer every week. It's always a joy to be a part of this, and I think everyone certainly should try it out! What are some bookish trends you are noticing in the literature world today? Is there a particular trend…

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He's Got a Great Sense of Humor • The Edumacation of Jay Baker (+ Giveaway)

The Edumacation of Jay Baker by Jay Clark Publisher: Henry Holt & Co. (BYR) Publication Date: January 31, 2012 Source/Format: Publisher (Thanks!) || Paperback [I received this book from the publisher. This in no way affects the contents of my review.] A few "sexy" bullet points about Jay:  -…

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I Walked With You Once Upon a Dream • Dreamland

Dreamland by Sarah Dessen Publisher:  Speak Publication Date: May 11, 2004 Source/Format: Gifted by  Katelyn  || Paperback Ever since she started going out with Rogerson Biscoe, Caitlin seems to have fallen into a semiconscious dreamland where nothing is quite real. Rogerson is different from anyone Caitl…

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It's Supernatural • The Changelings

The Changelings  by Elle Casey Series: War of the Fae #1 Publisher: Self-published Publication Date: February 5, 2012 Source: Received via tour site (Thanks) || e-book [I received this book for a tour. This in no way affects the contents of my review.] Jayne Sparks, a potty-mouthed, rebellious seventeen-…

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TGIF (24): Social Networking

TGIF at GReads is a feature by the fabulous  Ginger , who asks us a fun question to answer every week. It's always a joy to be a part of this, and I think everyone certainly should try it out! Do you use Twitter or Facebook to promote your blog? How has it benefited your book blogging experience…

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Thursdays with Macky • Street Rat? I Don't Buy That

Street Magic  by Tamora Pierce Series:  The Circle Opens #2 Publisher: Scholastic Publication Date: November 15, 2006 Source/Format:  Owned || Paperback Briar Moss been training four years as a plant mage, but he hasn't put his past behind him. He meets a street girl, Evvy, using powerful magic to pol…

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Exceeding Expectations Blog Tour (Interview + Excerpt)

Today, I'm honored to be able to host author LISA APRIL SMITH on the blog, as a part of the blog tour for EXCEEDING EXPECTATIONS . Lisa has kindly answered my interview questions, as well as given us an excerpt from her book! THE AUTHOR LISA APRIL SMITH lives with her husband, He-Who-Wishes-to-Re…

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Longing for Motherhood • The Two Week Wait

The Two Week Wait by Sarah Rayner Publisher: Picador Publication Date: February 2, 2012 Source/Format: Publisher (Thanks!) || Paperback [I received this from the publisher. This in no way affects my review.] After a health scare, Brighton-based Lou is forced to confront the fact that her time to have a …

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A History of Conversion • By Fire, By Water

By Fire, By Water  by Mitchell James Kaplan Publisher:  Other Press Publication Date: May 18, 2010 Source/Format: Publisher (Thanks!) || Paperback [I received this from the publisher. This in no way affects my review.] Irresolvable conflict rages within the conversos in By Fire, By Water, torn between th…

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TGIF (23): Promote an Author

TGIF at GReads is a feature by the fabulous  Ginger , who asks us a fun question to answer every week. It's always a joy to be a part of this, and I think everyone certainly should try it out! Is there a particular author you wish got more recognition? Pick one author & tell us why we should …

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Thursdays with Macky • Step-by-Step Sorcery

Magic Steps  by Tamora Pierce Series:  The Circle Opens #1 Publisher: Scholastic Publication Date: November 15, 2006 Source/Format: Owned || Paperback Lady Sandrilene fa Toren knows all about unusual magic - she herself spins and weaves it like thread. But when she witnessed a boy dancing a spell, even sh…

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Built By Secrets • Pieces of Us

Pieces of Us  by Margie Gelbwasser Publisher: Flux Books Publication Date: March 8, 2012 Source/Format: Netgalley (Thanks!) || e-galley [I received this from the publisher. This in no way affects my review.] Every summer, hidden away in a lakeside community in upstate New York, four teens leave behind th…

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Family Posterity • The Legacy of Eden

The Legacy of Eden  by Nelle Davy Publisher: MIRA Books Publication Date: January 24, 2012 Source/Format: Netgalley (Thanks!) || e-galley [I received this from the publisher. This in no way affects my review.] For generations, Aurelia was the crowning glory of more than three thousand acres of Iowa farml…

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