Moonset - Scott Tracey

Moonset by Scott Tracey Series: Legacy of Moonset #1 Publisher: Flux Publication Date: April 8, 2013 Source/Format: Netgalley ( Thanks Flux! ) || e-galley [I received this book from the publisher. This in no way affects the thoughts expressed in my review.] After the terrorist witch coven known as Moonset…

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March + April 2013

First of all, I can't believe I didn't post a retrospective for March! It makes me sad (since I'm a teensy bit OCD about stuff like that, and I'm disappointed I failed). But, since this is my blog and I can do whatever I want - I'm doing a double retrospective for March & A…

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Froi of the Exiles - Melina Marchetta

[Please note that this is the second book of the series. While this review is mostly spoiler free, perhaps you'd like to read my review of Finnikin of the Rock (Book 1) instead.] Froi of the Exiles by Melina Marchetta Series: The Lumatere Chronicles #2 Publisher: Candlewick Press Publication Date: M…

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The Monday Mix (03)

While I did enjoy doing A Sunday Retrospective , I've made the decision to stop posting on the weekends. I rarely open up my laptop during that time, and I'd prefer to keep it that way. The only thing that made me really sad was the fact that I would no longer have an outlet to share my favo…

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Happy Birthday, My Love

Today, I'm going to be getting a bit personal.  After all, it's a special occasion - Macky is celebrating his birthday today ! Since I can't be with him in person (as I'm in NY and he's in Manila), I'm dedicating this post to him. Macky and I have been together for 7 years a…

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Currently, I Have a Series-ous Problem...

It will come as no surprise that I am a binge reader . Reading is certainly a part of my daily routine, especially during my 45 minute commute in and out of Manhattan. But what I really live for are my "reading days". Those are the days when I dress in the comfiest, stay at home clothes, …

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Strands of Bronze and Gold - Jane Nickerson

Strands of Bronze and Gold  by Jane Nickerson Series: Strands of Bronze and Gold #1 Publisher: Random House Children's Books Publication Date: March 12, 2013 Source/Format: Netgalley (Thanks Random House! ) || e-galley [I received this book from the publisher. This in no way affects the thoughts expre…

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Riptide - Lindsey Scheibe

Riptide by Lindsey Schiebe Publisher: Flux Books Publication Date: May 8, 2013 Source/Format: Netgalley ( Thanks Flux! ) || e-galley [I received this book from the publisher. This in no way affects the thoughts expressed in my review.] For Grace Parker, surfing is all about the ride and the moment. Everyt…

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Revolution - Jennifer Donnelly

Revolution by Jennifer Donnelly Publisher: Delacorte Books for Young Readers Publication Date: October 12, 2010 Source/Format: Borrowed from the library || Hardcover Andi Alpers is dealing with a lot of things, but they all stem from just one - the death of her brother Truman. When he discovers that sh…

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