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REVIEW: Finding Sky by Joss Stirling

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Summary: When Sky catches a glimpse of Zed for the first time, lounging against his motorbike at school, she is drawn to him just like every other girl in Wickenridge. But Zed sees something special in her that the other girls don’t have. Zed tells her they are both Savants – people with special powers like telepathy and the ability to see into the future. Not only that, she is a Savant too, and his soulfinder – meant to be together. When a soulfinder speaks telepathically to her partner, it’s like all the lights coming on in a building. You lit me up like Vegas. But for Sky it’s just not that easy – she’s a mystery to herself, haunted by nightmares from her past before she was adopted, and riddled with doubt and insecurity. Just when Sky is slowly coming round to the idea of being with Zed she is kidnapped by a family of criminal Savants. In a chilling twist, Sky and Zed’s relationship is put to the ultimate test and the fate of those she loves lie in Sky’s hands. Will Sky have

WAITING ON WEDNESDAY (#1)

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Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly event that is hosted by Breaking the Spine , that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly  anticipating! The Dollhouse Asylum by Mary Gray Summary: A virus that had once been contaminated has returned, and soon no place will be left untouched by its destruction. But when Cheyenne wakes up in Elysian Fields--a subdivision cut off from the world and its monster-creating virus--she is thrilled to have a chance at survival. At first, Elysian Fields, with its beautiful houses and manicured lawns, is perfect. Teo Richardson, the older man who stole Cheyenne's heart, built it so they could be together. But when Teo tells Cheyenne there are tests that she and seven other couples must pass to be worthy of salvation, Cheyenne begins to question the perfection of his world. The people they were before are gone. Cheyenne is now "Persephone," and each couple has been re-named to reflect the most tragic romances ever told. Every

Showcase Sunday (#4)

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Won : The White Lilac  by Christina J. Adams- Thank you very much to Chrissy at  The Every Free Chance Reader . Fadeout  by Christina J. Adams- Thank you very much to Chrissy at  The Every Free Chance Reader . The Boogeyman Blanket by Clay Held- Thank you very much to Nara at  Looking for the Panacea . Bought : Paperback copy of: Grave Minder  by Melissa Marr Thank you very much to everyone for these wonderful books, what did you all receive this week? Feel free to link yours in the comment section!

READING: Finding Sky by Joss Stirling

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Summary: When Sky catches a glimpse of Zed for the first time, lounging against his motorbike at school, she is drawn to him just like every other girl in Wickenridge. But Zed sees something special in her that the other girls don’t have. Zed tells her they are both Savants – people with special powers like telepathy and the ability to see into the future. Not only that, she is a Savant too, and his soulfinder – meant to be together. When a soulfinder speaks telepathically to her partner, it’s like all the lights coming on in a building. You lit me up like Vegas. But for Sky it’s just not that easy – she’s a mystery to herself, haunted by nightmares from her past before she was adopted, and riddled with doubt and insecurity. Just when Sky is slowly coming round to the idea of being with Zed she is kidnapped by a family of criminal Savants. In a chilling twist, Sky and Zed’s relationship is put to the ultimate test and the fate of those she loves lie in Sky’s hands. Will Sky hav

REVIEW: Spirit and Dust By Rosemary Clement-Moore

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Summary: Daisy Goodnight can speak to the dead. It's not the result of a head injury or some near-death experience. She was just born that way. And she's really good at it. Good enough to help the police solve the occasional homicide. But helping the authorities clear cold cases is one thing. Being whisked out of chemistry class by the FBI and flown to the scene of a murder/kidnapping in Minnesota? That's the real deal. Before the promotion can go to Daisy's head, she's up to her neck in trouble. The spirits are talking, and they're terrified. There's a real living girl in danger. And when Daisy is kidnapped by a crime boss with no scruples about using magic - and Daisy - to get what he wants, it looks like hers is the next soul on the line. Title:  Spirit and Dust Author:  Rosemary Clement-Moore Series: Goodnight Family- 2 Publisher: Corgi Childrens Source: Goodreads giveaway: First Reads  *Received in exchange for an honest review* Date

READING: Spirit and Dust By Rosemary Clement-Moore

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Summary: Daisy Goodnight can speak to the dead. It's not the result of a head injury or some near-death experience. She was just born that way. And she's really good at it. Good enough to help the police solve the occasional homicide. But helping the authorities clear cold cases is one thing. Being whisked out of chemistry class by the FBI and flown to the scene of a murder/kidnapping in Minnesota? That's the real deal. Before the promotion can go to Daisy's head, she's up to her neck in trouble. The spirits are talking, and they're terrified. There's a real living girl in danger. And when Daisy is kidnapped by a crime boss with no scruples about using magic - and Daisy - to get what he wants, it looks like hers is the next soul on the line. Title:  Spirit and Dust Author:  Rosemary Clement-Moore Series: Goodnight Family- 2 Publisher: Corgi Childrens Source: Goodreads giveaway: First Reads Date of Release: June 6th 2013 Pages: 384

REVIEW: The Lying Game By Sara Shepard

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Summary: I had a life anyone would kill for. Then someone did. The worst part of being dead is that there's nothing left to live for. No more kisses. No more secrets. No more gossip. It's enough to kill a girl all over again. But I'm about to get something no one else does--an encore performance, thanks to Emma, the long-lost twin sister I never even got to meet. Now Emma's desperate to know what happened to me. And the only way to figure it out is to be me--to slip into my old life and piece it all together. But can she laugh at inside jokes with my best friends? Convince my boyfriend she's the girl he fell in love with? Pretend to be a happy, care-free daughter when she hugs my parents goodnight? And can she keep up the charade, even after she realizes my murderer is watching her every move? From Sara Shepard, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Pretty Little Liars books, comes a riveting new series about secrets, lies, and killer c

Showcase Sunday (#3)

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Won : Anna and the French Kiss by Stephanie Perkins - Thank you very much to Candace at Candance's Book Blog Spirit and Dust by Rosemary Clement-Moore - Thank you very much, won at Goodread's First Reads Net Galley: All Our Yesterdays by Cristin Terrill- Thank you very much to the publisher, author and Net Galley for approving my request! Thank you very much to everyone for these wonderful books, what did you all receive this week? Feel free to link yours in the comment section!

READING: The Lying Game By Sara Shepard

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Summary: I had a life anyone would kill for. Then someone did. The worst part of being dead is that there's nothing left to live for. No more kisses. No more secrets. No more gossip. It's enough to kill a girl all over again. But I'm about to get something no one else does--an encore performance, thanks to Emma, the long-lost twin sister I never even got to meet. Now Emma's desperate to know what happened to me. And the only way to figure it out is to be me--to slip into my old life and piece it all together. But can she laugh at inside jokes with my best friends? Convince my boyfriend she's the girl he fell in love with? Pretend to be a happy, care-free daughter when she hugs my parents goodnight? And can she keep up the charade, even after she realizes my murderer is watching her every move? From Sara Shepard, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Pretty Little Liars books, comes a riveting new series about secrets, lies, and killer c

REVIEW: The Bane By Keary Taylor

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Summary: Before the Evolution there was TorBane: technology that infused human DNA with cybernetic better. It had the ability to grow new organs and limbs, to heal the world. Until it evolved out of control and spread like the common cold. The machine took over, the soul vanished, and the bane were born. The Bane won't stop until every last person has been infected. With less than two percent of the human population left, mankind is on the brink of extinction. Eve knows the stories of the Evolution, the time before she wandered into the colony of Eden, unable to recall anything but her name. But she doesn't need memories to know this world is her reality. this is a world that is quickly losing its humanity, one Bane at a time. Fighting to keep one of the last remaining human colonies alive, Eve finds herself torn between her dedication to the colony, and the discovery of love. There is Avian and West - one soldier, one a keeper of secrets. And in the end, Eve will make a

READING: The Bane By Keary Taylor

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Summary: Before the Evolution there was TorBane: technology that infused human DNA with cybernetic better. It had the ability to grow new organs and limbs, to heal the world. Until it evolved out of control and spread like the common cold. The machine took over, the soul vanished, and the bane were born. The Bane won't stop until every last person has been infected. With less than two percent of the human population left, mankind is on the brink of extinction. Eve knows the stories of the Evolution, the time before she wandered into the colony of Eden, unable to recall anything but her name. But she doesn't need memories to know this world is her reality. this is a world that is quickly losing its humanity, one Bane at a time. Fighting to keep one of the last remaining human colonies alive, Eve finds herself torn between her dedication to the colony, and the discovery of love. There is Avian and West - one soldier, one a keeper of secrets. And in the end, Eve will make a

REVIEW: Babe in Boyland by Jody Gehrman

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Title: Babe in Boyland Author: Jody Gehrman Publisher: Dial Date of Release: February 17th 2011  Pages: 292 When high school junior Natalie-or Dr. Aphrodite, as she calls herself when writing the relationship column for her school paper-is accused of knowing nothing about guys and giving girls bad relationship advice, she decides to investigate what guys really think and want. But the guys in her class won't give her and straight or serious answers. The only solution? Disguising herself as a guy and spending a week at Underwood Academy, the private all-boy boarding school in town. There she learns a lot about guys  and  girls in ways she never expected-especially when she falls for her dreamy roommate, Emilio. How can she show him she likes him without blowing her cover? You know those times when your smiling, but it starts to really hurt and you feel like your mouth is frozen in that position because you just find something so funny you can't stop,

Showcase Sunday (#2)

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'Showcase Sundays' is hosted by Vicky at Books, biscuits and tea! One book approved from Net Galley: The Bane By Keary Taylor Thank you very much to the publisher, author and Net Galley for approving my request!

READING: Babe in Boyland By Jody Gehrman

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Summary: When high school junior Natalie-or Dr. Aphrodite, as she calls herself when writing the relationship column for her school paper-is accused of knowing nothing about guys and giving girls bad relationship advice, she decides to investigate what guys really think and want. But the guys in her class won't give her and straight or serious answers. The only solution? Disguising herself as a guy and spending a week at Underwood Academy, the private all-boy boarding school in town. There she learns a lot about guys and  girls in ways she never expected-especially when she falls for her dreamy roommate, Emilio. How can she show him she likes him without blowing her cover? Title:  Babe in Boyland Author: Jody Gehrman Publisher: Dial Date of Release: February 17th 2011 Pages: 292

REVIEW: My Soul to Take By Rachel Vincent

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Summary: She doesn't see dead people. She senses when someone near her is about to die.  And when that happens, a force beyond her control compels her to scream bloody murder.  Literally . Kaylee just wants to enjoy having caught the attention of the hottest guy in school. But a normal date is hard to come by when Nash seems to know more about her need to scream than she does. And when classmates start dropping dead for no apparent reason, only Kaylee knows who'l be next. Title:  My Soul to Take Author:  Rachel Vincent Series: Soul Screamers- 1 Publisher: Harlequin Teen Date of Release: August 1st 2009 Pages: 279 Review: Firstly, I love the cover. Its so dark and mysterious, the red also works well and in a way, its like the souls are spiralling, you know what I mean? Kaylee hasn't had the easiest life. Her mum died when she was young, then her dad abandoned her and moved to the other side of the world, leaving her with her aunt, uncle and evil cous

READING: My Soul to Take By Rachel Vincent

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Summary: She doesn't see dead people. She senses when someone near her is about to die. And when that happens, a force beyond her control compels her to scream bloody murder. Literally . Kaylee just wants to enjoy having caught the attention of the hottest guy in school. But a normal date is hard to come by when Nash seems to know more about her need to scream than she does. And when classmates start dropping dead for no apparent reason, only Kaylee knows who'l be next. Title:  My Soul to Take Author: Rachel Vincent Series: Soul Screamers- 1 Publisher: Harlequin Teen Date of Release: August 1st 2009 Pages: 279

REVIEW: Uncommon Criminals By Ally Carter

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Summary: Katerina Bishop has worn a lot of labels in her short life. Friend. Niece. Daughter. Thief. But for the last two months she's simply been known as the girl who ran the crew that robbed the greatest museum in the world. That's why Kat isn't surprised when she's asked to steal the infamous Cleopatra Emerald so it can be returned to its rightful owners. There are only three problems. First, the gem hasn't been seen in public in thirty years. Second, since the fall of the Egyptian empire and the suicide of Cleopatra, no one who holds the emerald keeps it for long, and in Kat's world, history almost always repeats itself. But it's the third problem that makes Kat's crew the most nervous and that is simply... the emerald is cursed. Kat might be in over her head, but she's not going down without a fight. After all she has her best friend - the gorgeous Hale - and the rest of her crew with her as they chase the Cleopatra around the globe, dod