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Never Always Sometimes  by Adi Alsaid Published by  Mira Ink on 13th August 2015 Pages:  384 Source:  *Received from the Publisher in exchange for an honest review* Never date your best friend Always be original Sometimes rules are meant to be broken. Best friends Dave and Julia were determined to never be clichés so they even wrote their own Never List of everything they vowed they’d never, ever do in high school. Some of the rules have been easy to follow; But Dave has a secret: he’s broken rule #8, never pine silently after someone for the entirety of high school. It’s either that or break rule #10, never date your best friend. Dave has loved Julia for as long as he can remember. So when she suggests they do every Never on the list, Dave is happy to play along. He even dyes his hair an unfortunate shade of green. It starts as a joke, but then a funny thing happens: Dave and Julia discover they’ve actually been missing out on high school. I was

The Good Girls by Sara Shepard Series:  The Perfectionists #2 Published by  Hot Key Books on 2nd July 2015 Pages:  288 Source:  *Received from the publisher in exchange for an honest review* From Sara Shepard, author of the #1  New York Times  bestselling Pretty Little Liars series, comes the shocking sequel to  The Perfectionists —with an ending you'll have to read to believe! Mackenzie, Ava, Caitlin, Julie, and Parker have done some not-so-perfect things. Even though they all  talked  about killing rich bully Nolan Hotchkiss, they didn't actually go through with it. It's just a coincidence that Nolan died in exactly the way they planned . . . right? Except Nolan wasn't the only one they fantasized about killing. When someone else they named dies, the girls wonder if they're being framed. Or are  they about to become the killer's next targets? The first novel The Perfectionists  I read earlier this year, and I really disliked it, largel

The Wicked Will Rise  by Daniella Paige Series:  Dorothy Must Die #2 Published by  HarperTeen on 31st March 2015 Pages:  293 Source:  *Received from the Publisher in exchange for an honest review* In this dark, high-octane sequel to the  New York Times  bestselling  Dorothy Must Die , Amy Gumm must do everything in her power to kill Dorothy and free Oz. To make Oz a free land again, Amy Gumm was given a mission: remove the Tin Woodman’s heart, steal the Scarecrow’s brain, take the Lion’s courage, and then Dorothy must die.... But Dorothy still lives. Now the Revolutionary Order of the Wicked has vanished, and mysterious Princess Ozma might be Amy’s only ally. As Amy learns the truth about her mission, she realizes that she’s only just scratched the surface of Oz’s past—and that Kansas, the home she couldn't wait to leave behind, may also be in danger. In a place where the line between good and evil shifts with just a strong gust of wind, who can Amy trust—and who

The Memory Hit  by Carla Spradberry Published by  Hodder Children's Books on 4th June 2015 Pages:  352 Source:  *Received from the Publisher in exchange for an honest review* On New Year's Eve, Jess's life is unrecognizable: her best friend is in the hospital, her boyfriend is a cheater. A drug-dealing cheater it would seem, after finding a stash of Nostalgex in his bag. Nostalgex: a drug that stimulates memory. In small doses, a person can remember the order of a deck of cards, or an entire revision guide read the day before an exam. In larger doses it allows the user detailed access to their past, almost like watching a DVD with the ability to pause a moment in time, to focus on previously unnoticed details and to see everything they've ever experienced with fresh eyes. As Leon, the local dealer, says 'it's like life, only better.' What he fails to mention is that most memories are clouded by emotions. Even the most vivid memories can look

How to Be Bad  by E. Lockhart , Sarah Mlynowski , Lauren Myracle Published by  Hot Key Books on 4th June 2015 Pages:  288 Source:  *Received from the Publisher in exchange for an honest review* When you're tired of being good, sometimes you gotta be a little bad ... Jesse, Vicks and Mel couldn't be more different. Jesse, a righteous Southern gal who's as thoughtful as she is uptight, is keeping a secret that she knows will change her life forever. Vicks is a wild child: seemingly cool, calm and collected on the outside, but inside she's furious at herself for being so anxious about her neglectful boyfriend. And Mel is the new girl in town. She's already been dismissed as just another rich kid, but all she wants is to get over some of her fears and find some true friends.  But for all their differences, the girls discover they've got one thing in common - they're desperate to escape. Desperate to get the heck out of Niceville and discover th

The Elite by Kiera Cass Series:  The Selection #2 Published by   Harper Collins Children's Books on 23rd April 2013 Pages:  323 Source:  *Received from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review* The Selection began with thirty-five girls. Now with the group narrowed down to the six Elite, the competition to win Prince Maxon's heart is fiercer than ever—and America is still struggling to decide where her heart truly lies. Is it with Maxon, who could make her life a fairy tale? Or with her first love, Aspen? America is desperate for more time. But the rest of the Elite know exactly what they want—and America's chance to choose is about to slip away. Oh dear. This book had the middle-book problem, and have now started to understand the dislike towards America. But just look at the cover, just look at it. America is now part of the Elite, one of six girls still fighting for Maxon's heart. However, America must finally make her choice, Maxon

Homecoming  by Kass Morgan Series:  The Hundred #3 Published by Hodder Books on 26th February 2015 Pages:  340 Source:  *Received from the Publisher in exchange for an honest review* Weeks after crash-landing onto a rugged, nearly unpopulated planet Earth, the Hundred have managed to create a sense of order amidst their wild, chaotic surroundings. They work together to feed, shelter, and protect one another from countless dangers, including attacks by violent Earthborns. But their delicate balance comes crashing down with the arrival of new dropships from home--dropships carrying Glass and Luke, as well as the Vice Chancellor and his armed guards. Suddenly, Bellamy must flee transgressions he thought he had left behind in space, as Wells struggles to maintain his authority on Earth. And while Clark searches for clues about her parent's whereabouts, she finds herself torn between finding them and helping the injured new arrivals in camp. Lives hang in the balance, a

The Selection  by Kiera Cass Series:  The Selection #1 Published by  Harper Collins Children's Books on 7th June 2012 Pages:  336 Source:  *Received from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review* In a world of glittering gowns and priceless jewels the Selection is the chance of a lifetime: to compete for gorgeous Prince Maxon's ear. But for America Singer it means turning her back on her secret love, and leaving home for a prize she doesn't want. Then America meets Maxon and all her plans start to crumble. Can the life she's always dreamed of compare to a future she never imagined? Starting this trilogy, I was rather apprehensive. There is such a love/hate relationship around these novels, however I had to give it a go. And I must say, I rather enjoyed it. One thing I must express though are these covers, they are absolutely beautiful! The Selection, a tradition that has been passed down through the family to all the Prince's and Princess

The books I hope to read this month include: The Kiss by Lucy Courtenay (ebook) For Holly by Tanya Byrne (paperback) Nowhere But Here by Katie McGarry (arc paperback) Lying Out Loud by Kody Keplinger (ebook) Spookygirl: Paranormal Investigator by Jill Baguchinsky (hardcover) Been so excited to read this! Half-Blood by Jennifer L. Armentrout (paperback) The Beloved by Alison Rattle (paperback) What are you planning on reading this month?

Hello everyone, As many of you know I have been on a loooong break from blogging (since April) because of my exams through May and June, because I had to ensure my full attention was focused on my exams and revision.  It  has been an enjoyable experience but now after three long months... I AM BACK! Wahoo! I have been reading, though I think I only read about two or three books each month, which I am pleased  with as  it has ensured my full attention has been on revision. Just to make you aware, my reviewing schedule has changed. Because my reading this year has been rather slow I have been struggling to keep up with the schedule I had in place. Therefore  instead of 9 to 10  reviews a month, it will change to around 7 to 8. Therefore I am hoping to post a review  after every 3 days. Thank you for all your patience, my first review will be up tomorrow :0)