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Savages  by Katherine Bogle Series:  Chronicles of Warshard #2 Published by  Patchwork Press on 11th April 2017 Pages:  300 Source:  *Received from Publisher through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review* Daughter of Chief Ruin, Breen is one of the most fearsome warriors in the Southern Delica Tribe, but nothing can stop the Emperor from reaping the Savage Lands for soldiers.  When her village is attacked, Breen is taken from her home and her family to the Seaburn Academy, where southern savages are broken and chained into a life of service to the Empire. Through the beatings and torture, Drakkone, one of the few Seaburn-born soldiers, brings solace to her days and gives her hope for the future. Once freed of the Academy dungeons, Breen is sentenced to daily training between her plots for escape. But one night of unexpected passion turns into a problem bigger than either of them could have imagined.  Breen and Drakkone must ri...

Ungifted  by Kelly Oram Series:  Supernaturals #2 Published by  Bluefields on 20th February 2014 Pages:  398 Source:  *Received from the Author in exchange for an honest review* Even though her father is running for President of the United States, Grace St. Claire is as normal a girl as they come. She’s clumsy, shy, and an outcast among her peers. She even manages to nearly die in a freak accident in front of the entire school. But when Grace survives a vampire attack she quickly learns that she is anything but ordinary.  There’s something about human Grace that has all the supernaturals around her going crazy. Her best friend’s brother suddenly wants to date her. Her worst enemy has sworn to protect her even against her wishes. Someone with very powerful magic wants her dead, and the vampire that attacked her has developed an obsession with making her his eternal mate.  In order to survive—and not as Count Dracula’s undead bride—Gra...

Saved By the Bell  by Joelle Sellner , Chynna Clugston Flores , Tim Fish Series: Vol. 1 Published by  Roar Comics on 1st July 2015 Pages:  112 Source:  *Received from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review* The classic TV series gets an update for today’s brand new high-schoolers as the coolest kids at Bayside High start their freshman year! All your favorite characters – Zack, Slater, Kelly, Lisa, Screech and Jessie (and Mr. Belding, of course!) – are starting freshman year at Bayside High, trading in brick phones and mullets for iPhones and Twitter accounts. Does Lisa’s fashion show get on the air, and will Screech ever leave her alone? Will Jessie get that A+? And, most importantly, who’s Kelly going to go out with – preppy Zack or new star athlete A.C. Slater? It’s alright, ‘cause we’re saved by the bell!   I have never watched Saved by the Bell,  and only recently found out about it, so when I saw they produced a modern day gr...

Panic by Lauren Oliver Series:  Panic #1 Published by  Hodder & Stoughton on 6th March 2014 Pages: 343 Source:  *Received from the Publisher in exchange for an honest review* Panic began as so many things do in Carp, a poor town of twelve thousand people in the middle of nowhere: because it was summer, and there was nothing else to do. Heather never thought she would compete in panic, a legendary game played by graduating seniors, where the stakes are high and the payoff is even higher. She'd never thought of herself as fearless, the kind of person who would fight to stand out. But when she finds something, and someone, to fight for, she will discover that she is braver than she ever thought. Dodge has never been afraid of panic. His secret will fuel him, and get him all the way through the game; he's sure of it. But what he doesn't know is that he's not the only one with a secret. Everyone has something to play for. For Heather and Dodge, t...

Queen of Someday by Sherry D. Ficklin Series:  Stolen Empire #1 Published by  Clean Teen Publishing on 7th October 2014 Pages:  262 Source:  *Received from NetGalley exchange for an honest review* ONE GIRL WILL BRING AN EMPIRE TO ITS KNEES... Before she can become the greatest empress in history, fifteen-year-old Sophie will have to survive her social-climbing mother’s quest to put her on the throne of Russia—at any cost. Imperial Court holds dangers like nothing Sophie has ever faced before. In the heart of St. Petersburg, surviving means navigating the political, romantic, and religious demands of the bitter Empress Elizabeth and her handsome, but sadistic nephew, Peter. Determined to save her impoverished family—and herself—Sophie vows to do whatever is necessary to thrive in her new surroundings. But an attempt on her life and an unexpected attraction threatens to derail her plans. Alone in a new and dangerous world, learning who to trust...

Title: Red Author: Alison Cherry Publisher: Quercus Expected Date of Release: January 2nd 2014 Pages: 320 Source: *Received from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review* Top student. Beauty queen. Girlfriend of the hottest football jock: Felicity's got everything. And it's all down to her red, red hair. Felicity lives in Scarletville, the world's only redhead sanctuary, where red hair is celebrated, protected - and the key to sucess. But Felicity has a secret. A red hot secret. And if anyone finds out, she's finished. Because Felicity's actually a natural blonde. And in Scarletville, blondes need not apply. I was SO excited to read this book and when I saw it on NetGalley... I think I nearly fainted! However, I am sorry to say it just didn't live up to my expectations. I was very disappointed. The cover is stunning! So bright, her hair instantly stands out like Felicity's is described to. Felicity is naturall...

Title: Catching Jordan Author: Miranda Kenneally Series: Hundred Oaks #1 Publisher: Sourcebooks Fire Date of Release: December 1st 2011 Pages: 283 One of the boys   What girl doesn't want to be surrounded by gorgeous jocks day in and day out? Jordan Woods isn't just surrounded by hot guys, though--she leads them as the captain and quarterback of her high school football team. They all see her as one of the guys and that's just fine. As long as she gets her athletic scholarship to a powerhouse university. But everything she's ever worked for is threatened when Ty Green moves to her school. Not only is he an amazing QB, but he's also amazingly hot. And for the first time, Jordan's feeling vulnerable. Can she keep her head in the game while her heart's on the line? I sadly felt myself skipping over sections of this book after I got half way, it just did not grab and hold my attention like I hoped it would. The cover is brigh...