You Against Me by Jenny Downham

You Against Me
Jenny Downham

Release Date: Sept. 13th 2011
Pages: 416
Source: Library

If someone hurts your sister and you're any kind of man, you seek revenge.
If your brother's accused of a terrible crime but says he didn't do it, you defend him.
When Mikey's sister claims a boy assaulted her, his world begins to fall apart. When Ellie's brother is charged with the offense, her world begins to unravel. When Mikey and Ellie meet, two worlds collide.

This is a brave and unflinching novel from the bestselling author of Before I Die. It's a book about loyalty and the choices that come with it. But above all, it's a book about love.

My Thoughts:                                                                                                 

This book is just simply amazing! I read it in a couple of hours, nonstop and this book keeps you hooked, with your eyes glued to the pages! This is the first book I have read by Ms. Downham, but I have heard about her other book; Before I Die and I will definitely be checking out that soon!

Honestly, I LOVED Mikey and how sweet and protective of his sister he was...and then he meets Ellie. And everything changes. I thought Mikey had so many responisibilties and it made me feel so sorry for him. He was so young and he had to take care of his sisters and his mom. Ellie on the other hand was different. I like Ellie, too. She was honest to herself and knew what to do! When they meet, you can actually imagine the electricity between them, because it is exactly how the synopsis describes it; Two worlds collide.

You Against Me is a book I recomend strongly and I really hope that you pick it up, because I can't say how much it's worth reading!

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April 24th, 2012

For thirty-five girls, the Selection is the chance of a lifetime. The opportunity to escape the life laid out for them since birth. To be swept up in a world of glittering gowns and priceless jewels. To live in the palace and compete for the heart of the gorgeous Prince Maxon.

But for America Singer, being Selected is a nightmare. It means turning her back on her secret love with Aspen, who is a caste below her. Leaving her home to enter a fierce competition for a crown she doesn't want. Living in a palace that is constantly threatened by violent rebel attacks.

Then America meets Prince Maxon. Gradually, she starts to question all the plans she's made for herself- and realizes that the life she's always dreamed of may not compare to a future she never imagined


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The Name Of The Star by Maureen Johnson

The Name Of The Star
Maureen Johnson

Release Date: September 29th
Pages: 370
Source: Library

The day Louisiana teenager Rory Deveaux arrives in London marks a memorable occasion. For Rory, it's the start of a new life at a London boarding school. But for many, this will be remembered as the day a series of brutal murders broke out across the city, gruesome crimes mimicking the horrific Jack the Ripper events of more than a century ago.
Soon "Rippermania takes hold of modern-day London, and the police are left with few leads and no witnesses. Except one. Rory spotted the man police believe to be the prime suspect. But she is the only one who saw him. Even her roommate, who was walking with her at the time, didn't notice the mysterious man. So why can only Rory see him? And more urgently, why has Rory become his next target? In this edge-of-your-seat thriller, full of suspense, humor, and romance, Rory will learn the truth about the secret ghost police of London and discover her own shocking abilities.


My Thoughts:                                                                                   

The Name Of The Star was amazing! I want to move to London, now! Ms. Johnson's writing was very beautiful and it had some great flow in it.

I loved all of the characters in The Name Of The Star! Every single one of them had their own spot in the story that I loved. I loved the main character, Rory. The way she thought was very relatable and she had some amazing friends. Jazza was so sweet and Rory and her became friends from the very beginning. I has some serious problems with Boo, from the beginning, but they faded after a while. She could be funny sometimes! Jerome was adorable, in my opinion and I loved the way he some kind of obsession with The Ripper!

The idea behind this story was so interesting. Jack the Ripper has always been an interesting topic for me (and many others). There were some parts where I was practically yelling "Who the heck IS the Ripper? Someone tell me!!" out loud. Yeah, I know, I know..But it's true! This book makes you think, actually THINK about the Ripper!

I'm just going to tell you to read The Name Of The Star, because this is one of these books that makes you crave the sequel! Read. Now, please!

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• Everything We Ever Wanted by Sara Shepard
• Swoon by Nina Malkin
• You Against Me by Jenny Downham

• A Beautiful Dark by Jocelyn Davies

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Love-Hate Relationship: Which characters from a book do you love to hate?
This is a hard question! There are a lot of people I hate from books, in which I also love to hate. Some books just wouldn't be the same without these people and some of these characters are just adorable on a sick way! :D

• Rixon from Crescendo by Becca Fitzpatrick
• Shay from Nightshade by Andrea Cremer
• Adam from Touch Series by Laurie Faria Stolarz

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The Scorpio Races by Maggie Stiefvater

The Scorpio Races
Maggie Steifvater

Release Date: October 18th, 2011
Pages: 404
Source: Publisher (Thank you so much Catherine!)

It happens at the start of every November: the Scorpio Races. Riders attempt to keep hold of their water horses long enough to make it to the finish line. Some riders live. Others die.

At age nineteen, Sean Kendrick is the returning champion. He is a young man of few words, and if he has any fears, he keeps them buried deep, where no one else can see them.

Puck Connolly is different. She never meant to ride in the Scorpio Races. But fate hasn’t given her much of a chance. So she enters the competition — the first girl ever to do so. She is in no way prepared for what is going to happen.

My Thoughts:                                                                                            

The Scorpio Races is that kind of book you have to leave everything on your brain on the side and focus on the story, because if you miss one sentence, the story will be different. The Scorpio Races gives you the same feeling like Maggie's Shiver Series.

I really liked Kate and her two brothers. She could be a bit unfair sometimes, but definitely someone I could relate to. I preferred to call her Kate, it made her more mature.  Sean was...Sean. Nothing like ANYONE I've ever seen. He was definitely one of the quiet type and I loved him for that. For staying calm, no matter what. I also loved Gabe, Kate's older brother. Even though he wanted to leave them, I just couldn't help it!

I do recommend The Scorpio Races, to all of Maggie's fans. This book need to be read on a cold day so you can snuggle up on a couch with a hot chocolate and just read about the horses and other cold days.

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Something Strange and Deadly
July 24th, 2011

There’s something strange and deadly loose in Philadelphia…

Eleanor Fitt has a lot to worry about. Her brother has gone missing, her family has fallen on hard times, and her mother is determined to marry her off to any rich young man who walks by. But this is nothing compared to what she’s just read in the newspaper—

The Dead are rising in Philadelphia.

And then, in a frightening attack, a zombie delivers a letter to Eleanor…from her brother.

Whoever is controlling the Dead army has taken her brother as well. If Eleanor is going to find him, she’ll have to venture into the lab of the notorious Spirit-Hunters, who protect the city from supernatural forces. But as Eleanor spends more time with the Spirit-Hunters, including their maddeningly stubborn yet handsome inventor, Daniel, the situation becomes dire. And now, not only is her reputation on the line, but her very life may hang in the balance.

My Thoughts:                                                                                             

*Squeel* Did I just read this right??!!! Yep is book is totally for me! I'm so excited to read this book, and let's just take a moment and stare at that gorgeous cover, shall we? I'm running to the bookstore on the 24th!

What are you waiting on this week?

Cold Kiss by Amy Garvey

Cold Kiss
Amy Garvey

Release Date: September 20th, 2011
Pages: 304
Source: Library


It was a beautiful, warm summer day, the day Danny died.
Suddenly Wren was alone and shattered. In a heartbroken fury, armed with dark incantations and a secret power, Wren decides that what she wants—what she must do—is to bring Danny back.
But the Danny who returns is just a shell of the boy Wren fell in love with. His touch is icy; his skin, smooth and stiff as marble; his chest, cruelly silent when Wren rests her head against it.
Wren must keep Danny a secret, hiding him away, visiting him at night, while her life slowly unravels around her. Then Gabriel DeMarnes transfers to her school, and Wren realizes that somehow, inexplicably, he can sense the powers that lie within her—and that he knows what she has done. And now Gabriel wants to help make things right.
But Wren alone has to undo what she has wrought—even if it means breaking her heart all over again.

My Thoughts:                                                                                                   

Cold Kiss was nothing like what I expected. I can say that I was surprised from the very first chapter. It was a nice book to read and I really liked it!

I didn't like Wren as a character. I thought she made some bad decisions and yeah, I know I should give her a chance, but she just didn't work. One person I DID like was Danny. He was adorable, and I loved reading the flashbacks from Wren's memory! I also liked her friends, even though we didn't read that much about them, but I thought that it was so nice that they kept giving her a chance.

Cold Kiss was a great book and I really liked Ms. Garvey's writing. It was original and had it's own magic!
If you like reading about witches, magic and love; This books is for you!

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Gateway Books: Which particular books opened you up to a new genre? 

 

I have only one answer to this question; Hush Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick...Changed EVERYTHING! To be honest Hush Hush opened me up to reading and even made me start book blogging! I recommend the Hush Hush Saga to everyone and it's a book that has a special part in my heart!

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Cover Reveal: Endlessly by Kiersten White

I LOVE the cover! It is so pretty and matches the previous books! I'm soo excited to read Endlessly and yeah, if you've read the other two books than I'm pretty sure you can relate to me!

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Everneath
Brodi Ashton

Last spring, Nikki Beckett vanished, sucked into an underworld known as the Everneath, where immortals Feed on the emotions of despairing humans. Now she's returned- to her old life, her family, her friends- before being banished back to the underworld... this time forever.

She has six months before the Everneath comes to claim her, six months for good-byes she can't find the words for, six months to find redemption, if it exists.

Nikki longs to spend these months reconnecting with her boyfriend, Jack, the one person she loves more than anything. But there's a problem: Cole, the smoldering immortal who first enticed her to the Everneath, has followed Nikki to the mortal world. And he'll do whatever it takes to bring her back- this time as his queen.

As Nikki's time grows short and her relationships begin slipping from her grasp, she's forced to make the hardest decision of her life: find a way to cheat fate and remain on the Surface with Jack or return to the Everneath and become Cole's...

Why Am I Waiting On Everneath?

I've heard some freaking awesome thoughts about this book and BOY that cover is mindblowing! I read the summary and I'm hooked for life!  I love mythology books and this one sounds amazing! Can't wait for it..

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• Two winners will win one book of their choice (above)
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