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<b><i><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/33548813-star-wars?ac=1&from_search=true">Star Wars: Ahsoka</a></i></b><br />
<b>Author:</b> E.K. Johnston<br />
<b>Publication Date: </b>October 11,2016<br />
<b>Published: </b>Disney/Lucasfilm Press<br />
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Fans have long wondered what happened to Ahsoka after she left the Jedi Order near the end of the Clone Wars and before she reappeared as the mysterious Rebel operative Fulcrum in Rebels. Finally her story will begin to be told.<br />
Following her experiences with the Jedi and the devastation of Order 66, Ahsoka is unsure she can be part of a larger whole ever again. But her desire to fight the evils of the Empire and protect those who need it will lead her right to Bail Organa - and the Rebel Alliance.</blockquote>
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Ahsoka is a well written YA novel that gives us some insight into the missing pieces of Ahsoka's life between the end of The Clone Wars series and her appearance on Rebels.<br />
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It begins about a year after the birth of the Empire. Ahsoka is learning to adjust to a new life and new situations without her fellow Jedi and Clone comrades. She is understandably cautious about making new friends, but then learns who she can trust. She is moving from place to place without a goal or mission, just laying low and making a living as a mechanic. This is the story where she finds a new mission.<br />
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The pacing is steady and the story has a bit of everything for the fans. Battles, Jedi meditation, friendships, strong characters, cameos from old favorites, and some flashbacks to fill in the gaps of Ahsoka's life. There was no romance, but I didn't miss one. I did have the sense that Kaeden had a crush on Ahsoka, but that's all. These characters have a lot a problems with the Empire at the moment and a romance would have clogged the story.<br />
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My one critique was the Lightsaber crystals lore when it came to the red sabers. It's not the explanation I like.<br />
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Ashley did a good good narrating her first audiobook. Sometimes I feel like the editing was a bit off, like her tone was different from sentence to sentence and I guess they were editing a few different takes together. Hearing the book in her voice was perfect though. No one else could ever narrate an Ahsoka story. <br />
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I never heard a Star Wars audiobook before, but I loved the addition of sound effects and John Williams' music.<br />
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I really hope there are more novels, or comic books, about Ahsoka's life between leaving the Jedi Order and being introduced on Rebels. There is so much to tell.<br />
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<b>Author: </b>Kasie West<br />
<b>Publication Date: </b>July 25th 2017<br />
<b>Published:</b> Scholastic<br />
<b>Genre: </b>Young Adult, Contemporary, Romance<br />
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In this new contemporary from YA star Kasie West, a girl who wins the lottery learns thatmoney can cause more problems than it solves, especially when love comes into the picture. Maddie doesn't believe in luck. She's all about hard work and planning ahead. But one night, on a whim, she buys a lottery ticket. And then, to her astonishment --She wins! In a flash, Maddie's life is unrecognizable. No more stressing about college scholarships. Suddenly, she's talking about renting a yacht. And being in the spotlight at school is fun... until rumors start flying, and random people ask her for loans. Now, Maddie isn't sure who she can trust. Except for Seth Nguyen, her funny, charming coworker at the local zoo. Seth doesn't seem aware of Maddie's big news. And, for some reason, she doesn't want to tell him. But what will happen ifhe learns her secret? With tons of humor and heart, Kasie West delivers a million-dollar tale of winning, losing, and falling in love.</blockquote>
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Money doesn’t buy happiness, but unfortunately it makes the world go around. For Maddie, money isn’t something her family has much of. So, she works at the local zoo, which she loves, and works hard in school, to get scholarships for college. She’s constantly planning, and trying to make sure her life and the life of everyone around her is going in the right direction. On a whim, she buys a lottery ticket on her eighteenth birthday, and she ends up winning. Money isn’t a problem, and college doesn’t have to be defined by scholarships, and her family’s problems will all just go away. Or will it? Money is nice, but it doesn’t fix everything. Maddie, must learn that having it all, doesn’t mean people automatically change. Lucky for Maddie, besides money, she has a great friend and coworker, that is always a text message away to listen to all her problems, but she hasn’t told him about her lottery win. Will her rich status change his view of her? <br />
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I liked this story a lot, and I really liked Maddie as a main character. I thought she would become shallow once she won the lotto and everything she was passionate about, would just be past thoughts, but she really surprised me. She kept her job at the zoo, and stayed as humble as she could. I also liked Seth, he’s not the boy next door, but he’s the boy’s next-door brother you wouldn’t give a second glance too, because he’s a nerd. I would date him though, I have a thing for nerds. <br />
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There isn’t much I disliked, except Maddie’s friends. I feel as if they weren’t being fair to her and there was no real reason for them to be upset with her. No offense to Kasie West, but I feel as if she just threw in this little friend dispute, just for the sake of it. Also, the ending was predictable, and I dislike when I know the ending, but it’s YA so what more can I expect?<br />
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Overall, I love Kasie West, and I will always read her novels. This unfortunately wasn’t one of her best, but I enjoyed reading it. It’s a fun quick summer read, and I’m sure others will enjoy it as well. 3 stars! <br />
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I write YA. I eat Junior Mints. Sometimes I go crazy and do both at the same time. Mynov-els are: PIVOT POINT and its sequel SPLIT SECOND. And my contemporary novels: THE DISTANCE BETWEEN US, ON THE FENCE, THE FILL-IN BOYFRIEND, PS I LIKE YOU, and BYYOURSIDE. My agent is the talented and funny Michelle Wolfson.</blockquote>
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<b><i><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/24023611-the-untamed">The Untamed: A Sinner's Prayer (Graphic Novel)</a></i></b><br />
<b>Author:</b> Sebastian A. Jones, Andrew Cosby (Foreword), Peter Bergting (Illustrator), Darrell May (Illustrator)<br />
<b>Publication Date:</b> October 26, 2014<br />
<b>Published:</b> Stranger Comics<br />
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I was given a second chance in death.<br />
Vengeance was offered and I was quick to accept."<br />
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A cloaked Stranger slips into the rustic Town of Oasis changing things forever. Ten years it had been since he ran this town with malice and harshness. Even then there was hope for his soul. His wife and daughter were on the verge of turning him from wickedness. But they were murdered, and so was he. He is granted seven days to reap seven souls and gain a chance at revenge. Conflict arises as a young girl (Niobe Ayutami) reminds him of his murdered daughter. She acts as his conscience and become his only hope for salvation.<br />
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The Untamed: A Sinner's Prayer is set in the dark fantasy world of Asunda. Asunda was created by Stranger Comics founder and president Sebastian A. Jones over a 20 year period. A true labor of love, Asunda is unlike any other fantasy setting in existence. Developed in coordination with Stranger’s art director, anthropologist Darrell May, Asunda features an honest and oftentimes beautifully violent and savage approach to the medieval sword and sorcery genre, one where the world is exactly that... an entire world, filled with a variety of races which have evolved to suit their environment, not a decades old preconception of what elves and dwarves should be or how they should appear. If you like your fantasy with a touch of Sergio Leone, The Untamed is for you. If you think Clint Eastwood, Toshiro Mifune, or Richard Roundtree would have made bad ass elves, The Untamed is for you. If you want to see a wicked man return from the dead to choose between revenge and redemption... then The Untamed is definitely for you.</blockquote>
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I bought this graphic novel at <a href="http://frostbit-sky.livejournal.com/220866.html">New York Comic Con 2015</a>. <br />
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There was also a deal going on where if you bought The Untamed you could get the prequel, Niobe #1 Convention Exclusive, for $10 more. By the time I went they sold out of that exclusive, but there was a signing going on with artist Ashley A. Woods and author Amandla Stenberg. (Amandla played Rue in The Hunger Games and also played Macey Irving on Sleepy Hollow. She is the co-author with Sebastian Jones of the comic book Niobe: She is Life)<br />
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Darrell May (the Illustrator), Ashely and Amandla signed my copy of The Untamed. <br />
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So, my procrastinating self finally got around to reading it.<br />
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I liked the content in the book and felt it was worth the price. The seven comic book issues are in color, which is a plus. The color pallet fit the mood of the story really well. Sometimes it was difficult to tell the hooded characters apart, but that became easier as the story progressed and they would show their faces. <br />
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There is also a "making of" feature in the appendix, an interview, and artwork of different characters from a few different artists. It's a nice collection.<br />
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There is some world-building to the story, which actually took me a few rereads to get straight. I could have used a character/creature guide page. I did finally get who was who and what was going on. On one hand I don't like when a story is dumbed down, but I did feel a bit lost at times as I was reading. I also feel like I am missing some pieces of the puzzle and would have liked some more information about what happened 10 years ago. <br />
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I am glad that Niobe has her own comic book series (which I think is a prequel) because I wished there were more scenes with her. <br />
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All in all I did like the story of revenge with a twist of possible redemption and hope. I guess there will be a sequel since the end is left open for one, but so far I only know of prequel stories. <br />
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I'll check up on it next NYCC.<br />
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This is the second Wright brother book. If you haven't read the first, you should stop and go do that. Anyway, this is Landon Wright and Heidi's book. Landon is a professional golfer but because of a back injury, he's basically put on disability. Heidi works for Wright Construction. But after one passionate kiss shared on New Years Eve, Heidi and Landon decide not to pursue anything. Mostly because Landon is still married and Heidi isn't that kind of lady.</div>
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There are stolen kisses and heated glances. But a secret relationship can only go so far until you're found out Landon and Heidi learn. Catastrophe happens of course but you have to read and see how it turns out. </div>
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I really liked this one. But I only gave it 4 stars where as book one was 5 stars for me. i just found something missing in the writing this time around. The attraction between the characters was there but sometimes I just lost that feeling. I wasn't as excited when it came to this story. But I'm still on board for book three. </div>
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<b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07753778019840175634noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3189891733393423226.post-6173206783242584132017-04-14T08:50:00.000-04:002017-04-14T08:50:20.818-04:00Book Review: P.S. I Like You by Kasie West! (@kasiewest)<div class="separator tr_bq" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b><i><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/25486998-p-s-i-like-you">P.S. I Like You</a></i></b><br />
<b>Author:</b> Kasie West<br />
<b>Publication Date:</b> July 26, 2016<br />
<b>Published:</b> Point<br />
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Signed, sealed, delivered…<br />
While spacing out in chemistry class, Lily scribbles some of her favorite song lyrics onto her desk. The next day, she finds that someone has continued the lyrics on the desk and added a message to her. Intrigue!<br />
Soon, Lily and her anonymous pen pal are exchanging full-on letters—sharing secrets, recommending bands, and opening up to each other. Lily realizes she’s kind of falling for this letter writer. Only, who is he? As Lily attempts to unravel the mystery and juggle school, friends, crushes, and her crazy family, she discovers that matters of the heart can’t always be spelled out…</blockquote>
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Who knew true love could be found on a desk in chemistry class? I never took chemistry in high school, but I read this book and it’s really cute.<br />
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Lily Abbot, is lost in the chaos that is her life, being the second oldest and the one that gets stuck babysitting her little brothers, leaving her with little time to work on her music and little time with her best friend Isabel. Until one day in chemistry she writes some lyrics on her desk, and finds out that someone commented on them, which starts a beautiful anonymous friendship that is definitely a page turner. Not only to find out who the letter writer is, but to read the exchange between Lily and her secret love. </div>
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Although this story is predictable, and a bit cheesy, I really enjoyed it more than I thought it would. Lily, is such a great character and she’s really relatable. A lot of teenagers have to sacrifice their lives to help their family out, and as annoying as it might be Lily barely complains. I also admire her passion for music, and how much she wants to write a song, but is terrified and suffers from writer’s block like the most of us. She’s a very humble person, and she doesn’t really ask for much, except for some privacy and respect. Besides Lily, what I loved most about this novel is the exchange between Lily and her secret admirer. The letters were really open and honest, with some added awkward humor thrown in. I think that was a clever way to get these people two to fall in love. However, I did predict the secret admirer before the letters even started, so I wasn’t surprised, but it was still a surprise. That’s the only thing I disliked about it, how predictable it was, at least in my opinion. I read a lot of YA, so it’s hard for me not to predict the ending.<br />
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Hate 2 Lovers</h1>
by K. Webster and J.D. Hollyfield
<i>2 Lovers Series #2 (May be read as standalone)</i>
<strong>Publication Date:</strong> April 4, 2017
<strong>Genres:</strong> Adult, Contemporary, Romantic Comedy
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She hates him and his big head.
He likes her and her big t*ts.
She hates him because she somehow ends up naked every time she sees him.
He likes her because she somehow ends up naked every time he sees her.
She hates him because the big oaf knocked her up with his kid.
He likes her because she’s carrying his child.
She hates the way he gets inside her head.
He likes the way she lets him see glimpses of her heart.
Andie: I hate you.
Roman: I know…but I’m going to change that.
***This is book two in the series. It is best if you read book one first to fully understand this couple’s story.***
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It’s the start of nothing good.
I fired off a storm of raunchy text messages…to the wrong number.
And he replied.
Him: Show me a picture.
Him: Tell me your name.
Why does the lure of anonymity have me craving to indulge a stranger?
It’s the start of everything right.
I received a slew of text messages…when everything in my life was wrong.
And she made me laugh again.
Her: You’re probably a creeper.
Her: Possibly a stalker.
Why do I have the overwhelming need to find this stranger who saved me and make her mine?
Him: Take a chance with me.
Her: This is crazy.
Him: I need to see you.
Her: What are we doing?
Him: We’re about to find out.
Her: PHOTO ATTACHED
Him: PHOTO ATTACHED
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This was really super cute. And written extemely well. You know how sometime when you have dual author books and you can tell? Well, this one you couldn't. They meshed and flowed very well together. Unfortunately, I didn't read the first book, Text 2 Lovers. So I wasn't sure what to expect of this one. But it was so cute and could be read and understood.</div>
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Andie and Roman have been sleeping together. And when that happens, sometimes you get pregnant. Of course Andie ends up pregnant. But she's not sure she wants to keep it because she didn't have the best childhood. Roman is doing everything in his power to prove that him and Andie belong together. He's very possesive of her but not in a crazy way. Just madly and deeply in love with her. He wants to be there for him and his child. </div>
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It was funny, engaging, and all the feels came out with this book. I hope that they continue further with this series. And it gives me time to go back to read the first! </div>
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About K. Webster</h1>
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K Webster is the author of dozens romance books in many different genres including contemporary romance, historical romance, paranormal romance, and erotic romance. When not spending time with her husband of twelve years and two adorable children, she’s active on social media connecting with her readers.
Her other passions besides writing include reading and graphic design. K can always be found in front of her computer chasing her next idea and taking action. She looks forward to the day when she will see one of her titles on the big screen.
You can easily find K Webster on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, and Goodreads!
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J.D. Hollyfield is a creative designer by day and superhero by night. When she is not trying to save the world one happy ending at a time, she enjoys the snuggles of her husband, son and three doxies. With her love for romance, and head full of book boyfriends, she was inspired to test her creative abilities and bring her own story to life.
Life in a Rut, Love not Included is her Debut Novel. J.D. Hollyfield lives in the Midwest, and is currently at work on blowing the minds of readers, with the additions of her new books and series, along with her charm, humor and HEA’s.
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<b>Author:</b> Helen Oyeyemi<br />
<b>Publication Date:</b> April 11, 2006<br />
<b>Published:</b> Anchor<br />
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Jessamy "Jess" Harrison is eight years old. Sensitive, whimsical, possessed of an extraordinary and powerful imagination, she spends hours writing haiku, reading Shakespeare, or simply hiding in the dark warmth of the airing cupboard. As the child of an English father and a Nigerian mother, Jess just can't shake off the feeling of being alone wherever she goes, and the other kids in her class are wary of her tendency to succumb to terrified fits of screaming. Believing that a change from her English environment might be the perfect antidote to Jess's alarming mood swings, her parents whisk her off to Nigeria for the first time where she meets her mother's family--including her formidable grandfather.<br />
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Jess's adjustment to Nigeria is only beginning when she encounters Titiola, or TillyTilly, a ragged little girl her own age. To Jess, it seems that, at last, she has found someone who will understand her. But gradually, TillyTilly's visits become more disturbing, making Jess start to realize that she doesn't know who TillyTilly is at all.<br />
Helen Oyeyemi draws on Nigerian mythology to present a strikingly original variation on a classic literary theme: the existence of "doubles," both real and spiritual, who play havoc with our perceptions and our lives. Lyrical, haunting, and compelling, "The Icarus Girl" is a story of twins and ghosts, of a little girl growing up between cultures and colors. It heralds the arrival of a remarkable new talent.</blockquote>
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I am going to start at the beginning to make this easier. I bought this novel (and it is signed by the author) 11 years ago. I still have the receipt in the book from Housing Works. I bought it August 11, 2005. <br />
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Back when I bought it the synopsis sparked my interest, but for many reasons, procrastination and reading hundreds of other books instead, it fell to the back of the piles.<br />
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Recently I did a Top Ten Tuesday list for my friend's blog, Lazy Book Lovers. That week's theme was: <a href="http://www.lazybooklovers.com/2016/08/top-ten-tuesday-books-that-have-been-on.html">Top Ten Tuesday! Books That Have Been On Your Shelf (Or TBR) From Before You Started Blogging That You STILL Haven't Read Yet</a>.<br />
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That made me finally read it. But I found I didn't like it very much. Which is a heartbreaking disappointment. I feel like I should have read it when I first bought it. Sometimes reading a story at a certain point in your life brings out different feeling about it. I might have felt differently 11 years ago, but I will never really know.<br />
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To be honest I was expecting something more eerie and supernatural and I ended up bored. I would put it down for days, and now I am 4 books behind on my Goodreads goal. <br />
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The thing that made me want to push through and finish was guilt. This book has been collecting dust in my room for a little more than a decade so I felt I owed it something. If I didn't have this guilt I would have given up sooner and moved on.<br />
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So my issues: Which might be somewhat spoiler-ish.<br />
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For the most part, with the exception of the last few chapters, it's from Jess's point of view. Reading a story from the mind of a child can often be a challenge. <br />
Also, many times when Jess was interacting with Tilly the descriptions were so disjointed that I would have to read a scene several times to understand what was happening or why Tilly was acting so strange. Sometimes Tilly's behavior made no sense. I never understood her motivations for anything and she was so flip-floppy with her moods I instantly and consistently hated her.<br />
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I really wished there were more chapters from the perspective of the adults. Especially the grandfather because I am sure he had the most insight on supernatural ghosts that haunt children who lost a twin.<br />
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I was so annoyed that the parents didn't insist on meeting Tilly and her family. I would tell my daughter that, "Your friend will just have to grow up and get over her 'shyness'. Therefore you will not see her again until I meet her and her family." Like their neglect and passiveness on that matter was infuriating.<br />
And didn't they think it was weird that Tilly would be over playing with their daughter out of nowhere. Like no doorbell rang, no voices of children playing in the house. I know when I was a child, when I played with my cousins or friends, we were a rowdy bunch.<br />
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Some positives aspects. I did like Jess's Nigerian grandfather. There should have been more scenes with him, especially to explain the stories and ghostly presence of Tilly. I also liked the aspects of the story where Jess felt caught between two cultures and trying to understand/identify with them.<br />
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There should have been more sessions with the psychologist. Which brings me to how the sleepover with Jess's friend Shivs should have happened a lot sooner. The story needed some major editing to shape up the pacing. Most of it was slow, then the ending was rushed. I also started to skim because I became so fed up with Tilly's antics and cryptic words.<br />
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1) <a href="http://frostbit-sky.livejournal.com/186095.html">J.K. Rowling </a>on October 16, 2012 for the release of The Casual Vacancy. What a great birthday!<br /><br />There was quite a saga with the tickets. I found out on twitter they went on sale 12 hours ahead of time on the website. I bought them of course! Couldn't risk getting sold out. Then Jazz at Lincoln Center realized the glitch and closed the sales. <br />Next day when they went on sale as scheduled online, by phone, and at the box office (where people camped overnight), they oversold.<br />To accommodate everyone who bought tickets they moved the event to a larger venue. So, Jazz at Lincoln Center had to refund everyone, and then Koch Theatre at Lincoln Center contacted everyone personally by phone to re-purchase the tickets. It was a big mess. The tickets were the same price and generally the same seats. And everyone would get an autographed copy of the book after the panel.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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They were so strict! Could only snap a photo after we cleared the table. It was so quick, literally 10 seconds to say a quick hello and move on. But I have a book with her signature, that I saw her sign, and got to look into her eyes for 5 seconds. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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2) Pierce Brown's Morning Star discussion and signing at Barnes and Noble, February 17, 2016.<br /><br /><br />Pierce has an easy going and charming personality.He's so friendly and has a good sense of humor. He loves to talk to his fans. He makes eye contact with you (his eyes are gorgeous) and really gets into whatever you're discussing. <br /><br />I have also met him twice before at New York Comic Con 2014 and he remembered me. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />3) Stephenie Meyer - The Breaking Dawn Part 2 Hall H campout at San Diego Comic-Con 2012 Preview Night- July 11<br /><br />Stephenie was the last to arrive of the cast. And she is very gracious to her fans. She takes her time with them and actually listens. I said it was nice to see her again. And after we took the first photo she asked where I had met her before and I answered the Breaking Dawn Concert in NYC. She was like, "Wow, that was a while ago." And when my first photo didn't come out good because I blinked, she politely paused talking to my friend and retook the photo. <br /><br />4) Sarah Gruen at a Water for Elephants cocktail event back in April 2011. It was during the promotion of the movie. <br /><br />Sarah was running late and my friends and I were at the end of the line so we were told no more photos because she had to leave. But Sarah did take the time to take photos with us. She does this cute, funny thing where you turn away from the camera, wait for the count of three and then turn with a smile. <br /><br />I asked her to personalize my book and she did. She also signed this HUGE Water For Elephants movie poster. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />5) Amy Poehler at Barnes and Nobel, Union Square during her book signing of Yes, Please<br /><br />They were rushing us to move along but I did get to tell her I loved her panel with Martin Short at Book Con 2014 and that I loved her Jon Hamm story. (I can't ever retell it the way Amy did and can never make you laugh like she could. Go search for the video on youtube for that. Basically, Amy's OBGYN, who also had delivered Sofia Loren's children, had died two days before she was about to deliver her first child. She was on the set of SNL when she found out and started crying. Jon Hamm, who was hosting SNL that week, told Amy, 'This is my first time hosting. This is a big deal for me. Don't screw it up.' She quickly went from crying to laughing.)<br /><br />6) Deborah Harkness at <a href="http://frostbit-sky.livejournal.com/207121.html">Book Con 2014.</a><br />The most important thing I cherish about this encounter was when my sister told Deborah she was reading these books about London, and whenever Christopher Marlowe was mentioned she has to scoff. Deborah said the most of the time the smartest people are not the nicest.<br /><br />We did get a photo with her and she signed the "Diana Bishop's Commonplace Book" they handed out.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />7) Carrie Fisher at New York Comic Con in 2012.<br /><br />I decided to get 2 autographs from Carrie. One for the photo of us. The second autograph was for my copy of Wishful Drinking.<br />I also brought the "Wishful Drinking" Playbill with me, not to get signed, but to show her that on one side was Princess Leia and on the other was Anakin Skywalker. Well, really it was an advertisement with Hayden Christensen for Lacoste. I was proudly being dorky, I know.<br /><br />She thought that was amusing and then asked what Hayden was up too because she had not seen him in a while. I said I didn't know. His imdb page mentions movies in "pre-production" but I wish they'd go into production because I miss him. Then I brought the topic back to Carrie and asked what she was working on next. She said she's working on a show called "Any Questions?"<br />I said I would look for info about it and come see it. Then she wrote a long note in my book! CARRIE FISHER WROTE ME A NOTE!<br /><div style="text-align: center;">
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One Author I'm Dying To Meet: Ruta Sepetys. She is my favorite author when it comes to historical fiction. When her next book comes out I will search for any events so I can see her discuss her research and writing process. As well as get my books signed. She'll see all my little bookmarks with notes.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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1) Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky<br />I loved this story and have read it a few times. You can read it in a day but your eyes will be red and swollen from crying. <br /><br /><br />2) I Am Legend by Richard Matheson <br />This story is shorter than I expected and nothing like the movie with Will Smith. The book was better. The vampires were not the flesh eating drones of the movie but beings the main character could speak to, and they feared him. The edition I bought had other story stories from Matheson, but I Am Legend is short enough for a quick read. <br /><br /><br />3) Rappaccini’s Daughter by Nathaniel Hawthorne<br />It's only 27 pages but it's beautifully written, and a timeless gothic story. <br /><br /><br />4) "Princess Prettypants", by Meg Cabot. This is a short story that is part of a completion of short stories in a book called Zombies vs Unicorns, edited by Holly Black and Justine Larbalestier. There are some great stories in there but I singled this one out because it made me laugh so hard. What great is that you can go back to any story in the book and reread it in one sitting. <br /><br /><br />5) Frankenstein based on the novel by Mary Shelley, by Nick Dear<br />It's 77 pages and is the script for the play that was directed by Danny Boyle and stared Benedict Cumberbatch and Jonny Lee Miller. They alternated the roles of Dr. Frankenstein/the Creature each night. I did not get to see this production live, sadly, but the performances were recorded and broadcasted in theaters around the world. <br />I did read the book by Mary Shelley years ago in high school. While I loved the morality and ethical concepts and the sci-fi aspect, I disliked her style of writing. So I prefer reading, or watching, this version. Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07753778019840175634noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3189891733393423226.post-5100280569433223532017-03-20T08:08:00.001-04:002017-03-20T08:08:12.011-04:00Cover Reveal! Hate 2 Lovers by K. Webster & J.D. Hollyfield!<div style="text-align: center;">
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by K. Webster and J.D. Hollyfield
<i>2 Lovers Series #2 (May be read as standalone)</i>
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She hates him and his big head.
He likes her and her big t*ts.
She hates him because she somehow ends up naked every time she sees him.
He likes her because she somehow ends up naked every time he sees her.
She hates him because the big oaf knocked her up with his kid.
He likes her because she’s carrying his child.
She hates the way he gets inside her head.
He likes the way she lets him see glimpses of her heart.
Andie: I hate you.
Roman: I know…but I’m going to change that.
***This is book two in the series. It is best if you read book one first to fully understand this couple’s story.***
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It’s the start of nothing good.
I fired off a storm of raunchy text messages…to the wrong number.
And he replied.
Him: Show me a picture.
Him: Tell me your name.
Why does the lure of anonymity have me craving to indulge a stranger?
It’s the start of everything right.
I received a slew of text messages…when everything in my life was wrong.
And she made me laugh again.
Her: You’re probably a creeper.
Her: Possibly a stalker.
Why do I have the overwhelming need to find this stranger who saved me and make her mine?
Him: Take a chance with me.
Her: This is crazy.
Him: I need to see you.
Her: What are we doing?
Him: We’re about to find out.
Her: PHOTO ATTACHED
Him: PHOTO ATTACHED
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About K. Webster</h1>
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K Webster is the author of dozens romance books in many different genres including contemporary romance, historical romance, paranormal romance, and erotic romance. When not spending time with her husband of twelve years and two adorable children, she’s active on social media connecting with her readers.
Her other passions besides writing include reading and graphic design. K can always be found in front of her computer chasing her next idea and taking action. She looks forward to the day when she will see one of her titles on the big screen.
You can easily find K Webster on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, and Goodreads!
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Creative designer, mother, wife, writer, part time superhero…
J.D. Hollyfield is a creative designer by day and superhero by night. When she is not trying to save the world one happy ending at a time, she enjoys the snuggles of her husband, son and three doxies. With her love for romance, and head full of book boyfriends, she was inspired to test her creative abilities and bring her own story to life.
Life in a Rut, Love not Included is her Debut Novel. J.D. Hollyfield lives in the Midwest, and is currently at work on blowing the minds of readers, with the additions of her new books and series, along with her charm, humor and HEA’s.
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<b>Author: </b>J. Daniels<br />
<b>Publication Date:</b> March 5, 2017<br />
<b>Published:</b> EverAfter Romance<br />
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From New York Times bestselling author, J. Daniels, comes a sexy new STANDALONE novel.<br />Riley Tennyson has made a huge mistake.<br />At least, that’s what she keeps telling herself.<br />Showing up to her brother’s wedding pissed off and newly single, Riley seeks comfort in solitude and an open bar, until the gorgeous and irresistibly charming CJ Tully makes her a better offer―a wild night with the master of smooth-talking where nothing is off limits.<br />Riley does what any single woman would do, and a connection is made. One neither one of them can ignore. But when she comes home to the boyfriend she no longer thought she had, Riley buries her secret and begs CJ to do the same.<br />Forget about each other. It was a mistake. That’s all it was… right?<br />Desires are hidden. Distance is kept. Until one night CJ makes the ultimate sacrifice, and Riley can no longer avoid the man she can’t stop thinking about.<br />Not with him sleeping down the hall…</blockquote>
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What I Need starts off with Reed, Riley's brother, wedding. (Couple from book 3.) Riley is the maid of honor and CJ is the best man. They hit it off. And of course they end up doing the dirty, multiple times. What Riley didn't expect though, going home and realizing she's still in a relationship!</div>
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<b>Author:</b> K.A. Linde<br />
<b>Publication Date:</b> February 28, 2017<br />
<b>Published: </b>Everafter Romance<br />
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I'd dated his brother.<br />He didn’t remember and I wish I could forget.<br />I may have sworn off the Wright family a long time ago. But when I returned home, Jensen Wright crashed into my life with the confidence of a billionaire CEO and the sex appeal of a god. Even I couldn’t resist our charged chemistry, or the way he fit into my life like a missing puzzle piece.<br />Too bad he’d forgotten the one thing that could destroy us.<br />Because Jensen Wright doesn’t share. Not with anyone. And if his brother finds out, this could all go down in flames.<br />When it all was said and done, was he the Wright brother?</blockquote>
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I've wanted to read a K.A. Linde book for a long while. I'm ecstatic that this was my first taste of her writing. I adore second chance and family stories. And this game me everything I would have hoped for.</div>
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Emery (great name) catches her professor/boyfriend cheating on her. She uses this as a reason to return home and reevaluate things in her life. What she didn't expect when returning to her Texas hometown was to see the Wright Family. When her best friend, who I LOVED, forces her to attend a wedding, she comes face to face with Jensen (another great name) Wright, the brother of Landon Wright, her ex and the one who torn her heart to pieces.</div>
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K.A. Linde is the USA Today bestselling author of more than fifteen novels including the Avoiding series and the Record series. She has a Masters degree in political science from the University of Georgia, was the head campaign worker for the 2012 presidential campaign at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and served as the head coach of the Duke University dance team. She loves reading fantasy novels, geeking out over Star Wars, binge-watching Supernatural, and dancing in her spare time.<br />She currently lives in Lubbock, Texas, with her husband and two super adorable puppies.</blockquote>
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<b>Author:</b> Melanie Harlow</div>
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<b>Publication Date:</b> February 28, 2017</div>
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Theo MacLeod wasn’t supposed to be the one.<br />Tall, dark and handsome suits me just fine, but the cocky grin, know-it-all attitude, and mammoth ego? No thanks. I only hired him so I wouldn’t have to sit at the singles table again. It was just pretend.<br />He wasn’t supposed to kiss me.<br /> <br />My heart wasn’t supposed to pound.<br /> <br />We weren’t supposed to spend the night together—the hottest night of my life.<br /> <br />One night turns into a snowed-in weekend away, and even the blizzard of the century can’t cool the fire between us. I can’t get enough—of his smile, of his body, of the way he makes me feel.<br />We’re nothing alike. He’s a daredevil, and I’m a nervous Nellie. He’s a drifter, and I want to put down roots. He’s an opportunist with a checkered past, and I’m a Girl Scout volunteer.<br />But none of it matters when I’m in his arms.<br />I know he’s made mistakes. I know his wounds are deep, and he doesn’t trust easily. I know he doesn’t believe he could ever be enough to make me happy, but he could.<br /> <br />All he has to do is stay.</blockquote>
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When Melanie Harlow writes her stories, you have no choice to become invested in the world and characters. If You Were Mine is no different. This is a fun, hot, and incredibly sweet. The characters are full and pull you in from the beginning. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Theo and Claire were just amazing protagonists. Claire was doubting herself. Seemed like she was the the last single one of her group of friends. That feeling was amplified when she gets invited to a friend's wedding and is about to be placed at the dreaded singles table. What's a girl to do? Lie. She lies and makes up this Ryan (insert hot movie Ryan here) look-a-like as her boyfriend and date. But when she has to produce this new beau, that's where things get tricky. Drunken internet browsing leads to Theo, the date for hire. <br /><br />Tall, dark and handsome isn't exactly what Claire expected, but she wasn't complaining when bad-boy with baggage comes into the picture. Theo has walls and the last thing he wants is a relationship or anyone to bypass them. But Claire becomes his exception. After having a one time taste, he can't get enough or let her go. But of course he thinks he doesn't deserve her.<div>
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What I loved about both Claire and Theo is that they both tugged on my heartstrings. I genuinely rooted for both of them. Claire wasn't this over the top heroine. She didn't make me want to chuck her out a window. She has simple goals in life but she wasn't a push over. And Theo complimented her in the best way.</div>
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Melanie Harlow likes her martinis dry, her heels high, and her history with the naughty bits left in. When she's not writing or reading, she gets her kicks from TV series like VEEP, Game of Thrones, House of Cards, and Homeland. She occasionally runs three miles, but only so she can have more gin and steak. Melanie is the author of the HAPPY CRAZY LOVE series, the FRENCHED series, and the sexy historical SPEAK EASY duet, set in the 1920s. She lifts her glass to romance readers and writers from her home near Detroit, MI, where she lives with her husband, two daughters, and pet rabbit.<br /> <b>Connect with Melanie:</b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/AuthorMelanieHarlow/?fref=ts">Facebook</a> | <a href="http://amzn.to/1NPkYKs">Amazon</a> | <a href="http://twitter.com/MelanieHarlow2">Twitter</a> | <a href="http://www.melanieharlow.com/">Website</a> | <a href="http://www.melanieharlow.com/subscribe/">Newsletter</a></blockquote>
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Tall, dark and handsome suits me just fine, but the cocky grin, know-it-all attitude, and mammoth ego? No thanks. I only hired him so I wouldn’t have to sit at the singles table again. It was just pretend.</div>
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He wasn’t supposed to kiss me.</div>
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My heart wasn’t supposed to pound.</div>
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We weren’t supposed to spend the night together—the hottest night of my life.</div>
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One night turns into a snowed-in weekend away, and even the blizzard of the century can’t cool the fire between us. I can’t get enough—of his smile, of his body, of the way he makes me feel.</div>
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We’re nothing alike. He’s a daredevil, and I’m a nervous Nellie. He’s a drifter, and I want to put down roots. He’s an opportunist with a checkered past, and I’m a Girl Scout volunteer.</div>
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But none of it matters when I’m in his arms.</div>
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I know he’s made mistakes. I know his wounds are deep, and he doesn’t trust easily. I know he doesn’t believe he could ever be enough to make me happy, but he could.</div>
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All he has to do is stay.</div>
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She hired him to take her virginity...but now she wants even more.<br />
Lori might be a popular romance writer, but she's never been anything but a flop with sex and love in her personal life. Still a virgin at twenty-six and increasingly frustrated by her inexperience, she decides to take matters into her own hands. She hires a talented, sexy male escort to take care of her inconvenient virginity.<br />
She assumes one time with Ander will be enough, but she never dreams how much pleasure he can make her feel. Once isn't nearly enough. Twice isn't enough either. Soon, she becomes one of his regular clients.<br />
Lori knows that nothing would be as foolish as falling in love with her paid escort, but she's never been wise with her heart. And, despite his professionalism, he doesn't seem entirely immune either.</blockquote>
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Everyone has their own fantasy of how their first time is going to go, well everyone except Lori, who just wants to get it over with, at least at first she did. Lori, is a bestselling romance novelist, who is seeking experience in sex, since she is still a virgin at the age of twenty-six, so with the help of her cousin, she finds an escort, Ander, who comes highly recommended.<br />
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I was just looking for a quick weekend read, I normally don’t read books of the erotic nature, but the plot seemed interesting. An inexperienced romance novelist, looking for sex? Of course that’s interesting and it’s the most interesting aspect of this story. I like that Lori was actually doing this for her career and not just for pleasure, well it didn’t start out that way anyway. I also liked Ander, and the fact that he had a soul and a past, it wasn’t dark and creepy, but it was still good enough to understand why he was a gigolo. It’s nice to know he isn’t a sex addict, but just needed the money to support himself, which is the case for a lot of people in the escort business, some people just don’t see it that way. Other than that, I think the novel was cliché, I predicted the ending from the beginning, so it wasn’t jaw dropping or eye opening, or in this case panty-dropping, there was enough of that in the book. There could have been more depth in Lori’s past, her reason she being a virgin was understandable, but I just wanted a bit more, I know sometimes it’s not really a deep dark secret why someone is still a virgin, but I just wanted more considering the plot, but I did think Lori was an okay character, she wasn’t the best, I liked Ander more than her, but he wasn’t that great either. Both of them lacked a personality. They were a bit too pleasing to each other, Lori would get mad at him for about two seconds and then it would just end, and Ander’s little outburst should have been explosive, I mean not Chris Brown and Rihanna level, but just something more to give this guy some edge, but that’s just my opinion. <br />
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<b>1) Red Rising, by Pierce Brown</b><br />I was just expecting a cool sic-fi story. I was not expecting an epic journey that would bring me into a whole new fandom. I have casting ideas, fan art ideas, and I even bought official prints from Kickstarter. <br /><br /><b>2) The Prophet, by Michael Koryta</b><br />I can't stand football and thought the sport would overshadow the story. But it was a good story about brothers and a murder mystery. <br /><br /><b>3) Everything, Everything, by Nicola Yoon</b><br />Though a bit predictable, I really loved the way it was written, like a diary with lists, illustrations, and Maddy's little definitions and book reviews. It gave the story a real personal feel. Maddy is a girl I would have been friends with in high school. I'd be friends with her now.<br /><br /><b>4) Allegiant, by Veronica Roth</b><br />I might be the only person in the world to think the last book of this trilogy is the best one. After reading reviews of people slamming it, I was expecting the worst. But I was glad Roth was bold enough to go there. It is still a happy ending, though bitter-sweet, just not a conventional one.<br /><br /><b>5) We Need to Talk About Kevin by Lionel Shriver</b><br />This was a great book I couldn't put down. I would stay up some nights till 2 am reading. It is also a story that will have you thinking about it for days or weeks afterward. A few years after I read it they made it into a film (a good adaptation too) and although I didn't do a reread before seeing the film, I did remember the little details. The story really stayed with me. <br /><br /><br /><b><u>5 Books I Liked Less Than I Thought I Would</u></b><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br /><b>6) The Icarus Girl by Helen Oyeymi </b><br />It took me 11 years to read this from my TBR pile. When I did I was disappointed. I was expecting something more eerie and supernatural and I ended up bored.<br /><b><br />7) Divergent, by Veronica Roth</b><br />This book (series) came highly recommended by friends. I did enjoy this book. However, at first I had some trouble accepting the world they live in. It didn't seem plausible. People do not fit into one mold and that's it. The entire world is divergent. It made sense later on when I read Allegiant. <br /><br /><b>8) Dorothy Must Die, by Danielle Paige</b><br />When I read the first four chapters of the excerpt I liked it enough to put it on my to-read list. The character of Indigo was really the one who drew me in. I liked her sass. <br /><br />Before the novel was released a prequel e-book novella was release, No Place Like Oz. That story felt very rushed, sloppy, and lacked focus of Dorothy's mission.<br />I hoped that would not be the case for Dorothy Must Die. It stared out well. I still liked Indigo, who first sparked my interest. I did grow to like Amy too. Dorothy, while despicable, was still as one dimensional and bratty as she was in the prequel novella. The other characters were just there and I didn't form any connection to them, except perhaps Ollie, the Wingless Monkey.<br /><br />This would have been a stronger story had it being a stand alone. As a result the story has a lot of boring filler and with some predictable outcomes. <br /><br /><b>9) Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë</b><br />It took me a while to get used to the style of writing. She gets very wordy. It was close to the last quarter of the book that I didn't have to reread sentences to understand the scene. It takes a lot of brain power to read and I was tired after 2 chapters. So the downside of the book is that it is told through the perspective of the tenant, Mr. Lockwood, and the story itself is from the perspective of the housekeeper, Ellen Dean (Nelly). And the story she tells happened in the past. So because it is told this way we get a lot of telling and not much showing.<br /><br />Then there is the fact that we are only told what Ellen saw herself or was told by another character. So while you know it's a tragic love story and you see the characters' behaviors you don't really feel it. Here you have Cathy and Heathcliff declare that the other is their soul and reason for existing but I felt ambivalent toward them. <br /><br /><br /><b>10) Trainspotting by Irvine Welsh </b><br />This was not an easy book to read but I pushed through and finished. Took me a while to get used to reading the Scottish vernacular Even when watching the film I need subtitles. I also didn't know it was told through individual vignettes from different point of views. Sometimes one of the character's first person perspective and sometimes in the third person. Third person was the easiest to read because only the the dialogue was written in their dialect. And then some characters you can see why they weren't in the movie. Boring and uneventful. And when I got to their vignettes I just didn't care.What got me through was the interesting characters that appeared in the film, reading about their background, psychotic thoughts and the events that I do remember from the film. Basically the movie is way better than the book. The film has the best characters, stories, the best quotes and made an interesting story.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07753778019840175634noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3189891733393423226.post-23470390690085444372017-02-17T07:00:00.000-05:002017-02-17T07:00:16.167-05:00Blog Tour: Hard Wired by Megan Erickson & Santino Hassell - Review & Playlist (@MeganErickson_ @santinohassell)<div style="text-align: center;">
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My FallenCon agenda is simple: sit on a couple of panels and let people meet the real me. Jesse Garvy—mod of a famous Twitch channel and, if I ever come out of my shell, future vlogger. I definitely didn’t plan to sleep with a moody tattooed fan-artist, but he’s gorgeous and can’t keep his hands off me. There's a first time for everything, and my first time with a guy turns out to be the hottest experience of my life. But the next day, I find out my moody fan-artist is Ian Larsen AKA Cherry—someone I've known online for years. And he'd known exactly who I was while shoving me up against that wall. Before I figure out whether to be pissed or flattered, the con ends. Now we're back online, and he's acting like nothing happened. But despite the distance between us, and the way he clings to the safety of his online persona, we made a real connection that night. I don't plan to let him forget.</blockquote>
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Finally we get the story behind Kai’s twitch mods, Garvy and CherryCakes. Before going forward, PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU HAVE READ THE FIRST TWO BOOKS! I’m going to try and keep the spoilers to a min, but it’s kinda hard with this one. </div>
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As I was saying, Garvy and Cherry. After reading Fast Connection, you knew there was some tension between the two at FallenCon. We were all first shocked to find out that Cherry wasn’t a woman! When I first read it, I thought I was going crazy. <br />
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When Jesse meets Ian for the first time, it isn’t in Cherry mode, it’s in his gothy, sexy persona Cersie (which is cherry in French). Cersie is a way Ian can be out in public and feel in control due to some hardships in his past. Jesse is immediately attracted to the artist he happens upon in artist alley at the con. What he doesn’t know is that Cersie is Cherry and they are Ian. Ian though knows exactly who Jesse is. Knows him in ways that no one except his tumblr audience has seen. When a con hook up turns Jesse out, all he wants is more of Ian. But as we know, when Ian is revealed to be Cherry, Jesse’s co-mod, things aren’t as easy as it was the night they met. <br />
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There were times in this that I wanted to slap the hell out of both Ian and Jesse. I wanted them to get over their issues and be sunshine and rainbows, but that would be stupid. I think this book said a lot about self-confidence. Jesse, having issues with finding his own to pursue something that he would be really good at and not letting the responsibility he felt toward his parents get in the way. Ian, having clung to his personas for so long, it was hard for him to believe that anyone would like him for just being him. <br />
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Make Up Your Mind by Florence + the Machine<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b><i><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/25041504-after-you">After You (Me Before You #2)</a></i></b><br />
<b>Author:</b> Jojo Moyes<br />
<b>Publication Date:</b> September 29, 2015<br />
<b>Published:</b> Pamela Dorman Books<br />
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How do you move on after losing the person you loved? How do you build a life worth living?<br />
Louisa Clark is no longer just an ordinary girl living an ordinary life. After the transformative six months spent with Will Traynor, she is struggling without him. When an extraordinary accident forces Lou to return home to her family, she can’t help but feel she’s right back where she started.<br />
Her body heals, but Lou herself knows that she needs to be kick-started back to life. Which is how she ends up in a church basement with the members of the Moving On support group, who share insights, laughter, frustrations, and terrible cookies. They will also lead her to the strong, capable Sam Fielding—the paramedic, whose business is life and death, and the one man who might be able to understand her. Then a figure from Will’s past appears and hijacks all her plans, propelling her into a very different future...<br />
For Lou Clark, life after Will Traynor means learning to fall in love again, with all the risks that brings. But here Jojo Moyes gives us two families, as real as our own, whose joys and sorrows will touch you deeply, and where both changes and surprises await.</blockquote>
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Is there life after Will Traynor? Not sure. It took a while for me to pick up this book, and I’m still not sure how I feel about it.<br />
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Of course, this novel chronicles the life of Louisa (Lou) Clark and hence the title, her life after the death of Will. It’s been practically two years since Will chose to take his own life and Lou is still at a standstill in her life. Will is still very much alive in Lou’s heart and letting go is hard considering her life isn’t what she believed it would be. Until one night, when an almost tragic accident and a surprise guest takes her world by storm once again.</div>
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I really enjoyed Me, Before You, and once I closed that book I believed the story to be over. There is of course life after Will, but Lou is still having a bit of a difficult time coping. When we left Lou, she seemed content on getting her life on track and ready to live life to the fullest. So, I was a bit disappointed to find her not doing that. I admired Lou in the first book, I admired her for taking care of her family, and standing by Will’s side despite his decision to end his life. This Lou, I don’t like too much. She’s still stuck in the past, and I wish she would just move on from Will, but I guess people grieve in their own time. However, Lou still has some qualities that I admire about her and she does something that is really amazing that I can’t say or I will spoil a majority of the story. However, I will say that this novel kind of has the same moral to it as the first one, and that is to just live. <br />
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So, overall I don’t know what to think of this book. I’m really conflicted, and I won’t say I liked it and I won’t say I disliked it, I will just say it was a decent read. If you loved the first one and if you’re curious to see what happened to Lou, I encourage you to read this novel. I give this novel 3 stars! </div>
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<br />1) Anakin&Padmé (Star Wars) <br />Although I knew they were doomed, they became my OTP. <br />Since it ends so badly I go to fanfic to see a happy outcome.<br /><br />2) Christian&Satine (Moulin Rouge!)<br />She was dying. We know it from the beginning of the movie. But this tragic love story is told so beautifully through music. <br /><br /><br />Favorite Slow-burn Romances:<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">
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<br />3) Elizabeth&Darcy.<br />Pride and Prejudice is a flawless masterpiece. It shows that people can learn and grow, and find happily ever after.<br /><br />4) Darrow&Mustang (Red Rising trilogy)<br />Considering he was lying about his identity and still mourning his dead wife, this one would take a while. But the yearning keeps you wanting them to just kiss already! <br /><br />5) Han&Leia (Star Wars)<br />The attraction was instant, but it took a few years and 2 films for their relationship to be official. I wish they got a happily ever after. Makes me miss the old Expanded Universe. <br /><br />6) Luke&Mara (Star Wars Legends)<br />It took several years and many expanded universe novels and comic books for these two to finally admit their feelings. <br /><br />7) Monica&Chandler (Friends) <br />I shipped them since first season, when they were all waiting for Ben to be born and Monica saw twins. She was upset that she didn't have a baby. Chandler said they should have one if she's not married by 40. How perfect that the series ends with them adopting twins!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">
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<br />8) Diana&Matthew (All Souls Trilogy)<br />It is such a trope that stories with vampires involve falling in love at first sight and then the vampire acts like jerk for a while until they make it official Often the vampire still acts like a jerk even when they are officially a couple. Still, makes for a captivating read.</div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Over the course of one wild road trip, feuding childhood sweethearts get a second chance at love in this charming rom-com—a standalone novel from the New York Times bestselling author of <a href="http://laurenlayne.com/blurred-lines">Blurred Lines</a> and <a href="http://laurenlayne.com/good-girl">Good Girl</a>.</b><br /> <br /> When Lucy Hawkins receives a job offer in San Francisco, she can’t wait to spread her wings and leave her small Virginia hometown behind. Her close-knit family supports her as best they can, by handing over the keys to a station wagon that’s seen better days. The catch? The cross-country trip comes with a traveling companion: her older brother’s best friend, aka the guy who took Lucy’s virginity hours before breaking her heart.<br /> <br /> After spending the past four years and every last dime caring for his sick father, Reece Sullivan will do just about anything to break free of the painful memories—even if it means a two-week road trip with the one girl who’s ever made it past his carefully guarded exterior. But after long days of bickering in the car turn into steamy nights in secluded motel rooms, Reece learns that, when it comes to Lucy, their story is far from over. And this time, they just might have a shot at a happy ending.<br /> <br /><i> Although listed as a title in the Love Unexpectedly Series, all books in the series stand alone. </i></span><br />
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My FallenCon agenda is simple: sit on a couple of panels and let people meet the real me. Jesse Garvy—mod of a famous Twitch channel and, if I ever come out of my shell, future vlogger. I definitely didn’t plan to sleep with a moody tattooed fan-artist, but he’s gorgeous and can’t keep his hands off me. There's a first time for everything, and my first time with a guy turns out to be the hottest experience of my life. But the next day, I find out my moody fan-artist is Ian Larsen AKA Cherry—someone I've known online for years. And he'd known exactly who I was while shoving me up against that wall. Before I figure out whether to be pissed or flattered, the con ends. Now we're back online, and he's acting like nothing happened. But despite the distance between us, and the way he clings to the safety of his online persona, we made a real connection that night. I don't plan to let him forget.</blockquote>
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Megan Erickson</h2>
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Megan Erickson is a USA Today bestselling author of romance that sizzles. Her books have a touch of nerd, a dash of humor, and always have a happily ever after. A former journalist, she switched to fiction when she decided she liked writing her own endings better.
She lives in Pennsylvania with her very own nerdy husband and two kids. Although rather fun-sized, she’s been told she has a full-sized personality. When Megan isn’t writing, she’s either lounging with her two cats named after John Hughes characters or… thinking about writing.
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Santino Hassell
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Santino Hassell was raised by a conservative family, but he was anything but traditional. He grew up to be a smart-mouthed, school cutting grunge kid, then a transient twenty-something, and eventually transformed into an unlikely romance author.
Santino writes queer romance that is heavily influenced by the gritty, urban landscape of New York City, his belief that human relationships are complex and flawed, and his own life experiences.
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