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He's So Not Worth It By Kieran Scott

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I got this book through the S&S Gallery Grab, and I was soo looking forward to read this book for such a long time that I had to read it to know whats happening in this part of the series. It picks up from where we left from the last book, She's So Dead To Us. We meet our characters, Ally where she sees her dad once again after 2 years of him being away, this occurs after Shannon's party. Ally is upset that Jake did not tell her that him and the rest of the Cresties saw her father. Allies problems with her parents and the relationship her mother and the doctor, Gray Nathanson has developed further, and he takes them to his beach house on the Shore. With Ally mad at her mom and at Jake we really see how her relationship with her friends really affect what see does in public. All she wants is her parents back together, and you can really empathize with her because all parents go through this. I love the character of Jake because you really see he has changed after he met Ally

Giveaway

Another Blog is doing a give away!! http://withoutabookshelf.blogspot.com/ RULES! * Two winners, five books each. * Open worldwide. * You do NOT have to be a follower to enter - but of course, extra entries to our lovely followers! * You DO have to spread the word by sharing the link anywhere in cyberspace (twitter, facebook, sidebar, etc) * Don't forget to tick the five titles of your choice. * Deadline for entries will be on 10th May 2011, 12MN BST. * Winners will be drawn through random.org. * Winners will be contacted via e-mail, and will be given 48 hours to respond. Otherwise a new name will be drawn. * Any details will be deleted after use and will never be passed on to any third party.

Endless Summer By Jennifer Echols

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I personally loved these two books because of the relationship between Lori and Adam, and how you see it really grow into a relationship in the second novel developed for that book-I Loved it from beginning to end. This isn`t my first echols book, and I LOVE all of her books because they show a sense of growing up and developing relationships in every books that she has written. The Boy Next Door is the first book and part of the novel, through the point of views of Lori and Adam. We see the story develop in to love near the end, because we get the sense of love from both characters. Endless Summer topped of their story about the ups and downs of relationships that could cause these two to break up- Also the relationship with Adams brothers grows in this part of the book. Overall Echols did a great job with this sequel and I can`t wait until Love Story comes out sometime this Summer!

Bumped By Megan McCafferty

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Hey everyone, I just recently read the book Bumped by Megan McCaffery, it was an interesting read that pulls you in from the first chapter. I personally LOVED the book, and I cannot wait until the sequel comes out! Overall the novel presented a great outline of a dystopia in which teens are the most prized possessions. A virus has rendered nearly everyone in the world unable to have children after age 18. As a result, teen pregnancies become the only way to continue civilization. Alternating chapters follow two identical twins, Melody and Harmony, who meet for the first time just as Melody is about to begin fulfilling her lucrative contract to “bump” and produce a baby for a wealthy couple. McCafferty used so many new terms in this book to relate to preggs, as in pregnant. I loved the characters in the novel because they were full of life, and we can see how the world has changed within this universe. I loved the male characters that include: Zen- Melody`s best friend, Jondoe: a love

Kiersten Writes: Supernaturally Anticipated Contest!

Kiersten Writes: Supernaturally Anticipated Contest! : "So, there are only three months left until Supernaturally comes out. (I just deleted a bunch of things in all caps, with lots of exclamation..."

Kieran Scott Contest

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To celebrate today's release of SHE'S SO DEAD TO US in paperback, I've decided to run a little . . . well, okay, MASSIVE contest! The prizes? 20 people will win SHE'S SO DEAD TO US/HE'S SO NOT WORTH IT BOOKMARKS signed by moi and 2 lucky people will win an autographed copy of HE'S SO NOT WORTH IT when it's released in JUNE. TELL ME MORE, you say? All righty then. Here's what you need to do to win! 1) Recommend SHE'S SO DEAD TO US to a friend (you were going to do that anyway, right?) 2) Send that friend to the SHE'S SO DEAD TO US fan page on Facebook and have them "like" SHE'S SO DEAD TO US. Here's the link: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Shes-So-Dead-to-Us/273957676095 (BONUS, your friend will now be a member of the SSDTU page, which means she/he will get all the latest news on the trilogy!) 3) Have that friend post on the wall on the SHE'S SO DEAD TO US page, telling me that YOU sent her/him. For example, if my friend Wendy

KOBO

Hey everyone!! As you might know I do use KOBO from Chapters Indigo... they have books really cheap. for example I just bought Firelight by Sophie Jordan for $1.35!

We'll Always Have Summer By Jenny Han

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I have always loved this series, from the first book, The Summer I Turned Pretty. I wish the series did not end because they last book was the best one yet because all the characters have grown since the first novel. I think that when reading this novel it gives you a sense of compassion towards each character because it happens to most people in this situation, to commit to the person who you love with your whole heart. I also loved the picture on the cover because it really resembles what happened in the book. Ok with the review, In the first bit of the novel I thought Belly really fit well with Jeremiah and cared about her. Then we would read about that Jeremiah made a mistake, and their whole relationship is tested because of this mistake that he did. I really felt for Belly though out these scenes the author presented in the telling of the story. We then later learn that though this breakup (the characters are now in college) that (spoiler).. that Jeremiah cheated on Belly:( I sym

She's So Dead To Us by Kieran Scott

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When I first looked at this book, I never thought of it, but when I bought it, and read it, it had so much depth in this first trilogy, that I cannot wait until the next book to come out. The story line was really well placed throughout the entire novel. I has two different point of views, from Ally Ryan, who comes back to her home town after what her father did 2 years ago, and who every hates because of it, all her past friends. And theirs cute boy Jake, who is everyone's dream guy. With the two perspectives it gives insight of what they are thinking about and at which group they belong to. With Jake who lives in Ally's old house, and her with her mom in an apartment, and who hasn't heard from her dad in two years. Overall, I loved it and the chemistry the characters brought near the end, and I cant wait until the next book to come out. This is a must read full secrets and lies, love/romance between the characters and a little of outcast for Ally at first but the first pe

Between Here and Forever by Elizabeth Scott

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Book: Between Here and Forever Author: Elizabeth Scott Publisher: Simon Pulse Release Date: 5/24/2011 Pages: 256 Source: ARC Date Read: April 4, 2011 Summary: Abby accepted that she can’t measure up to her beautiful, magnetic sister Tess a long time ago, and knows exactly what she is: Second best. Invisible. Until the accident. Now Tess is in a coma, and Abby’s life is on hold. It may have been hard living with Tess, but it's nothing compared to living without her. She's got a plan to bring Tess back though, involving the gorgeous and mysterious Eli, but then Abby learns something about Tess, something that was always there, but that she’d never seen. Abby is about to find out that truth isn't always what you think it is, and that life holds more than she ever thought it could... __________________________________ Hey everyone, I am recently reading a pre-advanced Arc from the S&S Gallery- copy of Between Here and Forever by Elizabeth Scott. I have read a few other book

Upcoming Reads

These are Canadian release dates but also keep in mind that these dates are almost always the same as for the U.S. too. As well, the books are all young adult unless indicated otherwise. If you have more books to add, please let me know and I'll gladly add them! 2011 April 5- City of Fallen Angels (TMI #4) by Cassandra Clare - Flip by Martyn Bedford - The Gathering (Darkness Rising #1) by Kelley Armstrong - Red Glove (Curse Workers #2) by Holly Black - Stay by Deb Caletti - Teeth: Vampire Novels edited by Ellen Datlow - The Time-Traveling Fashionista by Bianca Turetsky - Wake Unto Me by Lisa Cach - Where She Went (If I Stay #2) by Gayle Forman 12- Enclave (Razorland #1) by Ann Aguirre - What Comes After by Steve Watkins 18- The Betrayal of Maggie Blair by Elizabeth Laird 19- The Goddess Test by Aimee Carter 26- Abandon by Meg Cabot - Forever Summer (ie. Laguna Cove and Cruel Summer in one edition) by Alyson Noel - Future Imperfect by K. Ryer Breese - The Last Little Bl

To Marry a Prince

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One night is about to change Bella’s life for ever… Bella Greenwood isn’t a fairytale girl. If pushed, she’d probably tell you that her perfect wedding would involve a handful of close friends and family. But as she’s never met anyone she’d like to marry, it’s a moot point. Until, in a midnight garden, Bella is helped out of an embarrassing situation by a tall, dark, handsome man with laughing eyes. And suddenly her life changes for ever, because the man is the world’s most eligible bachelor: Prince Richard, heir to the throne. Richard sweeps her off her feet, and before she knows it they’re engaged. Which is when Bella’s problems really begin. Suddenly she is public property, and as if it isn’t enough to have her every move watched – while also learning to curtsy and negotiating the etiquette of how to address her future mother-in-law – she soon finds herself embroiled in bridesmaid politics, a right royal hen night, and a wedding dress controversy that causes a national scandal… So I

Busy with Exams

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Hey everyone, sorry I haven't really posted lately, but as you can see its exam period time for university, so its a little hard to read. The next book I will be reading is Where I Belong. I also suggest people visit Inkpop, because they have such great stories. I hope to post soon and if people have any suggestions after the book am reading give me a shout out. You can also visit my Chapters Indigo account to read all my other reviews of the latest novels that I will read. here's the site: http://community.indigo.ca/profile/ILoveBooks/341772.html and for Inkpop: http://www.inkpop.com/Default.aspx Thanks lovesBooks!

Wither(Chemical Garden, #1)

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When I first started this book, I thought it was pretty interesting of the authors world in this book. It gave us what the future can be like when death for males is at 25 and females at 20. I thoroughly loved the book and cant wait until the next chapter of Rhines life. I loved her relationship with Gabriel and that it would lead to opportunities for their future even if she didnt love her husband Linden. I felt compassionate for the characters because of how young they are and how they have to become adults at such a young age. It had a great plot lines and different twists of life. We can expect great things from this author. I read this on KOBO and I thought it was also well written. I highly recommend this book to whoever is in need to explore a new reality that could become of the human race. Its hypothetical but it can also make you cry in some parts. By age sixteen, Rhine Ellery has four years left to live. She can thank modern science for this genetic time bomb. A botched effo