Category Archives: Heidi

Kiss Crush Collide Review

Posted on December 5, 2011 by Heidi

Title: Kiss Crush Collide Author: Christina Meredith Genre: YA Contemp Publisher: Greenwillow Books Release Date: December 27th – My Birthday! Summary: Kiss What Leah did—only she really shouldn’t have—one hot night at a country club party. Crush What Leah has—only she really shouldn’t have—on the guy with the green eyes, the guy who is not her perfect boyfriend, the guy who does not fit in her picture-perfect life, the guy her sisters will only mock and her mother will never approve of. Not in a million years. Collide What happens when everything you always thought you wanted—having cool friends, being … Continue reading →

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Shatter Me – Review

Posted on December 4, 2011 by Heidi

Title: Shatter Me Author: Tahereh Mafi Genre: Hot Dude/Romance/Dystopian Publisher: HarperTeen Release Date: Out Now! Summary: The last time she did, it was an accident, but The Reestablishment locked her up for murder. No one knows why Juliette’s touch is fatal. As long as she doesn’t hurt anyone else, no one really cares. The world is too busy crumbling to pieces to pay attention to a 17-year-old girl. Diseases are destroying the population, food is hard to find, birds don’t fly anymore, and the clouds are the wrong color. The Reestablishment said their way was the only way to fix … Continue reading →

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The Pledge by @KimberlyDerting

Posted on November 5, 2011 by Heidi

Title:  The Pledge Author: Kimberly Derting Genre: Dystopian Publisher: Simon & Schuster Release Date: November 15, 2011 Summary: In the violent country of Ludania, the language you speak determines what class you are, and there are harsh punishments if you forget your place—looking a member of a higher class in the eye can result in immediate execution. Seventeen-year-old Charlaina (Charlie for short) can understand all languages, a dangerous ability she’s been hiding her whole life. Her only place of release is the drug-filled underground club scene, where people go to shake off the oppressive rules of the world they live … Continue reading →

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Clockwork Prince Review

Posted on October 20, 2011 by Heidi

Title: Clockwork Prince – Infernal Devices Author: Cassandra Clare Publisher: Margaret K. McElderry Books Genre: YA/Supernatural/Uber Hot Dudes Release Date: December 6, 2011 Summary: In the magical underworld of Victorian London, Tessa Gray has at last found safety with the Shadowhunters. But that safety proves fleeting when rogue forces in the Clave plot to see her protector, Charlotte, replaced as head of the Institute. If Charlotte loses her position, Tessa will be out on the street—and easy prey for the mysterious Magister, who wants to use Tessa’s powers for his own dark ends. With the help of the handsome, self-destructive … Continue reading →

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AMPLIFIED by @AuthorTaraKelly

Posted on October 20, 2011 by Heidi

Title: Amplified Author: Tara Kelly Publisher: Henry Holt and Co Genre: YA/Romance/Rock ‘n Roll Release Date: October 25, 2011 Summary: When privileged 17-year-old Jasmine gets kicked out of her house, she takes what is left of her savings and flees to Santa Cruz to pursue her dream of becoming a musician. Jasmine finds the ideal room in an oceanfront house, but she needs to convince the three guys living there that she’s the perfect roommate and lead guitarist for their band, C-Side. Too bad she has major stage fright and the cute bassist doesn’t think a spoiled girl from over … Continue reading →

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The Carrier of the Mark by @LeighFallon

Posted on October 1, 2011 by Heidi

Title: The Carrier of the Mark Author: Leigh Fallon – Debut Novel Publisher: HarperTeen Release Date: October 4, 2011 Summary: Their love was meant to be. When Megan Rosenberg moves to Ireland, everything in her life seems to fall into place. After growing up in America, she’s surprised to find herself feeling at home in her new school. She connects with a group of friends, and she is instantly drawn to darkly handsome Adam DeRÍs. But Megan is about to discover that her feelings for Adam are tied to a fate that was sealed long ago—and that the passion and … Continue reading →

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IF I TELL by @janetgurtler

Posted on September 27, 2011 by Heidi

Title: If I Tell Author: Janet Gurtler Genre: YA/Contemp/Family Publisher: Sourcebooks Fire Release Date: October 1, 2011 Summary: Jasmine Evans knows one thing for sure… people make mistakes. After all, she is one. Jaz is the result of a one night stand between a black football player and a blonde princess. Having a young mother who didn’t raise her, a father who wants nothing to do with her and living in a small-minded town where she’s never fit in hasn’t been easy. But she’s been surviving. Until she sees her mom’s new boyfriend making out with her own best friend. … Continue reading →

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DARK INSIDE by @JeynRoberts

Posted on September 26, 2011 by Heidi

Title: Dark Inside Author: Jeyn Roberts Genre: Dystopia/Apocalyptic Publisher: Simon & Schuster – US Publisher: Macmillan – UK Release Date: November 1, 2011 – US Release Date: Out Now – UK Summary: Since the beginning of mankind, civilizations have fallen: the Romans, the Greeks, the Aztecs…and now us. Huge earthquakes rock the world. Cities are destroyed. But something even more awful is happening: An ancient evil has been unleashed, and it’s turning everyday people into hunters, killers, and crazies. This is the world Mason, Aries, Clementine, and Michael are living in—or rather, trying to survive. Each is fleeing unspeakable horror, … Continue reading →

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The Faerie Ring by @KikiHamilton

Posted on September 24, 2011 by Heidi

Title: The Faerie Ring Author: Kiki Hamilton – Debut Novel Genre:  YA/Fantasy/Romance/Suspense Publisher: Tor Teen Release Date: September 27th Summary: Debut novelist Kiki Hamilton takes readers from the gritty slums and glittering ballrooms of Victorian London to the beguiling but menacing Otherworld of the Fey in this spellbinding tale of romance, suspense, and danger.The year is 1871, and Tiki has been making a home for herself and her family of orphans in a deserted hideaway adjoining Charing Cross Station in central London. Their only means of survival is by picking pockets. One December night, Tiki steals a ring, and sets … Continue reading →

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Preview of EVE

Posted on September 17, 2011 by Heidi

Title: Eve Author: Anna Carey Publisher: HarperCollins Genre: Dystopia/Suspense/Romance Release Date: October 4, 2011 The day before graduation is always a time for reflection.  You hang out with your friends, signing yearbooks and taking photos.  You make plans for the summer and you secretly admirer your crush from afar, vowing that you’ll finally get the nerve to say hi.  That would be in a normal society but where Eve lives, our type of normal doesn’t exist. Eve’s life was turned upside down when a plague took her mother away from at the age of 5.  Eve wasn’t the only one … Continue reading →

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Elisa – The Girl of Fire and Thorns Talks to Us!

Posted on September 15, 2011 by Heidi

When I was asked if I wanted to participate in the A GIRL OF FIRE AND THORNS blog tour, I jumped at the opportunity.  Not only is Rae Carson a beautiful storyteller, her debut novel is so enchanting and devastatingly gorgeous there was no way I could say no. So without further ado…I give you Elisa! Not too many young women have the strength that you do. How do you keep yourself balanced? I think most young women rise to the occasion when they need to. I keep balanced by surrounding myself with people I trust, like Hector and Ximena … Continue reading →

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A Beautiful Dark by Jocelyn Davies

Posted on September 9, 2011 by Heidi

Name: A Beautiful Dark Author: Jocelyn Davies Genre: YA/Paranormal Publisher:  HarperTeen Release Date:  September 27, 2011 Summary: On the night of Skye’s seventeenth birthday, she meets two enigmatic strangers. Complete opposites—like fire and ice—Asher is dark and wild, while Devin is fair and aloof. Their sudden appearance sends Skye’s life into a tailspin. She has no idea what they want, or why they seem to follow her every move—only that their presence coincides with a flurry of strange events. Soon she begins to doubt not just the identity of the two boys, but also the truth about her own past. … Continue reading →

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The Girl of Fire and Thorns

Posted on August 26, 2011 by Heidi

Title: The Girl of Fire and Thorns Author: Rae Carson Publisher: Greenwillow Books Genre: YA Summary: Once a century, one person is chosen for greatness. Elisa is the chosen one. But she is also the younger of two princesses. The one who has never done anything remarkable, and can’t see how she ever will. Now, on her sixteenth birthday, she has become the secret wife of a handsome and worldly king—a king whose country is in turmoil. A king who needs her to be the chosen one, not a failure of a princess. And he’s not the only one who … Continue reading →

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Crush Control is a Hypnotic Romance

Posted on July 12, 2011 by Heidi

Title: Crush Control Author: Jennifer Jabaley Genre: YA/Romance Publication: Out Now Summary: Willow has spent most of her life as her mother’s sidekick in a popular Las Vegas hypnotism show. So when she and her mom move back to their sleepy southern hometown to start over, she thinks she’s in for a life of quiet normalcy. Except that her new life turns out to be anything but, when she kinda sorta hypnotizes Quinton, the hottest guy on the football team, to fall madly, deeply, head over heels in love with her. But what started out as an innocent way to … Continue reading →

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Between the Lines

Posted on July 10, 2011 by Heidi

Title: Between the Lines Author: Tammara Webber Genre: YA/Romance Publication Date: Out Now! There’s a giveaway! Summary: When Hollywood It Boy, Reid Alexander, arrives on location to shoot his next movie, his goals are the same as always—film another blockbuster hit and enjoy his celebrity status to the fullest while doing so. His costar is a virtual unknown with whom he had blazing hot chemistry during her auditions. The universe is lining up nicely to grant whatever he wants, as usual, until he’s confronted with unexpected obstacles on location like a bitter ex-girlfriend and a rival for the first girl … Continue reading →

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Guest Post with Sammie Spencer

Posted on June 11, 2011 by Heidi
Sammie

Today, Heidi has kindly allowed me to take over her blog to talk a little bit about music that might have inspired me or that might be relevant to my characters. Amaretto Flame is the book, and it’s the first in the Eagleton Coven series. It centers on a young witch who makes a mistake and is banished from her home, forced to spend the summer as a normal human. There, she meets Jackson Vance *eyebrow waggle* and realizes just how much she doesn’t know – about humans, sexy musicians, and being hunted. I haven’t made a playlist for Amaretto … Continue reading →

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New Giveaways & Winners!

Posted on June 8, 2011 by Heidi

GIVEAWAYS ~ GIVEAWAYS ~ GIVEAWAYS But first let’s start with the winners of SLEIGHT and FOREVER Congratulations to Brandy – you will be receiving a signed copy of SLEIGHT and to Kristi – you will be receiving an ARC of FOREVER – look for an email from me soon! Now onto the next giveaway GIVEAWAY #1 “It seemed so right. Danny was mine, I was his, and that wasn’t going to work if he was dead. So I would make him not dead, not anymore. I didn’t think any further than what it would feel like to kiss him again, to wrap my … Continue reading →

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MOONGLASS & WE’LL ALWAYS HAVE SUMMER GIVEAWAY

Posted on June 6, 2011 by Heidi

MOONGLASS & WE’LL ALWAYS HAVE SUMMER BOOK RELEASES + GIVEAWAY Today on iReadThat2 we have some goodies for you! All weekend we prepared you for the Summer and to start you off just right we are giving away a BEACH BOUND PRIZE PACK that includes a copy of MOONGLASS by Jessi Kirby and WE’LL ALWAYS HAVE SUMMER by Jenny Han.  ENTER HERE! ABOUT MOONGLASS: When Anna was little, she and her mother used to search for sea glass, but since they looked at night, they called it moonglass. Now, ten years after her mother’s mysterious death, her father is working … Continue reading →

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Author Jennifer Jabaley tweets about Crush Control

Posted on June 6, 2011 by Heidi

What inspired you to write CRUSH CONTROL? Middle of night. Daughter not sleeping.  Me: “You are getting SLEEEEEEEPY!” Hmmm. Hypnosis. Great idea. Which books are you reading right now? Reading: Marian Keyes “The Other Side of the Story” Listening on audio: “The Time Traveler’s Wife.” Both great. What’s next on the agenda? In discussion right now for third YA Fingers crossed!! Any plans to bring Max & Willow together for a sequel? None planned…..yet  What about Oompa, will he have his own series?Awww. He should, shouldn’t he? But for right now, how ’bout a kiss? *smooch* Follow Jennifer on Twitter … Continue reading →

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Get Ready for Summer with Moonglass

Posted on June 3, 2011 by Heidi

On June 6th we will have something special for the fans of iReadThat2 that has to do with the beach and summer!  So we are going to kick off the weekend with MOONGLASS Author: Jessi Kirby Genre: Young Adult- Romance Publisher: Simon & Schuster Release Date: Out Now – May 3, 2011 Summary: When Anna was little, she and her mother used to search for sea glass, but since they looked at night, they called it moonglass. Now, ten years after her mother’s mysterious death, her father is working as head lifeguard on the same beach where her mother grew … Continue reading →

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