Tag Archives: Young Adult

Passion and Pain by Kathy Petrakis

Posted on March 20, 2013 by Fallon
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Title: Passion and Pain Rating:  Genre: YA / Contemp Release Date: September 17, 2012 Publisher: Antartis Publishers Review: While reading I also thought about Bring It On: All or Nothing and Step Up 2. At times I was screaming at and wanted to throw my iPad because of what was happening in the story. I cannot wait for the next book to be released. If you enjoy reading about teenagers and their drama then you will love this book. As soon as I started reading I didn’t want to put it down. I felt so sorry for what some of … Continue reading →

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Arcadia Burns by Kai Meyer

Posted on March 12, 2013 by Fallon
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Title: Arcadia Burns Rating:  Genre: YA / Supernatural Release Date: February 12, 2013 Publisher: Balzer + Bray Review: The the second book of the Arcadia trilogy, I was happy to see that Rosa grew up a little bit. As head of her clan, a job she never wanted, she learns to be independent and protect her own – even if that includes a Carnevare. Alessandro is just as frustratingly chivalrous as he was in the first book, but this time both Rosa and Alessandro get to keep secrets. Rosa’s plight into her own memory – the memory of that night – … Continue reading →

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Scorch by @GinaDamico

Posted on January 22, 2013 by Fallon
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Title: Scorch Rating:  Genre: YA / Supernatural Publisher: Graphia Release Date: September 25th 2012 Review: It’s hard to say what I love most about this series, but Gina’s ability to pin down wry humor and match it with teenage drama seems to be the thing I always come back to. The very first line of the book made me laugh and set the stage for how I read the rest of the story. Even though Lex wasn’t as my-cheeks-are-going-to-fall-off-they-hurt-so-much funny in Scorch as she was in Croak, she was developing into a strong heroine. Uncle Mort is crazy as ever … Continue reading →

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Founder by LM Long

Posted on October 10, 2011 by Jaymes
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Title: Founder (Book one in the Patron Identity Series) Author:LM Long Genre:YA Publication: May 2011 Summary: They’ve been waiting for decades. Hidden deep in the Amazon. Financed by thousands. A colony called Founder. And one girl is about to unravel it all. This book is loosely based on a true event. Founder is suitable for ages 14 and up. Contains mature themes, but no strong language or sexual content. Review: Three chapters in, I was confused and intrigued. Five chapters in, I couldn’t put the book down.  Twenty Nine chapter in, I was needing the second book to be in … Continue reading →

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