tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20020698834523028042024-03-13T09:23:16.251-07:00Beneath Shining Stars, I ReadKristin @ Beneath Shining Starshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04333690201200378949noreply@blogger.comBlogger394125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2002069883452302804.post-3749364653988177482015-11-04T11:43:00.000-08:002015-11-04T11:44:02.016-08:00For when you want a comic book and a fantasy world that suck you in? Monstress<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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As Tuesdays are for new book releases, Wednesdays are for new comic book releases. Out today? Issue one of a new series called <b>Monstress</b>. Published by Image Comics, written by Marjorie Liu, and with art from Sana Takeda, Monstress is an immersive read which I absolutely do <i>not </i>want to spoil for you.<br />
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But here's the (safe) summary for the first issue (via <a href="https://imagecomics.com/comics/releases/monstress-1" target="_blank">Image's site</a>):<br />
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Without a doubt, this is a comic book that I would recommend to you. Why? It just started, the art is <i>fantastic</i>, the story is amazing, and loads of ladies! So yes, I'd <i>highly</i> recommend it to you.<br />
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Still not sold? Here's a <a href="http://www.comicbookresources.com/comic-previews/monstress-1-image-comics-2015" target="_blank">preview</a> for you to enjoy. Available at your local comic book shop (unless they've sold out) <b><i>today</i></b>. Also available as an electronic copy. <br />
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Steampunk
meets Kaiju in this original fantasy epic for mature readers, as young
Maika risks everything to control her psychic link with a monster of
tremendous power, placing her in the center of a devastating war between
human and otherworldly forces. - See more at:
https://imagecomics.com/comics/releases/monstress-1#sthash.WGMAHojf.dpuf</div>
Steampunk
meets Kaiju in this original fantasy epic for mature readers, as young
Maika risks everything to control her psychic link with a monster of
tremendous power, placing her in the center of a devastating war between
human and otherworldly forces. - See more at:
https://imagecomics.com/comics/releases/monstress-1#sthash.WGMAHojf.dpuf</div>
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Steampunk
meets Kaiju in this original fantasy epic for mature readers, as young
Maika risks everything to control her psychic link with a monster of
tremendous power, placing her in the center of a devastating war between
human and otherworldly forces. - See more at:
https://imagecomics.com/comics/releases/monstress-1#sthash.WGMAHojf.dpuf</div>
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Steampunk
meets Kaiju in this original fantasy epic for mature readers, as young
Maika risks everything to control her psychic link with a monster of
tremendous power, placing her in the center of a devastating war between
human and otherworldly forces. - See more at:
https://imagecomics.com/comics/releases/monstress-1#sthash.WGMAHojf.dpuf</div>
Kristin @ Beneath Shining Starshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04333690201200378949noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2002069883452302804.post-20234333166116801452015-07-29T14:19:00.001-07:002015-07-29T14:19:40.172-07:00Let's talk comic booksNow, I know what you're thinking. "But Kristin, this is a book blog!" You're right. It is.<br />
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<i>However</i> I've gotten into comics within the past year. Funny story behind that is as follows: I saw someone with a Puppycat stuffed animal at a convention, decided I needed one in my life, and at Comic Con last year, I bought myself one. (The plushie is sold through <a href="http://www.welovefine.com/plush-489-492/puppycattalkingplush-7387.html" target="_blank">WeLoveFine</a> and there is a non-talking, cheaper version.) Now, at the time, this was just an adorable plush animal but upon looking up "Bee and Puppycat" online, I found out that it was a comic book series <i>and </i>a web series. (See below.) Needless to say, I picked up the comic book series and the rest, as they say, was history.<br />
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You might be wondering why I'm making this post and honestly, it's to talk about comic books and to mention that hey, you might see comic book reviews on the blog every now and then in the future. Current recommendations?<br />
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Why? Because Boom! Studios describes it as "Buffy the Vampire Slayer meets Gravity Falls" and I completely agree with that assessment. Not only is Lumberjanes a fun read, but the five female leads are camp forged friends who stumble into a lot of supernatural stuff. I suck at summarizing this but think: young ladies kicking supernatural butt while growing their friendship and you've hit the nail on the head. The single issues can be hard to find but there's a trade paperback of the first four issues which is easier to find (on Amazon, etc.). Here's a <a href="http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=21019" target="_blank">link</a> to a preview of the first issue to give you a taste. </div>
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Next up is Giant Days and yes, it's another Boom!Studios comic book. Now, why do I like Giant Days? Because it's based on a web comic and more importantly, it's funny and set during college. You can preview the first issue <a href="http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=25674" target="_blank">here</a>. I would highly recommend getting the Orientation Edition (<a href="http://www.midtowncomics.com/store/dp.asp?PRID=Giant+Days+Orientation+Ed_1463012" target="_blank">link to Midtown Comics</a>--which is just an example of where to buy it not where you <i>have </i>to buy it from) which is both issue one and two unless you want to wait for the trade paperback or prefer single issues. Favorite moments? Tissue box backpack and talking to a pigeon. </div>
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<b><a href="http://marvel.com/comics/series/18468/ms_marvel_2014_-_present" target="_blank">Ms. Marvel</a></b></div>
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No "for everyone" list is complete without Ms. Marvel (2014) because Kamala Khan is an amazing character (who, by the way, is Pakistani American), the art is great, and the story brings in character cameos like no tomorrow which <i>work</i>. It is perhaps the easiest comic book of the three to get a hold of and for a good reason: it's really that popular. </div>
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<a href="http://marvel.com/comics/series/19271/angela_asgards_assassin_2014_-_present" target="_blank"><b>Angela, Asgard's Assassin</b></a><br />
Okay, I know the initial reaction is probably "She's not wearing a lot of clothes." and you'd be right but Stephanie Hans has incredibly stunning art and despite Angela's attire, there's strength drawn into her. It's not going to be for everyone and that's okay because the world of comic books is vast. (<a href="http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=24377" target="_blank">Here's the preview</a> for issue one.) Trade paperback comes out in August for the first few issues if you prefer that over individual issues.<br />
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<b><a href="https://imagecomics.com/comics/series/the-wicked-the-divine" target="_blank">The Wicked + The Divine</a></b><br />
This is a series with a unique premise and the covers are absolutely gorgeous as well. In short, gods come back to earth and only have two years to make use of their bodies before they die. Their motive? Get people to worship them and by which I mean worship them as idols. You know, as in sing. <b>Warning: </b>there is some gore in this. It's not what I'd call recurring but every now and then, it happens. (Currently there are two trade paperbacks out for this series and <a href="http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=21814" target="_blank">here's a link</a> to the preview of the first issue.)<br />
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<a href="https://imagecomics.com/comics/series/rat-queens" target="_blank"><b>Rat Queens</b></a><br />
Rat Queens has gotten a lot of well deserved love from the internet and this is one of those series that I'd try to get everyone to read. Now, while I absolutely adore it<i>, </i>I feel like I should point out that there is mention of drugs in this, lots of cussing, and nudity. But it's just <i>so well writen </i>if you like sarcasm and snark. Here's a <a href="http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=17136" target="_blank">preview of the first issue</a> to give you a taste. It's easiest to find trade paperbacks of this rather than single issues (because of the popularity of this series, finding individual issues can be a challenge).<br />
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<a href="https://imagecomics.com/comics/releases/8house-arclight-1" target="_blank"><b>8house Arclight</b></a><br />
Which had me at "genderqueer knights" and happens to have an absolutely gorgeous color palette <i>plus the art though</i>. It's only an issue in thus far and I'm really looking forward to seeing where it heads. <a href="http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=25426" target="_blank">Preview here.</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.dccomics.com/comics/gotham-academy-2014/gotham-academy-1" target="_blank"><b>Gotham Academy</b></a><br />
Which is my current only recurring DC pull. Why do I like it so much? The main character is not what you'd call a Batman fan. Nope. (At least presently.) Love the art style and this is suitable for all ages. <a href="http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=23798" target="_blank">Preview of issue one here.</a><br />
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P.S. If you do read comic books, I would love to know what you're reading right now! </div>
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Kristin @ Beneath Shining Starshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04333690201200378949noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2002069883452302804.post-28463713082124908422015-07-26T18:59:00.004-07:002015-07-26T18:59:57.997-07:00And I'm coming back! It's been over two years now since I went on an unintentional hiatus <i>but </i>I've realized that I really miss blogging about books so here we are again!<br />
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Also, oh hey, new design from <a href="http://www.danielleburkleo.com/" target="_blank">Danielle Burkleo</a>! (Because I felt like I needed something different.)<br />
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So yes, you can expect posts from me again--although it might be slower in the fall since I've got classes. ANYWAY, *jazz hands* I'm back! <br />
Kristin @ Beneath Shining Starshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04333690201200378949noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2002069883452302804.post-82807832384122054012013-07-17T03:48:00.000-07:002013-07-17T03:48:46.563-07:00The Theory of Everything by Kari Luna<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Sophie Sophia can see things that other people can't. Well, asides from her dad who also has episodes where he travels and comes back with souvenirs. Travels as in sees crazy things. What sort of crazy things? Well, shaman pandas for starters. But her mother thinks Sophie might need to see a psychiatrist and the only other person who can understand what Sophie is going through--her father--is missing.<br />
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I feel like <i>The Theory of Everything </i>would make a great movie. There, I said it. Why? Because it's magical realism and if you decide to read it, it'll be hard <i>not </i>to see why this would translate so well to the screen. Sophie is an eccentric main character who is once again the new girl at a new school; she makes friends with Finny, a boy obsessed with science and physics, and he ends up helping her on her journey to better understand what causes her to travel. There's also mix tapes, music video-like episodes, a (music) band of panda bears, and a journey to New York City for answers.<br />
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However, I feel like I have to point this out: I feel like I would've liked to have closure when it came to her father. That was probably the one thing that bothered me and when you get to the end of <i>The Theory of Everything</i>, I'm pretty sure you'll understand what I mean. I really don't want to say anymore than that because, well, spoilers.<br />
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In all, the plot kept a steady pace and it was fun to see how Sophie handled things. I would point out--again--that this is more magical realism than anything and it <i>does </i>make for a very interesting read. If you've been thinking about giving <i>The Theory of Everything </i>a whirl, definitely go for it!<br />
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★★★★</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i><b>The Theory of Everything </b></i>by Kari Luna</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>Publisher:</b> Philomel, an imprint at Penguin Group</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>Release Date:</b> July 11, 2013</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Received for review via NetGalley and publisher. </span></div>
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Kristin @ Beneath Shining Starshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04333690201200378949noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2002069883452302804.post-24993003097651181942013-06-20T06:08:00.000-07:002013-06-20T06:08:08.976-07:00Siege and Storm by Leigh Bardugo<br />
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If you haven't read <i>Shadow and Bone </i>yet, this would be the time to stop reading. <br />
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The short version? If you've read <i>Shadow and Bone </i>you definitely want to pick up a copy of <i>Siege and Storm</i>.<br />
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It's easy to fall back into Alina's world and despite there being a decent amount of traveling, it's not hard to keep up. Did I mention that there's plenty of action too? Because <i>Siege and Storm </i>definitely doesn't disappoint on that front. You'll already be familiar with most of the characters in <i>Siege and Storm </i>but you'll also get to meet a few new ones--perhaps most importantly, Sturmhond.<br />
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Honestly, if I were going to have to give you a reason to read <i>Siege and Storm? </i>Sturmhond would rank very, <i>very </i>high on the list of reasons. He's charming, adapts to the situation at hand, and you'll have to read <i>Siege and Storm </i>to see why I like him so much. No, really. I can't say anymore than that (and if you've read <i>Siege and Storm </i>already, well, you know why). On top of that, you'll get a healthy dose of Mal and the Darkling. Regardless of who you like? Well, prepare yourself.<br />
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Then there's Alina, who is haunted by what the Darkling told her and struggles to find a balance between being herself and what she needs to be for Ravka's sake. At least, that's how I'd put it. But that's all that I'm going to allow myself to tell you about <i>Siege and Storm</i>. There's no awkward middle book syndrome going on <i>and </i>the ending sets us up perfectly for <i>Ruin and Rising</i> which seems like it's going to be <i>epic</i>. (I can <i>sense </i>it.)<br />
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I know I'm really not touching on the plot for <i>Siege and Storm </i>but it definitely delivers. I just <i>really </i>don't want to give anything away. Not even on accident. <br />
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So there you have it! Definitely <i>do </i>get your hands on <i>Siege and Storm </i>if you haven't already; I promise you, you won't be disappointed. (You <i>will </i>be dying for <i>Ruin and Rising </i>though.)<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i><b>Siege and Storm</b></i> by Leigh Bardugo</span></div>
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Kristin @ Beneath Shining Starshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04333690201200378949noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2002069883452302804.post-69360062493630470202013-05-30T21:03:00.000-07:002013-05-30T21:03:35.182-07:00Armchair BEA 2013: Ethics and Non-FictionIt's day four of <a href="http://www.armchairbea.com/" target="_blank">Armchair BEA</a> and today it's all about blogging ethics and non-fiction.<br />
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As Gianne is busy with school, it's just me (Kristin) again.<br />
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On ethics</h3>
*knocks on wood* I have not had to deal with plagarisim on the blog just yet and <i>hopefully </i>we can continue this trend; you know, indefinitely. <i>However</i>, if it were to happen I would definitely apologize and remove the post. (And I would be extremely embarrassed. <i>Extremely.</i>)<br />
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Here's the thing though: this is why I don't read other reviews (usually) before I write my own. I don't want other reviews to influence mine--whether that means raising or lowering my rating or accidentally saying something <i>extremely </i>close to what they've said. And memes? Well, I always give credit where credit is due--or I seriously try to. (This is actually why I've never really tried to start my own meme--I have a sinking feeling that I'm not <i>that </i>original.)<br />
<br />What it comes down to is this: don't plagiarize. Ever. It's not worth it and it seems like it's next to impossible to come back from. (And now I'm going to have to run around to other blogs to see what I've forgotten to mention. I'm guessing the answer is, "Lots.")<br />
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On non-fiction</h3>
*crickets* Non-fiction is like a distant country that I admire from a distance but never really intend to visit. That's probably because I touch on it so rarely that I wouldn't know where to start. Wait, that's not entirely true. Give me something related to fashion and I'll probably be engrossed.<br />
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However, non-fiction really isn't my thing. I'm not afraid to admit that I'm an escapist and I'm more likely to choose (to read) a fictional world over the real one. <br />
Kristin @ Beneath Shining Starshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04333690201200378949noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2002069883452302804.post-37980452396901813772013-05-28T22:49:00.000-07:002013-05-28T22:50:31.240-07:00Armchair BEA 2013: Blogger Development & Genre FictionToday's Armchair BEA topic is all about how we go about growing as bloggers and developing our blogs; and also what genres we tend to gravitate towards.<br />
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Unfortunately Gianne is busy and can't join me today but here are my thoughts on blogger development and genre fiction!<br />
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Okay, I am pretty quiet when it comes to blogging. By which I mean that I don't really do anything with my blog in my local community asides from attending a YA book group. (It's at Mysterious Galaxy Redondo Beach and it is always a lot of fun.) As for partnering up, well, I have! *hugs Gianne* I really, <i>really </i>love my co-blogger Gianne and that's precisely <i>why </i>she's my co-blogger. I don't have ads on my blog and if I'm honest, I intend to keep it that way.<br />
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As for the <i>look </i>of my blog? That's definitely changed quite a bit; at least the appearance has. I've gone from a free background (and crazy cluttered sidebars) to a custom blog design that I feel is much more professional (but I might be biased--I am <i>obsessed </i>with calligraphy). <br />
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But okay, my online personality? I think I can credit most of it to the blog, my Twitter, my Tumblr, and the MMORPGs that I play. I love that it means that I have a clear voice and personality online--but if I'm being completely honest if you were to meet me in person you might be surprised by how quiet I actually am. Let's be clear here, if you start talking to me about books or the right television shows? You will see my eyes light up and I will <i>definitely </i>be able to chat up a storm with you. But I'm always really shy at first. <br />
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On genre fiction</h3>
I've always been a fan of paranormal books but if I'm being completely honest, it's gotten difficult to find ones that I <i>really </i>love. Right now I'd probably say Kim Harrison's Hollows series tops my list for the paranormal genre and I would point out that it's definitely not YA. I also always enjoy fantasy books--as long as the terminology and world building doesn't get so intense that I can't pronounce or remember half of the terms. If you haven't checked out Laini Taylor's Daughter of Smoke and Bone or Leigh Bardugo's Shadow & Bone, you might want to get on that. (Okay, and if you read adult urban fantasy and haven't read Karen Marie Morning's Fever series, well, I'd recommend it. But every book in that series has a cliffhanger that will make you toss up your hands.)<br />
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I mean, really, I read <i>everything</i>. But maybe not that much verse. Oh, and I am <i>always </i>on the lookout for a good romance to read. (Bonus points if it's set in the Victorian or Edwardian era.) But let's be clear here, I <i>need </i>the romances that I read to be mostly plot. I'm not saying that there can't be some sexy time mixed in, but it better not overwhelm the book. (If you have a good romance--YA or adult--you'd recommend I check out, please do let me know. I'm always hunting for good ones. Fantasy, paranormal, or contemporary. It's all good.) Kristin @ Beneath Shining Starshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04333690201200378949noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2002069883452302804.post-54289167856183636482013-05-25T15:39:00.003-07:002013-05-28T00:01:28.476-07:00Armchair BEA 2013: IntroductionsWelcome to Armchair BEA 2013! Well, I say that. But what I really mean is that I'm participating again this year! For those who don't know what <a href="http://www.armchairbea.com/" target="_blank">Armchair BEA</a> is; well, think Book Expo America with lots of bloggers, posts, some prizes, and from the comfort of your armchair (or desk, etc.).<br />
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As it's day one of Armchair BEA the theme is introductions. What does that mean? Prepare yourself, you might learn something new about Gianne and I. Or, well, maybe you'll re-learn some things. Who can say?<br />
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So to the people visiting the blog for the first time? Welcome! To those who are returning or are already familiar with it? Welcome back!<br />
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<b>Please tell us a little bit about yourself: Who are you? How long have you been blogging? Why did you get into blogging? </b><br />
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<b>Kristin:</b> Why hello there! My name is Kristin and I've been blogging for a <i>little </i>over two and a half years now. (It really doesn't feel like it's been that long though.) I got into blogging back in late 2010 when I decided that it would be an awesome way to talk about books and meet people who share my taste in books. (Spoiler alert: It worked!) I've met some really, <i>really </i>awesome people by blogging and I can't imagine <i>not </i>blogging now. (Although okay, I've been pretty quiet on the blog lately--sorry! That's changing really, really soon though. I swear.)<br />
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<b>Gianne:</b> Hiiiii! I'm Gianne, and I've been on-and-off blogging for about two years as well (albeit different blogs and such.) I've been on invisible mode ever since I joined over here on this blog (I'M SO BAD GOODNESS) mainly because of school. I got into blogging through social networking AKA Twitter! I was inspired to blog my own opinions on books after fangirling with my online friends about books on a daily basis. Hehe.<br />
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<b>Wher</b><b>e in the world are you blogging from?</b><br />
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<b>Kristin:</b> I blog--and live--in California. As in Southern California. As in five to ten minutes from the beach. Er, but that really depends on traffic. If I were to be a little <i>more </i>specific I'd tell you that I live in the Los Angeles area--although I'm south of Los Angeles and live in a city that has an awesome independent bookstore. <br />
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<b>Gianne:</b> I could never be too far from my twin/co-blogger/best-fraaan, so obviously I live in California too~ Just an hour and a half away from Kristin!<br />
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<b>Kristin:</b> I have! This is actually my third year participating and I really love stopping by other blogs to see what other bloggers have to say about the theme and questions each day.<br />
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<b>Gianne:</b> NEEVERRRR have I participated in this! Kristin was like, "Hey person who dropped off the face of the planet because of school, you should do Armchair BEA okay or else we not friendz no more" (Just kidding, Kristin didn't go all thug on me.)<br />
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<b>What are you currently reading, or what is your favorite book you have read so far in 2013? </b><br />
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<b>Kristin:</b> I'm in the process of reading <b>Resist </b>by Sarah Crossan right now. As for my favorite book of 2013? I swear you're asking me an impossible question. I am <i>completely </i>expecting to stop by other blogs today and *face palm* as I quietly go, "How could I forget to add that book to my list of favorites!?" I loved <b>The Bitter Kingdom </b>by Rae Carson, <b>The Archived </b>by Victoria Schwab, and <b>Siege and Storm </b>by Leigh Bardugo.<br />
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<b>Gianne:</b> I feel really ashamed to say I'm not reading anything at the moment. *cries* However, there was one particular book I enjoyed reading this year but I can't remember anything about the title right now, except for the fact it was a really long title. *nods*<br />
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<b>Tell us one non-book-related thing that everyone reading your blog may not know about you. </b><br />
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<b>Kristin:</b> I am very good at playing stylist. (As in helping people pick out clothes.) <i>But </i>I have to know your personal style pretty well. Secretly, I'm very stylish. I can throw together fun outfits, chic ones, and event appropriate looks. I also really enjoy dressing that way but haven't lately. (And I can't use eyeshadow to save my life. There's that.)<br />
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<b>Gianne:</b> WOW, I can't think of anything off the top of my head. Um, okay, we'll just go with that I like to watch anime a lot a lot a lot a lot, and I'm a fashion/makeup junkie. <3<br />
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<b>Name your favorite blog(s) and explain why they are your favorite(s). </b><br />
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<b>Kristin:</b> I can't really explain <i>why </i>my favorite blogs are favorites. Well, okay; it's because of the bloggers behind them (and their opinions on books). There's <a href="http://www.whyavareads.com/" target="_blank">Why Ava Reads</a>, <a href="http://www.katiesbookblog.com/" target="_blank">Katie's Book Blog</a>, and <a href="http://www.toofondofbooks.com/" target="_blank">Adventures of a Book Junkie</a>. <br />
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<b>Gianne:</b> UM UM UM, I have way too many, but the ones that stand out in my head right now are Reut Reads and Novel Sounds. I've actually subscribed to them through my email, and I always enjoy reading whatever they post because it's just...compelling omg words cannot explain.<br />
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<b>Which is your favorite post that you have written that you want everyone to read?</b><br />
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<b>Kristin:</b> I honestly can't think of one and I feel <i>horrible </i>for saying that. What sort of blogger am I!? Actually I'm always really proud of <a href="http://beneathshiningstars.blogspot.com/search/label/The%20List" target="_blank">The List</a> which is pretty much <i>exactly </i>what it sounds like. It's a huge list of books that sound like they're right up my alley--from the latest book catalogs.</div>
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<b>Gianne:</b> Back up on my old blog, there was this one post I LOVED because I thought it was so clever at the time (I STILL think it's pretty clever today) and it was the post where I stated the "seven deadly reasons" why y'all should read Sweet Evil by Wendy Higgins.<br />
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<b>If you could eat dinner with any author or character, who would it be and why? </b><br />
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<b>Kristin:</b> I love that what immediately sprung to mind was dinner with John Green and Neil Gaiman; because let's be honest, how <i>awesome </i>would that be!?</div>
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<b>Gianne:</b> AHHH, Kristin, same, I literally thought of those two authors too. Since you already said them though, if I could eat dinner with any CHARACTER, it would have to be one of my book hubbies. I'm a strong supporter of polygamy in regards to book husbands so I CAN'T just pick one! (Though honestly, I would SO want to go on a dinner date with Bones from the Night Huntress Series. He's so perf.)<br />
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<b>Kristin:</b> BEA. Wait, I feel like you <i>knew </i>I was going to say that. Shakespeare and Company (the bookstore) in Paris would be <i>amazing </i>to visit because it looks like the best sort of bookstore. You know, the ones where you're constantly discovering something new even though you've been there time and time again. As for BEA, well, who <i>wouldn't</i> want to go? Hanging out with bookish people is the best thing <i>ever</i>.</div>
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<b>Gianne:</b> BEA BEA BEA BEA, hands down.<br />
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<b>Kristin:</b> The friendships that you make with other bloggers and blog readers. And if I'm being completely honest, the fact that everyone knows what it's like to <i>not </i>have enough room on their bookshelves.</div>
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<b>Gianne:</b> Without a doubt, the interactions with other fellow bloggers and readers one would make through social networking. I have met so many amazing people here <3 <3 <3 ... like Kristin. <3 <3 <3<br />
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<b>Kristin:</b> Nothing I can think of! </div>
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Kristin @ Beneath Shining Starshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04333690201200378949noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2002069883452302804.post-36499280994983249452013-05-09T04:07:00.003-07:002013-05-09T04:07:39.090-07:00Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Celaena is a master assassin, one who was sentenced to Endovier and the salt mines for life--or rather, as long as she could survive there. When the Crown Prince of Adarlan pays her a visit and offers her an opportunity to win her freedom, Celaena agrees. Now she'll fight to become the King's Champion and win her freedom; however, someone (or something) has been killing off candidates and there's something dark behind the murders.<br />
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Read this if: you like female characters who seriously kick butt (and can hold their own), a well balanced love triangle, and a story set in a world where magic is outlawed (in the kingdom).<br />
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It's hard <i>not </i>to like Celaena. I mean, she's a master assassin and really <i>not </i>to be messed with. If I were to get into a fight, she's definitely someone I'd want to have at my back. Asides from that, you do learn about (some of) her past and I really think it adds to her character (as it should). But she's not the only girl in <i>Throne of Glass </i>who is capable of kicking butt. I'm pretty sure that Princess Nehemia could more than hold her own. As for who she is, well, you'll have to read <i>Throne of Glass </i>to find that out.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0XU228qudNeqYJMeaKBf55iNeV1j-LNth1j4Fu-guyANODLrGg6T1OIbxrIh_00ZfeEpdBGigEKNsfWFzLCC-n8bKKNo0i7SMmRdNXZrvrAbt7Ti8UHnLYdjdljNZV0U7Heo65eAoOEc/s1600/9781619630345.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0XU228qudNeqYJMeaKBf55iNeV1j-LNth1j4Fu-guyANODLrGg6T1OIbxrIh_00ZfeEpdBGigEKNsfWFzLCC-n8bKKNo0i7SMmRdNXZrvrAbt7Ti8UHnLYdjdljNZV0U7Heo65eAoOEc/s320/9781619630345.jpg" width="212" /></a>Then there's the boys. Let's be clear here, it's hard to pick one but I certainly wouldn't mind taking whatever boy Celaena doesn't choose off of her hands. Although now that I think about it, that might be a problem if she doesn't choose either of them which is certainly a possibility. Having said that, if I'm playing favorites then I'd definitely--personally--pick Prince Dorian. Yes, you heard me, I'd choose the Crown Prince of Adarlan and no, it's <i>not </i>because he's the prince. Okay, maybe a little. But he's charming, witty, and it certainly doesn't hurt that he's handsome. On the other hand you've got Chaol, Captain of the Royal Guard, who is the more serious of the two. He's a bit more rugged looking and secretly, I swear he's a teddy bear. Don't get me wrong, a teddy bear who would follows the rules. He's softhearted <i>at times</i>, but more than capable of doing his job. <br />
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As for the plot? I was quite happy with it! There was always enough to keep my interest and I loved how the fantasy element was worked in--yet did not overwhelm any other aspect of the story. In short, if you still haven't read <i>Throne of Glass </i>yet but have been looking for someone to encourage you a little, this is me encouraging you. I'm definitely looking forward to reading <i>Crown of Midnight </i>in August.<br />
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P.S. Did I mention that the paperback version of <i>Throne of Glass </i>came out two days ago? Yes, that's right, it came out on May 7th. Thoughts on the new cover?<br />
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★★★★ and a half.</div>
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Kristin @ Beneath Shining Starshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04333690201200378949noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2002069883452302804.post-84946039111983434032013-04-15T07:50:00.000-07:002013-04-15T07:50:52.162-07:00The Eternity Cure by Julie Kagawa<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This is the second book in a series. If you haven't read <i>The Immortal Rules </i>yet and want to avoid spoilers, this would be the time to stop reading.<br />
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Allison's hunt for her maker, Kanin, and the crazed vampire, Sarren (who kidnapped him) will lead her back home and unearth something terrible, a new strain of Red Lung.<br />
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Alright, I feel like I should mention this and get it out of the way: there is not a ton of romantic action in <i>The Eternity Cure</i>. I'm assuming that we're aware of the fact that the action (and adventure) aspects of this series are what makes it so fun to read, but I'm tossing that out there just in case. <br />
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There's a lot going on in <i>The Eternity Cure </i>despite the deceptively simple sounding plot<i>. </i>There's Sarren seeking the labs for some reason, Kanin who Allison is trying to find (and save), Zeke who has been quite busy, and I'm going to stop myself right there. Definitely not the <i>extent </i>of <i>The Eternity Cure</i>, but enough to give you an idea of what's going on. You can expect to meet two different vampire Princes, see more of the group of humans living in the sewers, run into a ton of familiar faces, and the ending? Well, expect to flail (at least a little).<br />
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Honestly, that's probably my favorite part of <i>The Eternity Cure</i>, getting to see more of Allison's world. You'll also learn more about certain character relationships and character motivations. Also, while Allison <i>does </i>develop (as a character) somewhat, I feel like it took quite a while. We won't get me started on Stick (who I would like to beat over the head <i>with </i>a stick). Trust me, you'll see.<br />
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Overall, if you've read <i>The Immortal Rules </i>and need the extra push to pick up <i>The Eternity Cure</i>, I'm giving you that push right now. It didn't really feel--to me--like it suffered from middle book syndrome.<br />
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Kristin @ Beneath Shining Starshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04333690201200378949noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2002069883452302804.post-83987551659813897022013-04-02T05:15:00.000-07:002013-04-02T05:20:23.121-07:00The Collector by Victoria Scott<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Dante is good at collecting souls. So good, in fact, that the Boss Man sends him to collect Charlie Cooper's soul. The catch? He only has ten days to do it and getting Charlie to sin isn't going to be easy.<br />
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Dante is definitely a bad boy. He has no qualms about doing his job and tagging souls. Honestly? That's a part of what makes <i>The Collector </i>so fun to read. Because he's just so unprepared for Charlie despite being so confident in his abilities. Why? Well, she's just so innocent that he really has his work cut out for him! In that sense, she really rattles him--which is ultimately what
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But the <i>best </i>part of <i>The Collector</i>?<i> </i>It's how Dante evolves as a character. I won't say anymore than that about the plot though. There's demons, angels, soul collectors and their counterpart (soul liberators), and the possibility of war looming--as it does. Plus Charlie's friends, Blue and Annabelle? They're pretty awesome too. I mean, they stick by Charlie's side, stick <i>up </i>for her, and they're sort of adorably protective of her. I feel like I don't know enough about Max and Valery yet to really talk about them; so I'll save that for when I've read the next book. <br />
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So there you have it. If you've been thinking about giving <i>The Collector </i>a go, I'd definitely recommend it. And really? It was definitely refreshingly different. It's not like he's instantly taken with Charlie.<br />
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<b>Read this if:</b> You like bad boys. You like romances. You like stories involving souls, angels, and demons. You enjoy watching the main character grow (as a person).<br />
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Kristin @ Beneath Shining Starshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04333690201200378949noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2002069883452302804.post-79226261477616488392013-03-29T04:15:00.000-07:002013-03-29T14:39:30.514-07:00The List: Fall 2013It's that time again!<br />
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For those of you who have never seen me do this before, The List is comprised of YA titles coming out (next season) that have caught my eye. You can consider this a way to see what's coming out--if you'd rather not go through the catalogs yourself--and to add books to your TBR lists.<br />
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Please note: All release dates and covers are accurate as of the day this post goes live. Not all releases are listed--only those that have caught my eye. Also, not all the books on the list have covers at this time. <br />
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Finally, Simon & Schuster titles are missing from the list. When their fall catalog goes up, I will add in their titles at the bottom of the list.<br />
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<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/15283043-the-distance-between-us?ac=1"><b>The Distance Between Us</b></a> by Kasie West - 7/2 - HarperTeen/HarperCollins - Contemporary/Romance - 9780062235657<br />
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/11431896-the-bitter-kingdom?ac=1"><b>The Bitter Kingdom</b></a> by Rae Carson (#3) - 8/27 - Greenwillow Books/HarperCollins - Fantasy - 9780062026545 <br />
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16217444-the-dark-between?ac=1"><b>The Dark Between</b></a> by Sonia Gensler -8/27 - Knopf BYR/Random House - Paranormal/Historical Fiction/Mystery - 9780375867026<br />
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<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17167166-crown-of-midnight?ac=1"><b>Crown of Midnight</b></a> by Sarah J. Maas (#2) - 8/27 - Bloomsbury USA Childrens - Fantasy - 9781619630628 * <br />
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/15752340-gated?ac=1"><b>Gated</b></a> by Amy Christine Parker - 8/27 - Random House BYR/Random House - Dystopian(?) - 9780449815977 * <br />
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17332550-deception?ac=1"><b>Deception</b></a> by C.J. Redwine (#2) - 8/27 - Balzer + Bray/HarperCollins - Dystopian - 9780062117205 *<br />
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13597728-asylum?ac=1"><b>Asylum</b></a> by Madeleine Roux - 8/27 - HarperTeen/HarperCollins - Thriller - 9780062220967<br />
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September</h3>
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<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17286817-conjured?ac=1"><b>Conjured</b></a> by Sarah Beth Durst - 9/3 - Walker Childrens/Bloomsbury & Walker - Fantasy - 9780802734587 *<br />
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17332969-the-100?ac=1"><b>The 100</b></a> by Kass Morgan - 9/3 - Little, Brown BYR - Science Fiction/Futuristic - 9780316234474 <br />
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13514612-all-our-yesterdays?ac=1"><b>All Our Yesterdays</b></a> by Cristin Terrill - 9/3 - Disney Hyperion - Science Fiction - 9781423176374 *<br />
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<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17286910-starry-nights?ac=1"><b>Starry Nights</b></a> by Daisy Whitney - 9/3 - Bloomsbury USA Childrens - Fantasy - 9781619631335 * <br />
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17296692-twinmaker?ac=1"><b>Twinmaker</b></a> by Sean Williams - 9/3 - Balzer + Bray/HarperCollins - Science Fiction - 9780062203212<br />
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17286818-relativity?ac=1"><b>Relativity</b></a> by Cristin Bishara - 9/10 - Walker Childrens/Bloomsbury & Walker - Science Fiction - 9780802734686<br />
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<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13246736-antigoddess?ac=1"><b>Antigoddess</b></a> by Kendare Blake - 9/10 - Tor Teen - Fantasy - 9780765334435<br />
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13112869-not-a-drop-to-drink?ac=1"><b>Not a Drop to Drink</b></a> by Mindy McGinnis - 9/10 - Katherine Tegen Books/HarperCollins - Post-Apocalyptic - 9780062198501<br />
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17286690-wake-up-missing?ac=1"><b>Wake Up Missing</b></a> by Kate Messner - 9/10 - Walker Childrens/Bloomsbury & Walker - Science Fiction(?)/Middle Grade - 9780802723147<br />
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<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13063813-thornhill?ac=1"><b>Thornhill</b></a> by Kathleen Peacock (#2) - 9/10 - Katherine Tegen Books/HarperCollins - Paranormal - 9780062048684 *<br />
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17061489-the-waking-dark?ac=1"><b>The Waking Dark</b></a> by Robin Wasserman - 9/10 - Knopf BYR/Random House - Horror/Mystery - 9780375868771 <br />
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17262236-rose-under-fire?ac=1"><b>Rose Under Fire</b></a> by Elizabeth Wein - 9/10 - Disney Hyperion - Historical Fiction - 9781423183099<br />
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/12578305-the-chaos-of-stars?ac=1"><b>The Chaos of Stars</b></a> by Kiersten White - 9/10 - HarperTeen/HarperCollins - Egyptian Mythology/Fantasy - 9780062135926 * <br />
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<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/12813630-the-coldest-girl-in-coldtown?ac=1"><b>The Coldest Girl in Coldtown</b></a> by Holly Black - 9/17 - Little, Brown BYR - Fantasy/Paranormal - 9780316213103 * <br />
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17332270-tumble-fall?ac=1"><b>Tumble & Fall</b></a> by Alexandra Coutts - 9/17 - Farrar, Straus, & Giroux BYR/Macmillan - Science Fiction/Apocalyptic - 9780374378615 *<br />
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/15850937-frozen?ac=1"><b>Frozen</b></a> by Melissa de la Cruz & Michael Johnston - 9/17 - Putnam Juvenile/Penguin Group - Post-Apocalyptic/Fantasy - 9780399257544<br />
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<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/15836516-3?ac=1"><b>3:59</b></a> by Gretchen McNeil - 9/17 - Balzer + Bray/HarperCollins - Science Fiction - 9780062118813 *<br />
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/9627755-isla-and-the-happily-ever-after?ac=1"><b>Isla and the Happily Ever After</b></a> by Stephanie Perkins - 9/17 - Dutton/Penguin Group - Contemporary/Romance - 9780525425632 * <br />
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/15777621-this-song-will-save-your-life?ac=1"><b>This Song Will Save Your Life</b></a> by Leila Sales - 9/17 - Farrar, Straus, & Giroux BYR/Macmillan - Contemporary - 9780374351380<br />
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<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17347389-the-dream-thieves?ac=1"><b>The Dream Thieves</b></a> by Maggie Stiefvater (#2) - 9/17 - Scholastic Inc. - Fantasy/Paranormal - 9780545424943 <br />
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17332556-the-burning-sky?ac=1"><b>The Burning Sky</b></a> by Sherry Thomas - 9/17 - Balzer + Bray/HarperCollins - Fantasy - 9780062207296 *<br />
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16109664-once-we-were?ac=1"><b>Once We Were</b></a> by Kat Zhang (#2) - 9/17 - HarperTeen/HarperCollins - Science Fiction/Dystopian - 9780062114907<br />
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13645069-find-me?ac=1"><b>Find Me</b></a> by Romily Bernard - 9/24 - HarperTeen/HarperCollins - Mystery/Thriller - 9780062229038<br />
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<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17297487-all-the-truth-that-s-in-me?ac=1"><b>All the Truth That's in Me</b></a> by Julie Berry - 9/26 - Viking Juvenile/Penguin Group - ? - 9780670786152 <br />
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/15826648-where-the-stars-still-shine?ac=1"><b>Where the Stars Still Shine</b></a> by Trish Doller - 9/24 - Bloomsbury USA Childrens - Contemporary - 9781619631441 * <br />
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/15986094-inheritance?ac=1"><b>Inheritance</b></a> by Malinda Lo (#2) - 9/24 - Little, Brown BYR - Science Fiction - 9780316198004 *<br />
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17465456-shadows?ac=1"><b>Shadows</b></a> by Robin McKinley - 9/26 - Nancy Paulsen Books/Penguin Group - Fantasy - 9780399165795 * <br />
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/14290962-the-paradox-of-vertical-flight?ac=1"><b>The Paradox of Vertical Flight</b></a> by Emil Ostrovski - 9/24 - Greenwillow Books/HarperCollins - Contemporary - 9780062238528<br />
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October</h3>
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<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16139598-marie-antoinette-serial-killer?ac=1"><b>Marie Antoinette, Serial Killer</b></a> by Katie Alender - 10/1 - Scholastic Point - Mystery - 9780545468091 <br />
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17320980-a-spark-unseen?ac=1"><b>A Spark Unseen</b></a> by Sharon Cameron (#2) - 10/1 - Scholastic Press - Steampunk/Historical Fiction - 9780545328135<br />
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17165987-entangled?ac=1"><b>Entangled</b></a> by Amy Rose Capetta - 10/1 - Houghton Mifflin Harcourt - Science Fiction - 9780544087446 <br />
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<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17332564-how-to-love?ac=1"><b>How to Love</b></a> by Katie Cotugno - 10/1 - Balzer + Bray/HarperCollins - Contemporary - 9780062216359 <br />
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17381989-followers?ac=1"><b>Followers</b></a> by Anna Davies - 10/1 - Scholastic Point - Mystery - 9780545511964<br />
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/12371862-unbreakable?ac=1"><b>Unbreakable</b></a> by Kami Garcia - 10/1 - Little, Brown BYR - Fantasy - 9780316210171* <br />
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17331322-eat-brains-love?ac=1"><b>Eat, Brains, Love</b></a> by Jeff Hart - 10/1 - HarperTeen/HarperCollins - Zombies - 9780062200341<br />
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<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17332542-hideous-love?ac=1"><b>Hideous Love</b></a> by Stephanie Hemphill - 10/1 - Balzer + Bray/HarperCollins - Historical Fiction - 9780061853319<br />
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17332588-blackout?ac=1"><b>Blackout</b></a> by Robison Wells - 10/1 - HarperTeen/HarperCollins - Science Fiction - 9780062026125<br />
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17465462-everything-breaks?ac=1"><b>Everything Breaks</b></a> by Vicki Grove - 10/3 - Putnam Juvenile/Penguin Group - ? - 9780399250880<br />
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17465457-picture-me-gone?ac=1"><b>Picture Me Gone</b></a> by Meg Rosoff - 10/3 - Putnam Juvenile/Penguin Group - Contemporary - 9780399257650<br />
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13265540-red?ac=1"><b>Red</b></a> by Alison Cherry - 10/8 - Delacorte BYR/Random House - Contemporary - 9780385742931<br />
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<b><a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13447149-resist?ac=1">Resist</a> </b>by Sarah Crossan (#2) - 10/8 - Greenwillow Books/HarperCollins - Dystopian/Science Fiction - 9780062118721 *<br />
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16279856-the-eye-of-minds"><b>The Eye of Minds</b></a> by James Dashner - 10/8 - Delacorte BYR/Random House - Science Fiction - 9780385741392 <br />
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17027870-the-midnight-dress?ac=1"><b>The Midnight Dress</b></a> by Karen Foxlee - 10/8 - Knopf BYR/Random House - Fantasy - 9780375856457<br />
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<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17071332-season-of-the-witch?ac=1"><b>Season of the Witch</b></a> by Mariah Fredericks - 10/8 - Schwartz & Wade/Random House - Contemporary?/Fantasy? - 9780449812778<br />
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17343391-emerald-green?ac=1"><b>Emerald Green</b></a> by Kerstin Gier (#3) - 10/8 - Henry Holt & Co./Macmillan - Time Travel - 9780805092677 <br />
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17572846-blythewood?ac=1"><b>Blythewood</b></a> by Carol Goodman - 10/8 - Viking Juvenile/Penguin Group - Fantasy - 9780670784769<br />
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<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17237241-tandem?ac=1"><b>Tandem</b></a> by Anna Jarzab - 10/8 - Delacorte BYR/Random House - Science Fiction?/Fantasy? - 9780385742771 *<br />
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/14498145-the-brokenhearted?ac=1"><b>The Brokenhearted</b></a> by Amelia Kahaney - 10/8 - HarperTeen/HarperCollins - Science Fiction - 9780062230928 *<br />
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17195830-no-angel?ac=1"><b>No Angel</b></a> by Helen Keeble - 10/8 - HarperTeen/HarperCollins - Paranormal/Angels - 9780062082275<br />
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<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13446537-premeditated?ac=1"><b>Premeditated</b></a> by Josin L. McQuein - 10/8 - Delacorte BYR/Random House - Thriller/Mystery - 9780385743297<br />
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17393023-time-after-time?ac=1"><b>Time After Time</b></a> by Tamara Ireland Stone (#2) - 10/8 - Disney Hyperion - Science Fiction/Time Travel - 9781423159605 *<br />
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17693718-emergent?ac=1"><b>Emergent</b></a> by Rachel Cohn (#2) - 10/15 - Disney Hyperion - Science Fiction - 9781423157205 <br />
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17286900-hostage-three"><b>Hostage Three</b></a> by Nick Lake - 10/15 - Bloomsbury USA Childrens - Contemporary/Thriller - 9781619631236<br />
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<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16102412-across-a-star-swept-sea"><b>Across a Star-Swept Sea</b></a> by Diana Peterfreund - 10/15 - Balzer + Bray/HarperCollins - Science Fiction/Retelling - 9780062006165 *<br />
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17465485-the-twistrose-key?ac=1"><b>The Twistrose Key</b></a> by Tone Almhjell - 10/17 - Dial/Penguin Group - Fantasy/Middle Grade - 9780803738959 *<br />
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17310066-rags-bones?ac=1"><b>Rags & Bones</b></a> (Anthology) - 10/22 - Little, Brown BYR - Retellings - 9780316212946<br />
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17182125-teardrop?ac=1"><b>Teardrop</b></a> by Lauren Kate - 10/22 - Delacorte BYR/Random House - Fantasy - 9780385742658 *<br />
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/15751470-indigo?ac=1"><b>Indigo</b></a> by Gina Linko - 10/22 - Random House BYR/Random House - Fantasy/Paranormal - 9780449812839<br />
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17383918-untitled?ac=1"><b>(Unknown)</b></a> by Veronica Roth (#3) - 10/22 - Katherine Tegen Books/HarperCollins - Dystopian - 9780062024060 * <br />
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17332257-altered?ac=1"><b>Altered</b></a> by Gennifer Albin (#2) - 10/29 - Farrar, Straus, & Giroux BYR/Macmillan - Science Fiction/Fantasy/Dystopian - 9780374316426<b> *</b><br />
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17675463-sorrow-s-knot?ac=1"><b>Sorrow's Knot</b></a> by Erin Bow - 10/29 - Arthur A. Levine Books/Scholastic - Fantasy - 9780545166669<br />
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November</h3>
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<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13597723-the-naturals?ac=1"><b>The Naturals</b></a> by Jennifer Lynn Barnes - 11/5 - Disney Hyperion - Mystery/Thriller - 9781423168232<br />
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17165966-a-most-dangerous-deception?ac=1"><b>A Most Dangerous Deception</b></a> by Sarah Zettel - 11/5 - Houghton Mifflin Harcourt - Historical Fiction - 9780544074118<br />
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17343401-engines-of-the-broken-world?ac=1"><b>Engines of the Broken World</b></a> by Jason Vanhee - 11/5 - Henry Holt & Co./Macmillan - Horror - 9780805096293<br />
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<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17286907-after-eden?ac=1"><b>After Eden</b></a> by Helen Douglas - 11/5 - Bloomsbury USA Childrens - Science Fiction - 9781619631304<br />
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/15723286-curtsies-conspiracies?ac=1"><b>Curtsies & Conspiracies</b></a> by Gail Carriger (#2) - 11/5 - Little, Brown BYR - Steampunk/Paranormal - 9780316190114 *<br />
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16039122-cold-spell?ac=1"><b>Cold Spell</b></a> by Jackson Pearce - 11/5 - Little, Brown BYR - Retelling/Fantasy - 9780316243599<br />
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/14290364-champion?ac=1"><b>Champion</b></a> by Marie Lu (#3) - 11/? - Putnam Juvenile/Penguin Group - Dystopian - 9780399256776 *<br />
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<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17168031-splendor?ac=1"><b>Splendor</b></a> by Elana K. Arnold (#2) - 11/12 - Delacorte BYR/Random House - Contemporary/Fantasy - 9780385742139<br />
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17297135-loud-awake-and-lost?ac=1"><b>Loud Awake and Lost</b></a> by Adele Griffin - 11/12 - Knopf BYR/Random House - Contemporary - 9780385752725<br />
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17297134-the-living?ac=1"><b>The Living</b></a> by Matt de la Pena - 11/12 - Delacorte BYR/Random House - Apocalyptic/Catastrophic Event - 9780385741200 <br />
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17168521-this-wicked-game"><b>This Wicked Game</b></a> by Michelle Zink - 11/14 - Dial/Penguin Group - Fantasy - 9780803737747 * <br />
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December & onward</h3>
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<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17239882-rebel-spring?ac=1"><b>Rebel Spring</b></a> by Morgan Rhodes (#2) - 12/3 - Razorbill/Penguin Group - Fantasy - 9781595145932<br />
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17080266-fates?ac=1"><b>Fates</b></a> by Lanie Bross - 12/10 - Delacorte BYR/Random House - Fantasy? - 9780385742825<br />
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17133351-spoils?ac=1"><b>Spoils</b></a> by Tammar Stein - 12/10 - Knopf BYR/Random House - Contemporary - 9780375870620<br />
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13138635-these-broken-stars?ac=1"><b>These Broken Stars</b></a> by Amie Kaufman & Meagan Spooner - 12/10 - Disney Hyperion - Science Fiction - 9781423171027 *<br />
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<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17372472-snakeroot?ac=1"><b>Snakeroot</b></a> by Andrea Cremer (#4) - 12/10 - Philomel/Penguin Group - Paranormal - 9780399164224 *<br />
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16150830-never-fade?ac=1"><b>Never Fade</b></a> by Alexandra Bracken (#2) - 12/10 - Disney Hyperion - Dystopian - 9781423157519 <br />
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16718816-control?ac=1"><b>Control</b></a> by Lydia Kang - 12/26 - Dial/Penguin Group - Science Fiction - 9780803739048 <br />
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17573559-roomies?ac=1"><b>Roomies</b></a> by Tara Altebrando & Sara Zarr - 12/31 - Little, Brown BYR - Contemporary - 9780316217491 <br />
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17573557-erased?ac=1"><b>Erased</b></a> by Jennifer Rush (#2) - 1/7 - Little, Brown BYR - Science Fiction? - 9780316197151 <br />
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13638131-the-unbound?ac=1"><b>The Unbound</b></a> by Victoria Schwab (#2) - 1/28 - Disney Hyperion - Fantasy - 9781423178200 *<br />
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13574417-alienated?ac=1"><b>Alienated</b></a> by Melissa Landers - 2/4 - Disney Hyperion - Science Fiction/Romance - 9781423170280Kristin @ Beneath Shining Starshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04333690201200378949noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2002069883452302804.post-31583278748460434682013-03-18T07:02:00.000-07:002013-03-18T07:02:37.362-07:00I Hunt Killers by Barry Lyga<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I feel like I've been waiting for a reason to pick up--and <i>finally</i> read--<i>I Hunt Killers</i>. It's been on my radar since its release last year; but for some reason, it just didn't jump out at me at the time. However, now that I've seen so many rave reviews? Well, I decided to give it a go.<br />
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By now, I'm sure you know the plot. Jazz is the son of Billy Dent, a serial killer, and when a dead body ends up in a field in his town, he wants to help catch the killer. But G William, the local sheriff, doesn't want his help. After all, Jazz is just a teenager, even if he <i>is </i>the son of the infamous Billy Dent. <br />
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I'm pretty neutral about <i>I Hunt Killers</i>, to be honest. I definitely liked it, but I feel like I expected more from the killer. The plot does definitely pick up in the second half of the book and the ending<i> </i>definitely sets things up for <i>Game</i>; but I feel like it was missing that extra oomph I needed to really make me devour the book.<br />
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However, it <i>did </i>do a great job of introducing the characters. There's Howie, the hemophiliac, who is Jazz's best friend and<i> </i>tries to be as useful as he can be. Connie, on the other hand, is definitely a force to be reckoned with. She's Jazz's girlfriend and I couldn't help but like her. But the character that stood out the most for me? Well, that would be Billy Dent. Why? It has more to do with his personality and his voice in the book really. Sure, he's a serial killer, but that's not what makes his voice stand out. If you've already read <i>I Hunt Killers</i>, I imagine you know what I mean. On the other hand, if you <i>haven't </i>read<i> </i>the book yet, you'll see what I mean.<br />
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In all, I liked <i>I Hunt Killers</i>, but I wasn't as madly in love with it as I thought I'd be. However, that ending sealed the deal for me, I'm definitely reading <i>Game</i>. If you're on the fence about reading <i>I Hunt Killers</i>, I'd definitely suggest that you give it a go.<br />
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Kristin @ Beneath Shining Starshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04333690201200378949noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2002069883452302804.post-45420346881660515442013-03-04T09:30:00.000-08:002013-03-04T09:30:03.147-08:00When We Wake by Karen Healey<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNootXofugHTK-xt7ieBdBrRqhUz3hGdEOo8lSjS620YFkX45Xbbm6_InTgBu42_76DeSUtc7I33DipS4RF3e-ZnLe8f5WbtXHb_bRGHAaa1sfXVn8jFGoFuD01ckSAa4H_np3tWd3jGo/s1600/9780316200769.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNootXofugHTK-xt7ieBdBrRqhUz3hGdEOo8lSjS620YFkX45Xbbm6_InTgBu42_76DeSUtc7I33DipS4RF3e-ZnLe8f5WbtXHb_bRGHAaa1sfXVn8jFGoFuD01ckSAa4H_np3tWd3jGo/s320/9780316200769.JPG" width="209" /></a>When Tegan wakes up, she has no idea where she is or how she's gotten there. But she's been informed--by a doctor--that over a century has passed and that she's been brought back to life after being cryogenically frozen. But the future isn't all it's cracked up to be and more importantly, the military is hiding something big. How big? Massive.<br />
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It's awkward being the girl from the past. Just ask Tegan. Most everyone is on a vegetarian diet, computers are flexible and flat, EarRings work as phones, and oh, there's a boy in her class who happens to bear a strong resemblance to her boyfriend (from before her freeze), Dalmar. Granted, of course, the boy--Abdi--is definitely <i>not </i>Dalmar; nor is he very happy about Tegan calling him Dalmar. There's also a religious group that thinks Tegan should kill herself because her being brought back to life couldn't possibly be a part of God's will. Oh, and another group who thinks that she should be deported because she couldn't possibly still be considered to be an Australian citizen. You know, having been <i>dead</i>.<br />
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There's also Bethani, the first friend that Tegan makes in the future, who is an aspiring journalist. And my personal favorite secondary character, Joph, who has a bright future as a chemist and although she takes naps during class, actually has a lot going on. There's more to Joph than that, but I'll leave that for you to learn about when you read <i>When We Wake</i>. But trust me, there are <i>many </i>reasons to like Joph. I mean, honestly, I just really liked the entire cast of characters.<br />
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But at the same time, I feel like <i>When We Wake </i>is one of those books that I want to gently shake in the hopes that more pages will magically appear. I have no idea if there's going to be a second book; but with an ending like that, I really hope that there <i>will </i>be one. It just feels like there's more left to tell and I really hope that there is--mostly because I really want to spend more time with <i>When We Wake</i>'s cast of characters.<br />
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Would I recommend <i>When We Wake </i>to you? If the idea of a cyrogenically frozen girl waking up in the future--in Australia--sounds appealing to you, definitely! <i>When We Wake </i>was a fun read featuring a unique future that I can see other readers enjoying.<br />
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Kristin @ Beneath Shining Starshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04333690201200378949noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2002069883452302804.post-17610133763572817942013-02-21T13:00:00.000-08:002013-02-21T13:00:03.746-08:00Dualed by Elsie Chapman<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Anytime until the age of twenty, the Board can activate you and if they do, you'll have thirty days to find and kill your Alt<i>. </i>To hunt down and kill (or be killed) by someone who looks exactly like you. Only after one Alt has been killed can the other be considered a complete, someone considered worthy to live within Kresh. Failure to find and kill your Alt will lead to both of you dying at the end of the allotted thirty days.<br />
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West Grayer is fifteen when she goes from idle to active and then it's a race to see who will kill who first. Only, West doesn't go after her Alt immediately--even though she knows that she should. After all, she's doubting herself and her worthiness to be completed. What if her Alt is actually the better of the two of them? In that sense, <i>Dualed </i>is very much the story of how West fights with this and the decision she ultimately makes.<br />
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There's also Chord, a boy who is friends with her brother, Luc; he intends to protect West as best he can--without overstepping--even if she doesn't want his help. I really wish we'd gotten more of him in <i>Dualed</i> and I think this stems from the fact that I'm still feeling a little detached from him. But if we're playing favorites here, I think I liked Baer and Dess the most. Baer is a weapons instructor and Dess is another active--who is younger than West--who she runs into while West is avoiding her Alt.<br />
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I honestly would've liked to see more of the secondary characters in <i>Dualed, </i>but I'm hoping that we'll see more of them in the next book! Also, while I really do love the plot and the world that Elsie Chapman has built, I feel like I needed more plot seeds for the next book--if that makes sense. While I really enjoyed <i>Dualed</i>'s plot, I feel like I have no idea what the next book will bring. On one hand, I really love that <i>Dualed </i>has a concrete ending, but on the other hand I wish I'd gotten at least a little hint of what to expect in the next book. Will we be seeing more strikers? More of the Board? Will we get to see what lies beyond Kresh? I am a sea of questions!<br />
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Having said all of that, I really did enjoy <i>Dualed </i>and if you've been thinking about reading it, I'd definitely encourage you to give it a go! Why should you read <i>Dualed</i>? It's fast paced and packed full of action! Seriously though, I think this one is definitely worth giving a go.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i><b>Dualed</b></i> by Elsie Chapman</span></div>
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Kristin @ Beneath Shining Starshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04333690201200378949noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2002069883452302804.post-34336423844733325642013-02-12T06:56:00.003-08:002013-02-12T06:56:49.035-08:00Book Blast: A Touch Menacing by Leah Clifford<br />
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Kristin @ Beneath Shining Starshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04333690201200378949noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2002069883452302804.post-51930022647927089342013-02-04T07:45:00.000-08:002013-02-04T07:45:28.817-08:00The Madman's Daughter by Megan Shepherd<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Why should you want to read <i>The Madman's Daughter</i>? It's inspired by <span id="freeText8963247135821305864"><i>The Island of Dr. Moreau</i> by H.G. Wells, it's a Gothic novel, and there's the perfect amount of romance. Technically this <i>does </i>feature a love triangle<i> </i>but oh my goodness, the boys!</span><br />
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<span id="freeText8963247135821305864">Juliet Moreau is completely on her own in London, having lost her mother recently. Her father, once London's most celebrated surgeon, has been shunned and as far as Juliet knows, he's dead. Or is he? When she catches students performing a vivisection with one of her father's diagrams and learns of a doctor--who they got the diagram from--Juliet can't help but wonder, is it possible that her father has come back to London?</span><br />
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<span id="freeText8963247135821305864">Do not go look up vivisection. Trust me on this. If you really want to know what it is, it's experimental surgery on a live specimen; and yes, it plays a pretty big role in <i>The Madman's Daughter</i>. It's not extremely graphic in the book or anything, but it does pop up every here and there. There's <i>so </i>much more that could be said about experimentation and the role that it plays in <i>The Madman's Daughter</i>, but it's such a vital part of the book that you really just need to read it for yourself. </span><br />
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<span id="freeText8963247135821305864">As for the boys, well, all I can tell you is this: Montgomery is someone from Juliet's past and Edward is a castaway. Again, there's <i>so </i>much more to the boys than just that, but I refuse to spoil anything for you! It's really going to be interesting to see where the next book takes Juliet for several reasons--and don't you dare skip to the end of the book to see what I mean! It's enough of an ending <i>not </i>to feel like a cliffhanger and that's all I'm saying about it!</span><br />
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<span id="freeText8963247135821305864">But wait, I haven't said anything about Juliet! She's definitely not the simpering sort and she can hold her own when she needs to. She's strong in her own way and oh my goodness has she been through a lot. In all, I'd definitely recommend <i>The Madman's Daughter </i>to you. I loved the plot, the characters, and the setting. It's unique and I really can't say too much about it--other than this: you really should try reading this one. </span><br />
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Overall Rating: ★★★★★</div>
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Kristin @ Beneath Shining Starshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04333690201200378949noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2002069883452302804.post-31780006965212916922013-01-26T20:33:00.000-08:002013-01-26T20:34:13.978-08:00Altered by Jennifer Rush<br />
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What you should know right off the bat: there is only really one romantic interest in Anna's eyes. What does that mean? No love triangles or, uh, hexagons. Also, I am not going to touch on what leads to the boys escaping because I feel like <i>Altered </i>is more fun to read when you go in blind. Yes, this is what I'd classify as science fiction but it's definitely easy to follow along. What makes it science fiction? Genetically engineered boys, of course!<br />
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But wait, I feel like I need to talk about the boys for a moment--by which, I mean dedicate a paragraph to. For the record, they are <i>all </i>good looking, but I have a feeling that readers might have different favorites. Mine? Cas. He loves food and is almost always in a good mood. I'd say that Trev is a close second though. He's Anna's best friend (but yes, he's locked up too), is always there to lend an ear, and he's got a quote for almost everything. Don't get me wrong, I love Sam too, but I love him for different reasons. You know, like how determined he can be and how he really has the group's best interest in mind. (And how wonderful I think his relationship with Anna will be as it continues to grow.) Lastly there's Nick and don't get me wrong, I don't <i>dislike </i>him, I just think that I started to warm up to him late in the game. I think it's going to take another book for me to really form an opinion about him.<br />
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Then there's Anna. She's a little insecure at times--which is completely understandable--but then we get to my favorite bit about her, she's had self defense classes. Why am I so happy about that? Because it means that she's got a good grasp on what to do in some situations. Guns on the other hand, she needs some help with. She feels like a believable character given her situation and while there are things that I <i>could </i>add about her, I won't. Yes, because they're spoilers. Trust me, you'll want to read <i>Altered </i>to find out.<br />
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In all, I'd recommend this to you if you're looking for an interesting new science fiction read featuring some pretty cute boys. However, I would mention that I'm curious as to what the second book will bring to the table considering how well I felt <i>Altered </i>wrapped itself up. It feels like Branch, the organization responsible for altering the boys, is going to continue to play a large role--or so I'd imagine--but I'm not sure what else to expect. Regardless, I <i>will </i>be looking forward to the second book and I'm hoping to see a lot more of Anna and Sam! (And the other boys, of course!)<br />
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Kristin @ Beneath Shining Starshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04333690201200378949noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2002069883452302804.post-80904909963845404022013-01-16T06:17:00.000-08:002013-01-16T06:18:13.665-08:00Stolen Nights by Rebecca Maizel<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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If you haven't read <i>Infinite Days </i>yet and wish to remain spoiler free, you'll want to stop reading now.<br />
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Welcome back to Lovers Bay, where Lenah <span id="freeTextContainer1085712035042187289">Beaudonte, former Queen of Vampires, now resides. And Lenah's past? It continues to haunt her. A vampire that Lenah<i> </i>turned has arrived in town and she's killing off Lenah's friends, demanding that Lenah give her the ritual. But it's a ritual that should never fall into vampire hands, in particular ones that have terrible intentions such as Odette. Of course, that's not Lenah's <i>only </i>problem. There's the small matter of Rhode--who <i>could </i>be alive. In the end, she'll have to make a choice, one that can change everything. </span><br />
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<span id="freeTextContainer1085712035042187289"> It's been a while since the first book and it might be a good idea to re-read it before you dive into <i>Stolen Nights</i> for the sake of remembering where <i>Infinite Days </i>left off, but you can also hop right into <i>Stolen Nights </i>if you want to. No, really, I found it pretty easy to re-acclimate myself to Lenah's world despite having not re-read <i>Infinite Days</i>. Also, if you were a fan of Justin in the first book, well, let's just say that his personality isn't wasn't as sweet as it was in <i>Infinite Days</i>. </span><br />
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<span id="freeTextContainer1085712035042187289">Expect more flashbacks, more Vicken, and a <i>lot</i> tension between characters. Things definitely get moving early on in <i>Stolen Nights </i>and they consistently keep moving until you reach the end. I think, for me personally, I would've liked the romance and the plot to tie together a bit better. Don't get me wrong, I definitely <i>did </i>like it, but I feel like there's a very particular scene towards the end that would've been <i>perfect </i>for a heart wrenching moment. When you get to the dance, you'll see what I mean. Then there was the use of the month of Nuit Rouge and spell materials that I found to be quite interesting. That intent could essentially change the outcome of a spell and that the meanings behind herbs and plants also played a role in the spells as well </span><br />
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<span id="freeTextContainer1085712035042187289">In all, I definitely enjoyed <i>Stolen Nights </i>and if you liked <i>Infinite Days</i>, it's definitely worth reading! I can't tell you anything else and let this remain spoiler free--although I wish I could! Also, I feel like I'd like a companion novel though--or a third book--as I'm left with some questions.</span><br />
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<span id="freeTextContainer1085712035042187289">Overall Rating: </span>★★★★</div>
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Kristin @ Beneath Shining Starshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04333690201200378949noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2002069883452302804.post-89644869350846405752013-01-02T00:52:00.000-08:002013-01-02T00:52:21.194-08:00Bring YA to You!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Have you ever wished that a big YA book tour would make a stop in your hometown? Well, here's your chance for that wish to come true! <a href="http://ya2u.blogspot.com/">YA2U</a> is a program that features five award-winning and best-selling authors who are holding a contest to see what city they should visit in an exclusive tour stop!<br />
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The authors are <a href="http://ya2u.blogspot.com/">collecting votes</a> from January 1 to February 15, and any city in the continental US or any Canadian city that has an international airport can win an exclusive visit from all five authors, including an author panel and book signing! <a href="http://ya2u.blogspot.com/p/contest-entry-form.html">Entering is super easy</a>--and if you help spread the word about the contest, you can also enter win a signed copy of all of their books (TEN signed books in total!)--and the book contest is open internationally!<br />
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<a href="http://ya2u.blogspot.com/p/the-authors.html">The authors in the program are</a>:<br />
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<li><a href="http://marielu.org/">Marie Lu</a>, the <i>New York Times</i> best-selling author of <i><a href="http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4342215.Marie_Lu">Legend</a></i> and the upcoming <i><a href="http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4342215.Marie_Lu">Prodigy</a></i></li>
<li><a href="http://www.marissameyer.com/">Marissa Meyer</a>, the <i>New York Times</i> best-selling author of <i><a href="http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4684322.Marissa_Meyer">Cinder</a></i> and the upcoming <i><a href="http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4684322.Marissa_Meyer">Scarlet</a></i></li>
<li><a href="http://bethrevis.com/">Beth Revis</a>, the <i>New York Times</i> best-selling author of <i><a href="http://www.goodreads.com/user/show/2192858">Across the Universe</a></i>, <i><a href="http://www.goodreads.com/user/show/2192858">A Million Suns</a></i>, and the upcoming <i><a href="http://www.goodreads.com/user/show/2192858">Shades of Earth</a></i></li>
<li><a href="http://www.victoriaschwab.com/">Victoria Schwab</a>, author of <i><a href="http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/3099544.Victoria_Schwab">The Near Witch</a></i> and the highly-anticipated upcoming <i><a href="http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/3099544.Victoria_Schwab">The Archived</a></i></li>
<li><a href="http://www.meganshepherd.com/">Megan Shepherd</a>, author of the debut novel<i> <a href="http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/5108399.Megan_Shepherd">The Madman's Daughter</a></i></li>
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And they want to have an event in <i>your</i> home town! To participate, just got to <a href="http://ya2u.blogspot.com/">the YA2U website </a>and let them know what city you want them to come to. And while you're there, help spread the word about the contest and you can be entered to win all of their books--TEN signed books in total! </div>
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<b>Here's why the <a href="http://ya2u.blogspot.com/">YA2U</a> Team should come to MY hometown! </b></div>
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Could it be because I want to lure Victoria Schwab, Megan Shepherd, and Beth Revis to Southern California? *shifty eyes* Yes, there's that. I mean, it's no great secret that I'm in love with Victoria's writing style and Beth's AtU trilogy has managed to blow my mind during books one and two. I've actually just finished reading <i>The Madman's Daughter </i>and I know I'll be picking up the second book.<br />
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Did I mention that I already have a bookstore in mind? They're a friendly, nerdy group of booksellers that always have a recommendation for you. Oh, <i>and </i>they're an independent bookstore. Which bookstore am I talking about? The oh so wonderful Mysterious Galaxy (Redondo Beach), of course! Go ahead, go take a look at <a href="http://mystgalaxy.com/mysterious-galaxy-redondo-beach">their page</a> for the store. They've got a great selection of YA and if the lovely ladies of YA2U liked, they could even get some writing done in the cafe--which is attached to the bookstore. (And they serve beer and wine at said cafe too. Did I mention that?)<br />
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To summarize: Oh dear authors and voters, let's put <b>Los Angeles</b> up as one of the cities and hey, while you're voting, maybe pick <b>Mysterious Galaxy Redondo Beach</b>! Why? Because they're an amazing independent bookstore with a fantastic staff! </div>
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<b>Why should the <a href="http://ya2u.blogspot.com/">YA2U</a> Team come to <i>your</i> hometown?</b> Why not join in the fun today and share with others about this program and your hometown. The more votes your town gets, the closer you are to having your very own personal tour stop! <a href="http://ya2u.blogspot.com/p/contest-entry-form.html">Vote for YOUR town here!</a></div>
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Kristin @ Beneath Shining Starshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04333690201200378949noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2002069883452302804.post-21475487576232747832012-12-13T17:54:00.000-08:002012-12-18T20:30:59.422-08:00The List: Spring/Summer 2013If you've been following the blog for a while now, you know that I do this once a season and that I'm running a bit behind this time.<br />
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Note: All release dates and covers are accurate as of the date this post goes live but are subject to change.<br />
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<strike>Simon & Schuster's catalog apparently only goes until Spring 2013 right now which is why it's not included.</strike> The images are not the full covers, but enough for you to see what they look like. Lastly, this is not a <i>complete </i>list of Spring/Summer releases, just those that have caught my eye (and have not been included in the Winter 2013 list).<br />
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<b>Update: 12.18.12 Simon & Schuster summer catalog books added to the end of the list</b>. <br />
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(P.S. It's under a page cut this time. When you see the post, you'll understand why.)<br />
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<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/15790873-this-is-what-happy-looks-like"><b>This Is What Happy Looks Like</b></a> by Jennifer E. Smith - 4/2/13 - Contemporary/Romance - 9780316212823 * <br />
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/14748094-the-elite"><b>The Elite</b></a> by Kiera Cass (#2) - HarperTeen/HarperCollins - 4/23/13 - Dystopian/Romance - 9780062059963<br />
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13599291-dance-of-the-red-death"><b>Dance of Red Death</b></a> by Bethany Griffin (#2) - Greenwillow Books/HarperCollins - 4/23/13 - Steampunk/Dystopian - 9780062107824<br />
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<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/15790833-game"><b>Game</b></a> by Barry Lyga (#2) - Little, Brown Books for Young Readers - 4/23/13 - Thriller - 9780316125871<br />
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/12138494-arclight"><b>Arclight</b></a> by Josin L. McQuein - Greenwillow Books/HarperCollins - 4/23/13 - Science Fiction/Dystopian - 9780062130143 * <br />
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/14743784-unbreakable"><b>Unbreakable</b></a> by Elizabeth Norris (#2) - Balzer + Bray/HarperCollins - 4/23/13 - Science Fiction - 9780062103765 *<br />
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<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/12399857-the-ward"><b>The Ward</b></a> by Jordana Frankel - Katherine Tegen Books/HarperCollins - 4/30/13 - Science Fiction/Dystopian - 9780062095343 * <br />
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/15768191-sweet-peril"><b>Sweet Peril</b></a> by Wendy Higgins (#2) - HarperTeen/HarperCollins - 4/30/13 - Fantasy/Romance - 9780062265944 *<br />
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16065465-life-after-theft"><b>Life After Theft</b></a> by Aprilynne Pike - HarperTeen/HarperCollins - 4/30/13 - Paranormal - 9780061999000<br />
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16065540-the-boyfriend-app"><b>The Boyfriend App</b></a> by Katie Sise - Balzer + Bray/HarperCollins - 4/30/13 - Contemporary/Romance - 9780062195265 *<br />
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<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16101080-our-song"><b>Our Song</b></a> by Jordanna Fraiberg - Razorbill/Penguin Group - 5/2/13 - Contemporary - 9781595142689 <br />
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/11147422-invisibility"><b>Invisibility</b></a> by Andrea Cremer & David Levithan - Philomel/Penguin Group - 5/7/13 - Fantasy - 9780399257605 *<br />
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13228537-the-end-games"><b>The End Games</b></a> by T. Michael Martin - Balzer + Bray/HarperCollins - 5/7/13 - Post-Apocalyptic/Thriller - 9780062201805 <br />
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<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/15790886-the-originals"><b>The Originals</b></a> by Cat Patrick - Little, Brown Books for Young Readers - 5/7/13 - Science Fiction - 9780316219433<br />
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/9627755-isla-and-the-happily-ever-after"><b>Isla and the Happily Ever After</b></a> by Stephanie Perkins - Dutton/Penguin Group - 5/7/13 - 9780525425632 * <br />
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/12700337-if-i-should-die"><b>If I Should Die</b></a> by Amy Plum (#3) - HarperTeen/HarperCollins - 5/7/13 - Paranormal/Romance - 9780062004031 *<br />
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<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/11861715-icons"><b>Icons</b></a> by Margaret Stohl - Little, Brown Books for Young Readers - 5/7/13 - Science Fiction - 9780316205184 * <br />
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13517455-reboot"><b>Reboot</b></a> by Amy Tintera - HarperTeen/HarperCollins - 5/7/13 - Science Fiction - 9780062217073<br />
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16101128-the-5th-wave"><b>The 5th Wave</b></a> by Rick Yancey - Putnam Juvenile/Penguin Group - 5/7/13 - Science Fiction - 9780399162411 * <br />
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<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/15714677-spirit-and-dust"><b>Spirit and Dust</b></a> by Rosemary Clement-Moore - Delacorte BYR/Random House - 5/14/13 - Paranormal/Mystery - 9780385740807 *<br />
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/15806868-towering"><b>Towering</b></a> by Alex Flinn - HarperTeen/HarperCollins - 5/14/13 - Fantasy/Retelling - 9780062024176<br />
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/15777797-truth-or-dare"><b>Truth or Dare</b></a> by Jacqueline Green - Poppy/Little, Brown BYR - 5/14/13 - Thriller - 9780316220361 *<br />
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<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16065551-parallel"><b>Parallel</b></a> by Lauren Miller - HarperTeen/HarperCollins - 5/14/13 - Science Fiction - 9780062199775 *<br />
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/15989598-the-beautiful-and-the-cursed"><b>The Beautiful and the Cursed</b></a> by Page Morgan - Delacorte BYR/Random House - 5/14/13 - Gothic/Historical Fiction - 9780385743112 *<br />
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13571953-rush"><b>Rush</b></a> by Eve Silver - Katherine Tegen Books/HarperCollins - 5/14/13 - Science Fiction - 9780062192134 * <br />
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<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/15770498-the-language-inside"><b>The Language Inside</b></a> by Holly Thompson - Delacorte BYR/Random House - 5/14/13 - Contemporary - 9780385739795<br />
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16101041-firecracker"><b>Firecracker</b></a> by David Iserson - Razorbill/Penguin Group - 5/16/13 - Contemporary - 9781595143709 <br />
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/15790870-thousand-words"><b>Thousand Words</b></a> by Jennifer Brown - Little, Brown Books for Young Readers - 5/21/13 - Contemporary - 9780316209724<br />
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<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16034187-all-i-need"><b>All I Need</b></a> by Susane Colasanti - Viking Juvenile/Penguin Group -5/21/13 - Contemporary - 9780670014231 <br />
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16103765-night-school"><b>Night School</b></a> by C.J. Daugherty - Katherine Tegen Books/HarperCollins - 5/21/13 - Paranormal - 9780062193858<br />
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16065555-september-girls"><b>September Girls</b></a> by Bennett Madison - HarperTeen/HarperCollins - 5/21/13 - Fantasy - 9780061255632 <br />
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<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/11973377-transparent"><b>Transparent</b></a> by Natalie Whipple - HarperTeen/HarperCollins - 5/21/13 - Fantasy - 9780062120168<br />
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/7849034-goddess"><b>Goddess</b></a> by Josephine Angelini (#3) - HarperTeen/HarperCollins - 5/28/13 - Fantasy/Mythology - 9780062012036<br />
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/15513156-of-triton"><b>Of Triton</b></a> by Anna Banks (#2) - Feiwel & Friends/Macmillan - Fantasy - 5/28/13 - 9781250003331 * <br />
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16030952-the-weight-of-stars"><b>The Weight of Stars</b></a> by Tessa Gratton - Random House BYR/Random House - 5/28/13 - Fantasy/Mythology - 9780307977465 *<br />
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16065521-wild-awake"><b>Wild Awake</b></a> by Hilary T. Smith - Katherine Tegen Books/HarperCollins - 5/28/13 - Contemporary - 9780062184689 <br />
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<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/14061955-siege-and-storm"><b>Siege and Storm</b></a> by Leigh Bardugo (#2) - Henry Holt & Co./Macmillan - 6/4/13 - High Fantasy - 9780805094602 * <br />
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/15723152-rules-of-summer"><b>Rules of Summer</b></a> by Joanna Philbin - Poppy/Little, Brown BYR - 6/4/13 - Contemporary - 9780316212052 <br />
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16101063-phoenix"><b>Phoenix</b></a> by Elizabeth Richards (#2) - Putnam Juvenile/Penguin Group - 6/4/13 - Paranormal/Dystopian - 9780399159442<br />
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<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13522285-severed-heads-broken-hearts"><b>Severed Heads, Broken Hearts</b></a> by Robyn Schneider - Katherine Tegen Books/HarperCollins - 6/4/13 - Contemporary - 9780062217134<br />
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16131065-when-you-were-here"><b>When You Were Here</b></a> by Daisy Whitney - Little, Brown Books for Young Readers - 6/4/13 - Contemporary - 9780316209748 <br />
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16030680-burning"><b>Burning</b></a> by Elana K. Arnold - Delacorte BYR/Random House - 6/11/13 - Contemporary(?) - 9780385743341<br />
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<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13000748-born-of-illusion"><b>Born of Illusion</b></a> by Teri Brown - Balzer + Bray/HarperCollins - 6/11/13 - Historical Fantasy - 9780062187543<br />
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16059396-the-girl-who-was-supposed-to-die"><b>The Girl Who Was Supposed to Die</b></a> by April Henry - Henry Holt & Co./Macmillan - 6/11/13 - Thriller - 9780805095418 <br />
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/15927598-a-matter-of-days"><b>A Matter of Days</b></a> by Amber Kizer - Delacorte BYR/Random House - 6/11/13 - ? - 9780385739733 *<br />
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<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16002023-mortal-fire"><b>Mortal Fire</b></a> by Elizabeth Knox - Farrar, Straus, & Giroux BYR/Macmillan - 6/11/13 - Fantasy - 9780374388294 <br />
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16030679-the-secret-ingredient"><b>The Secret Ingredient</b></a> by Stewart Lewis - Delacorte BYR/Random House - 6/11/13 - Contemporary - 9780385743310 <br />
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13642661-belle-epoque"><b>Belle Epoque</b></a> by Elizabeth Ross - Delacorte BYR/Random House - 6/11/13 - Historical Fiction - 9780385741460<br />
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<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/12665819-another-little-piece"><b>Another Little Piece</b></a> by Kate Karyus Quinn - HarperTeen/HarperCollins - 6/11/13 - Horror/Fantasy - 9780062135957 <br />
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/15927693-how-not-to-find-a-boyfriend"><b>How (Not) to Find a Boyfriend</b></a> by Allyson Valentine - Philomel/Penguin Group - 6/13/13 - Contemporary - 9780399257711 *<br />
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16101023-proxy"><b>Proxy</b></a> by Alex London - Philomel/Penguin Group - 6/18/13 - Dystopian - 9780399257766<br />
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<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16101031-tarnish"><b>Tarnish</b></a> by Katherine Longshore (#2) - Viking Juvenile/Penguin Group - 6/18/13 - Historical Fiction - 9780670014002<br />
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16059379-intuition"><b>Intuition</b></a> by C.J. Omololu (#2) -Walker Childrens - 6/18/13 - Time Travel/Fantasy - 9780802723710<br />
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13541582-star-cursed"><b>Star Cursed</b></a> by Jessica Spotswood (#2) - Putnam Juvenile/Penguin Group - 6/18/13 - Historical Fantasy - 9780399257469 <br />
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<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13644322-solstice"><b>Solstice</b></a> by P.J. Hoover - Tor Teen - 6/21/13 - Post-Apocalyptic/Mythology - 9780765334695<br />
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16248058-winterveil"><b>Winterveil</b></a> by Jenna Burtenshaw (#3) - Greenwillow Books/HarperCollins - 6/25/13 - Fantasy - 9780062026460<br />
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13265293-hidden"><b>Hidden</b></a> by Marianne Curley - Bloomsbury USA Childrens - 6/25/13 - Fantasy - 9781599908403 <br />
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<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/12157407-in-the-after"><b>In the After</b></a> by Demitria Lunetta - HarperTeen/HarperCollins - 6/25/13 - Dystopian/Science Fiction - 9780062105455 *<br />
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/15927543-paradox"><b>Paradox</b></a> by A.J. Paquette - Random House BYR/Random House - 6/25/13 - Post-Apocalyptic/Science Fiction - 9780375869624 <br />
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16059434-neptune-s-tears"><b>Neptune's Tears</b></a> by Susan Waggoner - Henry Holt & Co./Macmillan - 6/25/13 - Science Fiction - 9780805096774<br />
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July</h3>
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<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/15810298-this-strange-and-familiar-place"><b>This Strange and Familiar Place</b></a> by Rachel Carter (#2) - HarperTeen/HarperCollins - 7/2/13 - Time Travel/Romance - 9780062081087<br />
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16101515-vortex"><b>Vortex</b></a> by S.J. Kincaid (#2) - Katherine Tegen Books/HarperCollins - 7/2/13 - Science Fiction - 9780062093028 <br />
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/12368123-ashes-on-the-waves"><b>Ashes on the Waves</b></a> by Mary Lindsey - Philomel/Penguin Group - 7/2/13 - Fantasy/Gothic/Retelling - 9780399159398<br />
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<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16101054-sylo"><b>SYLO</b></a> by D.J. MacHale - Razorbill/Penguin Group - 7/2/13 - Science Fiction - 9781595146656 <br />
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16101136-the-corner-of-bitter-and-sweet"><b>The Corner of Bitter and Sweet</b></a> by Robin Palmer - Speak/Penguin Group - 7/2/13 - Contemporary - 9780142412503<br />
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16131051-half-lives"><b>Half Lives</b></a> by Sara Grant - Little, Brown Books for Young Readers - 7/9/13 - Dystopian - 9780316194938 *<br />
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<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16085496-renegade-heart"><b>Renegade Heart</b></a> by Theo Lawrence (#2) - Delacorte BYR/Random House - 7/9/13 - Dystopian/Fantasy/Romance - 9780385741620<br />
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16085465-raven-flight"><b>Raven Flight</b></a> by Juliet Marillier (#2) - Knopf BYR/Random House - 7/9/13 - Fantasy - 9780375869556 <br />
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16085489-only-ever-always"><b>Only Ever Always</b></a> by Penni Russon - Delacorte BYR/Random House - 7/9/13 - Fantasy - 9780385743525<br />
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16085488-still-star-crossed"><b>Still Star-Crossed</b></a> by Melinda Taub - Delacorte BYR/Random House - 7/9/13 - Historical Fiction - 9780385743501 <br />
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/15998997-in-too-deep"><b>In Too Deep</b></a> by Coert Voorhees - Disney Hyperion - 7/9/13 - Contemporary/Adventure - 9781423140351<br />
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16101170-45-pounds"><b>45 Pounds (More or Less)</b></a> by Kelly Barson - Viking Juvenile/Penguin Group - 7/11/13 - Contemporary - 9780670784820 <br />
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/15927691-the-theory-of-everything"><b>The Theory of Everything</b></a> by Kari Luna - Philomel/Penguin Group - 7/11/13 - Contemporary - 9780399256264<br />
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<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16135109-impostor"><b>Impostor</b></a> by Susanne Winnacker - Razorbill/Penguin Group - 7/11/13 - Science Fiction - 9781595146540 *<br />
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16059428-replica"><b>Replica</b></a> by Jenna Black - Tor Teen - 7/16/13 - Science Fiction - 9780765333711 <br />
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13399046-belladonna"><b>Belladonna</b></a> by Fiona Paul (#2) - Philomel/Penguin Group - 7/16/13 - Historical Fiction - 9780399257261<br />
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<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16065498-undercurrent"><b>Undercurrent</b></a> by Paul E. Blackwell - HarperTeen/HarperCollins - 7/23/13 - Thriller - 9780062123503<br />
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13624584-a-darkness-strange-and-lovely"><b>A Darkness Strange & Lovely</b></a> by Susan Dennard (#2) - HarperTeen/HarperCollins - 7/23/13 - Steampunk/Paranormal - 9780062083296<br />
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16270004-of-beast-and-beauty"><b>Of Beast and Beauty</b></a> by Stacey Jay - Delacorte BYR/Random House - 7/23/13 - Fantasy - 9780385743204 <br />
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<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16075923-the-fury"><b>The Fury</b></a> by Alexander Gordon Smith - Farrar, Straus, & Giroux BYR/Macmillan - 7/23/13 - Zombies - 9780374324957<br />
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16101072-earthbound"><b>Earthbound</b></a> by Aprilynne Pike - Razorbill/Penguin Group - 7/30/13 - Fantasy - 9781595146502 * <br />
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August</h3>
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<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16101138-the-well-s-end"><b>The Well's End</b></a> by Seth Fishman - Putnam Juvenile/Penguin Group - 8/1/13 - Science Fiction(?) - 9780399159909<br />
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/12930909-between-the-devil-and-the-deep-blue-sea"><b>Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea</b></a> by April Genevieve Tucholke - Dial/Penguin Group - 8/20/13 - Fantasy - 9780803738898 *<br />
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/15812194-on-little-wings"><b>On Little Wings</b></a> by Regina Sirois - Viking Juvenile/Penguin Group - 8/15/13 - Contemporary - 9780670786060<br />
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16101172-demonosity"><b>Demonosity</b></a> by Amanda Ashby - Speak/Penguin Group - 8/15/13 - Paranormal/Fantasy - 9780142423974<br />
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<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16059426-love-in-the-time-of-global-warming"><b>Love in the Time of Global Warming</b></a> by Francesca Lia Block - Henry Holt & Co/Macmillan - 8/27/13 - Science Fiction - 9780805096279<br />
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16002465-love-disguised"><b>Love Disguised</b></a> by Lisa Klein - Bloomsbury USA Childrens - 8/6/13 - Historical Fiction - 9781599909684<br />
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16059410-taste-test"><b>Taste Test</b></a> by Kelly Fiore - Walker Childrens - 8/27/13 - Contemporary - 9780802728388<br />
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<b> </b><a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16074739-thorn-abbey"><b>Thorn Abbey</b></a> by Nancy Ohlin - Simon Pulse/Simon & Schuster - 5/7/13 - ? - 9781442464865<br />
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13721337-chantress"><b>Chantress</b></a> by Amy Butler Greenfield - Margaret K. McElderry Books/Simon & Schuster - 5/7/13 - Historical Fiction/Fantasy -- 9781442457034<br />
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13260426-maid-of-secrets"><b>Maid of Secrets</b></a> by Jennifer McGowan - Simon & Schuster BYR/Simon & Schuster - 5/7/13 - Historical Fiction - 9781442441385<br />
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<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16074932-beauty"><b>Beauty</b></a> by Nancy Ohlin - Simon Pulse/Simon & Schuster - 5/7/13 - Fantasy - 9781442472655<br />
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/15802883-how-my-summer-went-up-in-flames"><b>How My Summer Went Up in Flames</b></a> by Jennifer Salvato Doktorski - Simon Pulse/Simon & Schuster - 5/7/13 - Contemporary - 9781442459403 *<br />
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16074935-fifteenth-summer"><b>Fifteenth Summer</b></a> by Michelle Dalton - Simon Pulse/Simon & Schuster - 5/7/13 - Contemporary - 9781442472662<br />
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<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/12578313-golden"><b>Golden</b></a> by Jessi Kirby - Simon & Schuster BYR/Simon & Schuster - 5/14/13 - Contemporary/Mystery - 9781442452169 *<br />
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/15805597-the-book-of-broken-hearts"><b>The Book of Broken Hearts</b></a> by Sarah Ockler - Simon Pulse/Simon & Schuster - 5/21/13 - Contemporary - 9781442430389 *<br />
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16074995-over-you"><b>Over You</b></a> by Amy Reed - Simon Pulse/Simon & Schuster - 6/4/13 - Contemporary - 9781442456969<br />
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<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13260515-the-impossibility-of-tomorrow"><b>The Impossibility of Tomorrow</b></a> by Avery Williams (#2) - Simon & Schuster BYR/Simon & Schuster - Fantasy - 6/4/13 - 9781442443198<br />
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/14999965-linked"><b>Linked</b></a> by Imogen Howson - Simon & Schuster BYR/Simon & Schuster - 6/11/13 - Science Fiction(?) - 9781442446564 *<br />
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16074758-dangerous-girls"><b>Dangerous Girls</b></a> by Abigail Haas - Simon Pulse/Simon & Schuster - 7/16/13 - Thriller - 9781442486591 * (See Edelweiss for summary.)<br />
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/15945897-starglass"><b>Starglass</b></a> by Phoebe North - Simon & Schuster BYR/Simon & Schuster - 7/23/13 - Science Fiction - 9781442459533 *<br />
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<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/15784722-the-uprising"><b>The Uprising</b></a> by Lisa M. Stasse (#2) - Simon & Schuster BYR/Simon & Schuster - 8/6/13 - Science Fiction/Dystopian - 9781442432680Kristin @ Beneath Shining Starshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04333690201200378949noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2002069883452302804.post-41281401032941870312012-12-11T22:45:00.000-08:002012-12-11T22:45:29.196-08:00Waiting on Wednesday #65"Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Jill at <a href="http://breakingthespine.blogspot.com/">Breaking the Spine</a>, that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.<br />
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<i>The Ruining </i>by Anna Collomore releases on February 7th, 2013,<br />
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<b>Kristin</b>: In all honesty, I have been craving a good thriller and hopefully <i>The Ruining</i> will fit the bill. With that summary though? My fingers are crossed and I'm hoping for a wild ride.</div>
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<b><span style="color: #741b47;">Gianne</span></b>: AHHHH. I so agree with you! I got CHILLLLLS when I read this summary. This book seems so creepy and possibly disturbing, which I must HAVE. </div>
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<i><a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/15791085-the-falconer">The Falconer</a> </i>by Elizabeth May</h3>
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social events - right up until a faery kills her mother.<br /><br />Now it's
the 1844 winter season. Between a seeming endless number of parties,
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pistols and explosives, every night she sheds her aristocratic facade
and goes hunting. She's determined to track down the faery who murdered
her mother, and to destroy any who prey on humans in the city's many
dark alleyways.<br /><br />But she never even considered that she might
become attracted to one. To the magnetic Kiaran MacKay, the faery who
trained her to kill his own kind. Nor is she at all prepared for the
revelation he's going to bring. Because Midwinter is approaching, and
with it an eclipse that has the ability to unlock a Fae prison and begin
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Giannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04303308558257925816noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2002069883452302804.post-2775604218133973912012-12-10T21:07:00.001-08:002012-12-10T21:07:13.340-08:00Making History with Victoria Schwab; Blog Tour & GiveawayI've been head over heels for <i>The Archived </i>ever since I read it back in July (thanks to ALA) and I'm extremely excited to be a part of Victoria's Making History blog tour! But first, want to know more about <i>The Archived</i>?<br />
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<span id="freeText14916358134391830343">Imagine a place where the dead rest on shelves like books.<br /><br />Each
body has a story to tell, a life seen in pictures that only Librarians
can read. The dead are called Histories, and the vast realm in which
they rest is the Archive.<br /><br />Da first brought Mackenzie Bishop here
four years ago, when she was twelve years old, frightened but determined
to prove herself. Now Da is dead, and Mac has grown into what he once
was, a ruthless Keeper, tasked with stopping often-violent Histories
from waking up and getting out. Because of her job, she lies to the
people she loves, and she knows fear for what it is: a useful tool for
staying alive.<br /><br />Being a Keeper isn't just dangerous-it's a
constant reminder of those Mac has lost. Da's death was hard enough, but
now her little brother is gone too. Mac starts to wonder about the
boundary between living and dying, sleeping and waking. In the Archive,
the dead must never be disturbed. And yet, someone is deliberately
altering Histories, erasing essential chapters. Unless Mac can piece
together what remains, the Archive itself might crumble and fall.<br /><br />In
this haunting, richly imagined novel, Victoria Schwab reveals the thin
lines between past and present, love and pain, trust and deceit,
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Kristin @ Beneath Shining Starshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04333690201200378949noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2002069883452302804.post-5493923709770453632012-12-09T19:56:00.001-08:002012-12-09T20:15:23.785-08:00Greetings, peasants! It is I, GIANNE!<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> Anyways, a couple of you may know me as my alias, Gianna,
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);">Now,
it's your cue to go in: "WAIT. You have your own blog? WHY ARE YOU HERE
GET OUT OMG" And yes, while that is true, I personally feel it's just
really awkward to do inconsistent posting on my blog and for some
reason, just looking at it makes me stressed ouuuuttt. (Don't judge me. o_e)
BUT, I still want to blog!</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);">So,
Kristin, that super lovable amazing woman, graced me with permission to
post the reviews I can get in and possibly do dual reviews/memes with
her! Of course, I'm swamped with insane amounts of schoolwork (WHY DID I
TAKE AP WHY WHY WHY) but she's the head honcho of this blog, and she's good on consistently posting. :D</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">I'm still working out the kinks from my old blog, but I've officially decided to go collab style with Kristin here. <3 </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);">WHAT IS A GIANNE?</span></h3>
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<li><span style="background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);">I read trashy (and not so trashy) romance novels and young adult.</span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);">I watch anime like there is no tomorrow. Literally. I even watch anime when I'm eating at a restaurant. ;D </span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);">I've given up on reading manga online because it just hurts my heart to wait months on end for a SINGLE chapter update.</span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);">I would like to think I'm pretty friendly.</span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);">I tend to use smileys when I talk on Twitter, but I keep it professional like a boss during blogging.</span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);">I've
been blogging since about 2009. (I've been inconsistent about where I
blog, GAH. It still weirds me out to think I have ARCs from '09.)</span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);">I'm a STUDENT! Learning, learning, dying, learning, sleeping, eating, daydreaming is what I do everyday in class.</span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);">I LOVE fashion and makeup. Polyvore and other shopping websites are usually places where I lurk.</span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);">I think I'm pretty weird. No, wait. I KNOW I'm weird. And very chatty. </span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);">I'm Asian, whatttuuup?</span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">OH YEAH, I also like to draw. Like, a LOTTT. <3 <3 <3 So, I'll manage to incorporate my drawings into my posts here and there. :3 (Rather out-dated) example below~ </span></li>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);">I look forward to posting on this loooovely blog o'er here and especially with my main squeeze, Kristin! <3 </span></div>
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<br />Giannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04303308558257925816noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2002069883452302804.post-59133727447208264612012-12-09T18:38:00.001-08:002012-12-09T18:38:14.461-08:00A new, shiny look!So, you might be noticing that the blog design for Beneath Shining Stars, I Read has changed! It's all thanks to the very wonderful Katie of <a href="http://www.kdcreates.com/">KD designs</a> who is also the blogger behind <a href="http://www.sophistikatied.com/">Sophistikatied Reviews</a>! I definitely recommend her--I was impressed by how quickly she captured what I wanted.<br />
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