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Review: These Shallow Graves by Jennifer Donnelly

By Kasey | October 27, 2015 - 7:00 am |June 6, 2016 Blogger's Favorites, Book Review and Content, Historical, Mystery/Suspense/Thriller, Romance, Young Adult/Teen 12-18

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These Shallow Graves
Jennifer Donnelly
Delacorte Press/Random House Children’s

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When news of Jo’s father’s sudden death rips her away from school, she returns home to her grieving family. Unable to accept the story that her father accidentally shot himself, she teams up with Eddie, a local reporter who worked for her father’s paper, to uncover the truth about his death. As each clue leads to more questions, Jo and Eddie quickly realize that the uncovering the truth could destroy everything her father once built. Jo also realizes she may be falling for the handsome reporter, but to surrender to her feelings would mean turning her back on her … Continue reading →

Waterfire Saga Giveaway and Mini Reviews #Giveaway

By Kasey | October 21, 2015 - 7:00 am |June 6, 2016 Book Review and Content, Clean Fiction, Fantasy, Middle Grade 8-12, News and Fun, Young Adult/Teen 12-18

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One of the series I’ve been super excited about is the Waterfire Saga series. Today, I’m honored to work with Disney Hyperion to offer a Waterfire Saga prize pack as part of a giveaway celebrating the release of Dark Tide, the latest book in the series by the amazing and lovely Jennifer Donnelly.

Mini Review: Deep Blue

My favorite thing about this book is that it doesn’t take the traditional line of stories about mermaids. There’s no handsome human prince out there waiting for this Mer princess to rescue him. She’s got much bigger problems right here under the sea. I love that Donnelly creates this whole culture with lore and customs but keeps it feeling fresh and accessible. Sera and her friends feel … Continue reading →

Review: Illuminae by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff

By Kasey | October 20, 2015 - 7:00 am |June 6, 2016 Blogger's Favorites, Book Review and Content, Mystery/Suspense/Thriller, Romance, Sci-Fi, Young Adult/Teen 12-18

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Illuminae
Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff
Random House Children’s Books/Knopf Books for Young Readers

Amazon | Barnes & Noble | Goodreads

I’m going to pull the marketing copy from Goodreads because honestly, I won’t be able to come up with anything to the story better justice:

This morning, Kady thought breaking up with Ezra was the hardest thing she’d have to do.

This afternoon, her planet was invaded.

The year is 2575, and two rival megacorporations are at war over a planet that’s little more than an ice-covered speck at the edge of the universe. Too bad nobody thought to warn the people living on it. With enemy fire raining down on them, Kady and … Continue reading →