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Review and Giveaway: One by Sarah Crossan

By Kasey | September 15, 2015 - 7:00 am |June 6, 2016 Book Review and Content, Clean Fiction, Contemporary, News and Fun, Poetry, Young Adult/Teen 12-18

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One by Sarah Crossan
Greenwillow Books/HarperCollins Publishing
Published: September 15, 2015

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Grace and Tippy, Tippy and Grace.

It’s hard to tell where one ends and the other begins, even for Grace and her sister. One pair of legs carries them, their arms looped around on another for support. Born as conjoined twins, they’ve never been apart, and they never wish to be separated. When they’re forced to attend school for the first time after being homeschooled all their lives, Grace and Tippy predict the same ruthless gawking and cruelty from their classmates. Two friends open a doorway to a life far more normal than they ever expected possible. … Continue reading →

Review: The Thing About Jellyfish by Ali Benjamin

By Kasey | September 14, 2015 - 7:00 am |June 6, 2016 Blogger's Favorites, Book Review and Content, Clean Fiction, Contemporary, Middle Grade 8-12

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The Thing About Jellyfish by Ali Benjamin
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers

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When Suzy’s best friend dies in a drowning accident, Suzy’s mother says sometimes things just happen. The loss and senselessness of it leave Suzy unmoored. Then she learns about a rare, deadly jellyfish that may have been spotted in waters near where her friend swam. If Suzy can prove why her friend died, maybe the awful ache inside her will go away. Maybe she’ll be able to explain it to everyone. Her effort to prove her case will lead her halfway around the world. But her tenacity and wit will bring her friendship much closer to home.

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Upcoming Reviews for September 2015

By Kasey | September 2, 2015 - 7:00 am |September 8, 2015 Lists, Middle Grade 8-12, Young Adult/Teen 12-18

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September is my favorite month. It’s the peak of the season for afternoon thunderstorms in Central Florida, and reading is the perfect thing to do during a thunderstorm. It’s also the month when two important things happen – my wedding anniversary and my birthday. This September also happens to be a busy month for book reviews! Here are a few you can expect to see in the coming weeks at The Story Sanctuary.

Everything, Everything by Nicola Yoon

Madeline is allergic to the outside world. Then she meets Olly, a neighbor boy, and the romantic tension ensues. I’m excited but nervous about reading this book. After being blown away by Because You’ll Never Meet Me earlier this year, I’m afraid I’ll compare the two, and I don’t know how … Continue reading →

Nine Books I Want to Pre-Order

By Kasey | August 22, 2015 - 7:00 am |October 8, 2018 Blogger's Favorites, Lists, Middle Grade 8-12, Young Adult/Teen 12-18

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I had this idea that blogging book reviews would actually reduce my spending on literature. You know, publishers send me books. I read great, current books for free and then recruit people to listen to my opinion on the internet. Heavenly.

And it is, but mostly what it does is educate me better on what’s coming soon. So now I have a list of must-have books that haven’t even hit the shelves yet. I’m not one to order a lot of books ahead of time, but I’m absolutely on pins and needles over these hot new titles. Here are nine books I want to pre-order: