GEMX by Nicky Singer – REVIEW

Holiday House – April 15, 2008 Maxo Strang is one of the most perfect people in the Polis, an exclusive district where only genetically enhanced people can live. He is the GenOff (offspring) of the most important scientist in the Polis. Igo Strang, Maxo’s father, is the lead scientist for the Polis. It is his [Keep Reading]

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WHEREVER NINA LIES by Lynn Weingarten – GIVEAWAY

Would you like to win a paperback copy of WHENEVER NINA LIES by Lynn Weingarten?

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HOW I LIVE NOW by Meg Rosoff – REVIEW

Wendy Lamb Books – April 11, 2006 Daisy is being shipped to England to live with an aunt and four cousins she’s never met because her “wicked” step-mother convinced Daisy’s father it was the best thing for her. While she isn’t thrilled with the new arrangement, as soon as she arrives, Daisy feels an overwhelming [Keep Reading]

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STORY OF A GIRL by Sara Zarr – REVIEW

Little, Brown Young Readers – July 10, 2007 Deanna Lambert made a mistake. She got involved with her brother’s best friend when she was 13-years-old. Tommy never took her on a date, never took her to get something to eat, never went anywhere with her in public. He would just pick her up after school [Keep Reading]

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Dystopian Challenge

I love dystopian literature. I was so happy to see Parajunkee’s challenge. Please visit her blog post to read about it for yourself, but below is some information. Time Constraints: Jan 1 2010 to Aug 24 2010 Deets: 1. Open to everyone (if you do not have a blog, just state in the comments section [Keep Reading]

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Winners of the MY SOUL TO SAVE Giveaway

And the winners are: Marisia O. Abigail J. Courtney R They will each get a copy of Rachel Vincent’s MY SOUL TO SAVE.

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Read-a-Likes – Romance

In honor of Valentine’s Day the theme of this Read-a-Like is Romance. The following books include a deep, loving relationships between the main characters. WONDROUS STRANGE and DARKLIGHT by Lesley Livingston WICKED LOVELY, FRAGILE ETERNITY, and RADIANT SHADOWS by Melissa Marr SHIVER by Maggie Stiefvater LAMENT and BALLAD by Maggie Stiefvater WINGS by Aprilynne Pike [Keep Reading]

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I KISSED A ZOMBIE, AND I LIKED IT by Adam Selzer – REVIEW

Delacorte Books for Young People – January 26, 2010 Ali/Alley/Gonk (short for Algonquin) is the touch music critic of the high school newspaper. There isn’t anything she loves more than a good song and there aren’t many people out there her age that appreciate the quality of singers like Cole Porter as she does. Alley’s [Keep Reading]

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BLUE MOON by Alyson Noel – REVIEW

St. Martin’s Griffin – July 7, 2009 Ever is learning how to use the powers that come along with her immortal status. She and Damen train every day in order to improve her control so she can successfully manifest objects. Their love is strong and seems to be able to stand the test of time. [Keep Reading]

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28 Days of Winter Escapes – FRAGILE ETERNITY by Melissa Marr – Q & A

I love Melissa Marr. I love her imagination and her writing style. I’ve had the opportunity to hear her speak on a couple of panels at conferences and meet her in person during autographing sessions. She is amazing! I am so excited to be the host of Day 7 of the HarperTeen 28 Days of [Keep Reading]

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