Review: The Espressologist – Get a little ♥ with your latte

The Espressologist by Kristina Springer YA Fiction/Romance, Published 2009 Read December 2011, 185 pp. 3/5 STARS – Good/Recommended! Book Blurb: What’s your drink of choice? Is it a small pumpkin spice latte? Then you’re lots of fun and a bit sassy. Or a medium americano? You prefer simplicity in life. Or perhaps it’s a small [...]

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Waterfall Wednesdays – Discussion #2

Week 2 – SEPTEMBER 7 Discussion 2 – Chapters 7-11 Today’s questions hosted by The Unread Reader 1. Gabi’s search for her sister is made increasingly difficult by the fight for territory between the Castello Forelli and Castello Paratore.  At this point, do you think rivalry is warranted?  Why or why not? The rivalry seems [...]

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Review: Sophie & Carter

Sophie & Carter by Chelsea Fine YA Fiction/Romance, Published 2011 Read: August 2011, 128 pp. 5/5 Book Blurb: While other high school seniors are dreaming about their futures, Sophie and Carter are just trying to make it through each day. Carter is overwhelmed by issues at home as he struggles to support his mother. Meanwhile, [...]

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Review: Spellbound

Spellbound by Cara Lynn Shultz YA Paranormal Fiction/Romance, Published June 21, 2011 ARC received from netGalley.com 2011 Fantasy Reading Challenge hosted by Darlyn & Books Read June 2011, 384 pp. 4/5 Book Blurb: What’s a girl to do when meeting The One means she’s cursed to die a horrible death? Life hasn’t been easy on [...]

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Review: Two Way Street

Two-Way Street by Lauren Barnholdt YA fiction/romance, Published 2007 Challenges: YA Read Dec 2010, 288 pp. Verdict: 3/5 Book Blurb: There are two sides to every breakup. This is Jordan and Courtney, totally in love.  Sure, they were an unlikely high school couple.  But they clicked; it worked.  They’re even going to the same college, [...]

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Review: Beautiful Creatures

Beautiful Creatures by Kami Garcia & Margaret Stohl Caster Chronicles #1 YA Gothic Fiction/Paranormal Romance, Published 2009 Challenges: RIP V, 2010 YA, Series IV Read Oct 2010, 563 pages Source: Purchased Verdict: 4.5/5 First sentence: There are only two kinds of people in our town. Book Blurb: Lena Duchannes is unlike anyone the small Southern [...]

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Review: Perfect Chemistry

Perfect Chemistry by Simone Elkeles Perfect Chemistry Trilogy #1 YA Romance, Published 2008 Challenges: YA, Series IV Read Oct 2010, 357 pages Verdict: 5/5 Book Blurb: A fresh, urban twist on the classic tale of star-crossed lovers. When Brittany Ellis walks into chemistry class on the first day of senior year, she has no clue [...]

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