SUNDAY JOURNAL {5}

Hey Bookworms! The Sunday Journal is both a book- and non-bookish related post, highlighting my JUST FINISHED, CURRENTLY READING, and UP NEXT books, plus any new books ON MY BOOKSHELF, and a summed up list of posts that went up on the blog during the week, plus anything fun that has gone on in my usually uneventful life!

JUST FINISHED

None

CURRENTLY READING

UP NEXT

ON MY BOOKSHELF

LIBRARY

FOR REVIEW (FROM PUBLISHER)

WON

ON THE BLOG THIS WEEK

MONDAY

• SUMMER 2013 KINDLE FIRE GIVEAWAY

TUESDAY

• No posts today

WEDNESDAY

• SAVE THE DATE{21} All Our Pretty Songs by Sarah McCarry

THURSDAY

• COVER REVEAL: Tales of a 10th Grade Vampire Hunter by Bill Blume

FRIDAY

• COVER REVEAL: Behind Closed Doors by Ashelyn Drake

SATURDAY

• No posts today

WEEKLY WRAP UP

There is only one word to describe this week... SCORCHING! I think it's been pretty hot everywhere across the US, but here in Buffalo - where people like to make fun of us for all of the snow we get - the mercury's been pushing the 90-95 degree range, and the heat index has been over 100. That's not cool. I've luckily stayed cool in my glorious air conditioning, and have been getting some good reading done!

This week was also the first meeting of the YA Book Club that Sara at Forever17Books set up, and Jessica from Jessabella Reads joined us too! It was lots of fun, and we discussed all topics from blogging, to ARCs, and oh yeah, the book we read! We are going to be reading Will Grayson, Will Grayson for August! 

I had an emotional week though, with the passing of Talia Catellano, or TaliaJoy18 if you follow her on YouTube. She was a 13-year-old who has been fighting 2 kinds of aggressive, terminal cancer for six years. She unfortunately lost her battle on Tuesday, and it was just so sad but amazing to see how many fans and celebrities have been affected by her passing. Just keep swimming, just keep swimming.

We also lost Cory Monteith this week.. My heart is heavy with the loss of these two talented angels. I haven't watched Glee in awhile, but I did have a definite Glee-a-thon when it became available on Netflix, and absolutely adored the show! I would say I'm a Gleek! 

I also started an Instagram account for my blog! Follow me, my user name is Thelittlepinkbookboutique.

I also am getting together some giveaways, so those will be starting soon!

I hope everyone else had a great week, and here's to an even greater one next week!

Happy Reading!

SUNDAY JOURNAL {4}

Hey Bookworms! The Sunday Journal is both a book- and non-bookish related post, highlighting my JUST FINISHED, CURRENTLY READING, and UP NEXT books, plus any new books ON MY BOOKSHELF, and a summed up list of posts that went up on the blog during the week, plus anything fun that has gone on in my usually uneventful life!

JUST FINISHED

CURRENTLY READING

UP NEXT

ON MY BOOKSHELF {13}

My books from BEA finally got here! Since I took a train there and back, I wasn't able to bring all of my books home. My BFF, who went with me and lives on Long Island, was kind enough to give my books a happy home until she came back to Buffalo for the 4th of July. Now they are back with me and safe & sound. I'll be compiling a post just for those books shortly. Expect Giveaways too.

ON THE BLOG THIS WEEK

MONDAY

• No posts today

TUESDAY

• I Love Your Cover{4} Yellow & Orange Themes

WEDNESDAY

• Save the Date{20} Of Beast and Beauty by Stacey Jay

THURSDAY

• COVER REVEAL: Time Spell by T.A. Foster
• COVER REVEAL [2 for 1]: Persistence of Memory by Winona Kent & Demon Jack by Patricia Donovan

FRIDAY

• Choke by S.R. Johannes Book Blast + Giveaway

SATURDAY

• Apocalypse Blog Hop Giveaway 

WEEKLY WRAP-UP: First off, I must congratulate JILL who won the Freedom to Read Giveaway from last week! Congrats to Jill, and I hope you love your new book!

It was a good reading week for me. On Wednesday July 17th the book club that Sara from Forever17 Books started up is meeting, and our first book that we will discuss is Falling Kingdoms by Morgan Rhodes. I power read that book this week! I will posting a review up after the book club meeting. If you've read it, leave me comments to let me know if you liked it or not, and any of your favorite scenes and characters. 

The family that we had in from out of town that I mentioned in last week's Sunday Journal left on Thursday, which is always sad since it was my best friend/future-sis-in-law, future-bro-in-law, and my adorably funny one-year-old niece/Goddaughter. But now I have time to read again, and I'm hoping to finally finish Icons by Margaret Stohl. I'm shocked it's taken me this long to read it, especially since it isn't a huge book by any means!

I've also been doing more thinking about starting a vlog series on my YouTube channel. I've come up with a sassy name, well I think it's sassy anyway! And I'm hoping to start filming my first episode soon, to see if I think it's going to work. I will need help from you guys though! If you have any questions for me, either as a blogger or just in general, or any type of bookish ideas for vlogs please let me know either comment below, tweet me @lalalaura725 with #vlogQs, email me, or hit me up on Facebook or Formspring and ask me anything. I have a few ideas but will need more, and would love for it to be interactive.

Other than that, we have a really hot week ahead of us here in my little corner of Western NY. I'll be glad to spend that time reading and keeping cool! Hope everyone enjoys their week!

Happy Reading,

Sunday Journal {2} + On My Bookshelf {12}

Hey Bookworms! The Sunday Journal is a book and non-book related post, highlighting my Just Finished, Currently Reading, and Up Next books, as well as posts that went up during the week, and any interesting fun facts that happened during the week.

JUST FINISHED: The Indigo Spell [Bloodlines #3] by Richelle Mead

CURRENTLY READING: Icons [Icons #1] by Margaret Stohl |[Book Club Pick] Falling Kingdoms [Falling Kingdoms #1] by Morgan Rhodes |[Read Along Book] Innocent Darkness [The Aether Chronicles #1] by Suzanne Lazear

UP NEXT: Impostor [Variants #1] by Susanne Winnacker

ON MY BOOKSHELF {12}

I ended up going into a part of the city this weekend where my favorite used book store, Rust Belt Books, is located. I picked up 2 books, plus received 1 ARC to share with you!

PURCHASED

Android Karenina by Leo Tolstoy & Ben H. Winter

Sherlock Holmes: The Complete Novels & Stories by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

RECEIVED FROM PUBLISHER

The Fury [The Fury #1] by Alexander Gordon Smith

I also picked up this makeup kit from Ulta that was put out by Nyx cosmetics in anticipation of the release of The Mortal Instruments movie. You can check it out in more detail HERE. I haven't played around with it too much yet, but I am planning on trying out the two looks that they give you instructions for. I am considering doing some type of post where I do makeup looks inspired by book covers, or movies. I'm still playing around with the idea and how I would do it (photos versus videos etc) but if you think that would be cool, let me know in the comments.

WEEKLY WRAP-UP

I spent a good part of this week sick with something eerily close to the flu, and got behind in my reading. This weekend was a busy one, too so I really have to buckle down, since between the book club book, the read along book, and then my review book... I've got a lot to read! We had nice weather this weekend, so I was able to spend some time with friends and boyfriend and I also took his parents out for their anniversary, which was really nice! We tried a new restaurant that we found, and luckily for us they had vegan options so we were happy about that. This upcoming week we have a 4th of July BBQ with boyfriend's side of the family (his sister, who happens to be my BFF will be up visiting from Long Island with her hubby and my beautiful niece/goddaughter who just turned 1 in February!) and then Saturday is a Girl's Day at a local spa, which I CANNOT WAIT FOR! What are you up to this week, and what are your plans for the 4th? Any traditions in your family that you do every year? We go up to the University at Buffalo (aka UB for the locals!) to watch fireworks - best display in town!

UP ON THE BLOG THIS WEEK

MONDAY - I gave 3-Stars to Born Wicked by Jessica Spotswood in my review of this historical-paranormal novel about witches.

TUESDAY - I focused on mermaid themed covers on I Love Your Cover.

WEDNESDAY - Save the Date {18} featured Still Star-Crossed by Melinda Taub

THURSDAY. FRIDAY. and SATURDAY I didn't get anything up because I was feeling so yucky.

Happy reading!

On My Bookshelf {11}

Hey Bookworms!

I am probably going to switch this to a monthly feature instead of weekly, because I really do not buy (or receive) enough books to bother with posting weekly. I do go to the library pretty much weekly though, so I  do "Library Insta-Hauls" on my Facebook (Which you can follow HERE) so if you aren't friends with me on Facebook, go ahead and click the link above to LIKE The Little Pink Book Boutique's page.

And now, for the new books on my bookshelf this week... (click the book titles to visit the Goodreads page.)

PURCHASED

Onyx -The Lux Series #2 - Jennifer Armentrout

Dreamless - Starcrossed #2 - Josephine Angelini

Winter Queen - Fairy Queens #1 - Amber Argyle

BORROWED

(Library)

Five Summers - Una LaMarche

Daughter of Smoke and Bone - Daughter of Smoke and Bone #1 - Laini Taylor

Revel - Maurissa Guibord

Towering - Alex Flinn

Icons - Icons #1 - Margaret Stohl

Imposter - Variants #1 - Susanne Winnacker

(A great, big, huge THANK YOU to Jessica at Jessabella Reads for lending me her copies of Icons & Imposter)

GIFTED

The Loop - Shandy Lawson - Thanks to Katie @ Blook Girl 

Crown of Midnight - Throne of Glass #2 - Sarah J. Maas (Jessica from Jessabella Reads actually grabbed me an ARC of this one at BEA because I desperately needed it. My life, literally depended on it.)

That's it for me this week. What did you guys get? Leave me comments & links below :)

Happy Reading!

On My Bookshelf {10}

BORROWED | LIBRARY
Click on the title to visit the Goodreads page.
The Assassin's Curse - The Assassin's Curse #1 - Cassandra Rose Clarke
Touch - Denazen #1 - Jus Accado
Pretty Amy - Pretty Amy #1 - Lisa Burstein
Boundless - Unearthly #3 - Cynthia Hand
Dark Triumph - His Fair Assassin #2 - Robin LaFevers
Pivot Point - Pivot Point #1 - Kasie West
Strands of Bronze and Gold - Strands of Bronze and Gold #1 - Jane Nickerson
The Madman's Daughter - The Madman's Daughter #1 - Megan Shepherd
Being Henry David - Cal Armistead
Nobody - Jennifer Lynn Barnes
Falling Kingdoms - Falling Kingdoms #1 - Morgan Rhodes

PURCHASED (Not shown)
Cinder - Lunar Chronicles #1 - Marissa Meyer

Comment below & let me know what new books you got this week; or links to your posts :)

Happy Reading!
Laura

On My Bookshelf {9} - Vlog Edition!

This week's On My Bookshelf is going a vlog version ... Enjoy watching :))

Books Featured:

Borrowed | Library
Every Day - David Levithan
Beta - Rachel Cohn
Tiger's Curse - Colleen Houck

Bought | E-book
Anna Karenina - Leo Tolstoy

And a HUGE GIGANTIC ENORMOUS thank you to Barnes & Noble!!

Happy Reading,

On My Bookshelf {8}

Eek... this was a sad, slow week for this little book blogger.

FOR REVIEW
Netgalley ~ A Shimmer of Angels (Angel Sight #1) by Lisa M. Basso

PURCHASED
Dark Lover (Black Dagger Brotherhood #1) by J.R. Ward

That's it for me! What new books did you add to your bookshelf this week?

Happy Reading!!

On My Bookshelf {7}

Hey everyone and happy Saturday! Weekend shoutout - woot woot!

So I filmed a Vlog for this post and I was super excited to upload it! But.. (there's always a but!) My phone recorded in mp4 so I'm having tons of trouble trying to find a program on my computer that will open it! Or convert it. Apparently my file is hugenormous. So sorry guys! For now you have to deal with text, and hopefully next week you can see me in my first Vlog for On My Bookshelf!

Don't forget to comment and let me know what books are new on your bookshelf and links so I can come check it out!

Happy Weekend & Happy Reading!

Books

Library
Death Watch - The Undertaken Trilogy #1 - Ari Berk
    *Join the book club that I mentioned Here*
The Hallowed Ones - Laura Bickle
Magisterium - Jeff Hirsch
The Dark Unwinding - Sharon Cameron
Second Chance Summer - Morgan Matson

Purchased
Dark Awakening - Dark Dynasties #1 - Kendra Leigh Castle
The Lady of the Rivers - The Cousins War #3 - Phillipa Gregory
The Vincent Boys - The Vincent Boys #1 - Abbi Glines
Obsidian - Lux #1 - Jennifer Armentrout

News: Happy New Years Giveaway - January 1st-8th. I will be giving away a surprise (I will let you know what it is closer to the start date!!) Hope you stop by and enter!!

On My Bookshelf {6}

Here's what I added to my bookshelf this week!

Borrowed | Library
Crown of Embers (Fire & Thorns #2) by: Rae Carson
Second Chance Summer by: Morgan Matson
Breathe (Breathe #1) by: Sarah Crossan
Don't You Wish by: Roxanne St. Claire
The Thing About the Truth by: Lauren Barnholdt
Entice (The Violet Eden Chapters #2) by: Jessica Shirvington
Flock (Stork #3) by: Wendy Delsol
The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer (Mara Dyer #1) by: Michelle Hodkin

What's new on your bookshelf this week?

Happy Reading!

On My Bookshelf {4}

Here's What I Got This Week!

Purchased
Beautiful Darkness - The Caster Chronicles #2 - Kami Garcia & Margaret Stohl
Half-Blood - Covenant #1 - Jennifer Armentrout

E-Books
Alice in Zombieland - White Rabbit Chronicles #1 - Gena Showalter
Born at Midnight - Shadow Falls #1 - C.C. Hunter
(Free!)Bound - The Crystor #1 - C.K. Bryant
Debutantes - Cora Harrison
(Free!)Ethereal - Celestra #1 - Addison Moore
(Free!)The Fallen Star -Fallen Star #1 - Jessica Sorenson - Goodreads Giveaway
(Free!) Inhale - Just Breathe #1 - Kendall Grey
(Free!) Stained - Stained #1 - Ella James
(Free!) Wander Dust - The Seraphina Parrish Trilogy #1 - Michelle Warren

*Free on Kobo, check to see if free if you have Kindle or Nook.

What new books are on your bookshelf this week?

Mwah!

On My Bookshelf

Purchased

Glitch

By: Heather Anastasiu

Series: Glitch #1

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What the Back of the Book Says: In the Community, there is no more pain or war. Implanted computer chips have wiped humanity clean of destructive emotions, and thoughts are replaced by a feed from the Link network.

When Zoe starts to malfunction (or “glitch”), she suddenly begins having her own thoughts, feelings, and identity. Any anomalies must be immediately reported and repaired, but Zoe has a secret so dark it will mean certain deactivation if she is caught: her glitches have given her uncontrollable telekinetic powers.

As Zoe struggles to control her abilities and stay hidden, she meets other glitchers including Max, who can disguise his appearance, and Adrien, who has visions of the future. Both boys introduce Zoe to feelings that are entirely new. Together, this growing band of glitchers must find a way to free themselves from the controlling hands of the Community before they’re caught and deactivated, or worse.

In this action-packed debut, Glitch begins an exciting new young adult trilogy.

Library

Carnival of Souls

By: Melissa Marr

Series: Standalone

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What the Back of the Book Says: In a city of daimons, rigid class lines separate the powerful from the power-hungry. And at the heart of The City is the Carnival of Souls, where both murder and pleasure are offered up for sale. Once in a generation, the carnival hosts a deadly competition that allows every daimon a chance to join the ruling elite. Without the competition, Aya and Kaleb would both face bleak futures--if for different reasons. For each of them, fighting to the death is the only way to try to live.

All Mallory knows of The City is that her father--and every other witch there--fled it for a life in exile in the human world. Instead of a typical teenage life full of friends and maybe even a little romance, Mallory scans quiet streets for threats, hides herself away, and trains to be lethal. She knows it's only a matter of time until a daimon finds her and her father, so she readies herself for the inevitable. While Mallory possesses little knowledge of The City, every inhabitant of The City knows of her. There are plans for Mallory, and soon she, too, will be drawn into the decadence and danger that is the Carnival of Souls.

From Melissa Marr, bestselling author of the Wicked Lovely series and "Graveminder," comes a brand-new tale of lush secrets, dark love, and the struggle to forge one's own destiny.

Alice in Zombieland

By: Gena Showalter

Series: White Rabbit Chronicles #1

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What the Back of the Book Says:

 She won’t rest until she’s sent every walking corpse back to its grave. Forever.

Had anyone told Alice Bell that her entire life would change course between one heartbeat and the next, she would have laughed. From blissful to tragic, innocent to ruined? Please. But that’s all it took. One heartbeat. A blink, a breath, a second, and everything she knew and loved was gone.

Her father was right. The monsters are real….

To avenge her family, Ali must learn to fight the undead. To survive, she must learn to trust the baddest of the bad boys, Cole Holland. But Cole has secrets of his own, and if Ali isn’t careful, those secrets might just prove to be more dangerous than the zombies….


I wish I could go back and do a thousand things differently.
I'd tell my sister no.
I'd never beg my mother to talk to my dad.
I'd zip my lips and swallow those hateful words.
Or, barring all of that, I'd hug my sister, my mom and my dad one last time.
I'd tell them I love them.
I wish... Yeah, I wish.

What new books did you get this week?

Weekly Wrapup {5}

I think, thankfully, that my YA reading slump is coming to an end. Thank goodness! It has been three months now that I've had my computer (if you follow my blog then you know it was attacked by a vicious virus that has rendered it inoperable) so I'm still working off my cell phone, and on the weekends when my boyfriend brings his work laptop home. It's really hard, because I feel super pressured to crank out as many posts as I can schedule, and I feel like it's a disservice to both myself and my readers. We both deserve my best! So you might notice me posting less, but we are actively working to fix our computer and once we do, then I'll be back at 100% - I can't wait! 

Other than that, I did try out a new layout this past week. I really liked it, but it didn't give me any options to really customize it as I'd prefer. So until I can do that, I've switched to a simpler, easier, less cluttered looking layout. If you look to the right, you'll see a slim, black bar. When you hover the mouse there it'll extend a sidebar where you can find all of the blog goodies - my followers, archives, labels, contact info for Twitter, Pinterest, Facebook, etc. 

I did want to take a second to mention a cool App I found on my Android phone. I cannot confirm if it's available on Iphone, but Android definitely has it. It's called Google Currents. This is the easiest way for me to keep up with all of the blogs that I follow. It's like Google Reader for your phone. I highly recommend this App if you need a way to have all of your blogs at your fingertips with just the touch of a button!

Other than that, not much bookish has been going on in my little bloggy corner of the world. How about you?

ON MY BOOKSHELF

Purchased

E-Books

Catching Fire - The Hunger Games #2 - Suzanne Collins

Mockingjay - The Hunger Games #3 - Suzanne Collins

Cold Kiss - Amy Garvey (Free on Kobo/Nook/Kindle!)

Paperback

Innocent Darkness - The Aether Chronicles #1 - Suzanne Lazear

Library

The Selection - Kiera Cass
Drink, Slay, Love - Sarah Beth Durst
Pegasus - Robin McKinley
Pushing The Limits - Katie McGarry

THIS WEEK ON THE BLOG

Cover Reveal {11} - Timeless (#3 of the Transcend Time Series) by Michelle Madow

*New Features*

Series Spotlight - Here I will choose either an upcoming series that I'm excited for, or an older/ongoing series that I love and want to share.

Wishlisted - Here I show the books that I'm excited for, and have added to my Wish List. These can be older, or newer, or not-yet-released books.

MINI-REVIEW

A World Away

Nancy Grossman

Published: July 27th 2012 by Hyperion Book CH

Edition: Hardcover, 400 pages

Categories: Young Adult, Contemporary

My Rating: DNF

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What the Back of the Book Says: A summer of firsts 

Sixteen-year-old Eliza Miller has never made a phone call, never tried on a pair of jeans, never sat in a darkened theater waiting for a movie to start. She's never even talked to someone her age who isn't Amish, like her. 

A summer of good-byes 

When she leaves her close-knit family to spend the summer as a nanny in suburban Chicago, a part of her can't wait to leave behind everything she knows. She can't imagine the secrets she will uncover, the friends she will make, the surprises and temptations of a way of life so different from her own. 

A summer of impossible choice 

Every minute Eliza spends with her new friend Josh feels as good as listening to music for the first time, and she wonders whether there might be a place for her in his world. But as summer wanes, she misses the people she has left behind, and the plain life she once took for granted. Eliza will have to decide for herself where she belongs. Whichever choice she makes, she knows she will lose someone she loves.

My Thoughts: I've always been intrigued by the Amish. There are some that live about an hour from where I live, and whenever I see the yellow street signs with the horse and buggy, I hope to see them, just to peek into their way of living even if just for a brief moment. The strength and tenacity that they possess to continue to live as simply as they do, when our world is so full of technological advances and temptations. It's incredible to me. And so, when I picked up this book at the library I was filled with excitement! I thought the premise sounded so cool! A 16-year-old Amish girl moving to Chicago to be a nanny for her Rumspringa? Awesome!

I unfortunately did not finish the book. I wouldn't say that there was anything in particular that I didn't like that made me set it aside. I think it was a culmination of a few things. First being that the book seemed much more middle grade than young adult. Understandably, the main character is very different from everyday sixteen-year-old "English" girls, but it felt as though she were more about the age of 12 than 16. I found myself lacking enthusiasm and interest in Eliza's story.

The writing was also very simple. It is not necessarily a bad thing, but I feel that it made the characters fall flat. I wasn't able to really make a good connection with any of them. I think that this would be a good book for a younger pre-teen, teen girl who is curious about how the Amish live, but I don't think that it has enough to keep an older reader engaged. 

Let me know your thoughts!

Happy Reading!

On My Bookshelf #2

New Books for the Week of: August 13th 2012

Purchased

E-Books

I was so happy to find a new update waiting on my Kobo (once I finally got the wi-fi working... urgh) and now it's more user-friendly than ever! You can create shelves, which believe me, I did immediately! So new setup called for new books! Here's what I got:

Sometimes It Happens by Lauren Barnholdt

On the last day of her junior year, Hannah's boyfriend Ryan dumped her. Facing a summer of loneliness, Hannah turns to her best friend Ava for comfort. Ava does what BFFs do: she stays by Hannah's side...until it's time for Ava to head up to Maine for the summer. Also left behind is Ava's boyfriend, Noah, who's such a great guy he gets Hannah a job at the diner he waits tables at. Slowly, Hannah comes out of her funk thanks to Noah's good conversation and their fun times at the diner. But things get complicated when their friendship turns into attraction--and one night, into a passionate kiss. The novel opens on the first day of senior year; the day Hannah is going to see Ava, Ryan, and Noah all in one place. Over the course of the day secrets and betrayals are revealed, and alliances are broken and reformed. In the end, everyone is paired up once again, but not the way you might think... {ADD TO GOODREADS}

Enclave - Razorland #1 by Ann Aguirre

WELCOME TO THE APOCALYPSE

In Deuce’s world, people earn the right to a name only if they survive their first fifteen years. By that point, each unnamed ‘brat’ has trained into one of three groups–Breeders, Builders, or Hunters, identifiable by the number of scars they bear on their arms. Deuce has wanted to be a Huntress for as long as she can remember.

As a Huntress, her purpose is clear—to brave the dangerous tunnels outside the enclave and bring back meat to feed the group while evading ferocious monsters known as Freaks. She’s worked toward this goal her whole life, and nothing’s going to stop her, not even a beautiful, brooding Hunter named Fade. When the mysterious boy becomes her partner, Deuce’s troubles are just beginning.

Down below, deviation from the rules is punished swiftly and harshly, and Fade doesn’t like following orders. At first Deuce thinks he’s crazy, but as death stalks their sanctuary, and it becomes clear the elders don’t always know best, Deuce wonders if Fade might be telling the truth. Her partner confuses her; she’s never known a boy like him before, as prone to touching her gently as using his knives with feral grace.

As Deuce’s perception shifts, so does the balance in the constant battle for survival. The mindless Freaks, once considered a threat only due to their sheer numbers, show signs of cunning and strategy… but the elders refuse to heed any warnings. Despite imminent disaster, the enclave puts their faith in strictures and sacrifice instead. No matter how she tries, Deuce cannot stem the dark tide that carries her far from the only world she’s ever known. {ADD TO GOODREADS}

All These Things I've Done - Birthright #1 by Gabrielle Zevin
In 2083, chocolate and coffee are illegal, paper is hard to find, water is carefully rationed, and New York City is rife with crime and poverty. And yet, for Anya Balanchine, the sixteen-year-old daughter of the city's most notorious (and dead) crime boss, life is fairly routine. It consists of going to school, taking care of her siblings and her dying grandmother, trying to avoid falling in love with the new assistant D.A.'s son, and avoiding her loser ex-boyfriend. That is until her ex is accidently poisoned by the chocolate her family manufactures and the police think she's to blame. Suddenly, Anya finds herself thrust unwillingly into the spotlight--at school, in the news, and most importantly, within her mafia family.

Engrossing and suspenseful, All These Things I've Done is an utterly unique, unputdownable read that blends both the familiar and the fantastic. {ADD TO GOODREADS}

Legacies - Shadow Grail #1 by Mercedes Lackey, Rosemary Edghill
Spirit White has survived from a deadly car crash that has killed her mother and father and her sister. She has been discovered by a school with special talents, called magic. A couple of months after staying, people begin to disappear, some vanish to be never seen again, so Spirit and her new friends begin the investigation. But will they find out the truth of what is going on? Or will Spirit and her friends suffer a terrible fate from which they don't know about yet? {ADD TO GOODREADS}






Borrowed

Library

Dreamless - Starcrossed #2 by Josephine Angelini
Can true love be forgotten?

As the only scion who can descend into the Underworld, Helen Hamilton has been given a nearly impossible task. By night she wanders through Hades, trying to stop the endless cycle of revenge that has cursed her family. By day she struggles to overcome the fatigue that is rapidly eroding her sanity. Without Lucas by her side, Helen is not sure she has the strength to go on.

Just as Helen is pushed to her breaking point, a mysterious new Scion comes to her rescue. Funny and brave, Orion shields her from the dangers of the Underworld. But time is running out--a ruthless foe plots against them, and the Furies' cry for blood is growing louder.

As the ancient Greek world collides with the mortal one, Helen's sheltered life on Nantucket descends into chaos. But the hardest task of all will be forgetting Lucas Delos.
Josephine Angelini's compelling saga becomes ever more intricate and spellbinding as an unforgettable love triangle emerges and the eternal cycle of revenge intensifies. Eagerly awaited, this sequel to the internationally bestselling "Starcrossed" delivers a gritty, action-packed love story that exceeds all expectations. {ADD TO GOODREADS}

Wake - Watersong #1 by Amanda Hocking
Fall under the spell of Wake—the first book in an achingly beautiful new series by celebrated author Amanda Hocking—and lose yourself to the Watersong.

Gorgeous. Fearless. Dangerous. They're the kind of girls you envy; the kind of girls you want to hate. Strangers in town for the summer, Penn, Lexi and Thea have caught everyone's attention—but it’s Gemma who’s attracted theirs. She’s the one they’ve chosen to be part of their group.

Gemma seems to have it all—she’s carefree, pretty, and falling in love with Alex, the boy next door. He’s always been just a friend, but this summer they’ve taken their relationship to the next level, and now there’s no going back. Then one night, Gemma’s ordinary life changes forever. She’s taking a late night swim under the stars when she finds Penn, Lexi and Thea partying on the cove. They invite her to join them, and the next morning she wakes up on the beach feeling groggy and sick, knowing something is different.

Suddenly Gemma is stronger, faster, and more beautiful than ever. But her new powers come with a terrifying price. And as she uncovers the truth, she’s is forced to choose between staying with those she loves—or entering a new world brimming with dark hungers and unimaginable secrets. {ADD TO GOODREADS}

A World Away by Nancy Grossman
A summer of firsts 
Sixteen-year-old Eliza Miller has never made a phone call, never tried on a pair of jeans, never sat in a darkened theater waiting for a movie to start. She's never even talked to someone her age who isn't Amish, like her. 
A summer of good-byes 
When she leaves her close-knit family to spend the summer as a nanny in suburban Chicago, a part of her can't wait to leave behind everything she knows. She can't imagine the secrets she will uncover, the friends she will make, the surprises and temptations of a way of life so different from her own. 
A summer of impossible choice 
Every minute Eliza spends with her new friend Josh feels as good as listening to music for the first time, and she wonders whether there might be a place for her in his world. But as summer wanes, she misses the people she has left behind, and the plain life she once took for granted. Eliza will have to decide for herself where she belongs. Whichever choice she makes, she knows she will lose someone she loves. {ADD TO GOODREADS}

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