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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Okay everyone! Since I started working at Barnes and Noble (this is Gilbert) I have money! YAY money! You gals and guys are probably wondering "<i>what does this have to do with me?</i>" <b>WELL</b>, since I can afford it I can send books for giveaways! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I have all these books that I'm never going to read that I receive from publishing companies and some from ALA (American Library Association) and my mom is getting frustrated seeing all these boxes of books since I have no where to put them. Some of them might be ARCs some will be hardcover, it doesn't matter I'm giving them away. </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">BUT, the only stipulation is that whoever gets the book has to write a review for it. </span></div>
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In exchange for her loyalty and devotion, the King of the Titans will spare humanity and let Kate keep her child. Yet even if Kate agrees, he’ll destroy Henry, her mother and the rest of the council. And if she refuses, Cronus will tear the world apart until every last god and mortal is dead.</div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I couldn't hold it together at all the entire time I was reading the book. There was so many heart stopping moments that I'm sure I had heart failure and went into cardiac arrest. My life was ending and beginning so many times that I almost wished I could stop reading. You know its a FANTASTIC book when you wish you could stop reading because its so amazing that it hurts you. I have NEVER experienced such stress and dispair just from reading a book. I had to wait a month just to recover from what happened to me in the 7 hours of nonstop reading I did to finish the book. I work at a book store where books are everywhere and after reading the book every time I passed by teen paranormal romance and happened to see the spin of your other books I wanted to cry. You caused so many emotions in just that many pages of a book that I couldn't recover swiftly.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I don't even think I can write about or hint at anything that happened in the book because it will spoil the essence that is you absolute genius. I will say though, that after that kill blow of a teaser at the end of<i>Goddess Interrupted</i> that there would be more Henry POV but there sadly wasn't. If its okay with you I give my permission to write every book over in Henry POV. It shouldn't take you long, your virtually a genius anyway. You book is like a literary drug; I think I was addicted to the series because I stalked NetGalley every day from the time <i>Goddess Interrupted</i> was released. The craftsmanship in your writing style is absolute perfection and the way you form your cliffhangers leaves the reader unsatisfied with pleasure. I'm starting to believe that on some neurological level your books made love to me. I wanted everything I was reading, but when I was dissatisfied or left pinning for more I found a sort of soul touching need to keep on reading. I don't know how to explain this without sounding creepy, but its like your books made love to the reader in me, feeding ever fantasy I have ever wanted an author to touch when I read their work. And even though the series is finished (I think) I'm left wanting more, but I'm so satisfied at the same time. It's like you've quenched and unquenchable thirst or something. I have never in my life of reading been this content after reading a series, and I was kind of close after <i>Hunger Games</i>. </span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13528384540640459840noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6640435265081415986.post-39386749709941141692012-05-22T21:30:00.000-05:002012-05-22T21:35:29.054-05:00Of Flirting, Italian Boys, and Ancestry<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-29ZQryGO-WI/TsmIsiO4gOI/AAAAAAAAAew/-KeGIl5xdTs/s1600/flirtinginitalian.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-29ZQryGO-WI/TsmIsiO4gOI/AAAAAAAAAew/-KeGIl5xdTs/s400/flirtinginitalian.jpg" width="283" /></a><br />
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So I'm on a YA travel/adventure-abroad kick. And I'm loving it! It's made me want to take Italian, hop on a plane to Europe, and meet some gorgeous guy who will whisk me off my feet. My kick has also infected my music choices; I think I listened to "An Evening in Roma" a hundred times just while reading <i>Flirting in Italian</i>.<br />
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Violet has an absolutely gorgeous name in Italian: Violetta. It fits her too. She's pretty, independently minded, and she has a good heart. She isn't afraid to go dance alone on at a party, stand up to mean girls, or slap a boy when he deserves it. And while I was glad Violet had a very smart voice in her head, I'm both frustrated and amused that she didn't always follow its advice.<br />
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Completely lovely and whimsical in every way. I honestly just adore this book. I couldn't get that goofy happy smile off my face after reading it. So of course now I'm going to just gush about it- which of course will make you want to read it and love it just like me!<br />
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So a quick word about the plot; it's so fun! If you liked <i>Anna and the French Kiss</i>, you should pick this up, but then again anyone with a heart should read it so you're covered either way. I also think fans of the Lizzie McGuire Movie should acquire a copy of this book as soon as possible. I mean it's about a school trip to London! It's got the buddy system, parties, romantic-ness, cool London stuff, British people, and I mean there's a redhead! What more do you need? Umm nothing. The plot may be a little predictable at times, but I warn you not to get ahead of yourself because there are surprises in this little book. Ms. Morrill got me a couple times with her sneakiness. The characters, though, are what I truly adored.<br />
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Oh Julia. How do I adore thee? Let me count some ways. Number 1: You are quirky in a smart, athletic, geeky way. No. 2 pencils (I crack myself up). Number 3: You are hilarious. I found it quite nice that Julia was so intelligent and even fit (she's amazing at swimming), yet she wasn't popular. Her love life is quite a mess once Hurricane Jason tears her carefully very planned world apart- a Meant To Be boy, mysterious British bachelor, and maybe someone else too. Now Julia is so caught up adhering to the rules and trying to find a way to be with Mark (her MTB), that it takes a hurricane of trouble to get her to go a little outside the box...and to make this book such fun.<br />
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That hurricane is Jason. The one boy who's going to get our pal Jules to have fun- even if it means by force. This boy is a blast, although at times he can annoy me to bits and make me question what's really going on. And of course he's nice to look at too- did I mention he's a redhead? I happen to have a weak spot for redheads, so Jason's almost automatically amazing. He's more than just the class clown- he's got layers. So not only is he a funny charming redhead, but he may also be a sensitive and romantic one too. I wish he were real and could marry me....Anyway, I'm not going to spoil anything but I will tell you that when these two are together (which is basically the entire book) you will laugh, smile, be frustrated, and be witness to shenanigans.<br />
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<span style="background-color: transparent;">Man I love Greek mythology. There is always a way to turn the stories into something new and interesting, and that's what Debbie did. <i>Any Love but Mine</i> was amazing! I loved everything about it, and the story is so interesting that you get wrapped up in it. I don't even know how to but into words how excited I am for the rest of these books. All the characters were interesting in their own ways, even if they were only there briefly. And the way she wrote it makes you feel apart of the book. </span></div>
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<a name='more'></a>The story is basically about the Erosians, goddesses of love each created for Eros to replace Psyche but he never wants them. Acacia is the recent creation and is sent off with the other two, Allana and Amora, to Earth to make matches for humans. Acacia, begin the most youthful of the three, is sent to high school to create matches, connecting human auras to their true-love, but is deemed the weirdo of the school because she is a loner. But eh she's suppose to be so get over it. Then she see's Josh, a hottie who happens to have no aura! That freaks her out of course, but also draws her into the tangled web that is true-love. </div>
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<span style="color: #181818;"><span style="line-height: 19px;">Now, let me get to the characters! Eros was a total mean, vindictive douche bag! Which actually worked well for me, because usually the Greek gods are shown as these overly charming, charismatic people. Each god had their own evil sides about them, and it was great! Though there were times I wished I could just jump in the story and beat the crap out of Eros. Amora was created to be as beautiful as Helen of Troy and is besties with Aphrodite of course. But don't let the good looks fool you; she is a cold-hearted beep and she doesn't care about anyone but herself. She hates Acacia with a passion and no one knows why. Very typically beep move. Allana is the most motherly of the three, and takes care of Acacia, teaching her what she needs to know and keeping her in line. But she too has things in the past that come up to haunt her. Acacia is the rebellious teen basically, but in goddess form. She thinks that if she has to give love to everyone she should have it too. When she meets Josh her world is whipped into a world wind of chaos, but it doesn't matter because its all for true-love. Sigh. </span></span></div>
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This story was so much like <i>Perfect Chemistry</i> by Simone Elkeles. The only thing is that PC was more PG-13/R rated-ish and KCC is more PG, with innuendos. LOL. The innuendos were hilarious to me, but still tasteful enough for the 13 and up crowd. But, truth be told, I kind of feel like it was a kiddie, "safe" version of Simone's book; no offense to Christina and all, but that's just how I feel. I'm sure I'm not the only one out there....crickets, crickets, crickets....or maybe I am. LOL</div>
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Porter-whose-name-isn't-Porter is the one chance in a chemical relationship for Leah, but he isn't just looks and green eyes. He actually has some depth to him, unlike Leah's handsy boyfriend what's his face LOL. But, anyway, like all romances, they fall for each other, he tells her to choose, and when she does......nope not telling you. You'll just have to read <i>Kiss Crush Collide</i> for yourself too see. :)</div>
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Tempest-can I just say I really enjoy that her name is Tempest?- is one girl/mermaid that is determined to stay true to herself. And if you've got a problem with that, well then, she's got some attitude for you. Throughout the book I was like "you go girlfriend!"She's fiery and strong willed, which was a pleasure to read. And her powers? Oh this is one mermaid you don't want to cross. Unfortunately there's a certain sea witch and co. who would love nothing more than to get rid of our favorite little mermaid. (oh the puns!)<br />
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Despite my mermaid puns, Tempest Unleashed was an engaging read that left me ready for the next book, while still giving me an end (i.e. no cliffhanger-yay!) And now that I know what's out there in the ocean- I think it's time for a trip to the beach!<br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Man Hayley & I have won twice on GoodReads this past week. We LOVE that because sometimes.....well most of the time we lose, so it's always refreshing when we win! Soooo that means, when we get the books (one for win for me and one win for Hayley) that there will be new book reviews coming your way!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">So, I don't know if you guys know what <b>THE CINNAMON CHALLENGE</b> is, but I attempted it, twice, and succeeded, once. LOL. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">The Cinnamon Challenge is when a brave, or crazy, person tries to swallow a table spoon full of cinnamon. It's not as easy as you think, because <u>you lose if you either spit it out or throw up</u>. YES, that actually happens. Cinnamon is a spice and it's extremely dry so this isn't that pleasant. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Anyway, my friend Brittany and I attempted to do this. The first time we both spit it out and were choking. The second time she got it down but then she threw up. I got it down but thought it was choking so I swallowed some milk after I swallowed the cinnamon. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Yesterday was Gilbert's birthday...YAY! She turned 19, even though 19 isn't such an eventful time in your life. Actually it's kind of like 18 plus 1 LOL. But anyway, let's all wish he a HAPPY , HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Eh, 19 isn't that different. I feel the same, smell the same. Only difference is that I'm older by a year. I'm just hoping that I live a long, long life. But only the higher power will know. </span></div>
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Goddess Interrupted is one of those books that is<b> better than the first book</b>, Goddess Test. I can't really pinpoint what exactly made this book better, maybe it was the ending, but it made me anxious to see that Aimee does for the next book. If only I could just read that one now, then I would be in a better mood.....SIGH oh well. Anyway, everybody, and I mean EVERYBODY should read this book because Aimee stepped up her game to like NFL Playoffs level. :) </div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">So, everyone wants to know when their favorite book comes out! Well, we have decided to make a list of all the 2012 book release dates. These are all the books we all can't wait for and their release months. Sometimes the days aren't exact, so we just listed the title and author under the month of its release. Some of the books are new books that we think are going to be great. ENJOY! </span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">* If there are books that you don't see on the list let us know so we can update the list. There will be a tab for this.*</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">A Million Suns by Beth Revis</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Incarnate by Jodi Meadows</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">New Girl by Paige Harbinson</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><b>Feb</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Pandemonium by Lauren Oliver</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Allegiance by Cayla Kluver </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Born Wicked by Jessica Spotswood</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Goddess Interrupted by Aimee Carter </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Perception by Kim Harrington</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Spellcaster by Cara Lynn Shultz</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Everlasting by Elizabeth Chandler</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Until I Die by Amy Plum</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Dreamless by Josephine Angelini</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Underworld by Meg Cabot</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Insurgent by Veronica Roth</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">The Girl in the Clockwork Collar by Kady Cross</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Bitterblue by Kristin Cashore </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">City of Lost Souls by Cassandra Clare</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Arise by Tara Hudson</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Timepiece by Myra McEntire</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">A Want So Wicked by Suzanne Young</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Tempest Unleashed by Tracy Deebs</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Rapture by Lauren Kate</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><b>July</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Once by Anna Carey</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Just For Fins by Tara Lynn Childs</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Endlessly by Kiersten White</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Heaven by Alexandra Adornetto</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">The Treachery of Beautiful Things by Ruth Frances Long</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><b>September</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Hidden by Sophie Jordan</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Angel Fever by L.A. Weatherly</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><b>December</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Timekeeper by Alexandra Monir </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Clockwork Princess by Cassandra Clare</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">You can also find this list and any added updates among the pages for easier access. </span></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13528384540640459840noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6640435265081415986.post-27475265074073690692012-01-10T18:44:00.002-06:002012-01-10T18:44:18.238-06:00Of 'Waiting for Its Release' Book Covers<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">We read so many books this past year, but it's the 2012 books that have us waiting on the edge of our seats! Constantly waiting to hear about these books, we search high and look for ARCs of all of these books because we just can't wait. It's the covers that draw us in, as well as the stories and the characters. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">These are our <b>Waiting for Its Release</b> books' covers. :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;"><img alt="Until I Die (Revenants, #2)" height="200" src="http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1320688295l/12908877.jpg" width="132" /> <img alt="Dreamless (Starcrossed, #2)" height="200" src="http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1320248839l/12995284.jpg" width="132" /> <img alt="Arise (Hereafter #2)" height="200" src="http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1321609379l/12270931.jpg" width="132" /> <img alt="Goddess Interrupted (Goddess Test, #2)" height="200" src="http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1324683837l/12637490.jpg" width="133" /> <img alt="Timepiece (Hourglass, #2)" height="200" src="http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1321072604l/12680986.jpg" width="133" /> <img alt="Underworld (Abandon Trilogy #2)" height="200" src="http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1319987494l/10799881.jpg" width="131" /> <img alt="A Want So Wicked (A Need So Beautiful, #2)" height="200" src="http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1320688664l/12924307.jpg" width="134" /> <img alt="Perception (Clarity, #2)" height="200" src="http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1310145085l/9396162.jpg" width="130" /> <img alt="Once (Eve, #2)" height="200" src="http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1321127130l/12924253.jpg" width="132" /> <img alt="Spellcaster (Spellbound #2)" height="200" src="http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1318505142l/12637477.jpg" width="124" /> <img alt="Just for Fins (Fins, #3)" height="200" src="http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1321127151l/13019704.jpg" width="132" /> <img alt="Endlessly (Paranormalcy, #3)" height="200" src="http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1320349604l/9064899.jpg" width="132" /> <img alt="Tempest Unleashed (Tempest #2)" height="200" src="http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1321557985l/12387628.jpg" width="131" /> <img alt="A Million Suns (Across the Universe, #2)" height="200" src="http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1310149690l/10345927.jpg" width="128" /> <img alt="Insurgent (Divergent, #2)" height="200" src="http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1325667729l/11735983.jpg" width="132" /> <img alt="Pandemonium (Delirium, #2)" height="200" src="http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1310371414l/9593911.jpg" width="132" /> <img alt="The Girl in the Clockwork Collar (Steampunk Chronicles, #2)" height="200" src="http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1324593517l/13060608.jpg" width="146" /> <img alt="Allegiance (Legacy, #2)" height="200" src="http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1314413942l/6056287.jpg" width="130" /> <img alt="Rapture (Fallen, #4)" height="200" src="http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1320674648l/12716010.jpg" width="130" /> <img alt="Bitterblue (The Seven Kingdoms, #3)" height="200" src="http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1317958941l/12680907.jpg" width="132" /> <img alt="Incarnate (Newsoul, #1)" height="200" src="http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1307385651l/8573642.jpg" width="132" /> <img alt="Born Wicked (The Cahill Witch Chronicles, #1)" height="200" src="http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1308653253l/11715276.jpg" width="131" /> <img alt="Everlasting (Kissed by an Angel, #5)" height="200" src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/31S9YOejXAL.jpg" width="140" /> <img alt="New Girl" height="200" src="http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1313435678l/12085568.jpg" width="124" /> <img alt="The Treachery of Beautiful Things" height="200" src="http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1317640482l/11737311.jpg" width="133" /> </span><img alt="City of Lost Souls (The Mortal Instruments, #5)" height="200" src="http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1325708287l/8755776.jpg" width="132" /><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Now you all know what we can't wait to see in 2012!!</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; line-height: 19px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><i>Being an heiress in 1920s Austria with nothing but a broken-down castle to your name and nary a penny in your purse could be frustrating for anyone but the Princess Theresa-Maria of Pfaffenstein. “Tessa,” however, is thrilled with her situation, as it allows her to concentrate on her love of the arts—and no one in the Viennese opera company need know that their delightful and charming under-wardrobe mistress is really a princess. But when the dashing self-made millionaire Guy Farne arrives at the opera in search of suitable entertainment for his high society guests, Tessa realizes that there may be more to life—and love—than just music. But while the attraction between them in undeniable, Guy’s insufferable snob of a fiancée only solidifies Tessa’s determination to keep her true identity a secret. Yet, after a chance meeting with the handsome Englishman, Tessa’s reserve begins to melt, and she starts to wonder if it’s not too late for a fairytale ending…</i></span></span>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">There are no vampires, faeries, or paranormal anything. There's no gore, killing, or violence that comes to mind. And much to my surprise there was no earth shaking, love at first sight, we're destined for each (although technically they are) type love. That is what's hidden in this book. A kind of real love. Tessa and Guy come to love each other in the same way normal people fall in love. They discovered their common love of the arts (especially music) and shared so many inside references to opera and music that I just shook my head as if I knew what they were talking about. They went out together (though they weren't really dates since dates shouldn't involve Guy rescuing Tessa). They shared personal experiences and things close to their hearts with one another. The more I thought about Tessa and Guy's relationship, the more I saw how similar it was to real life. That's not to say it didn't have a fictional flair. I mean Guy is a ridiculously wealth, smart, good looking guy and Tessa happens to be a princess adored by an entire countryside. I also doubt that the exact twists and turns in their path to one another happen in real life.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Hello everyone and welcome to the new year! It's finally 2012, the year that the world is "supposedly" suppose to end, LOL. But, it is also a new beginning for everyone. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">We both have decided that with this new beginning Gilbert & Gomez could use some resolutions! Hayley and I have thought had over this past year and what things we could improve on the blog so that you guys' experience is as wonderful as us! :) So, here they are! We hope that if anything should be added or changed ya'll would let us know. You are the audience and we want your opinion. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">1. Broaden our range of YA novels. We want to start reading all kinds of YA not just romance and paranormal. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">4. Increase audience involvement. We want you guys to be actively involved in what we do, that includes leaving comments on post. :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">5. Have more giveaways! Everyone likes free books, and we want to be able to do this for you guys. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">6. Interview authors. We think since now that we have the hang of the whole blogging thing that we will be able to have interviews with our and your favorite authors. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">These are our resolutions for 2012. Like we said, if you have anything to add or change please leave a comment below to voice your opinion. If we are not fulfilling any of our resolutions, please let us know. :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">- Enjoli & Hayley </span></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13528384540640459840noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6640435265081415986.post-40772173271734294572011-12-27T01:37:00.003-06:002011-12-27T01:42:51.192-06:00Of Sisters, Secrets, & Bonds<a href="http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1289841294l/8603765.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Imaginary Girls" border="0" height="320" src="http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1289841294l/8603765.jpg" width="211" /></a><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">Imaginary Girls</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> by Nova Ren Suma</span><br />
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I feel bad because I really tried to get into this book, but I couldn't. Every time I picked it up I would lose focus or get busy. Then, when I did have time I couldn't get into the story like I normally do. This book wasn't really my style. Point blank.<br />
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I thought I would like it because the synopsis was so good and the cover was REALLY interesting. It seemed like a mystery book with a twist and I love unexpected twist. I mean the story was creepily beautiful and disturbing, but it just didn't sit well with me. The writing was good and the plot was interesting, but something about the characters and the pace of the story just wasn't right for me. I don't know if it was the weird Chloe-Ruby relationship (the fact that Chloe basically wanted to be in Ruby skin - exaggeration - bothered me), or the fact that I like my leading ladies strong, confident, sure of themselves with a dash of miniature insecurity (because what girl isn't a little insecure) and Chloe was not really any of that. I DON'T KNOW, but I wasn't feeling it. Plus, Ruby seemed a tad bit fake to me, I'm just saying.<br />
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I'm not putting this book off for anybody though. If you want to read it go ahead. It's interesting, just not my style. Who knows, you might really like it and see something in it that I just didn't. Plus, Nova Ren is a pretty good author and her writing was good, just the characters require a certain taste. So, don't knock it till you try it.<br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">So Gomez and I <b>survived our first semester of college</b>!!! We are so proud of ourselves, and we are also glad that you all stuck with us through this time. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Other good news, since we have been financially challenged, being broke college students and all, we couldn't send out the winning books. <b>BUT</b>, we plan on sending them out this holiday! So, <span style="color: #0b5394;">if you won a book from one of our two giveaways please email us just to make sure we have the right address</span>. Thank you for being so patient with us and understanding our struggle. We're working on a way to do future giveaways and shipping the books with our low funds, so if you have any ideas please let us know as well. Leave a comment below so that we can look at everyone's ideas.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">2nd: Brittany Gale - The Fitzosbornes in Exile</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Please email us so that we can make sure that we send your book to the right address. Thank you again for being patient with us. We really appreciate it :)</span></div>
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