Archive for April 2012
The Kiss Off by Sarah Billington
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Ever since she can remember, Poppy Douglas has had a penchant for writing songs on any topic she could think of. It’s her favorite pastime and she enjoys it immensely. The topics she chooses to sing about are anything but normal. Writing music is one of her simple pleasures that she likes to share with outside world via her YouTube channel.
A woman scorned, Poppy soon pens a song about her ex-boyfriend and her now ex-best friend. Yet never once did she imagine gaining recognition for a song she created in order to nurse a broken heart. Determined to not let things with Cameron get to her, she pretends that everything is fine and dandy. Unfortunately, Cameron and Nikki are hard to ignore. They seem to be anywhere and everywhere, further driving home the fact that they’re very much together. Read on »
Tags: Billington, Books, Comedy, Humor, Kiss, Off, Reviews, Romance, Sarah, Sarah Billington, Teen, The, The Kiss Off, Young Adult
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Penelope and The Movie Star by Ron D. Voigts
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
Penelope Amour has always been a tad precocious and inquisitive. She has a zest for wanting to know about anything and everything that comes her way. More often than not, this tends to get her into trouble. Her time at Tiffin Prep. hasn’t always been easy, yet she’s determined to make the the most of her time there.
Returning to the school once her vacation is over, things start off on the wrong foot. Her suitcase breaks and there’s a new girl on the scene. Despite the changes, Penelope does her best to not let the disappointments get to her. Read on »
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Illicit Magic by Camilla Chafer
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
With her parents taken from her at a very early age, Stella Mayweather has spent most of her young life bounced around from foster home to foster home. The existence of unexplained powers has caused her to live a solitary existence, something she much prefers, since it allows her to live in anonymity. Keeping away from others is the only way she can ensure no one else gets hurt when bursts of her powers surface unexpectedly. Yet, at times, she yearns to have someone she can depend on. To have that one friend who would be understanding about who and what she is.
An unexpected attack on her one night draws her attention to the unexplained burnings occurring all over Europe. Woman are are being burned alive on supposed accounts of their being witches. The reasons behind such things elude Stella, yet she can’t deny the fact that she has always been different. When help arrives unexpectedly, she knows she has no choice but to do what has been asked of her. Surviving to live another day is a must and she’ll do anything to make sure that happens. Read on »
Tags: Books, Camilla, Camilla Chafer, Chafer, Contemporary, Fantasy, Illicit, Illicit Magic, Magic, Paranormal, Reviews, Romance, Urban
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Nuncio and the Gypsy Girl by Kristin Alexandre
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
Neci has always had a mind of her own. She’s willful and determined, unwilling to allow anyone to tell her what to do. When a young composer named Ezra catches her eye, she fancies herself in love with him. In her mind, she’s destined be with him and no one else will do. Ezra is oblivious to this fact, yet he showers her with attention whenever she’s near.
Unbeknownst to her, he doesn’t really share the same feelings as she does for him. When Ezra decides that it’s time for him to make his own fortune, Neci knows she needs to make him see that she’s the one for him. But how can she do that if he refuses to see just how perfect they are? Read on »
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Flesh and Feathers by April Fifer
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
For the past ten years, Azaleigh Carlton has been living her life as each day comes. The simplicity with which she’s lived has worked well for her, yet there are times she’s found herself dwelling upon the past. Most especially upon the death of her mother. She’s made do with what she has and is content to continue living her life in the same manner she is now.
Deviating from her usual daily routine after work one day, she stops at a bar and comes across a man who captures her interest from the moment she sets her eyes on him. There’s something about Kale she finds intriguing, making her want to know him just a little better. She soon finds herself spending more time with him, enjoying every moment they have together. Yet there’s something she can’t deny. She’s falling in love with Kale, a realization that takes her completely by surprise. Read on »
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