Where She Went by Gayle Forman

Where She Went by Gayle Forman
Release Date: April 5, 2011
Publisher: Dutton Juvenile 
Age Group: Young Adult
Pages: 264
Source: Library
Buy the Book: Amazon

It's been three years since the devastating accident ... three years since Mia walked out of Adam's life forever.Now living on opposite coasts, Mia is Julliard's rising star and Adam is LA tabloid fodder, thanks to his new rock star status and celebrity girlfriend. When Adam gets stuck in New York by himself, chance brings the couple together again, for one last night. As they explore the city that has become Mia's home, Adam and Mia revisit the past and open their hearts to the future - and each other.
Told from Adam's point of view in the spare, lyrical prose that defined If I Stay, Where She Went explores the devastation of grief, the promise of new hope, and the flame of rekindled romance.

My head hurts. My heart hurts. What an emotional roller coaster! I LOVED IT. I don't really think my review will do the book justice, but I have to try and get out how great this book is.

 I thought If I Stay was a fantastic novel but Where she Went is phenomenal. Once in a while a story really touches me and stays with me for a while and this is definitely it. This book was so well written, I myself was feeling depressed at times because I felt as if it was happening to me.

I really loved Adam in the first book, so I was ecstatic when I saw this book was in his point of view. Throughout most of the book, Adam is numb and grieving, but that's more of an understatement.  My heart when out for him.  Gayle does a wonderful job of getting to the reader's feelings, she has a way of  relating to almost all readers. I love it.

This story is so beautiful and heartwarming! I just can't stop gushing about it. You have to read it it you haven't. It will make you cry, laugh and even just sigh, but you won't regret reading it. I have to get myself my own copy of this book as well because I for sure am going to want to reread it.

One of my favorite novels. Ever!

In My Mailbox (12)

In My Mailbox is a weekly meme hosted by The Story Siren, where we all share what we got during the week! 

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From The Library:

Deadly Little Games by Laurie Faria Stolarz

Slayed by Amanda Marrone

Entice by Carrie Jones

Dead Beautiful by Yvonne Wood

Eighth Grade Bites by Heather Brewer 

Glass house by Rachel Caine

What's in your mailbox?

Follow Friday & Book Blogger Hop (13)

Follow Friday is a weekly meme hosted by Parajunkee's View.  

This week's question is: What is on your current playlist right now?

Just to name a few:

-Evanescence

-30 Seconds to Mars

-Again&Again

-Digital Daggers

-Eyes Set to Kill

-Angus & Julia Stone

The Book Blogger Hop is a weekly event hosted by Jennifer at Crazy for Books and runs from Friday to Sunday.

This weekend's question/topic:

"If you find a book you love, do you hunt down other books by the same author?"

Absolutely! I figure if I really enjoyed a book by that author, their writing style will carry on to the their other books, which will lead me to liking them as well.

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Review: Delirium by Lauren Oliver

Disscussion: Top Ten Favorite Book Series

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Top 10 Favorite Series

I love stand alone novel just fine. But my favorite types of books to read are series. The story doesn't have to end so quickly, and it gives us more time to become acquainted with the characters and world. This is my list of favorite series.




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Delirium by Lauren Oliver

Delirium by Lauren Oliver
Release Date: Febuary 1, 2011
Publisher: HarperTeen
Age Group: Young Adult
Pages: 441
Source: Library
Buy the Book: Amazon

Before scientists found the cure, people thought love was a good thing. They didn’t understand that once love -- the deliria -- blooms in your blood, there is no escaping its hold. Things are different now. Scientists are able to eradicate love, and the governments demands that all citizens receive the cure upon turning eighteen. Lena Holoway has always looked forward to the day when she’ll be cured. A life without love is a life without pain: safe, measured, predictable, and happy. 
But with ninety-five days left until her treatment, Lena does the unthinkable: She falls in love.

Absolutely Loved. It. Before this year, I've been really hesitant about reading dystopian novels, but with all of the great books I have read pertaining to this genre I wont hesitate again. Delirium had me absorbed, with every flip of the page, I couldn't help but feel like only a minute had gone by. When in fact, hours had passed and I was almost done with the book.

I really enjoyed reading about Lena, she had qualities that reminded me of myself. She's nearly 18, a definite rule follower and just trying to get through life until she could undergo the procedure that would change her life and allow her to be happy. Now, I don't ever have to go through the things Lena did, but I feel like I can agree with her decisions, making the book all the right more enjoyable.


Lauren Oliver takes your regular love story and makes it even better.We get to see the obstacles in life when not only do your parents/ guardian not accept your relationship with the person you love, but when the whole country is against it. It's such a unique story full of love and sacrifices. I can't wait to read the next book because their are some questions that I need answered.


Now if you enjoy a good love story and don't mind reading dystopia, then this is a must read!

Waiting on" Wednesday (10)

Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted at Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.

This week's pre-publication "can't-wait-to-read" selection is:

Kiss of Death (Scarlett Wakefield #4) by Lauren Henderson

Publisher: Delacorte Books for Young Readers

Release Date:May 10, 2011

Scarlett thought Dan McAndrew's murder was long behind her, but when she and her classmates arrive in Edinburgh for a weeklong field trip, she's startled to be joined by her old St. Tabby's cohorts--and enemies--who are visiting the area on a field trip as well. Even more startling, Callum, Dan's surviving twin, is in the area--and his cold treatment leaves Scarlett wondering what's changed, especially when a series of attacks makes her believe that someone's out to get her for her past mistakes. Would Callum ever hurt her, though? And what's Scarlett to make of her conflicting feelings for Callum, now that Jase isn't around? Even more upsetting, why is her most trusted confidante, Taylor, acting distant and dismissive?

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From the Library:

Demonglass by Rachel Hawkins

Where She Went by Gayle Forman

Bought:

Wither by Lauren DeStephano

Clarity by Kim Harrington

Clarity by Kim Harrington


Release Date: March 1, 2011
Publisher: Scholastic point
Age Group: Young Adult
Pages: 242
Source: Library
Buy the Book: Amazon

When you can see things others can't, where do you look for the truth?

This paranormal murder mystery will have teens reading on the edge of their seats.

Clarity "Clare" Fern sees things. Things no one else can see. Things like stolen kisses and long-buried secrets. All she has to do is touch a certain object, and the visions come to her. It's a gift.

And a curse.

When a teenage girl is found murdered, Clare's ex-boyfriend wants her to help solve the case--but Clare is still furious at the cheating jerk. Then Clare's brother--who has supernatural gifts of his own--becomes the prime suspect, and Clare can no longer look away. Teaming up with Gabriel, the smoldering son of the new detective, Clare must venture into the depths of fear, revenge, and lust in order to track the killer. But will her sight fail her just when she needs it most?

 Fast paced and a quick read!

Clarity had me mesmerized. I particularly liked this book, because of its uniquesness. Unlike most books, the Fern family doesn't hide the fact that they had "super powers". It was quite refreshing from reading all those books where the main character tries hard to  hide their supernatural selves. And instead of spending time trying to not be herself, Claire finds herself in the middle of a murder investigatoin. Using her powers to help uncover the murdererer.

Claire Fern was a very well developed character. On the exterior she seems like a tough psychic chick and a  member of the freak family. But behind all of that, where others fail to look, there is a normal girl. A girl who doesn't was to always be on the defense and wants what everone else wants.  Clarity not only had me on my toes from the suspence, but it made me laugh. Claire had a great sence of humor I really enjoted reading the book even morebecaus eof this.

The only complaint I might have about the book, is that it was too short! I needed to know more.
But overall, it was a fantastic read! Fans of The Body Finder are sure to enjoy this book as well.

Follow Friday & Book Blogger Hop (12)

Follow Friday is a weekly meme hosted by Parajunkee's View.  

This week's question is:  Do you have anyone that you can discuss books with IRL? Tell us about him/her

No one I know really shares my passion of reading, mostly I just gush about the books I've read to anyone who will listen.

The Book Blogger Hop is a weekly event hosted by Jennifer at Crazy for Books and runs from Friday to Sunday.

This weekend's question/topic:Pick a character from a book you are currently reading or have just finished and tell us about him/her.

I just finished reading Delirium. The main character is named Magdalena Holoway, Lena for short.I really enjoyed reading about Lena, she had qualities that reminded me of myself. She's nearly 18, a definite rule follower and just trying to get through life until she could undergo the procedure that would change her life and allow her to be happy. That is until she meet Alex and maybe contracting that disease (amor deliria nervosa) isn;t such a bad idea anymore.

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Before I Fall by Lauren Oliver

Before I Fall by Lauren Oliver

Release Date: March 2, 2010
Publisher: HarperCollins 
Age Group: Young Adult
Pages: 427
Source: Library
Buy the Book: Amazon

What if you had only one day to live?
What would you do?
Who would you kiss?
And how far would you go to save your own life?
Samantha Kingston has it all: the world's most crush-worthy boyfriend, three amazing best friends, and first pick of everything at Thomas Jefferson High—from the best table in the cafeteria to the choicest parking spot. Friday, February 12, should be just another day in her charmed life. Instead, it turns out to be her last. Then she gets a second chance. Seven chances, in fact. Reliving her last day during one miraculous week, she will untangle the mystery surrounding her death—and discover the true value of everything she is in danger of losing.

This is a novel, I both love and hate, but wouldn't hesitate to read it again. There are many great review revolving this book, and I can totally see why. Lauren Oliver does such a great job of keeping the reader captivated. I felt as if I really was in my high school, full of all the gossip and drama. 


Now, this book doesn't follow much of the criteria for most young adult book. The main character dies in the first chapter and knowing this, we can still enjoy the greatness of this book. Sam isn't really perfect, in fact far from it. She is what we know as, part of the in-crowd. And not too surprisingly, not one of my favorite characters. I have not read many books where the main character was not one that I loved right from the start, but this is definitely one of them. I disagreed with almost all of what Sam did, and it was agitating to read all of her silly mistakes. 


The book was very long, divided into seven chapters, each describing her days as she dealt with the idea of being given a  second chance. It took me a while to get into the book, but I realized that you have to go through the process with Sam in order to really understand her path


Although I knew where the books was going right from the beginning, I couldn't help but be a little shocked when Sam died. Sam finally had an understanding of the mistakes she made and the people she missed out on knowing because she was the way she was. And all in the end, it was for nothing because she wouldn't be able to see how it all affected her.


Before I Fall was such a great novel, it's hard t believe that this Lauren Oliver's first book, I can't to read more of her work!

Follow Friday & Book Blogger Hop (11)

Follow Friday is a weekly meme hosted by Parajunkee's View.  

This week's question is: DO YOU JUDGE A BOOK BY IT'S COVER?

I am sad to say, that yes I am guilty of this. What attracts me to a book right away is the cover. Most of the time if I don't like the cover, I don't even bother to read the blurb. Even though there have been many instances where I didn't read a book because of the cover, but then someone recommends it to me, I read and I fall in love with it. I can't help but judge a book by its cover.

The Book Blogger Hop is a weekly event hosted by Jennifer at Crazy for Books and runs from Friday to Sunday.

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