Only The Good SPy Young

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Only The Good Spy Young

Ally Carter

Hyperion

$16.99 U.S. (Hardcover)

What?

When Cammie Morgan enrolled at the Gallagher Academy, she knew she was preparing for the dangerous life of a spy. What she didn’t know was that the serious, real-life danger would start during her junior year of high school. But that’s exactly what happened two months ago when Cammie faced off against an ancient terrorist organization dead set on kidnapping her.

Now the danger follows her everywhere, and even Cammie “The Chameleon” can’t hide. When a terrifying encounter in London reveals that one of her most-trusted allies is actually a rogue double-agent, Cammie no longer knows if she can trust her classmates, her teachers—or even her own heart.

Why?

Thhis is the fourth book in the Gallagher Girls series but it looks so good! I just read Ally Carter's Heist Society and loved it so I cannot wait to start this series!!

Blog Hop and Follow Friday

Hello everyone I am back for my second hop!!!!! The blog hop is hosted by Jennifer over at http://www.crazy-for-books.com/

The question this week is who is your favorite new-to-you author so far this year?

I think I have two and they would be Lisa Schroeder and Suzanne Young!!! This yeard I have read Far From You and Chasing Brooklyn by Lisa and The Naughty List and So Many Boys by Suzanne. Both authors have a passion for writing that is evident in their books.Both are local Oregon authros and I have met them on numerous occassions. I would ssuggest their books to everyone!!!




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Follow Fridai is hosted by Parajunkee at http://www.parajunkee.com/search/label/FF

Happy Blog Hop and Follow Friday Everyone!!!!

Quiz

I stole this quiz from my friend Ariel over at Must Love Books! Looked like a lot of fun so I decided to do it as well!

The aim is to fill this in using only the titles of books you have read so far this year. Or, if that's too tricky, pick from the entire of last year's reads.

I’m only using books from this year so this should be fun! Here we go!

Describe yourself: Once a Witch

How do you feel: Far From You

Describe where you currently live: The Naughty List

If you could go anywhere, where would you go: Planet Pregnancy

Your favorite form of transportation: Away Laughing on a Fast Came;

Your best friend is: The Lightning Thief

You and your friends are: Wanted

What’s the weather like: Radiant Darkness

You fear: Catching Fire

What is the best advice you have to give: Early to Death, Early to Rise

Thought for the day: So Many Boys

How I would like to die: Dancing in my nuddy-pants

My soul’s present condition: My Soul to Keep


ENJOY!!!!

The Line

The Line

Teri Hall

Penguin Young Readers Group

$16.99 U.S. (Hardcover)

What?

An invisible, uncrossable physical barrier encloses the Unified States. The Line is the part of the border that lopped off part of the country, dooming the inhabitants to an unknown fate when the enemy used a banned weapon. It's said that bizarre creatures and superhumans live on the other side, in Away. Nobody except tough old Ms. Moore would ever live next to the Line.

Nobody but Rachel and her mother, who went to live there after Rachel's dad died in the last war. It's a safe, quiet life. Until Rachel finds a mysterious recorded message that can only have come from Away. The voice is asking for help.

Who sent the message? Why is her mother so protective? And to what lengths is Rachel willing to go in order to do what she thinks is right?

Why?

When I picked up the book to look at it, I was reminded of the Hunger Games. This book looks like an amazing mystery/suspense book which I cannot wait to get my hands on!!

Forget You

Forget You

Jennifer Echols

Simon and Schuster

$11.00 U.S.

What?

WHY CAN’T YOU CHOOSE WHAT YOU FORGET . . . AND WHAT YOU REMEMBER? There’s a lot Zoey would like to forget. Like how her father has knocked up his twenty-four- year old girlfriend. Like Zoey’s fear that the whole town will find out about her mom’s nervous breakdown. Like darkly handsome bad boy Doug taunting her at school. Feeling like her life is about to become a complete mess, Zoey fights back the only way she knows how, using her famous attention to detail to make sure she’s the perfect daughter, the perfect student, and the perfect girlfriend to ultra-popular football player Brandon. But then Zoey is in a car crash, and the next day there’s one thing she can’t remember at all—the entire night before. Did she go parking with Brandon, like she planned? And if so, why does it seem like Brandon is avoiding her? And why is Doug—of all people— suddenly acting as if something significant happened between the two of them? Zoey dimly remembers Doug pulling her from the wreck, but he keeps referring to what happened that night as if it was more, and it terrifies Zoey to admit how much is a blank to her. Controlled, meticulous Zoey is quickly losing her grip on the all-important details of her life—a life that seems strangely empty of Brandon, and strangely full of Doug.

Why?

I think everyone has something they want to forget and just can't. This story looks really relatable and also like a great read!

Thirteen Reasons Why

Thirteen Reasons Why

Jay Asher

Penguin Group

$16.99 U.S. (Hardcover)

FTC: I borrowed this book from a friend.

What?
Clay Jensen returns home from school to find a mysterious box with his name on it lying on his porch. Inside he discovers cassette tapes recorded by Hannah Baker–his classmate and crush–who committed suicide two weeks earlier.

On tape, Hannah explains that there are thirteen reasons why she decided to end her life. Clay is one of them. If he listens, he'll find out how he made the list.

My Thoughts:

I was not a huge fan of this book. I came in expecting a lot because of all the hype that the book receives. I think Jay Asher did an amazing job with the writing of the story. The details were phenomenal and everything flowed well. His characters were well developed and you could easily relate to most of them. My major dilemma in the book was Hannah. I think that her character came off as very manipulative. I understood the point that Asher was trying to make with her character, which is you should always be careful with what you do because it can affect other people, but I think there could have been a better way to convey this. Hannah seemed to want to ruin these peoples lives which was not something I approvd of. I did not have much sympathy for her character which shocked me throughout the read. While the writing was good and the idea of the book unique Thirteen Reasons Why was not the book for me.

Recommendations: High School aged girls/

Grade: B+

Age: Young Adult (14+)

Need

Need

Carrie Jones

Bloomsbury USA

$9.99 U.S.

What?
Zara White suspects there’s a freaky guy semi-stalking her. She’s also obsessed with phobias. And it’s true, she hasn’t exactly been herself since her stepfather died. But exiling her to shivery Maine to live with her grandmother? That seems a bit extreme. The move is supposed to help her stay sane . . . but Zara’s pretty sure her mom just can’t deal with her right now.

She couldn’t be more wrong. Turns out the semi-stalker is not a figment of Zara’s overactive imagination. In fact, he’s still following her, leaving behind an eerie trail of gold dust. There’s something not right—not human—in this sleepy Maine town, and all signs point to Zara.

Why?

Tho book looks fun, and intense! The cover pulls me in right away

Blog Hop and Follow Friday

Blog Hop is hosted by Crazy For Books

This is my very first blog hop and I am really excited!

The question this week is: Tell us about the book you are currently reading!
I am currently reading Rose Sees Red. It is set back in the 1980's and is about two girls one American and one Russian and how something as simple as ballet and one night out can bring them together. So far I am really enjoying the book it is definetley a lot more serious than any other books I have been reading.




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The Body Finder

The Body Finder

Kimberly Derting

HarperCollins

$16.99 U.S. (Hardcover)

FTC: I borrowed this book from a friend

Synopsis:
Violet Ambrose is grappling with two major issues: Jay Heaton and her morbid secret ability. While the sixteen-year-old is confused by her new feelings for her best friend since childhood, she is more disturbed by her "power" to sense dead bodies—or at least those that have been murdered. Since she was a little girl, she has felt the echoes the dead leave behind in the world . . . and the imprints that attach to their killers.

Violet has never considered her strange talent to be a gift; it mostly just led her to find dead birds her cat left for her. But now that a serial killer is terrorizing her small town, and the echoes of the local girls he's claimed haunt her daily, Violet realizes she might be the only person who can stop him.

Despite his fierce protectiveness over her, Jay reluctantly agrees to help Violet find the murderer—and Violet is unnerved by her hope that Jay's intentions are much more than friendly. But even as she's falling intensely in love, Violet is getting closer and closer to discovering a killer . . . and becoming his prey herself.

My Thoughts:

This book was amazing! The Body Finder was a mystery that I could not put down. Derting has an amazing voice that is prevalent throughout the story. Violet is an amazing character with a special gift. I loved that Violet was able to sense death. It provided a dark element to the story that made it so fun to read. I was absolutely in love with Jay throughout the book. He was ana amazing friend and just plain adorable. I was entranced throughout the entire book by the suspense. Derting did an amazing job with her writing switching between the voice of the killer to Violet.

Recommendations; I would recommend this book to everyone.

Grade: A

Age: Young Adult (14+)

Mockingjay

Mockingjay

Suzanne Collins

Scholastic Inc.

$17.99 U.S. Hardcover

Release Date: August 24, 2010

What?

Against all odds, Katniss Everdeen has survivied the Hunger Games twice. But now that she's made it out of the bloody areana alive, she's still not safe. The Capitol is angry. The Capitol wants revenge. Who do they think shpuld pay for the unrest? Katniss. And what's worse. President Snow has made it clear that no one else is safe either. Not Katniss's family, not her friends,not the people of District 12.

Why?

Must I really provide a reason? The Hunger Games is one of the most phenomenal series I have ever read. Suzanne Collins has a way with words and story. She unfolds a horrific tale that you just can't help but read. I have my copy pre-ordered and cannot wait to read it!

Behind

Dear Followers,

As most of you have seen I have been a bit behind in my blogging lately. I am currently working about 60= hours a week doing an internship and maintaining an actual job. I have been trying my best to get on and blog but it has not been happening. Luckily I have decided to make the time in my hectic schedule to continue blogging regularly. It is my goal to continue getting new followers and providing reviews. Thanks for sticking by me and look forward to some reinventing of this blog in the future!


Keep reading!

-Sarah

Linger Repost

Since Linger came out this past week I decided to repost the link for my review for all of you guys to read!! The book was amazing and I hope all of you read it!

http://booksaremybff.blogspot.com/2010/03/linger.html

Catching Fire

Catching Fire

Suzanne Collins

Scholastic Inc.

$17.99 U.S. (Hardcover)

FTC: I purchased this book.

Synopsis:

Against all odds, Katniss Everdeen has won the annual Hunger Games with fellow district tribute Peeta Mellark. But it was a victory won by defiance of the Capitol and their harsh rules. Katniss and Peeta should be happy. After all, they have just won for themselves and their family a life of safety and plenty. But their are rumors of rebellion among the subjects, and Katniss and Peeta, to their horror, are the faces of that rebellion. The Capitol is angry. The Capitol wants revenge.

My Thoughts:

Intense.... I loved the sequel o the Hunger Games. After the first book I did not think Suzanne Collins could get any better, I was wrong. I couyld barely put the book down. There was suspense on every page, and plot twists in every chapter. I became so engrossed in the book that the story started to become a reality. Collins has a way with detail that I have not seen in many other authors. She provides details that make the story vivid and lively. I absolutely loved the setting she is able to paint. Katniss is an amazing heoine and you cannot help but root for her. I cannot wait to end the series in August when Mockingjay comes out.

Recommendations: Everyone

GradeL A++

Age: 15 and up