Jelaousy

Jealousy

Lili St. Crow

Penguin Group

$9.99

Release Date: July 29th

Synopsis by Barnes and Noble:

It's a good thing Dru Anderson is fast. Because the sucker chasing her isn't slowing down-- and he won't rest until he has tasted her blood and silenced her heart. . .

Dru's best friend, Graves, and her strange and handsome savior, Christophe, are ready to help her take on the ultimate evil. But will their battle for Dru's heart get in the way of her survival?

Sneak Peek:

Last Tuesday I went to a book signing for Lili St. Crow, she provided me with a few sneak peeks into Jealousy. First the handsome boy on the cover is Christophe so no need to worry that a new character is being introduced. Ash will also be a much more important character in this book. Lili said that the book begins with Ash, Christophe, Dru, and Graves all in a motel room....

I cannot wait for the third installment of the Strange Angels series to come out!

The Reckoning

I took a few days off to catch up on school, but I am back and here is a review just for you!

The Reckoning

Kelley Armstrong

HarperCollins

$17.99 U.S. (Hardcover)

FTC: I purchased this book.

Synopsis by Barnes and Noble:

My name is Chloe Saunders. I'm fifteen, and I would love to be normal.

But normal is one thing I'm not.

For one thing, I'm having these feelings for a certain antisocial werewolf and his sweet-tempered brother—who just happens to be a sorcerer—but, between you and me, I'm leaning toward the werewolf.

Not normal.

My friends and I are also on the run from an evil corporation that wants to get rid of us—permanently.

Definitely not normal.

And finally, I'm a genetically altered necro-mancer who can raise the dead, rotting corpses and all, without even trying.

As far away from normal as it gets.

My Thoughts:

Thise was a good ending to the series. I love reading final books in series because you know that you are going to be done. Kellley Armstrong did a good job of wrapping up her Darkest Powers Series. The Reckoning offered much more drama than the previous books. There was never a dull moment for Chloe and her friends. There was something waiting to get them around every corner. I was instantly drawn into the book, I had a hard time keeping up with the plot twists. My only problem with the book was the ambiguous ending. Kelley left the ending open to the reader's interpretation. I wanted her to completely end the story, but the ending she did give was sufficient.

Recommendations:

Anyone who is loving the series.

Age: 14 and up

Grade: A-

Fallen

Fallen

Lauren Kate

Random House

$17.99 U.S. (Hardcover)

Synopsis by Barnes and Noble:

Seventeen-Year-Old Luce is a new student at Sword & Cross, an unwelcoming boarding/reform school in Savannah, Georgia. Luce’s boyfriend died under suspicious circumstances, and now she carries the guilt over his death with her as she navigates the unfriendly halls at Sword & Cross, WHERE every student seems to have an unpleasant—even evil—history.

It’s only when she sees Daniel, a gorgeous fellow student, that Luce feels there’s a reason to be here—though she doesn’t know what it is. And Daniel’s frosty cold demeanor toward her? It’s really a protective device that he’s used again . . . and again. For Daniel is a fallen angel, doomed to fall in love with the same girl every 17 years . . . and watch her die. And Luce is a fellow immortal, cursed to be reincarnated again and again as a mortal girl who has no idea of who she really is.

Why?

The book looks interesting, and I am immediately draw in by the cover

Psych Major Syndrome

Psych Major Syndrome

Alicia Thompson

Hyperion

$16.99 U.S. (Hardcover)

FTC: I borrowed this book from the library.

Synopsis by Barnes and Noble:

Using the skills you've learned so far in Introduction to Psychology, please write a brief self-assessment describing how things are going in your freshman year.

Presenting Concerns:

The Patient, Leigh Nolan (that would be me), has just started her first year at Stiles College. She has decided to major in psychology (even though her parents would rather she study Tarot cards, not Rorschach blots).

Patient has always been very good at helping her friends with their problems, but when it comes to solving her own...not so much.

Patient has a tendency to overanalyze things, particularly when the opposite sex is involved. Like why doesn't Andrew, her boyfriend of over a year, ever invite her to spend the night? Or why can't she commit to taking the next step in their relationship? And why does his roommate Nathan dislike her so much? More importantly, why did Nathan have a starring role in a much-more-than-friendly dream?

Aggravating factors include hyper-competitive fellow psych majors, a professor who's badly in need of her own psychoanalysis, and mentoring a middle-school-aged girl who thinks Patient is, in a word, naive.

Diagnosis:

Psych Major Syndrome

My Thoughts:

This book was really interesting. I am actually minoring in psychology so it was fun to read this book and understand the concepts addressed. Leigh was kind of neurotic, but very relateable. I liked actually reading a book about a character closer to my age. Alicia Thompson did an amazing job of creating a vulnerable and relateable title character. I think my favorite part of the book was the psychology terms at the beginning of the chapters. They added some depth and prepared the reader for what was going to happen in the chapter. The book addressed some very touchy subjects, in a manner that worked. I loved the way it turned out, and really enjoyed reading the book.

Recommendation:

Anyone who needs to do a little psychoanalysis on themselves....

AgeL 15 and up

Grade: A

Early to Death, Early to Rise

Early to Death, Early to Rise

Kim Harrison

HarperCollins

$16.99 U.S. (Hardcover)

Release Date: Tomorrow 5/25

No synopsis for this book on Barnes...

Why?

I absolutely loved the debut book in this series Once Dead, Twice Shy! Kim Harrison is a phenomenal author and she brings great stories to life. Madison is an amazing character and I can relate to her sometime stubborn attitude. I cannot wait to get this book tomorrow. If you haven't read Once Dead, Twice Shy there is still time for you to go pick it up today!!!!

Heartless

Heartless

Sara Shepard

HarperCollins

$16.99 U.S. (Hardcover)

FTC: I borrowed this book from a friend.

Synopsis by Barnes and Noble:

In picturesque Roaewood, Pennsylvania, neighbors gossip over picket fences, and gleaming SUVs sit in every crushed-granite driveway. But recently, friendly smiles have been replaced with suspicious glares and accusatory whispers—and it's all because Hanna, Aria, Emily, and Spencer just can't keep their mouths shut. . . .

First they claimed they found a dead body in the woods behind Spencer's house, only to have it vanish without a trace. Then when the same woods went up in flames, they swore they saw someone who's supposed to be dead rise from the ashes. And even after all that, the pretty little liars are still playing with fire.

Hanna's trading in her Dior trench for a straitjacket. Aria's trying to contact the dead. Emily's dumped her boyfriend and is skipping town . . . again. And Spencer thinks someone in her family has gotten away with murder.

The friends insist they're telling the truth about what they saw, but all of Rosewood thinks they're simply out for attention—and nobody likes a girl who cries wolf. So when the big bad killer comes after the girls, will anyone believe them . . . or will they be the next to disappear?

My Thoughts:

What can I say about this book, that I haven't already said about the other 6 before it. Of course I loved this book, the series is phenomenal and I don't know how but in each installment Sara Shepard brings something new. I thought I had this book figured out, and then it hit me in the end, and I was completely wrong. I still have my suspicions, and I cannot wait to finish the series next month. Heartless brought new disasters for each of the girls. I liked the controversy in the book, and how the town as started portraying the girls. I think this provided an extra edge to the book. I absolutely love the suspense in the book, I could barely put it down, and if I did it was not for long. Sara Shepard threw in some curveballs that I could not believe. This book was so fun to read because I never knew what was going to happen.

Recommendations:

Now that this is going to be a show I think everyone should read the series.

Grade: A

Age: 15 and up

Kiss and Blog

Kiss and Blog

Alyson Noel

St. Martin's Press

$9.99 U.S.

Synopsis by Barnes and Noble:

What's the best revenge when your best friend you for the popular crowd? Alyson Noel reveals all in her hot new young adult novel.

Why?

The cover is bright and fun, and everyone knows something about betrayal so this book is relateable for everyone.