A Good Book Has No Ending

Alphas

2009-08-20T00:03:00.000-07:00

Alphas
by Lisi Harrison

Summary: Thousands applied.
One hundred got in.
Only one will win.

Welcome to Alpha Academy, the super-exclusive, ultra-tricked-out institute created to groom the next generation of world class dancers, writers, musicians, and inventors. It's a dream come true for one hundred lucky girls. But competition breeds excellence, and one wrong move will get you sent home at any time, for any reason. What happens when the country's best, brightest, and hawtest begin clawing their way to the top?

My Thoughts: When I first received this book I was thrilled! It was my very own first ARC I had ever received. I was so excited to get to read this before all of my friends got a hold of it. I absolutely loved this book. I think that the author did a fantastic job writing this book. She really left me hanging after I read the last paragraph of this book and now I really can't wait for the next one to come out even though technically this one hasn't even came out yet! Oh well, I guess I'll just have to wait. I really enjoyed how the author contrasted the characters. I also really enjoyed the fact that the author had a lot of technology such as holograms and hovercars used in this book. This book has inspired me to actually take a shot at reading the Clique series which Lisi Harrison also writes.

Recommendations: I recommend any teenage girl to read this.

Next Review: Perfect Chemistry by Simone Elkeles

The Luxe

2009-08-19T23:52:00.001-07:00

The Luxe
by Anna Godbersen

Grade: B+
Summary: (Credit to Barnes&Noble) Pretty girls in pretty dresses, partying until dawn.
Irresistible boys with mischievous smiles and dangerous intentions.
White lies, dark secrets, and scandalous hookups.
This is Manhattan, 1899.

Beautiful sisters Elizabeth and Diana Holland rule Manhattan's social scene. Or so it appears. When the girls discover their status among New York City's elite is far from secure, suddenly everyone—from the backstabbing socialite Penelope Hayes, to the debonair bachelor Henry Schoonmaker, to the spiteful maid Lina Broud—threatens Elizabeth's and Diana's golden future.

With the fate of the Hollands resting on her shoulders, Elizabeth must choose between family duty and true love. But when her carriage overturns near the East River, the girl whose glittering life lit up the city's gossip pages is swallowed by the rough current. As all of New York grieves, some begin to wonder whether life at the top proved too much for this ethereal beauty, or if, perhaps, someone wanted to see Manhattan's most celebrated daughter disappear...

In a world of luxury and deception, where appearance matters above everything and breaking the social code means running the risk of being ostracized forever, five teenagers lead dangerously scandalous lives. This thrilling trip to the age of innocence is anything but innocent.

My Thoughts: I hate to be so blunt, but this book took me forever to get into. It seriously took me at least 3 weeks to finally finish it. Of course, after I got into it, it ended up being a really good book and it was worth it to read it. I really like how the author had so many love triangles in this book, it made this book that much better. I of course say that though because I am a sucker for romance. Every book I read has to at least have a little bit of romance in it and this book gave me the little dose of it I needed to be satisfied. (: The book could be a little hard to understand it parts of the book but that was because things were very different back in 1899. I liked this book because it was pretty much just like Gossip Girl but it took place in an earlier time period. I don't think that I would ever read it again, but there are only few books that I would choose to read and they normally aren't a part of a series like The Luxe is.

Recommendation: I would recommend this book to teenage girls who either like reading books that take place in the past or like forbidden love.

Next Review: Alphas by Lisi Harrison

Contest at Princess Bookie!

2009-08-19T17:15:00.000-07:00

Princess Bookie is having a contest that you can win 14 books or more! I really think that it would be a really good idea to enter! If oyu enter, PLEASE say that I referred you..that would be awesome! Here's the list of books you would win if you won the contest! Yes, I mean you will win ALL of these books if you are the contest winner!

1. Hush Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick ARC
2. Along For The Ride by Sarah Dessen ARC
3. Kiss of Life by Daniel Waters ARC
4. Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater ARC
5. Troy High by Shana Norris ARC
6. Love You Hate You Miss You by Elizabeth Scott ARC
7. Reincarnation by Suzanne Weyn ARC
8. Lovestruck Summer by Melissa Walker
9. Death by Series by Linda Gerber (3 books total)
10. a 5 dollar giftcard from Walmart (you can buy yourself half of a book with it, lol)
11. 3 Sarah Dessen books ( Just Listen, This Lullaby, Someone Like You)
12. Suite Scarlett by Maureen Johnson
13. Fire By Kristin Cashmore ARC
14. Last but not least, I have some extra amazon cards, so I will also include a preorder for CATCHING FIRE BY SUZANNE COLLINS. It will be shipped to on or around Sept 1st (whenever they ship it)

AND a book of your choice (under $15.00 please and it can be a preorder as long as it comes out in September-so many good books get released)

You should go enter RIGHT NOW. (:

Lost in a Book Contest!

2009-08-18T18:43:00.000-07:00

Lost in a Book is having an awesome contest in celebration of her upcoming birthday! If you enter this contest please say that I referred you because then you will get an extra 5 entries! Here's what you have a chance to win:

1. ARC of Shiver
2. ARC of How to Say Good-bye in Robot
3. ARC of As You Wish
4. ARC of Give Up the Ghost
5. ARC of Lipstick Apology
6. ARC of Devoured
7. ARC of The Sweetheart of Prosper County
8. Hardcover copy of Eyes Like Stars
9. Hardcover copy of Hannah (Daughters of the Sea)

And if THAT isn't enough if I get 150 followers one other winner will win a YA book pre-order of their choice via amazon.com!

Go there RIGHT NOW! Please? (:

Contest!

2009-07-19T21:28:00.000-07:00

Lost in a Book is having a contest in celebrating the release of Blue Moon. You may win either Evermore, The Vampire Diaries, or Skin Hunger.

Check out their contest by clicking the above link!

Sorry..

2009-04-15T15:27:00.000-07:00

I'm sorry I haven't gotten a new review out to you, I really have been meaning to do it, I just haven't had any time whatsoever. I'm starting to get even more homework lately and I have to get a bunch of make up homework in since I'm leaving on a trip next tuesday..so believe me, when I get back from my trip I will for sure get you some more reviews, 'cause let me tell you, I have plenty of books I can review. Again, sorry for the delay..

--McCall

Kissed by an Angel

2009-04-01T17:01:00.000-07:00

Kissed by an Angel
Elizabeth Chandler
Grade: A
Summary: When her boyfriend, Tristan, died, Ivy thought she'd lost everything, even her faith in angels. But now she's discovered that he's her guardian angel -- his presence so strong that she can feel the touch of his hand, the beat of his heart. Ivy needs Tristan now more than ever because he knows she's in terrible danger. Only Ivy's guardian angel can save her now that his killer is after her.
But if Tristan rescues Ivy, his mission on earth will be finished, and he must leave her behind forever. Will saving Ivy mean losing her just when he's finally reached her again?

My Thoughts: Okay, so I just love to read a good who done it murder mystery, which is basically what this is, but then it started talking about water angels and things like that, and that was a little weird for me. But I got over that little bit and the book was just a really worthwhile read. It had love and compassion, but it still kept you on your toes. I could never guess what was coming next, everything really surprised me. Sometimes you'll get those predictable books that just bore you because you know what's going to happen next, this is not one of those books. I would definitely recommend this book to just about everyone, especially if you like a good murder mystery like I do.

Next Review: The Luxe by Anna Godbersen

The Truth About Forever

2009-03-31T16:08:00.000-07:00

The Truth About Forever
Sarah Dessen
Grade: A+
Summary: (Credit to Barnes&Noble) Sixteen-year-old Macy Queen is looking forward to a long, boring summer. Her boyfriend is going away. She’s stuck with a dull-asdishwater job at the library. And she’ll spend all of her free time studying for the SATs or grieving silently with her mother over her father’s recent unexpected death. But everything changes when Macy is corralled into helping out at one of her mother’s open house events, and she meets the chaotic Wish Catering crew. Before long, Macy joins the Wish team. She loves everything about the work and the people. But the best thing about Wish is Wes—artistic, insightful, and understanding Wes—who gets Macy to look at life in a whole new way, and really start living it…

My Thoughts: I loved this book! I've personally been a huge fan of Sarah Dessen for a while now, and this is one of my favorites of hers. I really loved the contrasting of the two guys in Macy's life, Jason and Wes. Jason is more of a play by the rules kind of guy that goes away to Brain Camp, and Wes has a real taste for Truth-telling which has Macy viewing her life in a way she never thought she could. I gave this book an A+, and I can be a tough grader because I am very picky with what I read, so know that I truly mean this book deserves an A+, it's really worth the read. Honestly, I would probably recommend this book to just about anyone.

Next Review: Kissed by an Angel by Elizabeth Chandler

Review On Its Way..

2009-03-30T18:48:00.000-07:00

My first review I'm going to be getting to you will be one of my all-time favorites, The Truth About Forever by Sarah Dessen. I could probably read this book over and over and it would never get old. Stay tuned. :]