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Sorry it's been slow here on the blog lately but I've been busy with some really big changes. I MOVED TO WORDPRESS! This is something I've been considering for over a year now and I'm excited that I finally took the plunge and switched. While I've loved my time here on Blogger I really wanted more creative freedom with my blog layout & design that I didn't have on this platform. I'm really happy with my new blog design and I hope all of you who have followed me here for the last three years will continue to follow me on Wordpress. </div>
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<br />Born Bookishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12423159589372274382noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-707631051198193918.post-70507792066103628762014-02-02T08:57:00.000-08:002014-02-02T08:57:22.105-08:00February Releases!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The heart-stopping conclusion to the New York Times bestselling Shatter Me series, which Ransom Riggs, bestselling author of Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children, called "a thrilling, high-stakes saga of self-discovery and forbidden love"</div>
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Juliette now knows she may be the only one who can stop the Reestablishment. But to take them down, she'll need the help of the one person she never thought she could trust: Warner. And as they work together, Juliette will discover that everything she thought she knew-about Warner, her abilities, and even Adam-was wrong.</div>
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In Shatter Me, Tahereh Mafi created a captivating and original story that combined the best of dystopian and paranormal and was praised by Publishers Weekly as "a gripping read from an author who's not afraid to take risks." The sequel, Unravel Me, blew readers away with heart-racing twists and turns, and New York Times bestselling author Kami Garcia said it was "dangerous, sexy, romantic, and intense." Now this final book brings the series to a shocking and climactic end.</div>
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Falcon Lake wants vengeance. And so, it seems, does someone else... An intense, heart-rending psychological thriller to accompany the chilling and seductive Fracture</div>
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In a fragmented future United States ruled by the lavish gentry, seventeen-year-old Madeline Landry dreams of going to the university. Unfortunately, gentry decorum and her domineering father won't allow that. Madeline must marry, like a good Landry woman, and run the family estate. But her world is turned upside down when she discovers the devastating consequences her lifestyle is having on those less fortunate. As Madeline begins to question everything she has ever learned, she finds herself increasingly drawn to handsome, beguiling David Dana. Soon, rumors of war and rebellion start to spread, and Madeline finds herself and David at the center of it all. Ultimately, she must make a choice between duty - her family and the estate she loves dearly - and desire.</div>
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Seventeen-year-old Bonnie™ Baker has grown up on TV—she and her twelve siblings are the stars of one-time hit reality show Baker’s Dozen. Since the show’s cancellation and the scandal surrounding it, Bonnie™ has tried to live a normal life, under the radar and out of the spotlight. But it’s about to fall apart…because Baker’s Dozen is going back on the air. Bonnie™’s mom and the show’s producers won’t let her quit and soon the life she has so carefully built for herself, with real friends (and maybe even a real boyfriend), is in danger of being destroyed by the show. Bonnie™ needs to do something drastic if her life is ever going to be her own—even if it means being more exposed than ever before.</div>
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For sixteen years, Daisy has been good. A good daughter, helping out with her autistic younger brother uncomplainingly. A good friend, even when her best friend makes her feel like a third wheel. When her parents announce they’re sending her brother to an institution—without consulting her—Daisy’s furious, and decides the best way to be a good sister is to start being bad. She quits jazz band and orchestra, slacks in school, and falls for bad-boy Dave. </div>
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Apparently the full length FIOS movie trailer aired this morning on the Today Show!!! While I haven't been able to get my hands on the full version I did want to share this little 12 second teaser trailer I found because it got me SO EXCITED for the movie!</div>
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Born Bookishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12423159589372274382noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-707631051198193918.post-69053411328900134072014-01-26T06:00:00.000-08:002014-01-26T06:00:03.263-08:00Quote of the Week: Unravel Me (1)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Ohh how I love Kenji =) He had so many great lines in this book, but this one was by far my favorite! </div>
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Born Bookishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12423159589372274382noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-707631051198193918.post-20344313807861230202014-01-24T16:31:00.001-08:002014-01-24T16:37:39.072-08:00MG Review: The Dark Lady (Sherlock, Lupin & Me #1)<div style="margin: 0px; text-align: -webkit-auto;">
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<span style="color: #7f6000;">Publication Date:</span> <span style="font-size: large;">February 1st 2014</span></div>
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While on summer vacation, little Irene Adler meets a young William Sherlock Holmes. The two share stories of pirates and have battles of wit while running wild on the sunny streets and rooftops. When Sherlock’s friend, Lupin, joins in on the fun, they all become fast friends. But the good times end abruptly when a dead body floats ashore on the nearby beach. The young detective trio will have to put all three of their heads together to solve this mystery.</div>
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I stumbled across this book when searching through NetGalley's available titles looking for something quite different. I've recently become obsessed with the BBC drama <i>Sherlock </i>and was very interested in this middle-grade mystery about a young Sherlock Holmes.</div>
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While this book is just being released in the US this February, it was originally an Italian title and part of a series that already has four books. The book is told from Irene Adler's point of view as she looks back at her childhood and the time her and Sherlock first met, one summer in the beach-side town of Saint-Malo. Unfortunately, the book lost my interest very early on. The "big" mystery was very slow paced which took away any potential suspense.</div>
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I wasn't impressed by the writing, it felt narrated rather than seen through the eyes of our protagonist, Irene. There was also an extreme over use of exclamation marks. It was as if everything that came out of Irene's mouth was super important! I began imaging that she didn't just speak, but rather yelled everything.</div>
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For a book about Sherlock Holmes I felt we hardly got to know him at all. He was quiet and mysterious, which I know are some of his famous character traits. I just wish he wasn't such a stranger to the reader.</div>
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Hopefully the target audience enjoys this book better than I did. As for me, I won't be carrying on with the series. </div>
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Born Bookishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12423159589372274382noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-707631051198193918.post-71945363126794258512014-01-19T06:00:00.000-08:002014-01-19T06:00:08.891-08:00Quote of the Week : Formerly Shark Girl<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">No Promises.</span><br />
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- <i>Shark Girl</i> by Kelly Bingham</div>
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Born Bookishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12423159589372274382noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-707631051198193918.post-77192711257763000262014-01-17T18:04:00.000-08:002014-01-17T18:04:35.536-08:00Kindle Book Deals<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Born Bookishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12423159589372274382noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-707631051198193918.post-46889384166274655622014-01-14T08:38:00.000-08:002014-01-14T08:38:33.113-08:002014 Challenges<div style="text-align: left;">
Last year I joined about 8 or 9 different reading challenges, and while I technically reached most of them (read/reviewed the books) it was just too many to keep up with. I didn't link up those reviews at the hosting blog or take part in any reading/commenting on other participant reviews. This year I've decided to join only two challenges so that I can keep up with them and actually participate. </div>
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The Prequel & Sequel Challenge hosted by <a href="http://novelheartbeat.com/" target="_blank">Novel Heartbeat</a> and <a href="http://writergrrlreads.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Writer Grrl Reads</a></div>
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I have SOOO many series started with their beautiful sequels sitting on my shelf collecting dust. My main reading goal this year is to dust 'em off and finish those series! Below is the list of series I hope to finish as part of the challenge. In no particular order:</div>
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- Delirium Trilogy (Books 2 & 3)</div>
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- Unearthly Trilogy (Book 3)</div>
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- I Am Number Four (Books 3 & 4)</div>
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- Shatter Me (Book 3)</div>
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- Hush, Hush Saga (Book 4)</div>
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- Under the Never Sky Trilogy (Book 3)</div>
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- Gallagher Girl Series (Books 5 & 6)</div>
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- The Selection Trilogy (Book 3)</div>
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- Eve Trilogy (Book 3)</div>
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- Defiance Series (Book 2)</div>
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- Shadowlands Series (Book 2 & 3)</div>
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- Divergent Trilogy (Books 2 & 3)</div>
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- Hourglass Series (Book 2 & 3)</div>
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- Legend Trilogy (Books 2 & 3)<br />
- The Pledge Trilogy (Books 2 & 3)<br />
- The Inheritance Cycle (Books 3 & 4)</div>
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Phew! I knew I was behind on my series but I didn't realize I was THAT behind. </div>
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I've listened to very few audiobooks in my day but it's something I would like to do more of. I'm going to aim for the Newbie level of 1-5 audiobooks. I've already started my first one. <i>Someday, Someday Maybe</i> written and narrated by Lauren Graham (Lorelai from Gilmore Girls)</div>
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Born Bookishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12423159589372274382noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-707631051198193918.post-55194087953051525932014-01-13T10:16:00.000-08:002014-01-13T10:16:58.661-08:00Breathtaking Book Cover: The Island<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I can't even explain my LOVE for this song! All I know is it makes me happy & I can't stop listening to it. I really like how the music video doesn't concentrate on the band themselves, instead it shows a little girl as she looks out the back window of a car and at one point you see the band singing on a street corner which I thought was a cool way to incorporate themselves into it.<br />
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<span style="color: #b45f06;">Author: </span><span style="font-size: large;">Lissa Price</span></div>
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<span style="color: #b45f06;"># of Pages:</span><span style="font-size: large;"> 288</span></div>
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<span style="color: #b45f06;">Publisher:</span><span style="color: #990000;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;">Random House</span></div>
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<span style="color: #b45f06;">Publication Date: </span><span style="font-size: large;">January 7th 2014</span></div>
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<span style="color: #b45f06;">Source: </span><span style="font-size: large;">ARC </span></div>
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<span style="color: #b45f06;">Level:</span><span style="color: red;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;">Young Adult</span></div>
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<span style="color: #b45f06;">Rating:</span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #b45f06;"> </span>5 Hearts</span></div>
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With the Prime Destinations body bank destroyed, Callie no longer has to rent herself out to creepy Enders. But Enders can still get inside her mind and make her do things she doesn't want to do. Like hurt someone she loves. Having the chip removed could save Callie's life - but it could also silence the voice in her head that might belong to her father. Callie has flashes of her ex-renter Helena's memories, too ...and the Old Man is back, filling her with fear. Who is real and who is masquerading in a teen body? This is the thrilling sequel to "Starters".<br />
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Since it had been over a year since I read the first book in this set, <i>Starters,</i> I decided to do a re-read before jumping into <i>Enders </i>so I wouldn't have any problems connecting all the little pieces<i>.</i> However, the author did a good amount of recapping at the beginning so I probably would have been fine without the re-read but it got me back into the world and mindset so I'm still glad I did.<br />
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Callie, Tyler, and Michael are finally free from Prime Destination and are living like normal claimed Starters. That is until Callie starts hearing the voice of the Old Man in her head, proving to her that she will never be completely free. This book went in a lot of different directions than I was expecting, it's full of twists and turns that will keep you on your toes!<br />
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We get a few new characters this time around, some joining Callie's side, others fighting to bring her down. There's a certain new character I'd like to gush about but you're just going to have to read it for yourselves *que evil laughter* ;)<br />
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I think fans of the first book will be happy with where things go in <i>Enders. </i>For those who haven't read the first book yet, what are you waiting for?! While there is only supposed to be two books in the set the ending seemed like the perfect setup for a third. Hey, a girl can dream right? =) </div>
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Born Bookishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12423159589372274382noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-707631051198193918.post-27701508417985587882013-12-30T08:47:00.004-08:002013-12-30T08:47:49.007-08:00End of the Year Wrap Up: New Authors Challenge<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<li>Stephanie Parent</li>
<li>Stephanie Hemphill</li>
<li>Karen Hesse</li>
<li>Jane Higgins</li>
<li>Kate Brian</li>
<li>Katja Millay</li>
<li>Coleen Patrick</li>
<li>John Green</li>
<li>Kadir Nelson</li>
<li>Maria V. Snyder</li>
<li>Julianne Moore</li>
<li>Jennifer L. Armentrout</li>
<li>Kat Zhang</li>
<li>Denise Grover Swank</li>
<li>Rick Yancey</li>
<li>Taila Vance</li>
<li>Nancy J. Cavanaugh</li>
<li>Laura Nowlin</li>
<li>Robyn Schneider</li>
<li>Lauren Myracle</li>
<li>C. J. Redwine</li>
<li>CJ Lyons</li>
<li>Laura Bickle</li>
<li>Cassandra Clare</li>
<li>Gabrielle Prendergast</li>
<li>Sarah Crossan</li>
<li>Romily Bernard</li>
<li>Diana Peterfreund</li>
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Born Bookishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12423159589372274382noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-707631051198193918.post-15565394186436093902013-12-29T08:32:00.000-08:002013-12-29T08:32:26.016-08:00End of the Year Wrap Up: All About Middle Grade Challenge<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<a href="http://bornbookish.blogspot.com/2013/03/book-review-wild-book-by-margarita-engle.html" target="_blank">The Wild Book </a>by Margarita Engle, <a href="http://bornbookish.blogspot.com/2013/06/mg-review-love-that-dog-hate-that-cat.html" target="_blank">Love That Dog </a>by Sharon Creech, </div>
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<a href="http://bornbookish.blogspot.com/2013/06/mg-review-love-that-dog-hate-that-cat.html" target="_blank">Hate That Cat</a> by Sharon Creech</div>
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<i><a href="http://bornbookish.blogspot.com/2013/02/book-review-witness-by-karen-hesse.html#" target="_blank">Witness</a></i> by Karen Hesse, <i><a href="http://bornbookish.blogspot.com/2013/10/mg-review-this-journal-belongs-to.html" target="_blank">This Journal Belong To Ratchet</a></i> by Nancy J. Cavanaugh,</div>
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Favorite Middle Grade of 2013?</span><br />
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<a href="http://bornbookish.blogspot.com/2013/10/mg-review-this-journal-belongs-to.html" target="_blank"><i>This Journal Belongs to Ratchet</i> </a>by Nancy J. Cavanaugh<br />
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<i><a href="http://bornbookish.blogspot.com/2013/02/book-review-hysteria-by-megan-miranda.html" target="_blank">Hysteria</a></i> by Megan Miranda, <a href="http://bornbookish.blogspot.com/2013/03/book-review-language-inside-by-holly.html#" target="_blank"><i>The Language Inside</i> </a>by Holly Thompson, </div>
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<i><a href="http://bornbookish.blogspot.com/2013/04/book-review-come-back-to-me-by-coleen.html" target="_blank">Come Back to Me</a></i> by Coleen Patrick</div>
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<i>Spies & Prejudice</i> by Talia Vance, <i><a href="http://bornbookish.blogspot.com/2013/08/ya-review-perfect-scoundrels-by-ally.html" target="_blank">Perfect Scoundrels</a> </i>by Ally Carter, <i><a href="http://bornbookish.blogspot.com/2013/09/ya-review-if-he-had-been-with-me-by.html" target="_blank">If He Had Been With Me</a></i> by Laura Nowlin, <i><a href="http://bornbookish.blogspot.com/2013/10/ya-review-time-after-time-by-tamara.html" target="_blank">Time After Time</a></i> by Tamara Ireland Stone</div>
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<i><a href="http://bornbookish.blogspot.com/2013/07/ya-review-this-is-war-by-lisa-laura.html" target="_blank">This is W.A.R</a> </i>by Lisa & Laura Roecker, <i><a href="http://bornbookish.blogspot.com/2013/08/ya-book-review-giveaway-beginning-of.html" target="_blank">The Beginning of Everything</a></i> by Robyn Schneider, </div>
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<i><a href="http://bornbookish.blogspot.com/2013/08/ya-review-infinite-moment-of-us-by.html" target="_blank">The Infinite Moment of Us</a></i> by Lauren Myracle, <i>Broken </i>by CJ Lyons</div>
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<i><a href="http://bornbookish.blogspot.com/2013/11/mini-reviews-after-math-crash-elite.html" target="_blank">After Math</a></i> by Denise Grover Swank, <i><a href="http://bornbookish.blogspot.com/2013/10/ya-review-audacious-by-gabrielle.html" target="_blank">Audacious</a></i> by Gabrielle Prendergast, </div>
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<i><a href="http://bornbookish.blogspot.com/2013/10/ya-review-find-me-by-romily-bernard.html" target="_blank">Find Me</a></i> by Romily Bernard, <i>Shark Girl</i> by Kelly Bingham</div>
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<i><a href="http://bornbookish.blogspot.com/2013/10/ya-review-time-after-time-by-tamara.html" target="_blank">Time After Time</a></i> by Tamara Ireland Stone<br />
<i><a href="http://bornbookish.blogspot.com/2013/08/ya-review-perfect-scoundrels-by-ally.html" target="_blank">Perfect Scoundrels </a></i>by Ally Carter</div>
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Anna from <i><a href="http://bornbookish.blogspot.com/2013/10/ya-review-time-after-time-by-tamara.html" target="_blank">Time After Time</a> </i><br />
Kat from <i><a href="http://bornbookish.blogspot.com/2013/08/ya-review-perfect-scoundrels-by-ally.html" target="_blank">Perfect Scoundrels</a></i></div>
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BENNETT from <i><a href="http://bornbookish.blogspot.com/2013/10/ya-review-time-after-time-by-tamara.html" target="_blank">Time After Time</a></i><br />
W.W. Hale the Fifth from <i><a href="http://bornbookish.blogspot.com/2013/08/ya-review-perfect-scoundrels-by-ally.html" target="_blank">Perfect Scoundrels</a></i></div>
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Anna & Bennett from <i>Time After Time</i><br />
Kat & Hale from <i><a href="http://bornbookish.blogspot.com/2013/08/ya-review-perfect-scoundrels-by-ally.html" target="_blank">Perfect Scoundrels</a></i></div>
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<i><a href="http://bornbookish.blogspot.com/2013/04/book-review-come-back-to-me-by-coleen.html" target="_blank">Come Back to Me</a></i> by Coleen Patrick, <i><a href="http://bornbookish.blogspot.com/2013/09/ya-review-if-he-had-been-with-me-by.html" target="_blank">If He Had Been With Me</a></i> by Laura Nowlin</div>
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<a href="http://bornbookish.blogspot.com/2013/08/ya-book-review-giveaway-beginning-of.html" target="_blank"><i>The Beginning of Everything</i> </a>by Robyn Schneider, <i><a href="http://bornbookish.blogspot.com/2013/10/ya-review-find-me-by-romily-bernard.html" target="_blank">Find Me</a></i> by Romily Bernard, </div>
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<a href="http://bornbookish.blogspot.com/2013/10/ya-review-audacious-by-gabrielle.html" target="_blank"><i>Audacious</i> </a>by Gabrielle Prendergast</div>
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<i><a href="http://bornbookish.blogspot.com/2013/10/ya-review-find-me-by-romily-bernard.html" target="_blank">Find Me</a></i> by Romily Bernard</div>
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<i style="color: black; font-weight: normal;"><a href="http://bornbookish.blogspot.com/2013/10/ya-review-find-me-by-romily-bernard.html" target="_blank">Find Me</a></i><span style="color: black; font-weight: normal;"> by Romily Bernard</span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #ff32a9;">Favorite stand alone debut?</span></b></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-weight: normal;"><a href="http://bornbookish.blogspot.com/2013/04/book-review-come-back-to-me-by-coleen.html" target="_blank">Come Back to Me</a> by Coleen Patrick</span></div>
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<a href="http://bornbookish.blogspot.com/2013/01/mini-book-review-double-crossed-by-ally.html#" target="_blank"><i>Double Crossed</i> </a>by Ally Carter, <i>Where She Went </i>by Gayle Forman, </div>
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<i><a href="http://bornbookish.blogspot.com/2013/04/book-review-through-ever-night-by.html" target="_blank">Through The Ever Night</a></i> by Veronica Rossi</div>
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<i><a href="http://bornbookish.blogspot.com/2013/05/book-review-onyx-by-jennifer-l.html" target="_blank">Onyx</a></i>, <a href="http://bornbookish.blogspot.com/2013/06/book-review-opal-by-jennifer-l.html" target="_blank">Opal</a>, <i><a href="http://bornbookish.blogspot.com/2013/11/ya-review-origin-by-jennifer-l.html" target="_blank">Origin</a></i>, & <a href="http://bornbookish.blogspot.com/2013/09/ya-review-shadows-by-jennifer-l.html" target="_blank"><i>Shadows</i> </a>by Jennifer L. Armentrout</div>
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<i><a href="http://bornbookish.blogspot.com/2013/06/mg-review-love-that-dog-hate-that-cat.html" target="_blank">Hate That Cat</a></i> by Sharon Creech, <i><a href="http://bornbookish.blogspot.com/2013/09/ya-review-once-we-were-by-kat-zhang.html" target="_blank">Once We Were</a></i> by Kat Zhang, <i><a href="http://bornbookish.blogspot.com/2013/08/ya-review-perfect-scoundrels-by-ally.html" target="_blank">Perfect Scoundrels</a></i> by Ally Carter, <i><a href="http://bornbookish.blogspot.com/2013/10/ya-review-time-after-time-by-tamara.html" target="_blank">Time After Time</a></i> by Tamara Ireland Stone</div>
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<i><a href="http://bornbookish.blogspot.com/2013/11/mini-reviews-after-math-crash-elite.html" target="_blank">The Elite</a> </i>by Kiera Cass, <i><a href="http://bornbookish.blogspot.com/2013/11/ya-review-outside-by-laura-bickle.html" target="_blank">The Outside</a> </i>by Laura Bickle, <i>Enders</i> by Lissa Price, </div>
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<i>Through the Ever Night</i> by Veronica Rossi, <i>Perfect Scoundrels </i>by Ally Carter,<br />
<i>Time After Time</i> by Tamara Ireland Stone</div>
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<i>Formerly Shark Girl</i> by Kelly Bingham<br />
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<i><a href="http://bornbookish.blogspot.com/2013/01/book-review-bridge-by-jane-higgins.html#" target="_blank">The Bridge</a></i> by Jane Higgins, <i><a href="http://bornbookish.blogspot.com/2013/02/book-review-out-of-dust-by-karen-hesse.html#" target="_blank">Out of the Dust</a></i> by Karen Hesse, <i>If I Stay</i> by Gayle Forman,</div>
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<i>Where She Went </i>by Gayle Forman</div>
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<a href="http://bornbookish.blogspot.com/2013/05/book-review-fault-in-our-stars.html" target="_blank"><i>The Fault In Our Stars</i> </a>by John Green, <i>Poison Study</i> by Maria V. Snyder, <i><a href="http://bornbookish.blogspot.com/2013/11/ya-review-displacement-by-thalia-chaltas.html" target="_blank">Displacement</a></i> by Thalia Chaltas, <i><a href="http://bornbookish.blogspot.com/2013/11/ya-review-book-thief-by-markus-zusak.html" target="_blank">The Book Thief</a></i> by Markus Zusak</div>
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<i><a href="http://bornbookish.blogspot.com/2013/11/ya-review-book-thief-by-markus-zusak.html" target="_blank">The Book Thief</a></i> by Markus Zusak<br />
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Almost all of them!<br />
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<i><a href="http://bornbookish.blogspot.com/2013/02/book-review-out-of-dust-by-karen-hesse.html#" target="_blank">Out of the Dust</a></i> by Karen Hesse<br />
<i><a href="http://bornbookish.blogspot.com/2013/11/ya-review-book-thief-by-markus-zusak.html" target="_blank">The Book Thief</a></i> by Markus Zusak<br />
<i>If I Stay</i> by Gayle Forman<br />
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<i><a href="http://bornbookish.blogspot.com/2013/04/book-review-through-ever-night-by.html" target="_blank">Through the Ever Night</a></i> by Veronica Rossi, <i>The 5th Wave</i> by Rick Yancey, </div>
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<i><a href="http://bornbookish.blogspot.com/2013/09/ya-review-hallowed-ones-by-laura-bickle.html" target="_blank">The Hallowed Ones</a></i> by Laure Bickle, <i><a href="http://bornbookish.blogspot.com/2013/11/ya-review-outside-by-laura-bickle.html" target="_blank">The Outside</a> </i>by Laura Bickle, </div>
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Favorite Dystopian of 2013?</div>
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<i><a href="http://bornbookish.blogspot.com/2013/04/book-review-through-ever-night-by.html" target="_blank">Through the Ever Night</a> </i>by Veronica Rossi and <i>Enders</i> by Lissa Price</div>
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Favorite kick-butt heroine? </div>
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Katie from <i><a href="http://bornbookish.blogspot.com/2013/09/ya-review-hallowed-ones-by-laura-bickle.html" target="_blank">The Hallowed Ones</a> </i>& <i><a href="http://bornbookish.blogspot.com/2013/11/ya-review-outside-by-laura-bickle.html" target="_blank">The Outside</a></i></div>
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<i><a href="http://bornbookish.blogspot.com/2013/01/book-review-defy-stars-by-stephanie.html#" target="_blank">Defy the Stars</a></i> by Stephanie Parent, <i><a href="http://bornbookish.blogspot.com/2013/02/book-review-sisters-of-glass-by.html#" target="_blank">Sisters of Glass</a></i> by Stephanie Hemphill, </div>
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<span style="color: black;"><a href="http://bornbookish.blogspot.com/2013/02/book-review-out-of-dust-by-karen-hesse.html#" target="_blank"><i>Out of the Dust</i> </a>by Karen Hesse</span></div>
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<i><a href="http://bornbookish.blogspot.com/2013/02/book-review-witness-by-karen-hesse.html#" target="_blank">Witness</a></i> by Karen Hesse, <a href="http://bornbookish.blogspot.com/2013/03/book-review-wild-book-by-margarita-engle.html" target="_blank"><i>The Wild Book</i> </a>by Margarita Engle,</div>
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<i><a href="http://bornbookish.blogspot.com/2013/03/book-review-language-inside-by-holly.html#" target="_blank">The Language Inside</a></i> by Holly Thompson</div>
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<span style="color: black;"><a href="http://bornbookish.blogspot.com/2013/05/book-review-nelson-mandela.html" target="_blank"><i>Nelson Mandela</i> </a>by Kadir Nelson, <i><a href="http://bornbookish.blogspot.com/2013/06/mg-review-love-that-dog-hate-that-cat.html" target="_blank">Love That Dog</a></i> by Sharon Creech,</span></div>
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<i><a href="http://bornbookish.blogspot.com/2013/06/mg-review-love-that-dog-hate-that-cat.html" target="_blank">Hate That Cat</a></i> by Sharon Creech</div>
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<i><a href="http://bornbookish.blogspot.com/2013/10/ya-review-audacious-by-gabrielle.html" target="_blank">Audacious</a> </i>by Gabrielle Prendergast, <i><a href="http://bornbookish.blogspot.com/2013/11/ya-review-displacement-by-thalia-chaltas.html" target="_blank">Displacement </a></i> by Thalia Chaltas</div>
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<span style="color: #e06666;">Author: </span><span style="font-size: large;">C.J. Lyons</span></div>
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<span style="color: #e06666;"># of Pages:</span><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;"> </span>336 </span></div>
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<span style="color: #e06666;">Publisher:</span><span style="color: #e69138;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Sourcebooks Fire</span></div>
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<span style="color: #e06666;">Publication Date: </span><span style="font-size: large;">November 5th 2013</span></div>
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<span style="color: #e06666;">Source: </span><span style="font-size: large;">BEA</span></div>
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<span style="color: #e06666;">Level:</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;">Young Adult</span></div>
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<span style="color: #e06666;">Rating:</span><span style="color: #e69138;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">2 Hearts</span></div>
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The only thing fifteen-year-old Scarlet Killian has ever wanted is a chance at a normal life. Diagnosed with a rare and untreatable heart condition, she has never taken the school bus. Or giggled with friends during lunch. Or spied on a crush out of the corner of her eye. So when her parents offer her three days to prove she can survive high school, Scarlet knows her time is now... or never. Scarlet can feel her heart beating out of control with every slammed locker and every sideways glance in the hallway. But this high school is far from normal. And finding out the truth might just kill Scarlet before her heart does.</div>
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I think it's going to be hard to judge this book for what it is rather than how it was marketed. The back of the book calls Broken a "riveting suspense and taut drama" a lot of reviews I read previously also talked about it as if it were a fast-paced thriller. This is not the case at all. It was basically your average contemporary romance with a slight mystery that doesn't turn suspenseful until the last few chapters. Had I just been expecting a contemproary romance going into it, I may have enjoyed it more than I did. Unfortunely, I was expecting an edge of your seat medical thriller that wasn't there. </div>
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The main character, Scarlet, has been diagnosed with Long QT disease, which means her heart beats irregularly and could kill her at any moment. After spending most of her life in the hospital, Scarlet decides she wants to take the time she does have left and go to high school like a normal kid. Her parents are dead set against it, but they decide to let her go on a trial basis.<br />
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Scarlet immedietly makes friends with Jordan, Nessa, Celina and Tony. The "wrong" crowd according to Scarlets mother. Ugh, her mother drove me nuts! She made all of Scarlet's decisions for her and did things like feed her vitamins in front of all her friends in the middle of the school cafeteria. Seriously?! I can't think of any teenager that would put up with that.<br />
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The book is divided into five sections set over the course of one school week (Monday - Friday). A lot of the time I was bored with the little details of Scarlet's school day, but I guess we were supposed to be overwhelmed by the experience as much as she was. <br />
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I was appaled by the bullying that went on at the school and that the students so easily got away with it. I was home schooled, so thankfully I never had to deal with bullying first hand or see it happening to those around me, but I know it's a big issue that is overlooked all too much! </div>
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With the ending came a big twist and a few fast-paced pages, but it was pretty short lived for a so-called "riveting suspense." If you're a contemporary lover looking for a romance with a little something different I'd check this one out. If you're looking for a fast paced medical thriller, keep looking. </div>
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I've only got my eye on a few books this month. </div>
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It's a night like any other on board the Icarus. Then, catastrophe strikes: the massive luxury spaceliner is yanked out of hyperspace and plummets into the nearest planet. Lilac LaRoux and Tarver Merendsen survive. And they seem to be alone. <br />
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Lilac is the daughter of the richest man in the universe. Tarver comes from nothing, a young war hero who learned long ago that girls like Lilac are more trouble than they’re worth. But with only each other to rely on, Lilac and Tarver must work together, making a tortuous journey across the eerie, deserted terrain to seek help. <br />
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Then, against all odds, Lilac and Tarver find a strange blessing in the tragedy that has thrown them into each other’s arms. Without the hope of a future together in their own world, they begin to wonder—would they be better off staying here forever?<br />
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Everything changes when they uncover the truth behind the chilling whispers that haunt their every step. Lilac and Tarver may find a way off this planet. But they won’t be the same people who landed on it.<br />
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It's time to meet your new roomie.<br />
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When East Coast native Elizabeth receives her freshman-year roommate assignment, she shoots off an e-mail to coordinate the basics: television, microwave, mini-fridge. That first note to San Franciscan Lauren sparks a series of e-mails that alters the landscape of each girl's summer -- and raises questions about how two girls who are so different will ever share a dorm room.<br />
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As the countdown to college begins, life at home becomes increasingly complex. With family relationships and childhood friendships strained by change, it suddenly seems that the only people Elizabeth and Lauren can rely on are the complicated new boys in their lives . . . and each other. Even though they've never met.<br />
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National Book Award finalist Sara Zarr and acclaimed author Tara Altebrando join forces for a novel about growing up, leaving home, and getting that one fateful e-mail that assigns your college roommate.<br />
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Wren Caswell is average. Ranked in the middle of her class at Sacred Heart, she’s not popular, but not a social misfit. Wren is the quiet, “good” girl who's always done what she's supposed to—only now in her junior year, this passive strategy is backfiring. She wants to change, but doesn’t know how.<br />
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Grayson Barrett was the king of St. Gabe’s. Star of the lacrosse team, top of his class, on a fast track to a brilliant future—until he was expelled for being a “term paper pimp.” Now Gray is in a downward spiral and needs to change, but doesn’t know how. <br />
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One fateful night their paths cross when Wren, working at her family’s Arthurian-themed catering hall, performs the Heimlich on Gray as he chokes on a cocktail weenie, saving his life literally and figuratively. What follows is the complicated, awkward, hilarious, and tender tale of two teens shedding their pasts, figuring out who they are—and falling in love.<br />
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