With the intrigue of Pretty Little Liars and plenty of romance, bestselling author Sarah Strohmeyer weaves a story of secrets and lies—set in a funeral parlor. Growing up in a house of female morticians, Lily Graves knows all about buried secrets. She knows that perfect senior-class president Erin Donohue isn’t what she seems. She knows why Erin’s ex-boyfriend,...
young adult
Book Review: Isla and the Happily Ever After by Stephanie Perkins
From the glittering streets of Manhattan to the moonlit rooftops of Paris, falling in love is easy for hopeless dreamer Isla and introspective artist Josh. But as they begin their senior year in France, Isla and Josh are quickly forced to confront the heartbreaking reality that happily-ever-afters aren’t always forever. Their romantic journey is skillfully intertwined with those...
Release Day Blitz: Dangerous Boys by Abigail Haas
Today, I’m so excited to be promoting Dangerous Boys by Abagail Haas, which is (finally) released today! Three teens venture into the abandoned lake house one night; hours later, only two emerge from the burning wreckage. Chloe drags one Reznick brother to safety, unconscious and bleeding; the other is left to burn, dead in the fire. But which...
Waiting on Wednesday (August 13)
Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly book meme hosted by Breaking the Spine, which spotlights upcoming releases that are eagerly anticipated. This week, I’m waiting on All the Bright Places by Jennifer Niven, which has an expected publication date of January 6, 2015. The Fault in Our Stars meets Eleanor and Park in this compelling, exhilarating, and beautiful story about...
Top Ten Books I’m Not Sure I Want To Read
Top Ten Tuesday is a weekly book meme hosted by The Broke and the Bookish. Each week, she posts an idea relating to books and encourages other book bloggers to respond with their own top ten lists. This week’s topic is “top ten books I’m not sure I want to read.” Given that my to-read list is incredibly...
Book Review: The 100 by Kass Morgan
In the future, humans live in city-like spaceships orbiting far above Earth’s toxic atmosphere. No one knows when, or even if, the long-abandoned planet will be habitable again. But faced with dwindling resources and a growing populace, government leaders know they must reclaim their homeland… before it’s too late. Now, one hundred juvenile delinquents are being sent on...
Book Review: Just One Year by Gayle Forman
When he opens his eyes, Willem doesn’t know where in the world he is—Prague or Dubrovnik or back in Amsterdam. All he knows is that he is once again alone, and that he needs to find a girl named Lulu. They shared one magical day in Paris, and something about that day—that girl—makes Willem wonder if they aren’t...
Waiting on Wednesday (August 6)
Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly book meme hosted by Breaking the Spine, which spotlights upcoming releases that are eagerly anticipated. This week, I’m waiting on The Body Electric by Beth Revis, which is set to be published in October 2014. The future world is at peace. Ella Shepherd has dedicated her life to using her unique gift—the...
Teaser: Dangerous Boys by Abigail Haas
I’m so excited to be promoting Abigail Haas’ Dangerous Boys, which is set to be released on August 14th! After hearing so much praise for Dangerous Girls, I can honestly say that I’m excited to give this one a read! From the critically-acclaimed author of DANGEROUS GIRLS comes a new dark, twisted thriller… “It all comes down to this: Oliver,...
Book Review: Roomies by Sara Zarr & Tara Altebrando
It’s time to meet your new roomie. 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...