Divergent

Name: Divergent

Author: Veronica Roth

Pages: 489

Start Date: September 12

Finish Date: September 22

Type: Romantic Fantasy/Post Apocalyptic

Status: OWN! ; #1 in Divergent Series

Rating:

Summary:

Beatrice "Tris" Prior has reached the fateful age of sixteen, the stage at which teenagers in Veronica Roth's dystopian Chicago must select which of five factions to join for life. Each faction represents a virtue: Candor, Abnegation, Dauntless, Amity, and Erudite. To the surprise of herself and her selfless Abnegation family, she chooses Dauntless, the path of courage. Her choice exposes her to the demanding, violent initiation rites of this group, but it also threatens to expose a personal secret that could place in mortal danger. Veronica Roth's young adult Divergent trilogy launches with a captivating adventure about love and loyalty playing out under most extreme circumstances.

My Review:

Ok when I bought this book , I was completely distracted because that day I met my boyfriend =) So after letting this book sit on my shelf for 3 months I thought I'd read it ! I went blindly into its pages and came out st-st-sstunned; this book is just WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOW. I couldn't get enough! Sometimes the writing would be a tad dry but with all the twists, secrets and plots you really dont give a crap. This concept of the world is intriguing and mind blowing. The characters were all different and harshly beautiful. I have no clue how I'm going to make it through this series with only 3 more books AND have to wait THREE YEARS for the last book. The wait might kill me but I have to read this whole series. You should too.

PS- WAY better then the hunger games btw!

Excerpt:
“I might be in love with you." He smiles a little. "I'm waiting until I'm sure to tell you, though.”

Cover:
So freaking cool! And once you read the book you'll get it ;)

Title:
Ditto to cover !

Extras:
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Prada and Prejudice

Name: Prada and Prejudice

Author: Mandy Hubbard

Pages: 238

Start Date: October 2nd, 2011

Finish Date: October 3rd, 2011

Type: Lite Historical teen romance-y

Status: Library

Rating:

Summary:
To impress the popular girls on a high school trip to London, klutzy Callie buys real Prada heels. But trying them on, she trips, conks her head, and wakes up in the year 1815! There Callie meets Emily, who takes her in, mistaking her for a long-lost friend. As she spends time with Emily's family, Callie warms to them, particularly to Emily's cousin Alex, a hottie and a duke, if a tad arrogant.
But can Callie save Emily from a dire engagement, and win Alex's heart, before her time in the past is up?
More Cabot than Ibbotson, Prada and Prejudice is a high-concept romantic comedy about finding friendship and love in the past in order to have happiness in the present.

My Review:

This book was cute and quite a fast read but it wasnt all sugar and spice.... The whole premise was fantastic but I wanted more detail and for her and Alex to get it onnnn ;D (just kidding) In some ways she was way to old to be merely 15 and in some cases she acted 12; not thinking and just saying. If I was in the situation Callie found herself in I think I would've handled much MUCH better. (view spoiler)[And THEN you never find out how the magic worked or why and I would've been sooo happy if sh...moreThis book was cute and quite a fast read but it wasnt all sugar and spice.... The whole premise was fantastic but I wanted more detail and for her and Alex to get it onnnn ;D (just kidding) In some ways she was way to old to be merely 15 and in some cases she acted 12; not thinking and just saying. If I was in the situation Callie found herself in I think I would've handled much MUCH better. Also I loved the shoes! But all in all this was a cute, fun, and fast read =)

Excerpt:
“What do you mean, ruined?"
From the way Emily swallows slowly, you'd think we were talking about smoking crack. "Compromised. By...by another man."
"Oh!" I say, too loudly. "You mean, if the girl's not a virgin, the guy won't marry her?"
She nods, her eyes wide, as if being a non-virgin is akin to being an ax-murder.” 


Cover:
So cute! :D

Title:
Kinda cute, tying in the shoes and an old book.

Extras:
Better Red Shoes ;)
Cool place!
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Sea Change

Name: Sea Change

Author: Aimee Friedman

Pages: 294

Start Date: August 29th, 2011

Finish Date: September 11th, 2011

Type: Mystical Island Lore Fantasy

Status: Library

Rating:

Summary:

Sixteen-year-old Miranda Merchant is great at science. . .and not so great with boys. After major drama with her boyfriend and (now ex) best friend, she's happy to spend the summer on small, mysterious Selkie Island, helping her mother sort out her late grandmother's estate.There, Miranda finds new friends and an island with a mysterious, mystical history, presenting her with facts her logical, scientific mind can't make sense of. She also meets Leo, who challenges everything she thought she knew about boys, friendship. . .and reality. Is Leo hiding something? Or is he something that she never could have imagined?

My Review:

This book for me wasn't "all that" sadly. I think the characters, mother and daughter especially needed to grow up. Also there was just to much mystery and not nearly enough answers. This whole story could have been easily a short story. The author desperately needs to make another book other wise I will feel like it was a waste to read this. On the good sides, I loved some of the folklore and stories and the twisted secrets. Overall its an enjoyable summer read.

Excerpt:

“Summer-induced stupidity.That was the diagnosis...”

Cover:

Veryyy cool, a little abstract. obviously the people are gorgeous but i cant tell whats going on. Definitely a cover to stare at lol

Title:

Ohhh very nice and original. Love it!

Extras:

Something fun :)

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