A few impressions on a previously read book. I named the section like I did because as a passionate reader I like to use representation titles or words that I see in my favorite books.

*Glimpse: brief review on X title.

Favorite Quote

“I’m saying that I love you, Maggie.”

Page: 280

What I Liked

Relationship diversities throughout the story, conflicts and adversities that characters had to surpass.

What I Didn’t Like

I was craving for one of Simon Elkeles special epilogues and Returning To Paradise doesn’t have one of those. Does this mean it will be a third novel in the series?

Book Type: Softcover
Publisher: Lands Atlantics
Age Range: Young Adult
Publication Date: May 12, 2011

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After an unexpected transfer to the States for her senior year, Suranne’s new friends give her just one instruction: stay away from Kane Richards. According to everyone, he’s a heartless playboy concerned only for himself. With one glance, it’s easy to see why he gets away with it. But things aren’t always what they seem- especially when he sets his sights on her and whispers that she’s “different.”Despite all the red flags, Suranne considers whether or not his intentions are genuine or if she’s simply another name on his list. In the process, she may just uncover the real Kane Richards. But, when it comes down to it, the real Kane Richards may not want to be found.

Sexy, Intese and Hot are the three words that best fit to describe Kane Richards Must Die. The story begins when Suranne suddenly moves from London to USA and meets Kane Richards; the rebel guy every girl in school want and who is constantly giving upon temptation without any risk of involving or playing his heart away. That’s the way it was for Kane, at least until he met Surrane. This was a very good book to read, the narrative between main characters Surrane and Kane allows you to know them and understand the complexity of their emotions. One of the things I enjoyed the most was knowing Kayne’s background and why he behaves in certain ways and even though Suranne alters his life, the change is not sudden and this makes it more real as a character from my point of view. Even though Surrane’s move to the USA and stepping into a relationship with Kayne complicates her life, her voice as a decided girl does not get lost; a nice touch in any YA book nowadays. The biggest credit I can give to Williams is the realistic way the characters are portrayed, their lives, family conflicts and the general base of being a teenager. Another aspect I enjoyed was that Williams does not restrain the reader from one or another steamy scene. I really liked that because she keeps it real as an author based on the age the characters represent and their experiences. Keyne Richards Must Die the story of a bad boy who will fall under the spell of a beautiful British accent and a girl who will set free the good boy trapped in the heart of a heartbreaker.

Book contains coarse language and some sex scenes.

A group of three books cover images that I like the most from the titles to be released in the current month. Usually I already pre-ordered the titles or own them. I named the section like I did because I like thinking about these covers like they are something that its meant to look.

*Eye Candy: visual images that are pleasant to see.

Book Type: Hardcover
Publisher: RazorBill
Age Range: Young Adult
Publication Date: March 4, 2010

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The Transformation

Beth has always been “The Beast” that’s what everyone at school calls her because of her awkward height, facial scars, and thick glasses. Beth’s only friend is geeky, golden-haired Scott. That is, until she’s selected to be her choir’s soprano soloist, and receives the makeover that will change her life forever.

The Love Affair

When Beth’s choir travels to Switzerland, she meets Derek: pale, brooding, totally dreamy. Derek’s untethered passion for music, and for Beth leaves her breathless. Because in Derek’s eyes? She’s not The Beast, she’s The Beauty.

The Impossible Choice

When Beth comes home, Scott, her best friend in the world, makes a confession that leaves her completely torn. Should she stand by sweet, steady Scott or follow the dangerous, intense new feelings she has for Derek?

The Heartbreak

The closer Beth gets to Derek, the further away he seems.  Then Beth discovers that Derecks been hidding a dark secret … one that could shatter everything.

There is something poetic about the way Angela Morrison writes which makes me visualize her as a poet.  Sing me to Sleep has the elegance, feeling and sensitivity a great poem evokes.  In Sing Me to Sleep we have the story of Beth, a youngster whose first memories are being rejected by her appearance and this becomes the story of her life.  Beth is constantly profiled by her appearance and the only ones accepting her as she is with all of this represents are her mother and Scott, her best friend.  Regardless her low self esteem, Beth recognizes there’s a beauty in her and it’s the gift of singing.  She will receive an opportunity to be the chorus lead singer, which will bring transformation to her life and the chance to know a love that goes beyond life itself.  I really think that any girl could feel identified with Beth’s experience, no matter how secure they might feel about themselves, but it could be other aspects as well. A girl wants to feel beautiful and loved.  Words are not enough to say how much I loved this story.  It was a marvelous journey through the heart of a youngster that made me feel that she was “real”.  This story convenes the deepest human emotion’s experiences that even later after reading it will remain recorded in your heart. Sing Me to Sleep is as deep, elegant, heartbreaking and lovely as a poem itself.

 

Sing Me to Sleep was inspire by a true story you can learn more March 11 when Angela Morrison visit us.

Book Type: Hardcover
Publisher: RazorBill
Age Range: Young Adult
Publication Date: March 4, 2010

Book Trailer:

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“The way you kiss, the way you sing.

The way you tell me everything.

Will you take my heart?

I’m offering it to you …”

Book Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Egmont USA
Age Range: Young Adult
Publication Date: December 22, 2009

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Polly Madassa is convinced she was born for a more romantic time. A time when Elizabeth Bennet and Anne of Green Gables walked along the moors and beaches of the beautiful land, a time where a distinguished gentleman called upon a lady of quality and true love was born in the locked eyes of two young lovers.  But alas, she was not. This, however, does not stop our young heroine from finding romance wherever she can conjure it up. So while Polly is burdened with a summer job of delivering baked goods from her parents bakery (how quaint!) to the people in her small beach town, she finds a way to force … um … encourage romance to blossom. She is determined to bring lovers, young and old, together…whether they want to be or not.

The narrator of the story, Polly, is a charming girl who enjoys classic stuff. In the summer the story’s narrated, Polly finds herself at a new job; making deliveries for her parent’s bakery while remembering her matchmaking gift at a singular situation she decides to find an “true love” to her Dearest Fran father. This is where the adventure starts since Polly already feels confident about her gift that she decides to take her town’s romantic interests into her own hands with her plan: “Love is In The Making”.  What Polly’s ignoring is that she also has an admirer. One of the most admirable aspects of the story is how Eland drives her characters; through Polly’s eyes we’ll have a clear idea on the lives of secondary characters. The reader will grow fond of them throughout the story and will want the same as Polly; seeing them happy. Experiences also seem real and according to each character’s age. The biggest credit I can give the author is how she managed parents and authority figures without taking the spark off the book. Scones and Sensibility possesses a singular charm, its plot is surrounded by sweetness and one of the most charming main characters I’ve read about in a long time. No lack of deepness and gives the reader one than another lesson in the process.  Scones and Sensibilities is really one of those titles I wish moves from generation to generation because of the beauty of its content.

 

This is a title in which teaching for middle grade students outstand, it would be great their publishing house decides to create a study guide.  Between the possible educative topics to develop there are:

• Family
• Friendship
• Responsibilities
• First Impressions
• Core Family Diversities