Book Type: Softcover
Publisher: Omnific Publishing
Age Range: Young Adult
Publication Date: July 19, 2011

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Page: 6

He smiled smugly, his fingers still lightly holding the blue curtain. His expression was a world away from the pained one she remembered the last time he looked at her.  “Hmm, I expected a warmer greeting,” he said, pulling the curtain back the remainder of the way. He walked purposefully to the window sill and sat down sideways, raising one booted foot to rest his elbow casually on his knee.  Candra watched him gazing out across the city in a protracted si­lence, not sure what reaction she should be having to this almost-stranger. Looking away wasn’t an option. He was beautiful in a masculine way. His features were angular yet still fine, and he had the long, lean body of an athlete, broad shoulders and back that tapered to narrow hips. The fabric of his long-sleeved t-shirt hugged the shape of his sculpted upper arms. His ruffled hair was the color of sand on a Caribbean beach, reflecting golden strands where the sun streamed in through the window.  Finally, he turned and cocked an eyebrow over one of his brown eyes, as if challenging her to say something.

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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: 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.

Book Type: Softcover
Publisher: Lands Atlantic Publishing
Age Range: Young Adult
Publication Date: May 21, 2011

Book Trailer:

Page: 141

“I would do the same,” he whispered.

His hand reached out for me and caressed my face.

“That, Teagan, is the unfortunate fate of us both.”

Book Type: Sofcover
Publisher: HarperCollins
Age Range: Young Adult
Publication Date: February 8, 2011

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Corrinne Corcoran’s upscale Manhattan life is perfectly on track—until her father announces he’s been laid off and she’s shipped off to Broken Spoke, Texas, to live with her grandparents. All alone in a big public school and forced to take a job shoveling manure, Corrinne is determined to get back to the glamorous life she’s supposed to be living. But as she grudgingly adjusts—making new friends and finding romance along the way—this city girl begins to realize that life without credit cards and shopping sprees may not be as bad as it seems … In this sparkling debut that flawlessly balances romance and humor, readers will grow to love sharp and sassy Corrinne as she goes on her totally reluctant but completely irresistible journey of self-discovery

Where I Belong is a sweet story narrated in the heart of Texas.   The story begins with our narrator Corrine, a high society girl who’s got everything a girl her age might want until the economical crisis brings her family a radical change of lifestyle.  When this happens, Corrine moves away with her grandparents.  It’s there where she’ll discover the real sense of family and what really matters in life. Where she belongs is a fast story loaded with a good message. What I liked the most was how Heasley works our narrator; this character grows throughout the story into some beautiful changes. The aspect of seeing the self-centered girl turns into a lovely lady and getting to know her family and mother’s real roots is the aspect that makes the story beautiful.  There are two possible love interests in the story, but Buddy is my favorite. He’s that tender boy with character that makes any Texan girl put on her boots and run after him.  Where I Belong; funny, sweet, with a beautiful message where a girl will discover what is really important in life and what home truly means.

Forget the world as you know it and try to imagine it if we lose our identity and the ability of deciding. This is what Julia Karr features in her impressive debut novel. XVI narrates Nina’s story, a normal girl about to turn sixteen, where society she lives on means sexual exploration with or without her consent. Lots of girls her age wish to turn sixteen and get marked with such enigmatic tattoo, but Nina is not one of those. Her life is altered when her mom is brutally murdered and asks her to go find her dad, whom she thought dead all her life. I’m really impressed with this book by the way Karr handles the topic on media governing society in all aspects of decisions, it’s interesting and invites you to meditate on it. One of the aspects I liked the most was the character’s platform, most of the main and secondary having self identity and not being each one’s clones. Nina’s aspect on trying to solve her dad’s enigma while assimilates certain information, protecting her sister and falling in love is really captivating. Another aspect which drew my attention was that regardless of the serious topics in the book, the character’s interactions as friends and the presentation of these bonds are beautiful. Romance is pleasant and does not outshine the main plot. The only thing I would have liked was knowing a little bit more about the past story; how this world got to be what it is in the story. Even having information, I would have liked more in order to understand certain things. XVI, the story of a society with no self identity where a youngster, along her friends and the resistance  fight for their identity and won’t stop until they win.

This book could be used as extra curricular material where teenagers can analyze how media defines their behavior or the way they interact actually and how they would do under the circumstances narrated in the story.

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

This is where your story begins; … “With me, in this place.”

Page: 3

What I Liked

The theme of the story; I believe that the element of two parallels worlds is fascinating.  I really liked one of the love interests; Luca. His simplicity and shyness drew me into his character.  I also loved how the character’s lives are connected together.

What I Didn’t Like

The execution of the romance; I didn’t liked the main character: Jane going from one guy to the other at the end because of this I felt flat her decision and without deepness.

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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.

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.