Blog Tour: Rules For Disappearing by Ashley Elston Review and Excerpt

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Today I am thrilled to participate in the blog tour for a book I enjoyed reading!

This blog tour is ran by the blogger Shane from Itching For Books. 

Rules For Disappearing by Ashley Elston

Publication Date: May 14th, 2013

Publisher: Disney-Hyperion 

Source: Netgalley from Publisher
Rating: 3.75 INTRIQUED STARS

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Synopsis:



She’s been six different people in six different places: Madeline in Ohio, Isabelle in Missouri, Olivia in Kentucky . . . But now that she’s been transplanted to rural Louisiana, she has decided that this fake identity will be her last.

Witness Protection has taken nearly everything from her. But for now, they’ve given her a new name, Megan Rose Jones, and a horrible hair color. For the past eight months, Meg has begged her father to answer one question: What on earth did he do – or see – that landed them in this god-awful mess? Meg has just about had it with all the Suits’ rules — and her dad’s silence. If he won’t help, it’s time she got some answers for herself.

But Meg isn’t counting on Ethan Landry, an adorable Louisiana farm boy who’s too smart for his own good. He knows Meg is hiding something big. And it just might get both of them killed. As they embark on a perilous journey to free her family once and for all, Meg discovers that there’s only one rule that really matters — survival.

Review:

My attention caught on to this book from its description sharing that this book’s plot centers on the Witness Protection Program. The mention that the main character had to leave her home without a permanent one in sight, where everything in her life is changing sparked my interest. That description intrigued me because I always wondered what it would be like to go to a new town. Ha, soon I will in college and I will know what leaving home feels like.

Rules For Disappearing brings mystery and wonders through realistic reactions of leaving home and the inability to find a new one. The dread one feels about danger coming at any moment. The loneliness felt from not being able to see your original friends and other components of home ever again.

“Meg” is a fun main character. She understandable wants to distance herself from others because of her current danger. She is thoughtful, and unlike the reserved persona she wants to portray to keep the friends she makes in the novel safe. I came to the ending of the book wishing I could continue in “Meg’s” mind one moment longer. I believe that is because she is easy to empathize with. Her narration brings emotion as I feel her longing for her old life and her attraction for sweet Ethan.

Ethan Landry. I like all his characteristics; sweet, dependable, curious, nosy and tenacious. Yes, Ethan nosiness is nice because it allows he to make discoveries and make a difference in “Meg’s” life. I also enjoyed his interactions with Meg’s adorable little sister who is commonly referred to by her nickname, Teeny.

The most fascinating character was Agent Thomas. He is mind-blowing because I feel his intentions are locked in a box that is impossible to open and guess what is inside. Who are you really Agent Thomas?

I overall liked the writing of the book though sometimes the movement between memories was jaggy. However, “Meg’s” memories were all important and exciting, leaving an impact for later on in the story. I like how the descriptions portrayed a small town in Louisiana well. I love ever scene in the pizzaria! (So jealous about how easily Meg gained a job.)  

Rules For Disappearing was an eventful debut and I am excited for the second book!

Rules For Disappearing Excerpt:
Pages 87 to 88

I’ve never had one of the suits be so nice to me before. They’re usually very distant and say the least amount as possible. Maybe I can get him to talk.

“I’m so sorry. I don’t remember your name.”

“Agent Thomas.”

“Oh, it’s you. We talked on the phone.”

He nods and sips his coffee.

“Can I ask you a question?”

“Sure, but I might not be able to answer it.”

I take a minute, hoping to phrase it just right. “Why wont anyone talk to me about what happened? It’s not fair that Teeny and I have to suffer through this without knowing why.”

I sound like a whiny baby but I can’t help it. Maybe this is why most of the suits treat me like I’m seven, not seventeen.”

“Well, from what I understand, your parents are trying to protect you. I haven’t been with the agency long but I do know you don’t get offered protection unless the situation is dire. Your parents are coping the best way they know how and I’m sure when the time is right, they’ll answer all your questions.”

“I guess it gets old having to move people around all the time. Making them start over, again and again.”

He laughs and says, “Only when I have to chase down kids who skip school.” 

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About the Author Ashley Elston:

Ashley Elston lives is North Louisiana with her husband, three sons and two cats. She worked as a wedding and portrait photographer for ten years until she decided to pursue writing full time. Ashley is also a licensed Landscape Horticulturist and helps her husband run a commercial lawn and landscaping business. They also custom harvest pecans and have cows. Yes, cows.

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Forever Me by Thomas Amo Blog Tour: Excerpt and Author Interview!!!!!!!!!!!

Hello Everyone!

Today I am happy to share with you an excerpt from Forever Me by Thomas Amo and a chance where you can learn about Forever Me and other information from the author, Thomas Amo, himself.

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Forever Me Synopsis

 High school is hard enough just being yourself, let alone trying to be someone you're not.

Hannah Richards isn't your typical 16 year-old at Wichita Falls High. Fashion, trends, cosmetics and style are unimportant to her. An avid reader, guitar player, and classic movie and television buff, Hannah marches to the beat of her own drum. Visible only to her father, the town sheriff, and her two best friends, Lauren and Haylee, Hannah lives a simple, un-pampered life, as an "Eastie."

After coming to the aide of Taylor Monroe, a popular member of the "Stilettos" at school, and a series of misunderstandings with her friends, Hannah is forced to re-invent herself. She quickly gets caught up in a life much different than the one she knows, where status, glamour, makeup, appearance and acceptance become her masters. And what of the dark secret that haunts the streets of Wichita Falls?

Can Hannah survive the lies, deceit, jealousy, and rage that are now waiting for her around every corner? Will she succumb to the pressures of popularity? Or will she be crushed under the heels of the "Stilettos"?

Forever Me Excerpt

The alarm buzzed and Hannah rolled over on her back in bed and stretched. She tried to get her eyes to focus on her cell phone to see what time it was. The digital numbers told her it was 4:15 a.m. She stopped the noise and reached an arm behind her to shake Taylor awake, but the bed was empty. Surprised, she rolled over and found she had the bed all to herself.  She hoped she hadn’t forced Taylor out. She had been known to be a bed hog, especially with the covers. She propped herself up on her elbows when the bedroom light flipped on. Like a vampire recoiling from the sunlight, Hannah’s hand quickly went to shield her eyes.

“Morning sunshine,” called Taylor in a chipper voice.

Hannah slowly lowered her hand and saw Taylor standing in the doorway, still wearing her father’s t-shirt but with a gator clip in her hair to hold it up.

“I thought I set my alarm for six.”

“You did, but I changed it. Hot Girl Rule Number 1: Rise early and get your face on. Only homely girls sleep in.”

Hannah let her head fall back on the pillow. “Ohhhh, let me be homely, just for an another hour.”

“Oh no you don’t,” called Taylor as she reached under the blanket, grabbed Hannah by the wrist and tugged her up into a sitting position. “Let’s get those feet on the floor, I already picked out your outfit, got the flatiron hot and made coffee.”

“I swear, if I didn’t love men, I’d probably marry you, just for the fact you made me coffee,” Hannah said rubbing her face trying to wake up.

“Yeah, don’t get ahead of yourself there, doll. You’re pretty cute, but not my type. By the way I made the coffee for me. I’m just sharing it with you. Now let’s get going, the sun will be showing up in an hour,” Taylor teased.

 “Okay, Sarge,” Hannah said with a half salute. Her feet touched the floor and she recoiled. She started to climb back under the covers but then saw the look on Taylor’s face. “Okay, okay.” Hannah stood up and winced once more from the cold floor on her feet. She stumbled from her bedroom to the bathroom across the hall. Taylor had everything laid out like a display in a showroom. She was truly organized when it came to preparing for the day. Hannah examined her face in the mirror. She was prepared for the worst. She was afraid she was going to wear the after effects of Lauren’s punches for the next week, but surprisingly, there was only a small amount of bruising on the corner of her chin and up next to her right eye. Even the swelling in her lip had pretty much disappeared.

Taylor returned to the bathroom with a cup of coffee for Hannah. Hannah turned and took the cup with a grateful expression. She took a sip and instantly felt the perfectly made drink intoxicate all of her senses. She sat the cup on the vanity and wrapped her arms around Taylor and hugged her. “I love you,” she whispered.

Taylor stood being a prisoner of Hannah’s clinch. Her eyes darted from side to side. Her expression of feeling awkward reflected in the mirror. “Um—love you too, but it’s just coffee, Hannah.”

Hannah shook her head. “No, that is a cup filled with love,” she said with sleep-crusted eyes.

“Okay—are you like this every morning?”

“I just need a moment,” Hannah teased as she hugged her once more. Taylor gave the patented pity hand pat on Hannah’s back that meant, Okay, I love you too but I’m beyond comfortable now.

“How did you sleep?” Hannah asked as she took a healthy drink of coffee.

Taylor took Hannah’s hair into her hands and ran the flatiron across it. “Pretty good, but you are a cover hog.”

“I know, but in my defense you’re the first person I’ve ever slept with.”

“Yeah—let’s not share that information,” Taylor said teasing.

Thomas Amo's Bio

Thomas Amo is the author over 20 comedies and farces for the live theatre. This former full time theatrical producer has spent the last thirty years writing in many different genres, from pilot scripts for television to screenplays on independent films. Outside acting, directing and producing, his first love has always been writing. Forever ME, marks his debut into YA fiction

Interview

1. I may have mentioned a few times about my love for theater. I'm a proud drama geek. During my childhood I adored going to Wolf Trap and other theaters.

Thomas Amo is a theater producer so I asked Amo, "What was it like to be a theater producer?"

Amo- The smartest thing I've ever done in my life! I started in theatre at 14 and was lucky to join a Vaudeville/Melodrama company at 17. I stayed with them for 8 years.

Back then we did 2 shows a year..for 6 month runs. You had plenty of time to learn your role and hone your craft. I learned from many true artists. The following years

I got addicted to doing British farce/comedy. I love those knock about farces where there's tons of falling, smacking into doors, misidentify and misunderstandings. They are always audience pleasers. So when I opened my own theatre in 1997, I had already been on stage for 20 years. (didn't seem like it). I always loved acting, it's fun to play and get laughs. Directing was tougher, because I would be in the show and directing. Producing just meant it was all my money and my responsibility. But it was a gamble I took on myself that paid off for the next ten years of my life. Hard times fell on our city and and the economy hurt us bad and theatre is the first thing people cut out of their lives. Much cheaper to stay home and watch Netflix. I loved my thertre life and often miss the stage.

2. I understand Forever ME is inspired by true events. Tell us how that came about?

Amo- I was just about to leave the house one morning when I caught a segment on morning television about a group of teen girls at a Texas high school who had organized a group called, “Redefining Beautiful.” They were trying to encourage fellow female students to go one day a week without makeup. They were stressing that you don’t need makeup to be beautiful. I was so amazed by their bravery and confidence to go against type, especially in high school and at an age where girls feel the most awkward with themselves. A close friend of mine who is a film producer had been asking me if I had anything I was working on I could share with him. By time the segment was over, I had the basic plot in my head and before I left the house, I already knew the ending of the story. I phoned my producer friend and told him I had something, we met that afternoon and I pitched the idea to him as a film. He loved the concept and told me he was interested. Could I write the screenplay? I went to work right away. But about 50 pages in, I found these characters were so lifelike, I felt it needed to be a book, it could always be a film later. I called my friend back, said, I have to write this as a novel. With his blessing and two years later. Forever ME was published.

3. How are teen girls responding to a book written by male?

Amo- I was concerned about that. Would they relate to it? Would it seem real to them? Or would it come across as a guy giving his version of what he think teen girls are like today? Well, to my pleasant surprise, teen girls are sending me emails, tweets, and telling me, they completely relate to the situations, they’ve said, “OMG, that is so me!” “I’m just like Hannah!” Or they know girls like Shelby and the Stilettos. Or jerk guys who treat them like property. I got plenty of praise from some parents even grandparents on Forever ME, but the real vindication comes from the teens who love it. I couldn’t ask for better than that! (Plus I have a 19 year old daughter, so I wasn’t totally in the dark.) But I did do my research.

4. I saw that several past reviews compare Forever ME gets to the film, “Mean Girls.” Did that have any influence on your writing?

Amo- Not at all, I have not seen the film. So I’m always surprised when someone compares it to that film. I imagine since the subject matters are similar I can see how someone could draw that conclusion. It was important to me in the beginning that my main character, Hannah was not the new girl at a school. That’s always tough on a teen to be the new kid. I wanted her to have her own friends, a well-adjusted home life and content with her life as it was. It was only when she crossed the invisible line of mixing with the social elite did it present a problem in her life. Wichita Falls is a place where a girl from her side of town is often reminded it’s best if she stays there. 

Discover more about Thomas Amo at his website here!

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Losing Francesca by J.A. Huss Cover Reveal

Hello Everyone!

Today I am happy to share the cover of Losing Francesca by J.A. Huss. This cover reveal is hosted by XpressoBookTours. As soon as I read the synopsis, I knew I was intrigued to try this book. I hope you like the cover!

Losing Francesca by J.A Huss

Publication Date: July 1st, 2013

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The tantalizing synopsis...

Francesca Sabatini came to America to take in the sights, celebrate her high school graduation, and have fun wasting time before college starts in the fall.

That’s not what happens.

Fresh off the plane and barely on American soil more than a handful of minutes, Francesca’s face is recognized by TSA scanners to be a match for a child who was kidnapped twelve years ago.

Brody Mason remembers the day Fiona Sullivan went missing during a family vacation in Italy and it’s haunted him his whole life. So when Francesca shows up at the Sullivan farm down the road, he’s compelled to figure out if this girl really is his long lost friend.

But Francesca knows she’s not Fiona Sullivan. She knows exactly who she is. At least she thinks she knows – until Brody Mason relentlessly pursues her and she begins to have feelings for him. Maybe being Fiona isn’t so bad?

Reality becomes blurred, secrets are revealed, and life will never be the same when the final questions are answered: Is she Francesca or Fiona? And where does she really belong?

And the exciting cover...

Ahh!

I love the yellow contrast on the left side against the dark black of the right. The font for the title is fantastic! And the girl's wondering stare is wonderful. 

Meet the author!

J. A. Huss likes to write new adult books that make you think and keep you guessing. Her favorite genre to read is space opera, but since practically no one reads those books, she writes new adult science fiction, paranormal romance, contemporary romance, urban fantasy, and books about Junco (who refuses to be saddled with a label).

She has an undergraduate degree in horses, (yes, really–Thank you, Colorado State University) and a master’s degree in forensic toxicology from the University of Florida. She used to have a job driving around Colorado doing pretty much nothing but shooting the breeze with farmers, but now she just writes, runs the New Adult Addiction and Clean Teen Reads Book Blogs, and runs an online science classroom for homeschoolers.

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Happy Nickquinnemmeradam Day!

Well today is a very Nickquinnemmeradamian day!

Today is a day to celebrate the special and awesome characters Nick, Quinn and Adam.

After all, they are the main characters in the novella Breathless by the magnificent Brigid Kemmerer that is released today!

And I have a cover love, review and interview for you to celebrate!  

Breathless by Brigid Kemmerer

Publication Date: Today! April 30th, 2013

Publisher: Kensington Publishing 

Source: NetGalley from Publisher

Rating: 6/5 REREADABLE STARS

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First, bravo cover designer and Nick model!!!!!!! I absolutely possitively love this incredible cover! I love Nick's stance, the beautiful blue color blended with darker blue signalling air movements. An amazing creation!

My Review:

“His thoughts felt stuck on a spinning roulette wheel, bouncing along, never settling where he expected, leaving him half-hoping it would keep spinning — and half hoping it would stop.” Pg. 22 of my ARC of Breathless.

Gosh, Breathless comprised of 53 or so pages that left me in awe.

The writing was phenomenal. The writing was full of many amazing similes like the one above and splendid prose.

The story delightful since it was full of self-discovery and even had a little action with Matt’s creepy friend. While reading, I felt so many moments of exited laughter as I admired the language, the characters, and the incorporation of elements. Everything.

Really, the only complaint I’m left with is the classical it is too short.

For the first time in my re-reading history, I wanted to experience this wonderful story again as soon as I finished it the first time. Usually I wait at least a day to re-read anything. I did not re-read it because it was novella, but because it was wonderful. Reading it supplies the same feeling I receive as I eat a hot fudge sundae, loving every bite of bittersweet chocolate colliding with cool ice cream, never wanting the sweet taste to leave my mouth.

What was it that caused this novella to be rereadable and special to me the most? Well, it was the three main characters. Quinn, Adam, and Nick, are characters that leave so much room open up for exploring. Room to explore their feelings, mistakes, and histories, basically everything that makes a character real.

Character Explorations:

Quinn

Quinn was my favorite character in Storm. I completely adored Quinn as she constantly revealed how much she cared for her best friend Becca through standing by her side and her no-nonsense personality. I love how she was blunt. Sweet when desired.

Quinn was different in some ways in Breathless. She was still blunt, but seeing her home life revealed the insecure nature that she hid in Storm. She battle’s loneliness that I understand since I feel it sometimes. Quinn has a dismal home life and the way she reacted to it was not admirable. But it did show that she was a real person, as she was affected by others opinions of her. 

I love her fierce nature, her open-mindedness, her caring nature that she tries to hide, her humor, and her ability to adapt quickly to surprise.

Adam

Breathless is the first appearance of Adam. Adam has potential to be as interesting a character as Quinn and Nick. Quinn shared his interesting back-story where he could have reacted with vengeance. Instead, he moved forward, to work on accomplishing his dancing dream. This short story introduces a funny guy, who is proud of his identity, exuberant in nature, and understands the importance of letting others make their own choices.

I am eager to understand him further in Siege. (The full Nick/Quinn book)

Nick 

When I read Spark, I found Nick as the best and greatest character. My favorite scene in Spark was when he and Gabriel fought because of every line spoken by Nick.

I feel that I have not truly understood Nick as fully as I do now.

His appearance is one of perfection. His interior is compassion rising with confusion. From the first moment in Breathless, Nick mind is in disarray. It unfolds in discovery. Stiffens with indecision.

I am hooked to Nick’s mind with wonderment. A point of view I will never forget. Like water in a sea, I am bubbling with energy to lean more into his mind.

What makes Nick unique among his brothers is that he is the one who is suppose to have everything together. He is the one the others go to when they have a problem. This situation results with how Nick is keeping his worries in his head, is hiding his hidden fire, and is pushing others to reach their calming point, while not being a saint. Yes, Nick encompasses how you do not have to be self-sacrificing to be empathetic. Yes, Nick tries to controls his feelings and usually he does that well. Yes, Nick's empathetic nature is what I love most about him. 

Will Nick loosen his control and take a chance in Breathless? 

Find out in a moment of being Breathless.

An interview with the awesome Brigid Kemmerer! 
Thanks again for letting me interview you Brigid!

1. How has your writing process changed since writing Storm?

Well, before you sell books to a publisher, you're kind of on your own schedule. You want to write on Friday night, you do it. You want to take three days off, no one cares. Once you signed a contract, you need to put your butt in the chair and your hands on the keyboard. Writing Hunter's book was extremely difficult for me, and I wanted to walk way from it numerous times, but I knew I had to deliver a finished product. Normally I can write straight through a book, with with this, I started and abandoned numerous scenes. I do think I'm better at tight plotting now than I was in the beginning. I also let myself take more risks. When I started writing Storm, I never thought I'd pull of a scene with two guys making out. When I wrote Breathless, I couldn't imagine leaving that out! (And in Siege -- the working title for NIck's book -- I push the envelope even further!)  

I, for one, cannot wait to see what happens next between Adam and Nick!

2. What is a mundane but exciting event in your life that you would like to share? Like the rat story on your blog awhile back. (Check out the story HERE!)

The rat story is a good one! 

My life is pretty mundane. I tell people I write fantasy to make it more exciting. Actually, here's a funny story that I might have told at the last book signing. When I was researching firefighting and arson, I met with the local fire chief several times and I would email him random questions ALL the time. He had great stories, and my husband got sick of me saying, "The fire chief said ..." ANYWAY, when I got my author copies of Spark, I immediately took one to the fire house to give it to him. Of course, I took a picture of him holding it. When I brought the pics home, I posted them on Facebook, and my husband took one look at the 30-something muscled fireman in my picture and said, "THAT'S the fire chief? All this time, I thought you were chatting and emailing with a fifty-year old fat guy!"

3. Did you do any reasearch while writing Breathless? What did you do?

I've been reading as many M/M YA stories I can get my hands on. One of the best is Don't Let Me Go by J.H. Trumble (We've became friends since I reached out after reading her book.) I've also talked to as many gay men (and young men) who would talk to me. So many varied experiences! And finally, I'm not going to lie, I searched YouTube videos of boys kissing. I wanted to get the dynamics right. 

Favorite Section!

  

Fairytale:

My favorite fairy tale is Beauty and the Beast. Hands down.

Dream Vacation:

Dream vacation? Probably somewhere warm, but not the beach. I get bored on the beach. I like to explore.

Favorite Ice Cream Flavor:

Don't like ice cream. It's cold. I'd rather eat popcorn and french fries any day. 

Books You Love:

Books I love? Do you have an hour? Last book that knocked my socks off (seriously) was Hushed by Kelley York. It's amazing. I like books that get right to the point and don't mess around, without a lot of flowery writing. Hushed is a thriller and it's M/M (though the romance really takes a back seat to the action), and it's just ... Rachel, you need to read it. The main character was terrifying and tragic and I just wanted to give him a hug and make him a sandwich. 

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A Corner of White by Jacklyn Moriarty Review

Hi Everyone!

A Corner of White by Jacklyn Moriarty 

Publisher: Arthur L. Levine Books

Publication Date: April 1st, 2013 

Source: Publisher on NetGalley

5/5 BLOOMING STARS

First, my favorite line:

"Some nights are darker than others." (Moriarty 316)

A Corner of White is like a flower. 

Soon after starting A Corner of White, I knew it was going to be an amazing book because I was already laughing when I read the first passage about the Farms. The writing in the entire book is fabulously mixed with humor, beauty and insight. 

Roots: 

It has its roots in a mystical word, Cello, and our real world in Cambridge England. 

I love the names of everything in Cello. I love how similar Cello is to our world while still being unique. I love how magic is brought to our world as well. 

Like our world, Cello has inns,school and newspapers (was a giggling machine of adoration for everyone of the Princess Sister's Columns) mixed with its own unique culture of living colors and deftball.  

Magic is apparent in our world through the parking meter that allows communication between Madeleine, a lonely, flawed girl who lives with her ill mom in Cambridge, and Elliot, our brave protagonist from Cello, and Belle's (Madeleine's I guess you could say romantic rival) business with auras. 

Blossoms:

Then A Corner of White blooms into a magical masterpiece. This book provided me insight in the world around me from the impact of colors and the power of imagination. 

Both Madeleine and Elliot were spectacular characters that I grew to love throughout the course of this story. I love how they both grew to have so much compassion by the story's end. 

My favorite insight I gained from this book was from a line Madeleine's father told her. While I dislike her father because he is a quitter,I appreciate this advice he told Madeleine, "Live for others, not just yourself." (Moriarty 245) 

Life is more then just living to accomplish my goals; it is also about living with close family and friends, being glad for their accomplishments, enjoying their company, appreciating them and so much more.   

Flower: 

This flower brought an ending that completely astounded me. I did not see any of the surprises coming. If the plot, writing and characters continue to terrific and unique, I cannot wait to see what occurs during the rest of the series.

A Corner of White has mystified me and, maybe, someday you will smell its sweet fragrance.

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Mini-Reviews!

Hi Everyone! 

Today I am reviewing two books I enjoyed!

Serephina by Rachel Hartman 
Publication Date: July 10th, 2012
Publisher: Random House 
Source: Library 
Rating: 5/5 AMAZING STARS
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Serephina is amazing!

Hartman writes with intelligent diction that leaves me with a state of euphoria! Every page is comprises of words worthy of appreciation. I can see how hard Rachel worked on creating and writing this book.

The world is well designed and imaginative. The people in Seraphina’s head were a bit confusing, but halfway through the book I fully comprehended that they were people that existed like Seraphina.  The dragons with their indifference were characterized wonderfully. I enjoyed reading the flawless placement and context of Serephina’s mother’s memories.

The characters are all amazing! Seraphina is strong. Princess Glisselda is sassy and a wonderful friend. Prince Lucien Kiggs is a wonderful strategist, the perfect match to Seraphina. Orma is an awesome and insightful dragon!

There was a brilliant clue left in this book about whom the villain dragon shape-shifted into that I completely ignored.

Definitely read Seraphina!

Things I Can't Forget by Miranda Kenneally 
Publication Date: March 1st, 2013
Publisher: Sourcebooks Fire
Source: Barnes & Noble
Rating: 4/5 SWEET STARS 
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I really enjoyed this story of a summer love, overcoming regret and learning to understand others. Kate, with her faults in judgment and her constant thrust of her religious values, was easy to understand and watch her open her mind to new experiences.

I completely understand her thoughts of loneliness, feeling that now one remembers her from high school. Kate lost her only real friend, her best friend Emily, in an argument of mixed minds.

I personally don't feel that Kate should have regretted what she did for Emily, but I understand why. Her beliefs contrast with what she did. I am glad with what happened with Emily and Kate in the end, even though it happened abruptly. Overall, this is an enjoyable book.

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