Sunday, November 25, 2012

Review: Spooked


Spooked
Spooked by Tracy Sharp

My rating: 3 of 5 stars




Rating: 3.5

I got this book for free on my kindle and went into it not expecting much, but was given a good read. I enjoyed the characters, the story line was fast paced and engaging, and it was very spooky.

The reason I have this book a 3.5 is because it was an awesome read until around chapter 7, it reminded me of some 90s YA and it was great. But as chapter 7 rolled in, I think it was chapter 7 lol, it turned into this sci-fi thriller and it just didn't blend well with the book. It seemed like the author mashed two books together. First we start off with a town where our main character lives and in this town girls are going missing. Lorelei has a gift, she can take secrets and see secrets, but these creatures are after her because of her ability so she has to keep a low profile, but she decides to use her power to find the missing girls. I love that part of the book, it wasn't unique but it was engaging. Then, things get intense and more science fictiony and I lost interest when that happened. I finished the book but I don't see myself reading the next one if there is one. But if you want a fast paced, short read, pick this up. It was still a good read.

-R.D.



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Tuesday, November 20, 2012

Review: City of Glass


City of Glass
City of Glass by Cassandra Clare

My rating: 4 of 5 stars



Firstly, I just wanted to say that the way that this book ended, it doesn't seem like another 3 books were needed for the series. But I am going to read the next three just because I like the world and characters.

Spoilers Ahead...

This is the third and was supposed to be the final installment in The Mortal Instruments trilogy.
But Cassandra Clare ended up adding three more and now it is a series. I really, really enjoyed this
book and I was freaking out when I found out that Clary and Jace weren't brother and sister after all. I thought that was a crazy awesome twist and I applaud Cassandra Clare for pulling that one on us. Now, we get on to Sebastard, that asshole, I liked how ruthless he was but he killed Max and I wanted him dead and he died!!... I think... I actually think he might be the new villain for the next three books, but we'll see. We finally get to see what Clary and Jace are capable of, but I think we got to see Clary's abilities more. I don't even recall seeing Jace's abilities utilized at all... maybe I'm forgetting something lol but I liked that we got more info on that. I was happy to finally see Valentine get his ass whopped and now he's dead. He better stay dead because he was a weak villain, in my opinion. He was more like a Klaus (the vampire diaries) than a Voldemort. I was never scared of Valentine lol but that didn't mess the book up for me. I still loved it. I don't feel I really need to REVIEW this, because I suck at reviewing books but just know that I enjoyed it and I can't wait for "City of Bones" (movie). Now I need to BUY these books. I want them all in hardcover but that is going to be difficult, I will try.

thanks for reading and now I am onto starting "City of Fallen Angels".

-R.D.



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Review: City of Ashes


City of Ashes
City of Ashes by Cassandra Clare

My rating: 4 of 5 stars



This one dragged a little so I deducted a star but other than that, I loved it. I enjoyed the story separation, it reminded me of J.K. Rowling's writing where some scenes are about Clary and Simon but in a flash of a paragraph you are in a dark room with Valentine and Imogen. You get to know the villain more as well as other characters when authors do this, I'm doing it now with Wicked Beautiful. I enjoyed this book and I cannot wait to see what happens in book 3 and why the hell Simon can be in the sunlight!! WTF is going on? all the questions!!!! I NEED ANSWERS NOW!!!!


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- MUST EXPLAIN WHY I CANNOT READ ANYTHING ELSE RIGHT NOW LOL

-R.D.




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Saturday, October 20, 2012

Review: City of Bones


City of Bones
City of Bones by Cassandra Clare

My rating: 5 of 5 stars




I tried reading this two years ago but couldn't get into it. Flash forward to 2012, I was tempted once again and picked it up from the library. I am so glad that I did because I freaking loved this book. I loved the world, some of the characters, and Jace fucking Wayland. I've said everything that I wanted in my video review which you can check out below. I loved this book and I am currently reading the second and will read the third. Cassandra Clare is a great storyteller and this is definitely a favorite of 2012. I privated all my videos on MrRichardDenney but I'll link the City of Bones review below as unlisted and only you with the link can see my book thoughts video. :)

Book Thoughts: "City of Bones" Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=05D4N0dbdiA


-R.D.



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Wednesday, September 5, 2012

Review: You Deserve The Best: 100 Affirmations for Living a More Positive Life


You Deserve The Best: 100 Affirmations for Living a More Positive Life
You Deserve The Best: 100 Affirmations for Living a More Positive Life by Rob Flood

My rating: 5 of 5 stars



I'll just say that it helped me a lot and I thank Robert
for writing this beautiful piece of work. If you are looking for something
to help you think more positive in your daily life, pick this book up.

-R.D.



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Sunday, August 19, 2012

eGiveaway: "You Deserve The Best..." by Robert Flood!

Hey Everyone, 

So today I will be giving away 2 eCopies of 
"You Deserve The Best: 100 Affirmations for living a more positive life" 
by Robert Flood. 
This is his debut and he is a very good friend of mine and I couldn't be more proud
and excited that he has self published his first book and has joined the awesome community of self published authors worldwide. If you would like to enter to win a copy follow the directions below and good luck!


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1. COMMENT below with a valid email address and your first name. 
2. You must be a Follower of this blog.
3. Tell me why you would like to win.
4. This is international.

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SEPTEMBER 4TH 2012


Sunday, July 29, 2012

Review: Pale


Pale
Pale by Chris Wooding

My rating: 4 of 5 stars



I read this in an hour which I think is awesome. The book is only 72 pages
but feels like a full novel. Note that this is not a SHORT STORY people need to research what
a short story is before they say something. This is a NOVELLA. I hated the main character, but in a good way. He was supposed to come off as a mean kid and his friends were worse. To me, this story was very unique and I enjoyed it. It was interesting to see the Pales treated like most Gay and Black citizens are treated, segregation is a bitch. I would say that if a kid read this they'd learn a lesson and I like that about this book. So check it out if you get the chance. One thing I really like is that the book will be available in September in Paperback and eBook form. It's a short book but I think even if a book is under 100 pages it should be in paperback too. That way everyone can enjoy it.

Thanks to NetGalley for this e-Arc.
and thanks to Rachel for letting me know where to get this book!
Check out her YouTube channel here: http://www.youtube.com/user/ForTheLoveOfBooks


-R.D.





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Friday, July 27, 2012

Review: The Last Princess


The Last Princess
The Last Princess by Galaxy Craze

My rating: 5 of 5 stars



This was a very good book. I really liked the main character "Eiza". She wasn't a Bella Swan
and she was a very strong character. I loved her. The rest of the characters, I liked as well and grew attached to some, which hasn't happened in a while.

"The Last Princess" is a good read, there was nothing terribly complicated and there wasn't
over detailing. It reminded me of what I love most about writing, the simple
factor. Where you can say just a few things and the reader will instantly be drawn into
the world the author has built. Not taking ten pages to tell how the world
went to shit and what a fucking bedroom looks like. I love being able to imagine things myself. I enjoyed the story line and the love interest "Wesley" was good, he wasn't like most love interests we see in YA today. I really want to read the sequel when it comes out and I'll be buying a copy of this
for myself, since I got it from the library.

Would I recommend this? FUCK YES.

-Richard



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Monday, July 23, 2012

Wishlist Monday #1

Today I will be showcasing 3 books that are currently on my Wishlist on Amazon.com!
This is a meme I've been wanting to to for a while and now I get to do it! So if you'd like, go ahead and link your blog below for others to take a look at your Wishlist! 
Let's get started!

[This is about two siblings who keep trying to
 kill each other, I need this book now!]

[I really want to see the movie, 
but I'd love to read the book first.]

[Book 2 in the Haunting of Derek Stone
series. I've been wanting to know what happens. I need to
get my hands on this ASAP!]



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Monday, July 2, 2012

eGiveaway: The Richard Denney Edition! (CLOSED)

Hey Everyone,

So I am coming to you today with 
an international eBook Giveaway of 5 books by this guy right here!
All of my books that are currently available to purchase, you will win. I'm going to select 2 winners to receive  an eBook bundle of "The Immortalists", "Hillserpent Academy", "A Girl's Guide to Falling in Love with A Zombie", "A Girl's Guide to Breaking up with A Zombie", and "Mara". Also to add something awesome to this giveaway! The 2 winners will also receive a FREE eBook SNEAK PREVIEW of one of my new books. I won't say which one, you'll find out if you win... hehe. So here we go with the rules, good luck to everyone!

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1. COMMENT below with a valid email address and your first name. 
2. You must be a Follower of this blog.
3. Tell me why you would like to win.
4. This is international.

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Thursday, June 28, 2012

Book Spotlight #1

Hey Everyone, 

So this new meme I'll be doing is called BOOK SPOTLIGHT and I will be showcasing books that I have read that deserve far more attention than the already have. What is different about this meme is I'll only be posting the book covers with a tiny description of why I think you should pick it up. I want this to be a short post but also give you some new reads to check out, and also give a bit of my feedback. So without further ado, I present BOOK SPOTLIGHT #1!!!


[This novel is such a beautiful yet heartbreaking story
and to me it doesn't receive enough attention. If you enjoyed 
"The Lovely Bones" then definitely pick this book up soon.]


[This is one of my favorite books and Michelle is one of my
favorite authors. I don't think this book gets enough attention and
to me it's one of the best middle grade books ever written. So
if you enjoyed "The Spiderwick Chronicles" or "Harry Potter"
grab this book ASAP!]


[This book is one epic story. I loved the 
dystopian world Kate created and I think it needs way
more attention, like millions of readers need to get
this book. If you enjoy YA dystopian novels then check out
Frost very soon.]



. . .
Thanks for stopping by today! 
and I hope you enjoyed my new meme. 
Comment below if you would like to recommend
some new reads to me.

-R.D.



Tuesday, June 19, 2012

Review: Graveyard Shift


Graveyard Shift
Graveyard Shift by Chris Westwood

My rating: 4 of 5 stars



Now that was one awesome read!

I can't begin to describe how unique and wonderful this story is without giving spoilers. The story opens with our protagonist Ben Harvester, who meets the eccentric Mr. October in a cemetery. I loved the relationship between Ben and Mr. October because it was reminiscent of John Bellairs's Professor Childermass and Johnny Dixon, an old man and a young boy becoming friends. After Ben and Mr. October meet, they run into each other again, but this time things get a little more creepy. Soon Ben is initiated into a group who helps Ghosts.

But there is also another group that wants to use the ghosts for something sinister and Ben only has a small amount of time before they come after him. I loved the characters in this book. They came to life so wonderfully and I thoroughly enjoyed the small amounts of actions and creepiness. If you are looking for a middle grade book to give you the creeps but also take you on a fantastic adventure, pick up Graveyard Shift by Chris Westwood when it hits shelves 7/1/12. If you live in the UK you can pick it up now as Ministry of Pandemonium.

Thank you to Scholastic for sending me this for review.

-R.D.



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Saturday, June 16, 2012

BOOK THOUGHTS: Snow White and the Huntsman by Lily Blake!


Snow White and the Huntsman
Snow White and the Huntsman by Lily Blake

My rating: 5 of 5 stars



I did it!! I finished the book before I saw the movie at 5:00pm today.

MOVIE:
You know what? I loved the book and the movie. Charlize Theron is a wonderful actress and she went hard as the Evil Queen "Ravenna". Chris Hemsworth *Swoon* I love him and as "Eric" he was perfect. I can't see anyone replacing him. Now onto Snow White... Snow... Oh, Snow... Kristin... Snow... WHY? To be honest I still don't think she brought anything to "Snow White". I'm sorry Twilighters but she will forever be Bella frickin Swan. I wish they would have gotten Malese Jow. She would have made a wonderful Snow White. The movie was great, I loved the score, all of the actors except for Kristin. I loved her In "The Runaways" and "Panic Room" but not as Snow White. I also heard it will be a trilogy. What??? how? and why? The movie ended and everything is well. Why two more movies? how in the fuck will they pull this shit off?? I don't get it. I honestly don't get how there will be two more movies. It's insane.
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BOOK:
The novel is a tie-in to the motion picture. What does this mean? it means that the author Lily Blake took the script and worked it into novel form. Lily Blake! you did a spectacular job converting the script into a book. I applaud you tremendously! The book was fast paced, full of action, and I couldn't stop reading it. Why can't more authors write books like this? the character development was perfect, the story line was set, and the writing was freaking awesome. Even though this is a novelization of a movie, it has become one of my favorites of 2012. This book was 220 pages, did you hear that kiddos? 220 pages! not 500, not 900, not 1000, 220 pages. And what a bomb ass 220 paged book that was. If there are any others besides me out there reading this, take pointers from Lily's writing, she knows how to give you everything in a small amount and I hope to read one of her own books soon. This is my opinion, you may hate the book and the movie but that is all you. I enjoyed both but I loved the book more. Also, there are differences with the book and the movie. Some things are explained better in the book and there are more scenes. All thanks to the writer.

Read the book before you see the movie! :)

-R.D.




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Tuesday, May 29, 2012

Review: Trick or Treat


Trick or Treat
Trick or Treat by Richie Tankersley Cusick

My rating: 5 of 5 stars



I wish they still made audiobooks like this! it felt like was listening to a movie.
I listened to "Trick or Treat" on YouTube(link here: ) and I was enthralled. I have never listened to an audiobook were nearly 9 different voice actors are included and sound effects, such as rain, music, bells, and birds were used. If you love YA Horror, you need to grab a pair of headphones and listen to Trick or Treat now. Richie is a wonderful writer and the actors, though a little cheesy, were believable and kept me wanting to carry on with the story. One thing you have to remember going to these "The Point Horror Tapes" is that they were recorded in the 90's. But I still enjoyed this one. I will be listening to more since there are about five more on that youtube page. I love 90's YA horror, I wish authors still came out with stuff like this, some do, but it's rare. I loved the suspense in this book and the ending was awesome.

-R.D.



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Sunday, May 27, 2012

BOOK THOUGHTS: "Wake" by Amanda Hocking!


Wake
Wake by Amanda Hocking

My rating: 4 of 5 stars




[SPOILER FREE]

"Sirens exist, Mermaids don't." - Penn "Wake".

Thanks to St. Martin's Griffin for sending me an ARC of "Wake" by Amanda Hocking! I was wary on reading another Amanda Hocking book because I really didn't like Switched. After looking over the synopsis and reading the prologue, I decided to go on another Hocking adventure and this adventure I truly enjoyed. If you enjoy books that are mythology reboots, then pick up Wake when it comes out 8/7/12.

Now on to my book thoughts!

I dived right into "Wake" expecting a love triangle, a bitchy protagonist, and over caked romance. I was pleasantly surprised. There is no love triangle, Gemma is a likable protagonist, and the romance was set at the perfect amount. I loved the writing style! Amanda needs to write more books in third person POV. The book starts off with Gemma at the bay, swimming. You get to know her right away and then you are introduced to her sister Harper who is an overprotective, motherly gush-bear. The sisters's mother is in a home with mental issues and their father works on the docks of the town. Alex is our love interest for Gemma and I loved him. Daniel is Harper's love interest and I was drooling over him. Then we are introduced to the new girls in town. Penn, Thea, and Lexi. The boys in town can't get enough of them, so much so that some even begin to go missing. Let me tell you now, I hated these three girls. I wanted to smack Penn so bad. They remind me of the plastics in Mean Girls, except these girls can rip your head off and can breathe underwater. Things begin to grow tremendously intense once Gemma decides to hang with the girls for one night... and wakes up the next morning feeling too different. From there the story takes off and I enjoyed every bit of it.

That is where I will leave off, spoiler free! So I hope you pick this book up when it comes out
and I can't wait to read the second in the Watersong series. Thank you to St. Martin's Griffin for this ARC and I will gladly accept more in the future ;)

-R.D.




Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Review: Eighth Grade Bites


Eighth Grade Bites
Eighth Grade Bites by Heather Brewer

My rating: 4 of 5 stars



This was a fun, spooky, and entertaining read!
I don't know when I'll dive into the rest of the series
considering I have ARC's waiting to be read but hopefully soon!
I'd say if you love the original "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and
the TV series "My babysitter's a Vampire" then you'll enjoy this.
I also really love Heather's writing, it's fast and she knows how
to tell a good story without throwing the boring bits in your face.
Loved it.

-R.D.



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Monday, May 21, 2012

Wednesday, May 2, 2012

BOOK THOUGHTS: Frost by Kate Avery Ellison!


Frost
Frost by Kate Avery Ellison

My rating: 5 of 5 stars




This is going to be on my list for best books of 2012

SPOILER FREE

I absolutely loved this book and it was unique and beautifully written. I stayed up till around 5 in the morning reading the last few chapters of this book and let me just say that this will enthrall you. It will compel you to read it and devour it. The atmosphere Kate created was beautiful yet depressing and I enjoyed every bit of it. And the creatures (Watchers) holy crap, did I love them.

Lia Weaver is our main protagonist and she's very likable. She's not a mary-sue and I think she is a strong, well put together girl for her age and I adore her. She has sacrificed her life for her family and I couldn't love her character more. Gabe (the love interest) is not thrown in your face like most love interests in YA fiction. He was gradually brought in and it took a bit for the feelings to spark and bloom. The romance was NOT the main deal in this story, so don't expect a twilight-esque I'll die for you, even though I've only known you two days type of romance. It was perfectly executed and I envy Kate, as a writer, for that.

Frost takes place in a dystopian future where there are cities and villages with their own ways of life. Lia lives in the Frost, which is a village where it snows constantly and it's cold as hell. The setting was beautiful and creepy. I loved the way the characters spoke. Forgive me, but I don't know what era they spoke like but it was close to the late 1800s. They dressed very Little House on the Prairie like and the village reminded me of it in a way. The city of Aeralis that sits just out of the village is more technology based, while in the frost they know nothing really of gadgets and big technology. It was an odd and unique tale and it had action, suspense, romance, drama, and MONSTERS!

Read it for yourself and I hope you enjoy it like I did.
Kate, I cannot wait for book 2 in the series.
You are a wonderful writer and I adored FROST.

-R.D.



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Monday, April 23, 2012

BOOK THOUGHTS: The Vicious Deep by Zoraida Cordova!


The Vicious Deep
The Vicious Deep by Zoraida Córdova

My rating: 4 of 5 stars



This is not your Little Mermaid! :p


This was a great read, since I don't usually read books from a male protagonists point of view, even though I write them, I don't see many of them in YA Supernatural fiction. So this was interesting and I enjoyed it. The Vicious Deep was very different and fun. It definitely had its serious moments, but all in all, it wasn't a heavy read. I think it's perfect for a summer read or something light and unique.

I enjoyed the characters, even though Tristan started out a little rocky for me. He made me like him and the mermaids, oh snap, the mermaids!!! you just have to read to find out. I cannot wait for the second installment in the series. Zoraida, you are a wonderful writer and I cannot wait to check out more of your books!

-R.D.




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Friday, March 30, 2012

Review: Still Waters


Still Waters
Still Waters by Emma Carlson Berne

My rating: 3 of 5 stars



I have a Vlog coming up on my channel for this book and I think I explain it better
in the video. This book was very similar to "The Shining" (1980) starring Jack Nicholson with the story line of going away to an isolated area and the male character going crazy. Hannah, our protagonist, didn't have a backbone. If someone tried to kill her, she'd probably be dead within a minute. Hannah is pretty much "Wendy Torrance" from The Shining but at least Wendy had balls in parts of the film. The ending was anticlimactic and made me go "Wow. So I went through this entire book to be given this?" and the reason I gave the book 3 stars was because it definitely had potential, but it plummeted. If you think you'll enjoy it, then please go check it out. But I wouldn't recommend it to anyone.

If you would like something similar to this book, read "The Best Friend" by R.L. Stine
or watch "Fear" starring Mark Wahlberg and Reese Witherspoon.


-R.D.



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Monday, March 26, 2012

Review: Return to Finkleton


Return to Finkleton
Return to Finkleton by K.C. Hilton

My rating: 4 of 5 stars



This was a great sequel to "The magic of finkleton".
I loved the ending and the sneak peek to book three was fantastic!
K.C. is a great writer and it shows her books. I cannot wait till book 3
comes out and I'd recommend this one to anyone who loves middle grade fantasy.
You don't HAVE to read the first book to know what the deal is, but it's wise to
read it anyway. :)

-R.D.



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Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Review: Catching Fire


Catching Fire
Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins

My rating: 4 of 5 stars



4 out of 5 stars because it was slow at parts.
One thing that bugs me is Katniss's feelings for Peeta. One minute she wants to kill him
in the arena and then she wants to save him. And with Gale, she doesn't know what she wants from him. It's not a love triangle it's a love square because she keeps going back to herself. I didn't understand her that much in Catching Fire, but I really want to read Mockingjay starting tonight!! I have to finish the trilogy before the movie comes out. Also, I am officially in love with Finnick. I love Peeta most, but I really like Finnick too. :)



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Monday, March 12, 2012

Review: City Of The Dead


City Of The Dead
City Of The Dead by Tony Abbott

My rating: 4 of 5 stars



I read this book in one day... actually I began at 8am and finished around 4pm.
I loved it. I thought it was fast paced and I love when Middle Grade novels are
told in the first person point of view. I think it gives the reader a better view of the
character and they feel like they are in the book. It was definitely creepy and the fact
that it takes place in New Orleans just makes ti that much better. I'd recommend it to anyone how lovs ghostly, creepy, paranormal middle grade fiction. Now, I must buy book 2 the series.

-R.D.



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Saturday, February 25, 2012

BOOK THOUGHTS: Getting Revenge on Lauren Wood by Eileen Cook!

Getting Revenge on Lauren Wood
Getting Revenge on Lauren Wood by Eileen Cook

My rating: 4 of 5 stars



This was a great read!
If you loved "Mean Girls" then this is for you.
It has some funny moments and the story line just went great and the characters were realistic.
In high school for me, there were never girls who were like Lauren, but there were these two girls who called themselves The Stephenies and tried to make themselves the mean girls of our school and it shot to hell after some cholas called them out LOL so I've never gone through much of what Claire's (Helen) gone through but I felt for her and I actually liked how it ended. Awesome book! I'll need to read more of Eileen Cook in the future.



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Monday, February 20, 2012

BOOK THOUGHTS: The Body by Stephen King!

The Body
The Body by Stephen King

My rating: 5 of 5 stars



Just as good as the movie.
I have never read a Stephen King book before and I'm so glad
that this was my first. I must have more King now. I just loved
the rawness of the story, and how these characters worked. Chris
is my favorite character in the book and in the movie and this novella
makes me want to watch the movie right now. If you have not seen "Stand by me"
then go rent it or watch it online. It's a perfect coming of age movie and the book
is just as perfect.

-R.D.



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Monday, February 13, 2012

BOOK THOUGHTS: Perception by Kim Harrington!

Perception
Perception by Kim Harrington

My rating: 3 of 5 stars



I really wanted to love this book.
I had been patiently waiting for this to come out and when I contacted the publisher
and they agreed to send me a review copy, I WAS ECSTATIC! but then I read the book... very disappointed. I love Kim Harrington's writing, but the book was severely predictable.
There were too many twists and just when you thought you figured it out, it was changed up and that was predictable. The ending was hard to read because I knew who it was all along and it just didn't get me. If you are planning to read this sequel, go ahead because this is my opinion and it shouldn't sway you from trying out a book that could end up your favorite. 3 stars for me. Maybe the third book will be better, but I'm not counting on it. Maybe CLARITY should have been standalone.

-R.D.



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Tuesday, January 31, 2012

BOOK THOUGHTS: Doppelganger by David Stahler Jr.!

Doppelganger
Doppelganger by David Stahler Jr.

My rating: 4 of 5 stars



This book was great. I loved the originality and the characters were very realistic
and raw. I suspense was good and the romance was good too, I liked that the romance wasn't bigger than the story line. This was definitely a creepy ass read. I have to pick up another David Stahler Jr. book soon. :)


-R.D.



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Wednesday, January 18, 2012

"The Fat Girl" by Marilyn Sachs!




This was a good ass read.
These are the types of main characters we need to see more in YA fiction. Jeff is the type of character who is a dick and doesn't think he is and even in the end, he still thinks he's great. It shows the realness of people because not everyone is going to change or grow, some people stay the same and I loved that. I hate those stories where let's say a girl is a mean girl, and throughout the book she grows and she sees how she is and realizes that it's not right. BLAH!!! so cliche and annoying. Ellen (The Fat Girl) was a great character as well and I love how she grew to stand up for herself against Jeff. I need more YA contemporary ASAP!!! I'd ask everyone who loves to read YA Contemporary to pick this up.

"Switched" by Amanda Hocking!



There a lot of filling & not enough cake.


I think I will explain it better in my video BELOW.
I wanted to LOVE this book, but it took a turn for the bad.
It started out real good, and then it plummeted down in a not so good way. 
But I will check out "Wake" when it comes out in 2012. I think Amanda Hocking is a really good writer and I hope I read something else from her that I fully enjoy.
Thank you to St. Martins Griffin for sending me an ARC.