THE NIGHT WE SAID YES by Lauren Gibaldi

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THE NIGHT WE SAID YES by Lauren GibaldiThe Night We Said Yes by Lauren Gibaldi
Published by HarperTeen on 6/15/15
Genres: Contemporary, Romance, Young Adult
Pages: 304
Source: Owlcrate
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ReviewedbyDani

Before Matt, Ella had a plan. Get over a no-good ex-boyfriend. Graduate from high school without any more distractions. Move away from Orlando, Florida, where she’s lived her entire life.But Matt—the cute, shy, bespectacled bass player who just moved to town—was never part of that plan.And neither was attending a party that was crashed by the cops just minutes after they arrived. Or spending an entire night saying “yes” to every crazy, fun thing they could think of.Then Matt abruptly left town, and he broke not only Ella’s heart but those of their best friends, too. So when he shows up a year later with a plan of his own—to relive the night that brought them together—Ella isn’t sure whether Matt’s worth a second chance. Or if re-creating the past can help them create a different future.In alternating then and now chapters, debut author Lauren Gibaldi crafts a charming, romantic story of first loves, lifelong friendships, uncovered secrets, and, ultimately, finding out how to be brave.

I really liked this book! Lauren Gibaldi’s The Night We Said Yes was perfect for me because I was kind of in a slump.  It was just the right length and interesting enough to keep my attention. The Night We Said Yes goes between the past and the present and that usually bothers me but this time it didn’t. This book had such an interesting premise. Ella is at a party and Matt her ex-boyfriend comes out of nowhere and decides he wants to relive a night from their past, the night they said yes. This story was genius!  I mean who wouldn’t want to relive a night where they said yes to everything.  I also liked learning more about Ella and her friends and also her relationship with Matt through the flashbacks. I honestly would love to do this with my friends one night just saying yes to everything that’s reasonable and we can’t say no it just sounds like so much fun. This book was short, sweet, and I loved the characters. This is a great book to read especially in the summer. I would recommend this book to my friends, all of my friends! Everyone should just go buy this book hahaha.

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BETWEEN THE NOTES by Sharon Huss Roat

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BETWEEN THE NOTES by Sharon Huss RoatBetween the Notes by Sharon Huss Roat
Published by HarperTeen Genres: Contemporary
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ReviewedbyDani

Ivy Emerson used to live in a wealthy neighborhood, but when her father’s investment went wrong, she was forced to give up everything – including her beloved piano – and move to Lakeside, the wrong side of town, with her family. She was ashamed of this and she made up lies.  However, as time goes on her lies begin to unravel. Here, Ivy learned to embrace what has happened to her family and live with it.
Between the Notes is a gripping and very relatable.  The way was written is just great!I loved how this book was not only about romance, but also about family, friendship, and learning more about oneself. At first Ivy was bitter and created lies, but she still took care of her family, especially her special-needs brother. Later on, Ivy learned to embrace her situation and had the courage to tell the truth to those who were judgemental of her. I also loved Ivy and Reesa’s friendship because it showed how in every friendship, there are fights, but if you’re really friends, it will all work out in the end.

I also loved the relationship Lennie and Ivy had. She was unsure of him because of his reputation but as the book progressed she really got to know him and realized you shouldn’t believe everything you hear.

 

This debut novel by Sharon Huss Roat is amazing and I’d recommend it!

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RESONANCE by Erica O’Rourke

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RESONANCE by Erica O’RourkeResonance by Erica O'Rourke
Series: Dissonance #2
Published by Simon and Schuster Genres: SciFi
Source: Publisher
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ReviewedbyDani

Resonance is the thrilling sequel to Dissonance and it isn’t a disappointment.


As a Walker between worlds, Del is responsible for the love of her life and the fate of millions. In Dissonance Del risked everything to save Simon, and now he’s gone, off in another world with no way for Del to find him. Del is back at the Consort training to be a Walker like everyone in her family. But the Free Walkers have other plans for her. This rebel group is trying to convince Del that the Consort is evil, and that her parents are unknowingly helping the Consort kill millions of people. The Free Walkers make Del the ultimate promise: if Del joins their fight, she will be reunited with Simon. In agreeing, Del might be endangering her family. But if she doesn’t, innocent people will die, and Simon will be lost forever. The fate of the multiverse depends on her choice.


Del is still grieving from Simon’s departure into a different world, but she refuses to believe he is gone forever. When the Free Walkers reach out to Del and tell her that Simon might be safe, Del wants proof. Del must choose to help the Free Walkers and see Simon – or work for the Consort. With Monty in an oubliette and Lattimer forcing Del to interrogate Monty about the “weapon” the Free Walkers have, Del knows what she will do. Worlds are at stake, lives are at stake, Del’s life is at stake, but nothing will stop her from righting wrongs and stopping the destruction of the multiverse.


I still remember when I read Dissonance and my heart was broken over the ending. It didn’t take long, once I started reading Resonance, for O’Rourke to piece my heart back together. Del finds out that there is a chance that Simon is alive and unharmed; she fights to know more, to find him, and to bring him back. So many secrets are revealed in this book, and many surround Simon.


There were so many twists in this book, so many secrets! A lot of things started to come together and make sense. I Loved it!


In Dissonance Del was impulsive and reckless, but by the end of Resonance, it’s clear that she has matured throughout the series, though she remains impulsive and temperamental. I liked Del in Dissonance, and I liked her in this book. She might be impulsive, but she’s a determined and strong young lady who knows how to make up her mind.


Simon is very much present throughout the book, in one way or another. It’s pretty interesting to see how O’Rourke brings him back into the story, and this occurs fairly quickly. Simon is his usual hilarious, overconfident self, and I love him!


I love the romance between Del and Simon, they’re magical together! And quite steamy, too. Simon is very laid back and a bit cocky, and Del is a rule-breaker and impulsive – the combination is really good! Both of them move worlds to find each other and both of them love with their whole hearts.


I would highly recommend Resonance and if you haven’t read Dissonance then you should read that too! Resonance is now one of my favorite books and Erica O’Rourke is one of my favorite authors! By the way guys this is a duology. Dissonance and Resonance are intriguing, exciting and highly original! Go check these books out!


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June Wrap-Up!

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Hey guys it’s the end of June and I’m super excited! This month I read 14 books! This is a first for my I haven’t read that many books in one month before. I’m just going to list the books I’ve read this month, and have reviews for all of them up soon.

 

Galgorithm, Aaron Karo
Throne of Glass, Sarah J. Maas
A Darkness Strange and Lovely, Susan Dennard
Rock and a Hard Place, Angie Stanton
A Dawn Most Wicked, Susan Dennard
Stolen, Erin Bowman
Quest of the Missing Map, Carolyn Keene
Harmonic, Erica O’Rourke
Born Wicked, Jessica Spotswood
Kissing In America, Margo Raab
The Stars Never Rise, Rachel Vincent
Resonance, Erica O’Rourke
Powerless, Tera Lynn Childs & Tracy Deebs

 

Two of the books I’ve read this month are wonderland hits so you guys will find out which ones soon! I should have my July TBR up soon! (:
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DEATH WISH by Megan Tayte

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DEATH WISH by Megan TayteDeath Wish by Megan Tayte
Series: Ceruleans #1
Published by Heaven Afire Source: Reviewer Purchase
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ReviewedbyDani

Not going to lie it took my a couple of chapters to really get into this book, but once I was past that point I was so engrossed.


In ‘Death Wish’ Scarlett Blake, a seventeen year old is trying to learn the truth about her sister Sienna’s death. Scarlett is staying the summer in her grandparents old house in the isolated cove of Twycombe. She’s not there to enjoy a summer on the beach but to find out what went through her sisters head before she died. Sienna committed suicide, at least that is what everybody is telling Scarlett. But Scarlett has trouble believing her sisters fate, so this summer she is set on finding some answers. Answers that are hard to find and soon she has even more questions. Scarlett also finds new friends and a life she didn’t expect to get attached to.


Megan Tayte has a writing style that is easy to follow and this book is a perfect combination of romance, mystery and heartbreak. The characters in this book are just really easy to love. There’s the main character Scarlett, who I loved from the very first page. Scarlett is young but has some incredible strength inside her.And then there are Luke and Cara. Luke is caring ever since he meet Scarlett he’s always wanted to be there for her. And Cara was just a really fun character. I loved her joyous, playful way of living her life and surrounding everyone around her with happiness. I also really liked Jude he was just so mysterious and he wasn’t in the book much but I just wanted to read more about him. I wasn’t really expecting what would happen in the end but it just left me wanting more. This book was great I think it’s a great summer read. I plan on reading the rest of this series and I definitely recommend this book. You guys should go read it!
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GET DIRTY by Gretchen McNeil

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GET DIRTY by Gretchen McNeilGet Dirty by Gretchen McNeil
Series: Don't Get Mad
Published by Balzer + Bray Genres: Young Adult
Source: Author
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ReviewedbyDani

The members of Don’t Get Mad aren’t just mad anymore . . . they’re afraid. And with Margot in a coma and Bree stuck in juvie, it’s up to Olivia and Kitty to try to catch their deadly tormentor. But just as the girls are about to go on the offensive, Ed the Head reveals a shocking secret that turns all their theories upside down. The killer could be anyone, and this time he—or she—is out for more than just revenge.
The girls desperately try to discover the killer’s identity as their personal lives are falling apart: Donté is pulling away from Kitty and seems to be hiding a secret of his own, Bree is under house arrest, and Olivia’s mother is on an emotional downward spiral. The killer is closing in, the threats are becoming more personal, and when the police refuse to listen, the girls have no choice but to confront their anonymous friend . . . or die trying.

Get Dirty starts where Get Even left off. I loved Get Even but Get Dirty blew me away. I love all of the characters and I was just rooting for them to figure out who’s behind all of the murders and torment. I was trying to figure out who is responsible for everything and when I thought I had the person, I was wrong.  I was shocked when I found out who the villain is.  I wasn’t expecting it and I was blown away by Ms. McNeil’s crafty writing. I read this book in 2 days.  I simply couldn’t put it down. I love these books and would definitely recommend this series to my friends.

Get Dirty is a WONDERLAND Hit earning six Cheshire hearts for it’s thrilling plot.

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#TBRTakedown Results!

So during the #TBRTakedown I read 3 out of the five books. I read Throne of Glass, Something Strange and Lovely, and Rock and a Hard Place. I plan on reading the other two books Kissing in America and Born Wicked this month!(:

*Reviews coming soon

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ME and EARL and THE DYING GIRL by Jesse Andrews

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ME and EARL and THE DYING GIRL by Jesse AndrewsMe and Earl and the Dying Girl by Jesse Andrews
Published by Amulet Books Source: Reviewer Purchase

ReviewedbyDani

It is a universally acknowledged truth that high school sucks. But on the first day of his senior year, Greg Gaines thinks he’s figured it out. The answer to the basic existential question: How is it possible to exist in a place that sucks so bad? His strategy: remain at the periphery at all times. Keep an insanely low profile. Make mediocre films with the one person who is even sort of his friend, Earl.

This plan works for exactly eight hours. Then Greg’s mom forces him to become friends with a girl who has cancer. This brings about the destruction of Greg’s entire life.

Fiercely funny, honest, heart-breaking—this is an unforgettable novel from a bright talent, now also a film that critics are calling "a touchstone for its generation" and "an instant classic."

I love reading books before they come out in theaters so when I saw the trailer for this movie I knew I had to read the book. This is probably my favorite book of 2015. Me and Earl and the Dying Girl isn’t your typical book about someone with cancer. Greg Gaines struggles with trying to figure out how to be a friend to Rachel. Greg and his friend Earl make films for fun and when they decide to make a film for Rachel it becomes a turning point in all of their lives. This book was a rollercoaster of emotions for me it was funny and sometimes I would cry but when I finished this book I definitely had a smile on my face this book is amazing. I would recommend this book and I plan on watching the movie when it comes out this month. Everyone should check this book out you won’t regret it!

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#TBRTakedown Readathon

Hey guys! So I just saw this challenge on YouTube and I thought I’d give it a go. This challenge is from June 1-7 and I’m a little late but I’ll try my best to read 5 books in the remaining four days! I’m just going to write what the challenges are and which books I chose to read, and over the next few days I’ll write about my progress.

Challenges:


1. A book that’s been on your TBR shelf over a year!
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For this challenge I chose Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas. I don’t know why I haven’t read this book yet but it’s been on my shelf since April 2014 and I recently read A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J Maas, and I realized what I was missing out on!


2. An unread sequel sitting on your TBR shelf.
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For challenge two I chose A Darkness Strange and Lovely by Susan Dennard. I read the first book Something Strange and Deadly I loved it I just haven’t got around to reading the sequel so here’s my chance. (:


3. A first book in a series on your TBR shelf
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For challenge number three I chose Born Wicked by Jessica Spotswood. I’ve wanted to read this since last year and I’m going to read it sometime this week.


4. An “out of your comfort zone” book on the TBR shelf!
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For challenge four I chose Rock and a Hard Place by Angie Stanton anything new adult is out of my comfort zone, I don’t think I’ve ever read a new adult book.


5. A book from your most recent book haul!
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So I went to Barnes and Noble yesterday and from my haul I chose Kissing in America by Margo Rabb, I think this book would be a great summer read and I can’t wait to start it.

COLD BURN OF MAGIC by Jennifer Estep

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COLD BURN OF MAGIC by Jennifer EstepCold Burn Of Magic by Jennifer Estep
Series: Black Blade #1
Published by Kensington Books Genres: Fantasy & Magic
Source: Publisher
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ReviewedbyDani

There Be Monsters Here. . .

It's not as great as you'd think, living in a tourist town that's known as "the most magical place in America." Same boring high school, just twice as many monsters under the bridges and rival Families killing each other for power.

I try to keep out of it. I've got my mom's bloodiron sword and my slightly illegal home in the basement of the municipal library. And a couple of Talents I try to keep quiet, including very light fingers and a way with a lock pick.

But then some nasty characters bring their Family feud into my friend's pawn shop, and I have to make a call--get involved, or watch a cute guy die because I didn't. I guess I made the wrong choice, because now I'm stuck putting everything on the line for Devon Sinclair. My mom was murdered because of the Families, and it looks like I'm going to end up just like her. . .

 

Lila was an amazing Heroine! I can’t help but admire her tenacity, her sarcasm, and her bravery! She acts tough but really, she’s a vulnerable person. I really related to Lila, I think that’s what made me love this book a little bit more. I like that Lila is realistic and practical. She knows what she can and can’t do. She’s pretty smart and she has priorities! Basically Lila is pretty bad ass and I wish I was her (Just saying). I loved all of the characters! I loved Devon, Oscar, Mo, and Felix, all these characters are complex and have a personality of their own and they also have priorities.The romance was not the main focus here and I think it was great!  But there’s a love interest,  and I feel like if it happened it I would ship it! The plot was amazing. Lila has to be Devons bodyguard after she protects him while they were at Mo’s shop and someone tries to kill him. Now Lila has to protect Devon while trying to find the people trying to kill him. I loved this book and once I got into it I couldn’t put it down. Um second book please! Anyway this book was amazing I would recommend this to my friends. Everyone should go buy it, because I know I will!

I would give this book 6 Cheshire Hearts!

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