Genre: YA
As if starting her freshman year in high school wasn't bad enough, Fifteen-year-old Echo has to deal with finding closure from the brutal murder of her older sister, Zoë.
It isn't until Zoë's former boyfriend shares Zoë's diary with Echo that she realizes Zoë had a lot more secrets than she expected. As she reads the entries in her diary, the truth is set free.
I found myself engrossed in the storyline and eager to know more about Zoë and her sister Echo. An awesome story about loss, love and redemption.
Two thumbs up!
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SAVING ZOË
One dead sister's secrets save the other's life—in more ways than one...
It's been one year since the brutal murder of her sister, Zoë, and fifteen year old Echo is still reeling from the aftermath. Her parents are numb, her friends are moving on, and the awkward start to her freshman year proves she'll never live up to her sister's memory.
Until Zoë's former boyfriend Marc shows up with her diary.
At first Echo's not interested, doubting there's anything in there she doesn't already know. But when curiosity prevails, she starts reading, becoming so immersed in her sister's secret world, their lives begin to blur, forcing Echo to uncover the truth behind Zoë's life, so that she can start to rebuild her own.
Prepare to laugh your heart out and cry your eyes out in this highly addictive tale, as Alyson Noël tackles the complicated relationship between two sisters and shows how the bond can endure long after one of them is gone.
Genre: YA
Another fabulous read in the Riley Bloom series. Riley goes on a quest in hopes to find a way to contact her sister Ever. But is she able to break through the nightmare to reach her?
In the Riley Bloom series, author Alyson Noel does an awesome job at introducing life after death. With three-dimensional characters and a heartfelt longing to reach her sister, Dreamland makes for a compelling read.
I'm very much looking forward to the next adventure, which takes her to…sorry I can't say. Let's just say it's a very exciting place and I can't wait to go on the journey with her!
Riley's finding that the afterlife can be a lonely place when all you do is focus on work. So she goes to the place where dreams happen, hoping to find a way to contact her sister, Ever. She meets the director, who tells her about the two ways to send dreams. As a Dream Jumper, a person can jump into a dreamer's dream, share a message, and participate.
As a Dreamweaver, an entire dream can be created in a studio and sent to the dreamer. But Dreamweaving was outlawed decades ago, and the studio was boarded up. Thinking it's her only way to reach out to her sister, Riley goes in search of the old studio. There she finds a ghost boy, who's been creating and sending nightmares to people for years. In order to stop him and reach out to Ever, Riley is going to have to confront and overcome her own fears.
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Genre: Romance
If you're looking for a compelling romantic suspense novel, look no further.
Riptide is a perfect combination of mystery, adventure, and romance. Fans will savor each page until the next installment. With a fabulous voice and intriguing plot, Author Cherry Adair does a magnificent job at creating well-rounded characters.
A hidden danger, a treasure hunt, and lots of action. What else could you ask for?
Will Princess beauty Bria Visconti and Nick Cutter get pulled into a rip of current danger? Pick up your copy and find out!
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Cherry Adair plunges into the dangerous world of high-sea treasure hunting, where one man’s greatest passion unlocks one woman’s wildest fantasies…
SHE’S SWEPT INTO TREACHEROUS WATERS
Princess Bria Visconti demands the return of the money her brother rashly invested in Cutter Salvage. Treasure hunter Nick Cutter is too reckless, too arrogant—and far too handsome—for his own good. But he can’t charm his way out of this one. Bria plans to make Nick pay up even if she has to board his boat, don a wet suit, and dive for the treasure herself…
HE FIGHTS THE RELENTLESS PULL…
Nick sees Bria as a beautiful but spoiled princess who’s never done a day’s work in her pampered life. But once they set sail for the dive site, and the legendary fortune in gold the wreck carries, Nick begins to see Bria in a new light. This princess may be out of her depth, but she’s ready to take on the hidden danger and excitement a treasure hunt stirs to the surface. Together they must fight unexpected enemies—and reveal their darkest secrets—before they’re pulled into a rip current of danger.
Winter and her best friend, Sloane, will do just about anything to ditch their nerdy past and blend in with the cool crowd. But when Sloane ditches Winter and totally, completely, ignores their pact, Winter finds a creative way for sweet revenge.
So what's a girl to do?
Winter starts a new anonymous blog, revealing Sloane's dirty little secrets. The blog blows up and becomes insanely popular—way more than she had expected.
She now has to decide whether burning her ex best friend is worth the consequence.
Is she willing to pay the price of popularity?
As always, author Alyson Noël, has put together a witty, entertaining read and does a fantastic job at bringing her characters to life. Talk about great personas and an awesome plot. Kiss & Blog is a great read!
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Looking for a quick reference book for writers?
Look no more.
Polishing the PUGS is a great tool for writers. In this user-friendly guide, freelance editor Kathy Ide has composed many common mistakes writers make. (Thank you, Kathy!)
The handy table of contents makes it easy access when you're trying to find an answer quickly. Very helpful. And there's even a spot to jot down notes at the end of each section.
I give this writer's guide two thumbs up.
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