tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35740079648903178312024-03-13T16:46:42.052-04:00EpilogueLaurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06634003316800834963noreply@blogger.comBlogger163125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3574007964890317831.post-26229707601541257452016-07-12T00:57:00.000-04:002016-07-12T00:57:02.041-04:00Ebook Deals and Steals: 8 ebooks under $4!<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Looking for some fun things to read this summer that won't break the bank? Well here are 8 ebooks that cost less than a Starbucks order! :) </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span>This week I am eagerly awaiting...</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span>Title: Lotus and Thorn</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span>Author: Sara Etienne</span></span><br />
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by a plague known as Red Death, the planet Gabriel, a former colony of
Earth, is a barren wasteland. Since being abandoned by Earth 500 years
ago, resources are scarce and life is cheap. To stay alive, the
survivors, the Citizens, scavenge the remains of a now dead city,
trading for food with the resource-rich Curadores, the only other
survivors on Gabriel. Every old computer, every piece of wire, every
scrap of metal counts. To steal is the ultimate sin. So when
tough-as-nails seventeen-year-old Leica is caught doing just that, she's
exiled and left to the mercy of Gabriel's unforgiving desert for the
rest of her life."</span></i><br />
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Karimov can see through walls and conjure bridges out of thin air. They
are enchanters—the only two in Russia—and with the Ottoman Empire and
the Kazakhs threatening, the tsar needs a powerful enchanter by his
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<i>And so he initiates the Crown’s Game, an ancient duel of
magical skill—the greatest test an enchanter will ever know. The victor
becomes the Imperial Enchanter and the tsar’s most respected adviser.
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<i>Raised on tiny Ovchinin Island
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the grand capital of Saint Petersburg. But can she kill another
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threatening the future of the empire, it becomes dangerously clear . . .
the Crown’s Game is not one to lose."</i></div>
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This comes from a debut author and it sounds fantastic!<i> </i>I have some seriously high hopes for this book after hearing that it is pitched to fans of <i>Red Queen</i>. </div>
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I love the magical elements that the story promises and I want to learn so much more about enchanters! I like the idea that these two are pitted against each other and only one can survive--it makes for a special sort of tension. I haven't read many books set in Russia so I am definitely interested to read about some of the culture. Also, I think that the cover is stunning. </div>
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This week I got my hands on three gorgeous books! I cannot wait to show you how amazing these look. :)<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">#1.</span><br />
Title: Crimson Bound<br />
Author: Rosamund Hodge <br />
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fifteen she was good—apprenticed to her aunt and in training to protect
her village from dark magic. But she was also reckless— straying from
the forest path in search of a way to free her world from the threat of
eternal darkness. After an illicit meeting goes dreadfully wrong,
Rachelle is forced to make a terrible choice that binds her to the very
evil she had hoped to defeat.<br /><br />Three years later, Rachelle has
given her life to serving the realm, fighting deadly creatures in an
effort to atone. When the king orders her to guard his son Armand—the
man she hates most—Rachelle forces Armand to help her find the legendary
sword that might save their world. As the two become unexpected allies,
they uncover far-reaching conspiracies, hidden magic, and a love that
may be their undoing. In a palace built on unbelievable wealth and
dangerous secrets, can Rachelle discover the truth and stop the fall of
endless night?<br /><br />Inspired by the classic fairy tale Little Red
Riding Hood, Crimson Bound is an exhilarating tale of darkness, love,
and redemption."</span></i><br />
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Title: the Great Hunt<br />
Author: Wendy Higgens<br />
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terrorizes the kingdom of Lochlanach, fear stirs revolt. In an act of
desperation, a proclamation is sent to all of Eurona—kill the creature
and win the ultimate prize: the daughter of King Lochson’s hand in
marriage.<br /><br />Princess Aerity knows her duty to the kingdom but
cannot bear the idea of marrying a stranger…until a brooding local
hunter, Paxton Seabolt, catches her attention. There’s no denying the
unspoken lure between them…or his mysterious resentment.<br /><br />Paxton
is not the marrying type. Nor does he care much for spoiled royals and
their arcane laws. He’s determined to keep his focus on the task at
hand—ridding the kingdom of the beast—but the princess continues to
surprise him, and the perilous secrets he’s buried begin to surface."</span></i><br />
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<span id="freeText10139207674999810161"> Title: Stop Me If You've Heard This One Before</span><br />
<span id="freeText10139207674999810161">Author: David Yoo</span><br />
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<i><span id="freeText5224315344759223541">"If Albert Kim has
learned one thing in his tragic adolescence, it's that God (probably a
sadistic teenaged alien) does not want him to succeed at Bern High. By
the end of sophomore year, Al is so tired of humiliation that he's
chosen to just forget girls and high school society in general, and
enjoy the Zen-like detachment that comes from being an <i>intentional</i> loser.<br /><br />Then
he meets Mia Stone, and all the repressed hormones come flooding back.
Mia, his co-worker at the Bern Inn, is adorable, popular, and most
intimidatingly, the ex- long-term girlfriend of Ivy-bound, muscle-bound
king of BHS and world class jerk, Ryan Stackhouse. But -- chalk it up to
the magic of Al's inner beauty -- by the end of a summer vacuuming
hotel rooms and goofing off together, he and Mia are officially
"something."<br /><br />Albert barely has time to ponder this miracle before
the bomb drops: Ryan has been diagnosed with cancer, and he needs Mia's
support, i.e. constant companionship. True, he's lost weight and he's
getting radiation, but that doesn't make him any less of a jerk. And to
Albert, it couldn't be more apparent that Ryan is using his cancer to
steal Mia back. With the whole town rallying behind Ryan like he's a
fallen hero, and Mia emotionally confused and worried for Ryan, Al's bid
for love is not a popular campaign. In fact, it's exactly like driving
the wrong way on a five-lane highway."</span></i><br />
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This last book is definitely not my "normal" type of read-- I tend to stay away from contemporary and gravitate towards fantasy-- but I really wanted to have this one! I think it will be a refreshing change of pace whenever I am ready for a good contemporary novel.<br />
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<span id="freeText5224315344759223541">These other two books definitely sound like ones that I will enjoy. They both sound mysterious and romantic and I don't know how to possible choose which one to start with! Help!</span><br />
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<span id="freeText5224315344759223541">Have you read any of these books? What did you add to your collection this week? </span><br />
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This month I bought a one month subscription to The Fandom of the Month Club because I had heard so many great things about it and had to experience it for myself. When I received the box in the mail I was initially surprised by the size of it (I had expected it to be bigger) but this box really embodied the "good things come in small packages" proverb. With each new discovery I found myself growing more and more excited for what was to come! First of all, this box is adorable. The owl is super cute and I loved how each side of the box had a version of the logo on it. The box was easy to open and I just had to slice through a little tape to get inside.<br />
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The next two things inside my box was this adorable themed membership card and a lion magnet. When I first opened the box I thought that maybe this was the ship from Percy Jackson Sea of Monsters...until I saw the lion magnet and I realized that it's the DAWN TREADER. Duh, Lauren. </div>
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If you haven't figured it out at this point I will tell you... IT'S A NARNIA BOX!!! I must say that I was slightly worried when I signed up for this box because I knew that they had already done Lord of the Rings (so sad I missed this one :'( ), Once Upon a Time (also very sad!), Star Wars and The Hunger Games. I honestly stalked ebay to see if anyone was selling the LOTR or Once Upon a Time ones because they looked THAT good. I couldn't help but wonder what could possibly be left that I would enjoy. </div>
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One signatures of this subscription box is that the jewelry comes in one of these gorgeous cloth bags. This one has Reepicheep and a wonderful rallying quote from him.</div>
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You cannot even pretend that he isn't the most adorable sword-wielding mouse you've ever seen! Inside of this adorable pouch where three pieces of Narnia inspired jewelry:</div>
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These little earrings are of the fierce and majestic great lion, Aslan. I love the detail on these and I can definitely tell what they are. Unfortunately, I had two problems with these when I went to put them on. the first problem was that the posts are attached to the back end of the lion. What this means is that unless you want this giant cat's tail facing forward, you have to but the earrings in backwards. This is completely doable it is just awkward and takes more time than normal. The second problem that I had was just a matter of personal taste; I didn't like how far out from my ear lope the lion head came. Because I have sensitive ears anyway and I am not sure what these are made with I am currently planning to use them as lapel pins when I'm feeling fancy.</div>
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This bracelet symbolizes each of the seven books in this series and I think that it is beautiful. I really like how there are so many different colors in this bracelet because if no one knew what it meant they would still think that it was really pretty.</div>
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This is a locket style necklace of the Narnia wardrobe. I love the color of this necklace, the detail work on the door, the length of the chain, and (of course) the picture of the lamppost inside! I think that this is such a perfect representation of the fandom and I am so glad to see it included in the box. </div>
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The only problem at all with this necklace is that the hinge is a little hard to open. It makes me more cautious about opening it because it does make me feel like I might break it accidentally. Otherwise, it's practically perfect.</div>
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Overall I loved this subscription box and I think that I will be signing up for another month! Let me know what you think of this month's box and/or if you have participated in a subscription service yourself before. </div>
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In honor of the Narnia theme for the month of April, I will be giving away a copy of Narnia. This is a paperback that contains all seven books in the series! Unfortunately I am only able to do this giveaway for the US only because shipping would be to expensive internationally.<br />
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This giveaway will be international so that everyone will have a chance to win! The winner can choose any book up to $18 from the book depository. This could be one of the Narnia books or something completely different! </div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">This week I have not one but TWO amazing books that I am looking forward too! Both of theses beauties will be release next Tuesday. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Title: Ruined</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Author: Amy Tintera</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Release Date: May 3rd </span><br />
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<i><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1445240167l/26074185.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Ruined (Ruined, #1)" border="0" height="320" id="coverImage" src="https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1445240167l/26074185.jpg" width="211" /></a></span><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span id="freeText15923895086385476779">"Emelina Flores has
nothing. Her home in Ruina has been ravaged by war. She lacks the powers
of her fellow Ruined. Worst of all, she witnessed her parents’ brutal
murders and watched helplessly as her sister, Olivia, was kidnapped.<br /><br />But
because Em has nothing, she has nothing to lose. Driven by a blind
desire for revenge, Em sets off on a dangerous journey to the enemy
kingdom of Lera. Somewhere within Lera’s borders, Em hopes to find
Olivia. But in order to find her, Em must infiltrate the royal family.<br /><br />In
a brilliant, elaborate plan of deception and murder, Em marries Prince
Casimir, next in line to take Lera’s throne. If anyone in Lera discovers
Em is not Casimir’s true betrothed, Em will be executed on the spot.
But it’s the only way to salvage Em’s kingdom and what is left of her
family.<br /><br />Em is determined to succeed, but the closer she gets to
the prince, the more she questions her mission. Em’s rage-filled heart
begins to soften. But with her life—and her family—on the line, love
could be Em’s deadliest mistake.</span>"</span></span></i><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">I absolutely love the plot for this story and I think that the cover is simply stunning!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">I cannot wait to here Emelina's voice in this story and I have high hopes that she will be as fierce and strong as this synopsis makes her sound. This book definitely sounds like it has the potential to be so many good things and I am oddly terrified to see if it lives up to my expectations! </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">Title: The Hidden Oracle</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">Author: Rick Riordan</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">Release Date: May 3rd </span></span><br />
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<i><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span id="freeText13855113212588381650"><br />After
angering his father Zeus, the god Apollo is cast down from Olympus.
Weak and disorientated, he lands in New York City as a regular teenage
boy. Now, without his godly powers, the four-thousand-year-old deity
must learn to survive in the modern world until he can somehow find a
way to regain Zeus's favour.<br /><br />But Apollo has many enemies - gods,
monsters and mortals who would love to see the former Olympian
permanently destroyed. Apollo needs help, and he can think of only one
place to go . . . an enclave of modern demigods known as Camp
Half-Blood."</span></span></span></i><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span id="freeText13855113212588381650">I cannot wait to get my hands on the newest series by Riordan. This is one of the few authors that I feel comfortable saying is an insta-buy from me! I love the whole idea behind this new book and I cannot WAIT to have some more Apollo action. Bring on all of his hilarious haikus! :) </span></span></span></div>
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*Hi Everyone! This week I have just discovered this GORGEOUS new book that is set to be released in September of 2016. I was drawn in by the cover but stuck around after reading this amazing synopsis!*</div>
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Author: Jessica Cluess</div>
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Release Date: September 20, 2016</div>
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<a href="https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1460211196l/23203252.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="A Shadow Bright and Burning (Kingdom on Fire, #1)" border="0" height="320" id="coverImage" src="https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1460211196l/23203252.jpg" width="211" /></a><i><span id="freeText16771446068579584065">"Henrietta Howel can burst into flames. <br />Forced
to reveal her power to save a friend, she's shocked when instead of
being executed, she's invited to train as one of Her Majesty's royal
sorcerers.<br /><br />Thrust into the glamour of Victorian London, Henrietta
is declared the chosen one, the girl who will defeat the Ancients,
bloodthirsty demons terrorizing humanity. She also meets her fellow
sorcerer trainees, handsome young men eager to test her power and her
heart. One will challenge her. One will fight for her. One will betray
her.<br /><br />But Henrietta Howel is <i>not</i> the chosen one.<br />As
she plays a dangerous game of deception, she discovers that the
sorcerers have their own secrets to protect. With battle looming, what
does it mean to not be the one? And how much will she risk to save the
city--and the one she loves?"</span></i></div>
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This book is definitely making me wish that it was already September! Summer? Who needs it. I just want this beautiful book in my hands and safely on my bookshelf. I am so intrigued by the plot for this story and I just want to know why everyone thinks she is the chosen one, how she knows that she isn't, what are all the secrets everyone is hiding, and who this mysterious loved one is! Am I really asking that much here?</div>
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<a href="https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1312036605l/8835379.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Ruby Red (Precious Stone Trilogy, #1)" border="0" height="320" id="coverImage" src="https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1312036605l/8835379.jpg" width="194" /></a><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 106%;">Gwyneth Shepherd's sophisticated,
beautiful cousin Charlotte has been prepared her entire life for traveling
through time. But unexpectedly, it is Gwyneth, who in the middle of class takes
a sudden spin to a different era!<br />
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Gwyneth must now unearth the mystery of why her mother would lie about her
birth date to ward off suspicion about her ability, brush up on her history,
and work with Gideon--the time traveler from a similarly gifted family that
passes the gene through its male line, and whose presence becomes, in time,
less insufferable and more essential. Together, Gwyneth and Gideon journey
through time to discover who, in the 18th century and in contemporary London,
they can trust.</span></i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 106%;"></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 106%;">When Gwyneth Shepherd’s
cousin starts to feel dizzy, the whole family goes on high alert, waiting for
the moment when Charlotte will time-travel for the first time. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A few days later, Gwyneth takes an <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="_GoBack"></a>unexpected trip into the past instead of her cousin. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When the ensuing confusion, frustration, and
shock finally sink in, the family must face the truth; Gwyneth is the family
time traveler. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Having never been trained
and having only rudimentary knowledge of the past, Gwyneth must try to learn
all she can about this new ability—before it’s too late. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 106%;">The premise of Ruby Red
is a good one; it’s intriguing, edgy, and who doesn’t like a bit of time
travel?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Gwyneth and Gideon are both refreshing
characters that are fun to read and rather mysterious. The interplay between
them definitely picks up throughout the book and keeps to story alive. The fear
and confusion Gwyneth displays, during and after time travel, feels
genuine.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I could honestly picture myself
transporting through time with her. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 106%;">I finished this book in
two sittings (interrupted only because I HAD to go to class) and did not want
to put it down. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Trying to subtly read it
in class did not work well and I was forced to start taking some notes. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Many of the characters in this story are quite
enjoyable… but, the people from the past are even more intriguing than the ones
that are first introduced.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 106%;">One of the problems that
I have with this book is that the only things that get accomplished are what
the book summary already revealed would happen. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There is a lot of setup for this world and
structure, and many characters are introduced, but nothing is resolved here. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In fact, the book literally ends in THE MIDDLE
OF A SCENE. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Understandably, cliff-hangers
are used as a way to keep people interested in the plotline, but please, let
SOMETHING new get resolved in this book! <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The story feels more like a movie trailer—or a
much longer book “blurb” for the whole series.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 106%;">Though, having just said
that this feels like a movie trailer, it is important to point out<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>that
it is one movie that I would definitely later pay to watch. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><i><u>Ruby Red</u></i> is good, and now that the
set-up is out of the way, hopefully the next book will dive right into the
actual plot. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I definitely recommend this
book, but reading <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>more of the series is required to fully
appreciate the story. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When picking up
this book (and you should!) make sure to set aside plenty of time to read them
all.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 106%;">This cover is absolutely
beautiful! <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The embroidery-looking design
on the cover—the silver is a gorgeous contrast to the deep red. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If only more of this design had been placed on
the spine of the book it would have been perfect… but, overall it is really
pretty! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 106%;"> </span><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 106%;">I give Ruby Red a 3.5</span> out of 5 hearts: Good Book</div>
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Hello Everyone! This week I have two books that I am just so excited to talk about. <span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Hopefully you have either read or want to read one of these... I would love to hear your thoughts. :)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Book #1:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Title: <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Truthwitch (The
Witchlands # 1)</i> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Author: Susan Dennard</span><br />
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<a href="http://d.gr-assets.com/books/1428675822l/21414439.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Truthwitch (The Witchlands, #1)" border="0" src="http://d.gr-assets.com/books/1428675822l/21414439.jpg" height="320" id="coverImage" width="212" /></a><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">“In a continent on the edge of war, two witches hold its
fate in their hands.<br />
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Young witches Safiya and Iseult have a habit of finding trouble. After clashing
with a powerful Guildmaster and his ruthless Bloodwitch bodyguard, the friends
are forced to flee their home.<br />
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Safi must avoid capture at all costs as she's a rare Truthwitch, able to
discern truth from lies. Many would kill for her magic, so Safi must keep it
hidden - lest she be used in the struggle between empires. And Iseult's true
powers are hidden even from herself.<br />
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In a chance encounter at Court, Safi makes a reluctant ally. However, his help
may not slow down the Bloodwitch now hot on the girls' heels. All Safi and Iseult
want is their freedom, but danger lies ahead. With war coming, treaties
breaking and a magical contagion sweeping the land, the friends will have to
fight emperors and mercenaries alike. For some will stop at nothing to get
their hands on a Truthwitch.”</span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">*I had to pick this book up because so many people had been saying how much they loved this! I was definitely sucked into the cover and I am so glad I picked this up! I did have a few problems with the story but overall it was really well done. See my full review <a href="http://epiloguereview.blogspot.com/2016/04/title-truthwitch-thewitchlands-1-author.html" target="_blank">here </a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Book #2:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Title: Code Name Verity </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Author: Elizabeth Wein</span><br />
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British spy plane crashes in Nazi-occupied France. Its pilot and passenger are
best friends. One of the girls has a chance at survival. The other has lost the
game before it's barely begun.<br />
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When "Verity" is arrested by the Gestapo, she's sure she doesn't
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*I grabbed this (CD) book when my coworker practically forced it into my hands and told me to read it and let her know what I thought. At the time I had no idea how popular this book was! Having finished the book I can truly say that this is an amazing story that I am phenomenally happy to own. I would highly recommend this story if you are looking for your next great read (or listen). Review to come. :)</div>
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This week I am waiting on the highly anticipated second installment in the A Court of Thorns and Roses series! If you haven't read the first book yet then DON'T read the synopsis below. SPOILERS. SPOILERS EVERYWHERE!! </div>
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Title: A Court of Mist and Fury (A Court of Thorns and Roses book #2)<br />
Author: Sarah J. Maas<br />
Publisher: Bloomsbury USA Childrens<br />
Release Date: May 3rd 2016<br />
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Amarantha's clutches to return to the Spring Court--but at a steep cost.
Though she now has the powers of the High Fae, her heart remains human,
and it can't forget the terrible deeds she performed to save Tamlin's
people.<br /><br />Nor has Feyre forgotten her bargain with Rhysand, High
Lord of the feared Night Court. As Feyre navigates its dark web of
politics, passion, and dazzling power, a greater evil looms--and she
might be key to stopping it. But only if she can harness her harrowing
gifts, heal her fractured soul, and decide how she wishes to shape her
future--and the future of a world cleaved in two.<br /><br />With more than a
million copies sold of her beloved Throne of Glass series, Sarah J.
Maas's masterful storytelling brings this second book in her seductive
and action-packed series to new heights."</span></i><br />
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Young witches Safiya and Iseult have a habit of finding trouble. After clashing
with a powerful Guildmaster and his ruthless Bloodwitch bodyguard, the friends
are forced to flee their home.<br>
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Safi must avoid capture at all costs as she's a rare Truthwitch, able to
discern truth from lies. Many would kill for her magic, so Safi must keep it
hidden - lest she be used in the struggle between empires. And Iseult's true
powers are hidden even from herself.<br>
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In a chance encounter at Court, Safi makes a reluctant ally. However, his help
may not slow down the Bloodwitch now hot on the girls' heels. All Safi and Iseult
want is their freedom, but danger lies ahead. With war coming, treaties
breaking and a magical contagion sweeping the land, the friends will have to
fight emperors and mercenaries alike. For some will stop at nothing to get
their hands on a Truthwitch.”</span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Safiya is the high-bred hot-headed
side of this dynamic duo, and it comes as no surprise to her Threadsister,
Iseult, when they find themselves in the midst of danger. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Again. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When
a terrifying Bloodwitch catches the scent of Safi’s blood, it becomes clear;
the secret of her magic might finally be revealed. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In a desperate attempt to stay together and
escape discovery, they rush to outrun the Bloodwitch. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When Safi’s drunk Uncle decides to pay an
unexpected visit, these best friends must find a way to navigate the hurdles of
political society while protecting the only thing that matters to them: each
other.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">I really love the premise for <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Truthwitch: </i>two best friends who can
seriously KICK SOME BUTT and a wild pursuit across the lands (and seas!) <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>What’s
not to love about that? <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Throw in some
amazing magic, smoldering men, and the constant threat of war after a 20 year
respite and, Yikes, I had to get my hands on this one!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">After actually reading this book, I
am confused as to how I should feel. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Excited?
<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Check. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Confused? <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Check. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Frustrated?
<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Check. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Now this review is hard to put into words
because I absolutely love SO many things about this story… and yet, there are
parts that just leave me standing around looking for the actual story. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">What I struggle with in the story is
twofold. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The first problem is that there
is so much new information presented to the reader at all times. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There are powers, witches, types of
Threadconnections (Threadsister, Heartthread, etc), names, titles, places,
dates, war history, and different supernatural objects and events. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Normally, this would be difficult to keep
track of BUT, when each chapter follows a different character and what is
happening to them, there is all of this information overload multiplied by 3. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It's exhausting, and there are <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>sooo many pages that require looking back to
earlier parts of the book just to get the names straight or to try and figure
out who was talking! <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The second problem,
is with Safi’s magic.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is not obvious why
it is considered so super special. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This
could be a result of the aforementioned confusion about most of the
world-building, but it is hard to understand why Iseult can’t also detect
deception with her ability to see threads. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>With the magic of seeing threads, she can tell
when people are nervous or frightened and that sounds like a very useful tool towards
detecting deception—it’s what we try to rely on today with modern lie
detectors. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Taking this into account,
coupled with the fact that Safi’s gift can be confused if the speaker BELIEVES
they are telling the truth, her whole gift seems filled with problems. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Aside from the inability to keep all
the places and names straight and a lack of understanding of the extent of the various
powers, I really do LOVE many things about this book. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The friendship that the two girls display is
undeniable and powerful. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This is so raw
and right that I can’t help but connect with it. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This is the type of friendship that is instantly
relatable to anyone who has ever had a close best friend and the envy of those
who haven't. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Everything about their
friendship is glorious. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The way they both
sacrifice themselves for the other person and place their friendship over
romance. *Sigh* </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Another thing that I adore about
this book is the uniquely identifiable personality for <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>each of the characters. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>With each person's perspective, <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I feel myself shift and step into their
mindset and problems. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I distinctly hear
each character’s voice and love watching each of these personalities mesh and
clash throughout the book! <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Overall, this
story is a brilliant new addition to the fantasy world, and I cannot wait to
experience the next chapter. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>(Especially
now that I have some terms under my belt!)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 106%;">This cover presents exactly what we can expect
from the book a (and Safi) Warrior-y, Magic-y, Stunning and Fierce story. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For once, the model on the front actually fits
the description of the character in the book. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I have no problem at all picturing this
fighter as the headstrong Safi! Hopefully the second book’s cover will focus on
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Hello and welcome to Epilogue! If you have ever visited this blog before then you know that I haven't posted anything in quiteeee a while. In fact I have been completely absent as I focused on school, work, and other obligations in my life. Anyway, I have decided to reboot my blog and rejoin all of the wonderful fangirl and fanboys out there who love books just as much as I do. What better way to dive back in than to participate in my first ever week of Stacking The Shelves, hosted by <a href="http://www.tyngasreviews.com/" target="_blank">Tynga's Reviews</a>. I am so glad to meet you all and I hope you like it here!</div>
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Though I have quite a few books sprawled out over my bedroom, basement, living room, car, and... well you get the idea...I only want to focus on two of the books that I have added recently. These are the two that I am most excited to read this week. </div>
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<i><span id="freeText4487033377136423034">"Young Kelsea
Raleigh was raised in hiding after the death of her mother, Queen
Elyssa, far from the intrigues of the royal Keep and in the care of two
devoted servants who pledged their lives to protect her. Growing up in a
cottage deep in the woods, Kelsea knows little of her kingdom's haunted
past . . . or that its fate will soon rest in her hands.<br><br>Long
ago, Kelsea's forefathers sailed away from a decaying world to establish
a new land free of modern technology. Three hundred years later, this
feudal society has divided into three fearful nations who pay duties to a
fourth: the powerful Mortmesne, ruled by the cunning Red Queen. Now, on
Kelsea's nineteenth birthday, the tattered remnants of the Queen's
Guard—loyal soldiers who protect the throne—have appeared to escort the
princess on a perilous journey to the capital to ascend to her rightful
place as the new Queen of the Tearling.<br><br>Though born of royal
blood and in possession of the Tear sapphire, a jewel of immense power
and magic, Kelsea has never felt more uncertain of her ability to rule.
But the shocking evil she discovers in the heart of her realm will
precipitate an act of immense daring, throwing the entire kingdom into
turmoil—and unleashing the Red Queen's vengeance. A cabal of enemies
with an array of deadly weapons, from crimson-caped assassins to the
darkest blood magic, plots to destroy her. But Kelsea is growing in
strength and stealth, her steely resolve earning her loyal allies,
including the Queen's Guard, led by the enigmatic Lazarus, and the
intriguing outlaw known simply as "the Fetch."<br><br>Kelsea's quest to
save her kingdom and meet her destiny has only just begun. Riddled with
mysteries, betrayals, and treacherous battles, Kelsea's journey is a
trial by fire that will either forge a legend . . . or destroy her."</span></i></div>
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<span id="freeText4487033377136423034">Who else thinks that this sounds like a fantastic read?! I have heard so many amazing things about this one and I would love to hear your thoughts if you have already read it or are planning to try it. </span></div>
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thrilling first book in a brand-new trilogy filled with danger and
deceit and hidden identities that will have readers rushing breathlessly
to the end.<br><br>In a discontent kingdom, civil war is brewing. To
unify the divided people, Conner, a nobleman of the court, devises a
cunning plan to find an impersonator of the king’s long-lost son and
install him as a puppet prince. Four orphans are recruited to compete
for the role, including a defiant boy named Sage. Sage knows that
Conner’s motives are more than questionable, yet his life balances on a
sword’s point—he must be chosen to play the prince or he will certainly
be killed. But Sage’s rivals have their own agendas as well.<br><br>As
Sage moves from a rundown orphanage to Conner’s sumptuous palace, layer
upon layer of treachery and deceit unfold, until finally, a truth is
revealed that, in the end, may very well prove more dangerous than all
of the lies taken together.<br><br>An extraordinary adventure filled
with danger and action, lies and deadly truths that will have readers
clinging to the edge of their seats.</span>"</span></i></div>
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All Mindjack stories available on <a href="http://bit.ly/SKQonAmazon">Amazon</a>, <a href="http://bit.ly/SusanonBnN">Barnes&Noble</a>, <a href="http://bit.ly/SusanonKobo">Kobo</a>, <a href="https://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/SusanKayeQuinn">Smashwords</a>, and<a href="http://bit.ly/SKQoniBookstore"> iTunes</a>
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“Quinn paints a picture of a not-too-distant America where politicians inflame the hatred of one section of the populace for another—all for their own gain—and you worry that her world is not so far off from our own.” ---<b> Dianne Salerni, author of <i>We Hear the Dead</i>, <i>The Caged Graves</i>, and the forthcoming <i>The Eighth Day<o:p></o:p></i> </b><span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1355459233321_4023" style="color: #1f497d; font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;"> </span><br />
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"<i>Free Souls</i> starts with a bang and doesn't let up. Like a mash-up of all your favorite science-fiction adventures from Star Wars to The Legend of Korra, it blends nonstop action, nail-biting escapes, and great romance. I absolutely loved it! A great series conclusion—a must-read."
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*Susan did it again.<i> Free Souls</i> was WOW! I expected Kira to step up to her role as heroine but not like this. Surprises kept coming until the very end which tied up more loose ends than I knew existed. Warning: Don't start reading until you have time to finish. I didn't want to put <i style="color: black;">Free Souls</i><span style="color: black;"> down for a second. It's that kind of book.” </span><o:p></o:p>
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<b><i><span style="font-size: large;">Interview</span></i></b>
Susan's over at <a href="http://amyandthepen.wordpress.com/">Amy Saunder's blog today</a> (12.14.12), answering questions about how she came up with the mages' abilities, what kind of mage she would be, and all about her future works.
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Since <i>Free Souls</i> is out, there is now a <a href="http://bit.ly/SKQonAmazon">Digital Box Set of the Mindjack Trilogy</a> for those of you who want the whole series!
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Want more Julian? Wondering how Sasha's ability really works? Looking for EXCLUSIVE DELETED SCENES from <i>Free Souls</i>? This collection of novellas, scenes, and other goodies is for those craving a bit more of the characters and drama of the Mindjack series.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i>Mind Games </i>(Raf's story)</span>
<span style="font-size: large;"><i>The Handler</i> (Julian's story)</span>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>TWO EXCLUSIVE DELETED SCENES</b> from <i>Free Souls </i></span><span style="font-size: large; text-align: center;">(published nowhere else!)</span>
<b style="font-size: x-large;">PLUS</b><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;">Mindjack flash fiction, an (imaginary) conversation between Raf and Julian, and other goodies for readers who want just a little bit more of Kira, Julian, Raf, and the Mindjack crew.</span>
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Title:<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"> The Vampire
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">“16-year-old
Brin Skar hates everything to do with the supernatural, so the obsessive film
geek isn't happy when she discovers that her junior year Film class at Grisly
High is devoted to the horror genre. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She's
even more disconcerted when she learns that six groups in the class will be
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Brin
and five classmates travel to Bodie Ghost Town in California to shoot their
creepy film, but they soon find themselves fighting a real terrifying threat
when a clan of mean, bloodthirsty vampires emerge from beneath the surface and
start attacking the group. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The teens,
headed by Brin and the egotistical director Anaya Frost, have no help from the
outside and become outnumbered by the vampires a hundred to one. </i></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">But
when Brin meets Paul, a helpful and smoldering vampire outcast who's had enough
of his shameful life, she realizes he might be the only key to her survival.</i>”</div>
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If I were told that my film class would
be focusing exclusively on horror films, I would drop that class ASAP.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Brin isn’t thrilled about the subject matter
either, but she decides to tough it out and maybe learn something new from the
class.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When her teacher divides the
class into groups to make short horror films, Brin decides to use the
opportunity to try her hand at directing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Too bad Anaya Frost wants to be the director, and the overconfident
bully won’t take no for an answer.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The
ensuing chaos lands the group in Bodie Ghost Town to shoot the film… and that’s
when things start to get spooky. </div>
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Reading the premise, I am caught up
in the idea Rowe weaves of a horror film shooting actually turning into a
horror story.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s a fantastic idea, and
it also brings with it the possibility of a new spin on the vampire story… you
know, where they don’t all sparkle and look like Greek Gods.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The ideas portrayed in the summary are all
very intriguing, and I really hope, when it all comes together, that it unfolds
in a believable way.</div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">The
Vampire Underground</i> truly works in a way I didn’t expect.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Rowe successfully meshed drama, vampires, a
little bit of horror (not so much I had to put the book down), and romance in a
tasteful way.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The story moved at a good
pace, and I never got bored or felt like it was rushing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I do think that the premise gives a little
too much away because some of that information isn’t revealed until late in the
book, but there are enough other surprises that kept my attention. </div>
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Brin is a very unique
character.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Throughout <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">The Vampire Underground</i> I really see how
she holds her ground and really pushes herself to become the best she can
be.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s refreshing to see her tackle
challenges and stand up for things she wants;.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>She’s no shrinking violet, and I found that commendable.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Her relationship with her best friend, Ash,
is totally platonic and very relatable.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>We all have that one person whom we talk to everyday and would trust
with our life.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For Brin, that person is
Ash.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I won’t say too much, because I really
want everyone to read the book for themselves, but Ash’s name has a back-story
that should not be missed!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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One thing that I am not very happy
with is the level of violence between the members of the film group.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Even before all the vampires are introduced,
the students are constantly in each other’s faces and shouting.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I understand that they are high schoolers on
a short leash, but COME ON, we aren’t <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">that</b>
violent or volatile!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Everyone has people
they don’t like, but this book takes it to a level that seems unrealistic and overdramatic.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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The horror aspect of this book is more
gruesome than I expected, and it definitely has some OMGOSH moments.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Luckily, most of the book isn’t too scary or
I wouldn’t have been able to finish it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Overall, <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">The Vampire Underground</i>
is entertaining and action packed, and some of the scenarios definitely set my
heart racing!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Using the ghost town is a
great way to include a creepy setting for the story and really adds to the
realism of the plot. </div>
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feel to it that this cover just seems to mock.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I mean, it looks like a cartoon figure holding a banana.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Now, once I read the book and enlarged the
image, I understand that it is indeed NOT a banana and the picture makes more
sense.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But when I first see it, I think
that this book is going to be a comedy or at least have comedic aspects.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s a cool cover, but one that I don’t feel
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Underground</i> 4 out of 5 hearts: Great Book</div>Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06634003316800834963noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3574007964890317831.post-30171388443226385142012-08-10T23:07:00.001-04:002012-08-11T14:52:32.737-04:00Review:Onyx (A Lux nivel book 2)<br />
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">“Being
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Thanks
to his alien mojo, Daemon’s determined to prove what he feels for me is more
than a product of our bizarro connection.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>So I’ve sworn him off, even though he’s running more hot than cold these
days.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But we’ve got bigger problems.</i></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">The
Department of Defense are here.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If they
ever find out what Daemon can do and that we're linked, I’m a goner.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So is he.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>And there's this new boy in school who’s got a secret of his own.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He knows what’s happened to me and he can
help, but to do so, I have to lie to Daemon and stay away from him.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Like that's possible.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Against all common sense, I'm falling for
Daemon.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Hard.</i></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">But
then everything changes…” </i>(this is only part of the official summary! I
felt the rest gave away part of the book plot that wasn’t revealed until way
later!!)</div>
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I will admit that it sounds nice to
have a super-hot alien following me around and trying to convince me that he
likes me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I mean, really, who wouldn’t
want to be pampered that way!?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Well,
Katy doesn’t seem too thrilled to have her hot alien (Daemon) following her
every move.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She’s convinced his sudden
change in attitude has to do with the whole freaky alien bond they have between
them.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As Daemon steps up his attempts to
prove his affection, Katy meets a new boy in school… a boy who seems to know
more than he should.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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When I read the premise for <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Onyx,</i> I am grabbed, tugged, pulled
headlong, propelled, and basically dropkicked towards it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There is NO WAY that I am not going to pick
it up after how awesome <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Obsidian</i> was
and the summary confirmed that the plot is interesting.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My biggest issue with the premise is the
mention of this other boy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I really like
Katy and Daemon’s hate/attraction thing that’s going on, and I REALLY don’t
want another guy thrown into the mix… it’s already tense enough! </div>
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<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>At the beginning of the book, it’s clear that
Katy and Daemon still have that fiery chemistry that I loved so much from book
one… but, now Katy refuses to admit it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>With her convinced that the alien mojo is effecting both of their
emotions, it looks like the relationship is going to stay on the “off limits”
level.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>While I am definitely <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">not </i></b>a
fan of Katy and Daemon apart, I really like how Katy sticks to her guns.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Most of the time, the main girl gets all
gushy and becomes a ditz when the guy looks her way.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Katy isn’t like that and, though her
reasoning might be irrational, she really tries to stand her ground. </div>
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I am really impressed with Daemon’s
decision to go after Katy and their relationship.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It would be so much simpler for him if at the
very beginning he said, </div>
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“Well, sorry you feel that way.
Bye.”</div>
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But, he’s not like that.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He takes initiative and goes after what he
wants.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s admirable and makes him that
much more attractive!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I also really like
how Daemon continues to be overprotective and puts everyone ahead of
himself.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Yes, it puts him at risk, but
that’s who he is.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s obvious that Dee is his world and that Katy has joined that
world.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I just wish Katy would realize that
his feelings for her are true and accept that resistance is futile! <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Daemon also earns serious brownie points for
being supportive of her blog.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As a
blogger, that definitely makes him infinitely cooler and adds just the right
amount of sweetness to his gruff personality!</div>
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<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Going in<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">,</i> I knew it would be difficult for <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Onyx</i> to equal the intensity and passion
I found in book 1, <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Obsidian</i>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Don’t worry.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>It doesn’t equal <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Obsidian</i> --
it surpasses it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The characters all have
depth and, through situations and dialogue, I really get to see sides of all
the secondary characters that I didn’t know existed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After a while, I start to wonder how things
could possibly still surprise me… but, they did.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Everything is kept interesting but also has
an underlying note of tension that keeps me on edge and turning pages. </div>
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Overall, the story is simply
phenomenal.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I really enjoy that Onyx
flows smoothly from the beginning to the end; so many things happen that it’s
almost impossible to believe! <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>From the
smoking hot relationship, to the weird alien bond, to the psychopaths out to
kill them all, <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Onyx</i> is nonstop
action.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This is definitely a story that I
love and one I am sure will captivate and entice my fellow readers to enjoy
again, and again.</div>
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I really like how the color of the
background matches the cover model’s shirt.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>It makes Daemon stand out all the more!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I do like the setup but, in comparison with Obsidian’s cover, I have to
say that I like the first one better.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
liked having Daemon turned fully towards the camera and having a much closer
shot!!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I do like this cover though…<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I think it has symbolic meaning for them to
be back to back.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It makes me think
they’re at odds with each other… and for most of the book they are!</div>
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<i style="color: #d5a6bd;"><b>My Answer</b>:</i> <span style="color: #ead1dc;">as a matter of what's easier to see it depends on how tired I am... If i have been up for a long time and my vision is kindof blurry I find that black on white is easier for me to read. Most of the other times I think white on black stands out better and is easier to read. Because of this I tend to like dark backgrounds because I think the contrast in colors shows up better and really POPS more. </span></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">“When
foster teen Jane Williams is invited to attend elite Birch Grove
Academy for Girls and
escape her violent urban neighborhood, she thinks the offer is too good to be
true. She's even offered her own living
quarters, the groundskeeper's cottage in the center of the birch grove.</i></div>
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not quite right about the school -- or is it Jane? She thinks she sees things in the birch grove
at night. She's also beginning to
suspect that the elegant headmistress and her sons are hiding secrets. Lucky is the gorgeous, golden son who is
especially attentive to Jane, and Jack is the sardonic puzzling brother.</i></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">The
school with its talented teachers and bright students is a dream for a science
and math geek like Jane. She also loves
her new friends, including hilarious poetry-spouting rich girl, Mary Violet. But the longer Jane stays at Birch Grove, the
more questions she has about the disappearance of another scholarship girl and
a missing faculty member. </i></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Jane
discovers one secret about Birch Grove, which only leads to more mysteries. What is she willing to sacrifice in order to
stay at this school...and be bound to Birch Grove forever?”</i></div>
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Jane
Williams suffers an abusive childhood at the hands of her step-dad. After being removed from the traumatic
situation, Jane represses the memories and goes about her life as a troubled
orphan. When she gets the chance to go
to Birch Grove on a full scholarship, she doesn’t hesitate to go. All to soon, Jane will realize that Birch
Grove is housing mysterious secrets that will shake everyone’s lives,
especially her own. </div>
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I really
like the story premise for <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Dark Companion</i>;
it sounds like a gothic novel that I would enjoy. I really don’t read a lot of “gothic novels”
because many books in the genre are too dark for me to enjoy. I am definitely interested in the mystery
that is surrounding Birch Grove, and it goes a long way to draw my attention to
the book. </div>
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When I
first meet Jane, I am stunned by the attention to detail and how Acosta has fleshed-out
the character. Jane seems to jump off
the pages and come alive while I’m reading.
Her initial attitude at the adoption house makes me wonder if she might
be tough to relate to, but I soon come to see just how driven and determined
she is to succeed. I am so glad when Jane
gets the scholarship to Birch Grove and has the chance to start over
again. </div>
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This book
features two very different boys, who happen to be brothers. Jack is infuriating and thoughtful, while
Lucky is flattering and easygoing. Jane
has no question as to which brother she likes, but it is still fun to watch
their antics. I am disappointed by Jane’s
interaction with Lucky. She allows
herself to be put in situations that she wouldn’t want anyone else to be in,
and she doesn’t even seem to recognize it.
Personally, I think her character is stronger than that! </div>
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I am really
glad that I took the opportunity to read <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Dark
Companion</i>. It gave me a fresh new
look at the paranormal and introduced gothic literature in a way that didn’t
turn me off. I will definitely read more
of this genre in the future. I am very
pleased with the ending and would love it if Acosta ever decides to write a sequel!
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Dark
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt;"> What can I say about this cover? It’s a girl in a BEAUTIFUL dress surrounded by
a forest. A dark, bare, lonely looking
forest. The effect it gives is eerily
haunting and altogether stunning. I thought the cover was very fitting to the book!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Title:<i> Dark Companion </i> </span></div>
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<i><span id="freeText16711986259202759599">"When foster teen Jane
Williams is invited to attend elite Birch Grove Academy for Girls and
escape her violent urban neighborhood, she thinks the offer is too good
to be true. She's even offered her own living quarters, the
groundskeeper's cottage in the center of the birch grove.<br /><br />Something's
not quite right about the school -- or is it Jane? She thinks she sees
things in the birch grove at night. She's also beginning to suspect that
the elegant headmistress and her sons are hiding secrets. Lucky is the
gorgeous, golden son who is especially attentive to Jane, and Jack is
the sardonic puzzling brother.<br /><br />The school with its talented
teachers and bright students is a dream for a science and math geek like
Jane. She also loves her new friends, including hilarious
poetry-spouting rich girl, Mary Violet. But the longer Jane stays at
Birch Grove, the more questions she has about the disappearance of
another scholarship girl and a missing faculty member. <br /><br />Jane
discovers one secret about Birch Grove, which only leads to more
mysteries. What is she willing to sacrifice in order to stay at this
school...and be bound to Birch Grove forever?"</span></i><br />
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<i><span id="freeText16711986259202759599"> </span><span id="freeText5574463325896811333">"Lydia Bentley has heard
stories about the Montauk Project all her life: stories about the
strange things that took place at the abandoned military base near her
home and the people who've disappeared over the years. Stories about
people like her own great-grandfather.<br /><br />When Lydia stumbles into a
portal that transports her to a dangerous and strange new reality, she
discovers that all the stories she's ever heard about the Montauk
Project are true, and that she's in the middle of one of the most
dangerous experiments in history.<br /><br />Alongside a darkly mysterious
boy she is wary to trust, Lydia begins to unravel the secrets
surrounding the Project. But the truths behind these secrets force her
to question all her choices--and if Lydia chooses wrong, she might not
save her family but destroy them . . . and herself."</span></i><br />
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<i><span id="freeText5574463325896811333"> "</span><span id="freeText7124405411236931015">More than anything, Tom
Raines wants to be important, though his shadowy life is anything but
that. For years, Tom’s drifted from casino to casino with his unlucky
gambler of a dad, gaming for their survival. Keeping a roof over their
heads depends on a careful combination of skill, luck, con artistry, and
staying invisible.<br /><br />Then one day, Tom stops being invisible.
Someone’s been watching his virtual-reality prowess, and he’s offered
the incredible—a place at the Pentagonal Spire, an elite military
academy. There, Tom’s instincts for combat will be put to the test, and
if he passes, he’ll become a member of the Intrasolar Forces, helping to
lead his country to victory in World War Three. Finally, he’ll be
someone important: a superhuman war machine with the tech skills that
every virtual-reality warrior dreams of. Life at the Spire holds
everything that Tom’s always wanted—friends, the possibility of a
girlfriend, and a life where his every action matters—but what will it
cost him?<br /><br />Gripping and provocative, S. J. Kincaid’s futuristic
thrill ride of a debut crackles with memorable characters, tremendous
wit, and a vision of the future that asks startling, timely questions
about the melding of humanity and technology."</span></i><br />
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Title: Awakening<br />
Author: Karice Bolton<br />
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<i><span id="freeText2471518598290111525">"Alone in snowy, remote
Whistler village, Ana tries to build a new life since losing her
parents. With a cozy condo, a sweet-faced bulldog and an evening job to
leave the days free for the slopes, life slips into a great routine. If
only she could shake the guilt for not remembering anything about her
parents and banish the night terrors that haunt her every dream.</span></i><br />
<i><span id="freeText2471518598290111525"><br /> On a
whim, Ana goes out with Athen, a guy she's just met in the Grizzly
Pub... The only problem is that she feels like she already knows him. <br /><br />
Within 48 hours of meeting Athen and his family, Ana's world implodes.
She falls for Athen quickly and before she knows it, a past life begins
to resurface. As thrilling as the revelations appear at first, she
fights against the chilling information that Athen is from the
underworld. Soon she begins to struggle as her own supernatural gifts
are slowly unveiled, and she realizes that the nightmares she's been
having might be premonitions and not dreams at all.<br /> It is up to Ana
to decipher between fact and fiction before it is too late, and her new
love, Athen, follows in her same fate - one that is lost between two
worlds."</span></i><br />
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<span id="freeText2471518598290111525"> One of the first things that sticks out to me when I read the premise is how fast the timeline in the book must move... 48 hours is NOT a lot of time!! I am a little concerned about how fast it \ her relationship with Athen and family seems to develops and I hope it seems plausible. It is interesting that Ana has been having night terrors and cannot remember anything about her parents... sounds like a mystery to me. </span><br />
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<span id="freeText2471518598290111525"> Ana's life is pretty uncomplicated until she meets Athen and his mysterious, alluring family. Ever since that fated meeting everything she knows will change... and FAST. For reasons unknown to her Ana knows that she can trust them all with her life and instantly feels safe in their presence. Her fears are put to rest and they always know how to sooth her ruffled feathers. In fact they all start to seem a little too familiar and now Ana wants answers... but is she prepared for the trouble the answers will bring?</span><br />
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<span id="freeText2471518598290111525"> I really liked Ana's character from the beginning. She seemed normal enough with just the right amount of tragedy and fear to make you want something good to happen for her, and it does. I will admit I really didn't like the whole: "Oh, I'm going to fall all over myself and drool all over everyone because we all have this insane connection" thing that seemed to be going on. I get it They know each other from a past life but really? WHY does she have to turn into a pile of mush? After Ana meets Athen and his family she starts to become a bad employee and, at the very beginning, admits to herself that she starts to neglect her friend and her dog. I was really glad she noticed even if she didn't do a whole lot to change it. </span><br />
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<span id="freeText2471518598290111525"> I think the background story on the the connection between Athen, his family and Ana is really creative and well thought out. I did get a little confused at times about the details but by the end i had a really good grasp on the concepts. Something that annoyed me while reading was how much I knew going into the story... I found that the premise given gave away many things that the story set up as "mysteries" so those things seemed pretty anticlimactic.</span><br />
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<span id="freeText2471518598290111525"> Overall I thought Awakening had a really unique plotline and it was easy enough to follow along with the explanations. I found the insta-love to be a bit overbearing but the rest of the interactions between Ana and Athen were sweet and completely heartwarming! The end of the book does leave me clamoring for book two because really you CAN NOT just leave it like that. I will definitely pick up book two and continue the series...hopefully they got all the inst love gooeyness completely out of their systems by now!</span><br />
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<span id="freeText2471518598290111525"> I love the font the title is written in, it's really beautiful! The girl's dress is simply gorgeous and I love the wings... but it gives the book a more "fairy" vibe which is NOT accurate. I do like how the forest in front of the girl smudges out so it looks more mysterious! </span><br />
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<span id="freeText2471518598290111525">I give Awakened 3 out of 5 hearts: Worth Reading! </span></div>Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06634003316800834963noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3574007964890317831.post-85074972107461616772012-06-26T23:33:00.001-04:002012-06-26T23:33:57.766-04:00Weigh in Wednesday (#10)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #d5a6bd; font-size: large;"><b><i>Todays topic<span style="color: #d5a6bd; font-size: large;">:</span></i></b></span></span><span id="yui_3_2_0_1_1335299474268390" style="color: #d5a6bd; font-size: large;"><b><i><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> </span></i></b></span><span id="yui_3_2_0_1_1335299474268390" style="color: #d5a6bd; font-size: large;"><b><i><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">reading one book at a time vs. reading multiple books at a time</span></i></b></span></div>
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<i style="color: #d5a6bd;"><b>My Answer</b>:</i> <span style="color: #ead1dc;">If I am going to spend my time reading (which actually happens quite often) I'm going to give the book my sole attention. Why would I want to hurt the poor books feelings? Besides it just gets too confusing for me to try juggling three books at the same time. I did try it once and when</span><span style="color: #ead1dc;"> I got about halfway through all of them they seemed to realize that I was seeing other books and they all conspired to become in-depth and confusing. It gave me a headache and put me in my place ;) I realized from then on that it really helps me connect better to each story if that's the only one I focus on, and so that's what I do. The only exception to this rule is when I have a book assigned to me for school. </span></div>
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<span id="yui_3_2_0_1_1335299474268390" style="font-size: medium;"><b><i>What about YOU? Do you prefer </i></b></span><span id="yui_3_2_0_1_1335299474268390"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b><i><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> reading one book at a time or reading multiple books at a time</span></span></i></b></span></span><span id="yui_3_2_0_1_1335299474268390" style="font-size: medium;"><b><i>?</i></b><b><i><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> </span></i></b></span></div>
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