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By: Andye ReadingTeen,
on 7/7/2014
Reviewed by Elisa SINNERA Shiver Novelby Maggie StiefvaterSeries: Shiver (Book 4)Hardcover: 368 pagesPublisher: Scholastic Press (July 1, 2014)Goodreads | Amazon A standalone companion book to the internationally bestselling Shiver Trilogy. Sinner follows Cole St. Clair, a pivotal character from the #1 New York Times bestselling Shiver Trilogy. Everybody thinks they know Cole's story.
By: AMY ~ ReadingTeen2,
on 1/24/2011
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Dark Goddess (A Devil's Kiss Novel) by Sarwatt Chadda  New enemies, new romance, and new horrors, Billi's back, and it seems like the Unholy just can't take a hint. Still reeling from the death of her best friend, Kay, Billi's thrust back into action when the Templars are called to investigate werewolf activity. And these werewolves are like nothing Bilil's seen before. They call themselves the Polenitsy - Man Killers. The ancient warrior women of Eastern Europe, supposedly wiped out centuries ago. But now they're out of hiding and on the hunt for a Spring Child -- an Oracle powerful enough to blow the volcano at Yellowstone -- precipitating a Fimbulwinter that will wipe out humankind for good. The Templars follow the stolen Spring Child to Russia, and the only people there who can help are the Bogatyrs, a group of knights who may have gone to the dark side. To reclaim the Spring Child and save the world, Billi needs to earn the trust of Ivan Romanov, an arrogant young Bogatyr whose suspicious of people in general, and of Billi in particular. Dark Goddess is a page-turning, action-packed sequel that spans continents, from England to the Russian underworld and back. This is an adventure of folklore and myth become darkly real. Of the world running out of time. And of Billi SanGreal, the only one who can save it. My Review Well, once again Chadda delivers. I really enjoyed this book as much, if not more than the first one! I loved that it was mostly set in Russia, I love the Russian accent. Did you know I can read with a perfect Russian accent in my head? Billi saves a little girl from nearly getting slaughtered by a werewolf (deep, deep down she's sorta a softy). The child turns out to be an oracle, the Spring Child. And everyone wants the Spring Child; the Bogatyr (Russian mob types) and the Polensity (man-killin' werewolves). I love the fact that there were werewolves in this book. It just made it so intense, and believe me when I say man killers, all the werewolves were woman. Intense, strong, dangerous, not-so-feminine woman.
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By: AMY ~ ReadingTeen2,
on 1/24/2011
Blog: Reading Teen (Login to Add to MyJacketFlap) JacketFlap tags: YA, Clean Reads, Author Interviews, Witches, Contest Winners, violent, A few of my favorite YA reads, Amy's reviews, Wizardry/Sorcery, Were Creatures, Add a tag
 Winner's of The Devil's Kiss Novels First Place (Devil's Kiss & signed Dark Goddess): Carol from South Africa Second Place (signed Dark Goddess): Mariana from Brazil Third Place (Dark Goddess): Marg from Pennsylvania Congratulations! I'm so excited, Sarwat Chadda author of the Devil's Kiss Novels, was so kind to answer some of our questions. Yes, they are quite lengthy. Do not fear, the answers read like a mini novel. So fans buckle up and enjoy the ride. RT: Devils Kiss & Dark Goddess were so unique, how did you come up with the storyline? SC: Devil’s Kiss came from a visit to a local hospital’s PICU (Paediatric Intensive Care Unit) and seeing all the babies in incubators and realising the worst nightmare of any parent is seeing their child die. And that was God’s work. Didn’t He send down the Angel of Death to slaughter all the firstborn children of Egypt? What can justify such misery? I’ve always thought that utterly cruel, the Egyptians were not to blame for the enslavement of the Israelites. I’ve a big issue with those who feel they have God on their side, it’s just a recipe for trouble. Hence the villain in Devil’s Kiss is God’s right hand arch-angel. He thinks its’ his job to bring humanity back to the straight and narrow so intends to unleash the Tenth Plague, the death of the firstborn, on Britain. Dark Goddess was inspired by all the fears about climate change, pollution and the damage humanity is doing to the planet. The dark goddess is an ancient witch, Baba Yaga, who’s decided enough is enough. If mankind won’t repair the damage it’s done, then mankind must go. It had it’s chance. Baba Yaga can control the elements and intends to create a global catastrophe, the eruption of the Yellowstone super-volcano, and decimate the world’s population, to cull it, to more manageable levels. I just like big scale, edge of your seat and high-anxiety type of stories! RT: I watched a special on the History Channel about the Knights Templar, It was fascinating. What sparked your interest in the Knights Templar?
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By: AMY ~ ReadingTeen2,
on 1/5/2011
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 Hardcover: 256 pages Publisher: Bloomsbury USA Children's Books (September 14, 2010) Language: English ISBN-10: 1599905108 ISBN-13: 978-1599905105 Low Red Moon  by Ivy DevlinAvery, 17, remembers her parents' broken bodies, the blood–enough to cover her–and a flash of silver; nothing more. She had been living in the woods with her mother and father, and their murders force her to move into town, to the home of a grandmother she barely knows. Enter the new boy in school. Ben lives in the woods, and something about him calls to Avery with a sharp, visceral pull. With his sometimes-silver eyes, Ben is something more than human, something that Avery wants but is not sure she can trust. Readers can feel Avery come alive in her sorrow, confusion, and desires. However, the romance aspect of the story continually threatens to overwhelm the mystery, which is wonderfully written. My Review Well I have to say, first of all... I absolutely LOVELOVELOVE werewolf books. But, not this one. Low Red Moon was very disappointing. Avery needs to go to the nurses office during the first day of school after her parents death, because she's sad and frustrated (which is understandable) However, I knew that this is when she would meet Ben. I can't tell you how many books I've read where the main character meets their future love interest alone-at school-in the hallway-at the nurse's station-sitting in the principles office. On and On. And then what happens? The main character (since he/she are so readily available), has the privilege of getting to show the new kid around school... having that first one on one conversation that sparks such fireworks that they fall in love with each other then and there! I'm am so tired of this scenario in books, it's getting really old. I'm seriously not trying to pick on just this book, many are guilty of same scenarios and need new material. It was somewhat frustrating that Avery was constantly talking about whether or not to trust Ben (wolf-love interest). Very redundant. I felt like Avery's character sounded more like fourteen years old, instead of seventeen years of age. The book mostly centered around Avery, her parents murders and what was going to happen to her home that she grew up in. She did not want to give up her house (again, understandable), I just did not find this type of storyline an interesting read.
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By: AMY ~ ReadingTeen2,
on 12/9/2010
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 I have been waiting for this moment, the release of Half Moon by Jordan Deen. Reading Teen is the first stop on the White Flame Tour, and we want to kick it off right! The tour starts today and it will end on release day of Half Moon on January 13, 2011. Jordan Deen was kind enough to answer a few of our questions, and after that you can read my review of Half Moon. Thank you for visiting, and enjoy the White Flame Tour!
RT- I just have to know, team Alex or team Brandon? JD- that's like asking a parent to decide between twins. However, if faced with my own decision... it's Team Alex. RT- I'm assuming Biscuit gave you the inspiration for "Grant", that helps Lacey in such time of need. How were they similar? JD- Great question! Biscuit was such a protector. He guarded everyone in our household and always made me feel safe. We miss him dearly. RT- During the popular fad of vampire YA books, what turned you on to the idea of werewolves? JD- Biscuit, actually. He wouldn't let me in my house one night and it made my mind go rampant that something bad was happening. The idea for the novel started off as a 'shifter' novel and ended up being about werewolves, exclusively. Go figure!
By: AMY ~ ReadingTeen2,
on 12/6/2010
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With the Half Moon release right around the corner ( 1-13-11) I wanted to repost my review of The Crescent  . Reading Teen will kick off the White Flame tour in honor of Jordan Deen's release of Half Moon, on Friday Dec 10, 2010. The Crescent by Jordan Deen Becoming a werewolf is not an option for seventeen-year-old Lacey Quinn, but death can be a strong motivator. Lacey is so focused on her future, that everyday life has past her by. Counting down the days to her eighteenth birthday, she's almost home free. But when she falls for the mysterious Alex Morris, she lands in the middle of an ancient war between two enemy wolf packs. Tempting dreams, tantalizing lies and a dangerous love triangle ensues, leaving Lacey heartbroken and confused. Lacey’s fate rests in the hands of Alex and Brandon, but both are pulling her strings for their own agendas. Even as she slips further into the dark world of werewolves, Lacey struggles to find the truth and save the only family she’s ever known. - In honor of June being 'Werewolf-Mania' month a sneak peek of Chapter 1 is posted on the authors website. YAY. courtesy of Jordan Deen Let's see, did I like this book? Yes, very much so. I thought the storyline was very good. The story centers around Lacey and her love life. (which is my kind of story) There are two - not one - but TWO gorgeous guys trying to win Lacey's affection. Not a bad problem to have if you ask me. When I'm reading a book I like for the main female character to be strong, independent and knows what she wants in life. Lacey has some trouble in her life with her parents fighting all the time. I felt really sorry for her. So to me, Lacey seemed like she was always missing something, she seemed sad. She definit
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By: AMY ~ ReadingTeen2,
on 9/23/2010
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Reading level: Young Adult Hardcover: 416 pages Language: English ISBN-10: 1606840584 ISBN-13: 978-1606840580 The story The non-stop sequel to The Dark Divine
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 delivers an even hotter romance and more thrilling action than Bree Despain's first novel. Grace Divine made the ultimate sacrifice to cure Daniel Kalbi. She gave her soul to the wolf to save him and lost her beloved mother. When Grace receives a haunting phone call from Jude, she knows what she must do. She must become a Hound of Heaven. Desperate to find Jude, Grace befriends Talbot - a newcomer to town who promises her that he can help her be a hero. But as the two grow closer, the wolf grows in Grace, and her relationship with Daniel begins to crumble. Unaware of the dark path she is walking, Grace becomes prideful in her new abilities - not realizing that an old enemy has returned and deadly trap is about to be sprung. Readers, ravenous for more Grace and Daniel, will be itching to sink their teeth into The Lost Saint
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By: ~Kit~,
on 8/25/2010
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 6 out of 6 Andye's review of Paranormalcy Don't forget to enter Our Paranormalcy giveaway 
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By: AMY ~ Reading Teen 2,
on 8/11/2010
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 Paperback: 320 pages Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin; 1 edition (June 22, 2010) Language: English ISBN-10: 0312609140 ISBN-13: 978-0312609146 Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 6.1 x 0.8 inches Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces  by Shannon Delany - GO and visit the author's site today!Jessica Gillmansen's junior year is already difficult because she recently lost her mother in a tragic car accident, and now she has to deal with the hot new guy at school, Pietr Rusakova, who just won't leave her alone. Things get more complicated as she deals with the aftermath of the crash, discovers she and Pietr share an odd connection, and continues her investigation of local news stories about werewolves and the Russian Mafia. Delany's first novel has a lot going on—too much, perhaps. Instead of focusing on a few plot points, Delany spreads herself thin and doesn't do justice to the many strands. For example, Jessica's supposed grief over her mother is minimized by its near absence in the text, and the Mob plotline feels contrived. Still, the kitchen-sink approach may pay off for Delany as she moves further into the planned series, and teen girls will eat up the Twilight flavor. Grades 7-10. So what did I think about this book... Let me just say first of all this book saved me. My carpet. And my dog. Let me explain... My dog knocked the small table that my red wine was sitting on, I screamed. It really all happened in slow motion, 13 to Life was sitting on the table next to the wine, the base of the wine stem was caught underneath the book. The book kept the wine from spilling over, the glass rocked back -n- forth slowly and then just settled itself. My carpet is not stained and the dog is not dead. All is well. Now for the review... I was really excited about reading 13 to Life by Shannon Delany, it was buzzing all over Twitter. So naturally I was excited when Andye gave it to me to read, not to mention it's a werewolf book. I'm crazy about werewolf books. When I started this book it seemed promising. The main character 16 year old Jessica who has lost her mother during a fatal car cra
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on 8/5/2010
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by Andye 
 A hidden truth. Mortal enemies. Doomed love. Marked as special at an early age, Jacinda knows her every move is watched. But she longs for freedom to make her own choices. When she breaks the most sacred tenet among her kind, she nearly pays with her life. Until a beautiful stranger saves her. A stranger who was sent to hunt those like her. For Jacinda is a draki—a descendant of dragons whose greatest defense is her secret ability to shift into human form.
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Forced to flee into the mortal world with her family, Jacinda struggles to adapt to her new surroundings. The only bright light is Will. Gorgeous, elusive Will who stirs her inner draki to life. Although she is irresistibly drawn to him, Jacinda knows Will's dark secret: He and his family are hunters. She should avoid him at all costs. But her inner draki is slowly slipping away—if it dies she will be left as a human forever. She'll do anything to prevent that. Even if it means getting closer to her most dangerous enemy. Well, I've come to the conclusion that I have certain "book moods" and that I need to read a book that I'm in the mood for, or I'm probably not going to enjoy it. So, after reading Delirium, 5 Comments on Review: Firelight by Sophie Jordan (ARC), last added: 8/7/2010 |
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Hi Amy,
Great !
I see I am a winner and I am absolutely thrilled.
I am really looking forward to losing myself in these two books.
Thanks.
Carol T
Hi Amy!
I see I am a winner!!!!
Thanks!!!
Mariana
maryflorido(at)hotmail(dot)com
Congrats, gang!
I'll be putting the signed copies in the post on Friday. Hope you enjoy DG!
Sarwat
CONGRATS TO ALL THE WINNERS!! =D