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Trailer Alert: Morganville: The Series! (Plus, Episodes 1 and 2!)

The web series for one of my all-time favourite book series, The Morganville Vampires, is finally here!
After being backed by 832 pledges on Kickstarter, the project was funded in July last year and now, the trailer for the upcoming series has arrived!

If you’re not familiar with the Morganville Series, here’s a little about it before you watch the trailer:

A brave teen (Claire Danvers) moves to the very isolated West Texas town to attend the local university, only to (a) run afoul of the local mean (very mean) girls, and (b) move to the safety of off-campus housing with three strangers. But the plot thickens when she discovers that her new housemates aren’t crazy: Morganville really is run by vampires. They own it, and every one in it. And now … they own her. 




If you’re interested in learning more about the cast/crew click here or if you want to check out the Morganville store, here!

And…You can now watch episodes 1 and 2 of the Morganville Series for HALLOWEEK on Geek and Sundry! 

Episode One



Episode Two

I’M SO EXCITED/FANGIRLING RIGHT NOW.


Happy Watching!

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UK Book Lovers: Katie McGarry Giveaway!

To celebrate the upcoming release of Noah and Echo’s second story, Breaking The Rules, I’m giving away a copy of their first story, Pushing The Limits, to celebrate! 


To enter, you must live in the UK and if you tweet to enter, please make sure you include the link to the giveaway, otherwise it doesn’t count as an entry!

If you’re from the USA, Canada or Europe, etc, tell your friends about the giveaway if they live in the UK instead! 
Good Luck!
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Book Review: “The Forever Song (Blood of Eden #3)” by Julie Kagawa *Spoiler-free*

* Spoiler-free Review! *

Title: The Forever Song (Blood of Eden #3)

Author: Julie Kagawa
Genre: Young Adult – Paranormal
Release Date: May 2nd, 2014 
Published by: Mira Ink


Thanks to Mira INK for the review copy of this book. As always, my reviews are fair and non-bias.

Vengeance will be hers.


Allison Sekemoto once struggled with the question: human or monster? With the death of her love, Zeke, she has her answer.
Monster.
Allie will embrace her cold vampire side to hunt down and end Sarren, the psychopathic vampire who murdered Zeke. But the trail is bloody and long, and Sarren has left many surprises for Allie and her companions – her creator Kanin, and her blood brother, Jackal. The trail is leading straight to the one place they must protect at any cost – the last vampire-free zone on Earth, Eden. And Sarren has one final, brutal shock in store for Allie.

In a ruined world where no life is sacred and former allies can turn on you in one heartbeat, Allie will face her darkest days. And if she succeeds, her triumph will be short-lived in the face of surviving forever alone.


THE FINAL HUNT IS ON.

Julie Kagawa is probably one of the best Fantasy writers out there. Never does she not write something brilliant and enthralling, and so when I started the Blood of Eden novels way back, I knew this series was going to be one of my favourites, and it really has been. And I was super lucky to get a copy and even though the series was ending and bittersweet, I was dying to find out The Forever Song‘s last words.

It’s hard to stay spoiler-free for this review because of all the things I just want to write here and fan-girl over, but for all those who haven’t started the Blood of Eden novels or are on the first or second book in the series, I’m going to keep this spoiler-free and just display my adoration in another way!
The Immortal Rules will always be my favourite in the trilogy, even after reading all of the series – and it’s not because they don’t match up to it – but because the first book really just captured my attention to make me feel like this series was going to be a favourite. Whereas The Immortal Rules was a beginning of a story to come, The Eternity Cure was more action-packed and less story building, so with The Forever Song, we get the best of both worlds. 
Allie’s character really grew in the last book, alike Jackal. Where Allie had been fighting who she truly was for so long, and believing that she was a monster, Jackal’s character was almost awakened with potential to be the character of the book. 
The twists in TFS were tightly wound around the aftermath of TEC, and when the action built up, the whole story-world was just catapulted into a race against time and darkness, startling events and new unveilings. Allie was just a breathtaking character throughout the series and Zeke alike, but in this last book, even though it was bittersweet to see this series that I loved so dearly, disappear, it was one amazement of a read. The Forever Song was nothing if not the most gripping of the series, and an absolute must-read. The roller-coaster twists and turns were brought to beginnings and ends throughout the novel, and eventually brought the novel to a heart-warming ending that my eyes didn’t quite want to be true, that it was the end, but when the book was closed, there isn’t a single page that I regretted building to it. 
I seriously can’t recommend this series highly enough! If you’re a Fantasy book lover, whether your preference is YA or Adult, this series will satisfy your thirst. 

Without spoiling anything, I’m definitely going to say the final page and dialogue of the book. I think it was just *the* perfect ending. 

Fans of Julie’s other novels, Fantasy/Paranormal fans for YA and Adult readers alike. The Blood of Eden series is also out now, so it’s the perfect series to get stuck into right now. 

Did you love this as much as I did? 


Don’t forget to tell me in the comments or on twitter; @LittleMemoirs. You can also use #TheForeverSong on twitter if you’re reading it! 


happy reading!

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Book Review: “The Secret Diamond Sisters” by Michelle Madow

Title: The Secret Diamond Sisters (The Secret Diamond Sisters #1)

Author: Michelle Madow
Genre: Young Adult – Contemporary 
Release Date: February 25th, 2014 (US) March 7th, 2014 (UK)
Also by the Author: Remembrance 
Published by: Mira Ink / Harlequin TEEN
Purchase at: Amazon, Book Depository 


With thanks to Mira Ink/Harlequin TEEN for the review copy of this novel! As always, my reviews are non-bias and fair.





Savannah. Courtney. Peyton. 


 The three sisters grew up not knowing their father and not quite catching a break. But it looks like their luck is about to change when they find out the secret identity of their long-lost dad—a billionaire Las Vegas hotel owner who wants them to come live in a gorgeous penthouse hotel suite. 
Suddenly the Strip’s most exclusive clubs are all-access, and with an unlimited credit card each, it should be easier than ever to fit right in. But in a town full of secrets and illusion, fitting in is nothing compared to finding out the truth about their past.

Las Vegas, Sisters and an amazing synopsis and I was hooked. I mean, look at that gorgeous cover and I dare you not to want just a peak inside the pages, especially after reading that synopsis. I was so happy to get to read a copy thanks to Harlequin Teen and Mira Ink – I always seem to fall in love with all the books they publish so I was dying to read The Secret Diamond Sisters.

 I have never read a book set in Las Vegas for the majority of the plot, but that’s all about to change with The Secret Diamond Sisters, because I’ll be returning happily with every new addition to this welcomed new series. I was hoping right from the start that there would be just more than one book because I just couldn’t stop reading page after page with every exciting new turn.

 This is definitely a glamorous modern fairytale, where three sisters who had a rough start in life with their mother who a drinking problem, who get their lives turned around when she goes to rehab and they are shipped off to live with their father who they haven’t the slightest idea who he is. But another bend in the roller-coaster sees him announced as Adrian Diamond – the billionaire hotel franchise owner. But not all fairy tales get a happy ending and they aren’t all simple, and so things only get more interesting and additive from here for the fifteen, sixteen and seventeen year old sisters.

Savannah, the youngest of the three sisters, was probably the most welcoming of the new lavish lifestyle. She was happy to have more money to spend on all the things she couldn’t afford before, in her true free spirited way. She was a little naive in places in the new lifestyle in the Vegas lights, but nevertheless the most fun and charismatic sister. 
Courtney was the middle sister, but I was startled to find that she wasn’t the oldest. She totally took control and was the peacemaker in the situations where responsibility was required. She was a bookworm, like me, and sensible, not to mention very driven and humble. I liked her the best out of the three sisters by far, possibly because I could connect with her in similar ways. 
Peyton is the oldest of the Diamond sisters and the one with the rebellious attitude to pretty much everything, although entertaining in that very same way. She really didn’t like her father and pretty much rejected everything like the credit cards that he gave the sisters, which she prompted to throw in the trash. But I understood her hostility, because being the oldest, she had been through more than the other sisters and that way, I could see why she had an attitude to most things.
I’m not sure how I felt about Adrian Diamond, because I was influenced by so many different ways of thinking of him by each sister, so I guess I’m pretty much torn in each direction. Then there’s Rebecca (name twin!), who is Adrian’s fiancee, Madison, Damien, Brett…and so many other characters with mixed feelings about. They all had less frequent roles compared to the sisters so it’s hard to pinpoint how I felt about each one, but again, each was engrossing in their own ways, whether fueled by hate or love for them. 

Compelling, magnetic and enchanting, The Secret Diamond Sisters is a story I’ll never forget. It could be compared to the likes of Pretty Little Liars and Gossip Girl, but it’s in a total world of it’s own – unlike anything before it. I’m hugely anticipating the next in the series and I can’t wait to read more of the alluring and dazzling writing styles of Michelle Madow. 

Have you read The Secret Diamond Sisters?

What did you think? 

Tell me in the comments or at @LittleMemoirs on twitter!

happy reading!
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Blitz Tour: “Impossibly True” by Shane Morgan + Giveaway!





Title: Impossibly True

Author: Shane Morgan
Genre: New Adult – Contemporary Romance 
Release Date: February 24th, 2014 (UK/US)
Other Books by Author: Impossibly Love, Finding Narragansett 
Published by: TSW Books 

AMAZON US   |   AMAZON UK   |    AMAZON CA   




Moya is finally listening to her heart.
She’s ready for love and willing to bask in all the joy it brings, but still, she insists on taking things slow. After all, her relationship with Branden isn’t the only one that needs a chance. 
With his health scare behind him, Branden wants nothing more than to get his life back on track—play hockey again, catch up on school, and get things moving with his girlfriend.

In the middle of strengthening their relationship and sorting out their individual lives, trouble begins to brew, testing the depth of their feelings for each other.

Can Branden and Moya once again overcome their trials and prove that their love is indeed true, or will past ghosts and new temptations drive them apart forever?


Shane Morgan is a writer of Young Adult and New Adult fiction. She enjoys contemporary, fantasy, romance, and horror. Shane physically lives in Rhode Island, but virtually she’s in Neverland. 
Her belief is that imaginations can never be too wild. If you’re thinking it then the story is already written inside your head. It’s simply time to share it with the rest of the world.

Be sure to check out ‘Impossibly True’ and if you haven’t started the series, you can find out more about ‘Impossibly Love’ here!

happy reading!
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Book Review: “Shatter Me” by Tahereh Mafi {a.k.a. one of the best books EVER.}


Title: Shatter Me (Shatter Me #1)

Author: Tahereh Mafi 
Genre: Young Adult – Dystopia
Release Date: November 15th, 2011
Other Books by Author: Unravel Me, Destroy Me, Ignite Me 
Published by: Harper 
Purchase at: Amazon, B&N, Book Depository

I bought this book myself! As always, my reviews and opinions are completely my own and not bias in any way.


Juliette hasn’t touched anyone in exactly 264 days. 
The last time she did, it was an accident, but The Reestablishment locked her up for murder. No one knows why Juliette’s touch is fatal. As long as she doesn’t hurt anyone else, no one really cares. The world is too busy crumbling to pieces to pay attention to a 17-year-old girl. Diseases are destroying the population, food is hard to find, birds don’t fly anymore, and the clouds are the wrong color. 
The Reestablishment said their way was the only way to fix things, so they threw Juliette in a cell. Now so many people are dead that the survivors are whispering war – and The Reestablishment has changed its mind. Maybe Juliette is more than a tortured soul stuffed into a poisonous body. Maybe she’s exactly what they need right now.

Juliette has to make a choice: Be a weapon. Or be a warrior.

As soon as I finished the Divergent series in October/November time, I was looking for a new Dystopian series to sink my teeth into. I heard literally so many amazing things about Shatter Me on Instagram and Twitter, where the series had a huge following, so I picked it up easily, knowing it was quite clearly loved everywhere. 

There are so many pretty incredible things about Shatter Me that would take up pages and pages of writing and adoration complete amazement for the characters and I won’t even be able to describe how much I loved Tahereh’s writing style, so I thought that I would sum them up with a three main things that I loved about the plot, to start; 
Juliette and Adam – I love how Tahereh made their relationship based on a previous meeting in their earlier childhoods, because when they reconnected and when they talked, I could really tell that they really knew each other like an old friend. Not to mention how protective they both are of each other. Juliette is such a gentle, caring person, but when it comes to Adam, she will fight to the death. She broke through a wall to save him, because she loves him and that really did show.
Juliette and Warner – Okay, I’m not even sure why they worked, but they just did. From early on, I could tell in little flickers of information that Warner held a candle for Juliette, but as soon as I knew she could touch him, like Adam, I was like; I knew it! They weren’t “right” for each other. Juliette was kept in an Asylum that Warner was kind of in charge of, and instead of letting her go or even caring more, he kept her and wanted to use her as a weapon, and still, when that incident happened near the end of the book with Warner and Juliette, for a moment, they were “right” for each other. And then, if you read the book, YOU know what happened to him. 
And Omega Point – this place baffles me so much. I was so glad that a place like that existed, but never in my wildest dreams of reading this book did I imagine what happened within those Rebel walls that it contained people with those sorts of abilities. So, that element was a HUGE surprise for me. 

Juliette was such a strong person on the inside (and out), that her narration, even when she was feeling vulnerable and weak, lit up the pages like fireflies. I couldn’t really compare Juliette’s narration to anything I’ve read before, but she had a very bold personality alike Tris (from Divergent), that ultimately made me hooked and commanded to continue reading constantly. 
Adam, who I was certain I might hate after the first few chapters in the Asylum with Juliette, turned out to be my second favourite character of the book. I’m definitely hoping that him and Juliette do get a chance at things in book two (no spoilers please!) because they did have something I just can’t explain that was just, to put it simply; beautiful. 
As for Warner, he was in my opinion, a broken person. I think that he had been through a lot that we haven’t maybe seen yet and that he did have some sort of fascination with Juliette that came across in two different ways in alternate chapters; strange and adoring. It was nice getting to have a peak into his imagination in the back of Shatter Me with the journal/log entries. I do really want to see his character explored a little more and yes, even though I am team Juliette/Adam for now, I want to see how things with him and Juliette would’ve played out. 
Kenji! He was quite the character. He reminded me a lot of Patch from Hush, Hush, just because of his charisma and how I can imagine him making a joke of everything, not forgetting that he hit on Juliette multiple times with Adam around, and would risk her deadly touch. He was just a real fun character to have as a sort-of sidekick and the ending chapters for me when a secret of his was revealed, I was totally taken aback! In a really good way. 

I can’t put into words how brilliant enchantingly phenomenal Shatter Me truly is. I can’t wait to start Unravel Me as soon as I can, but will say that even after that last page was closed, I’m still thinking about it! Tahereh really does know how to write a story to get hooked on. Time to join the fandom for this one, I guess! Big fan. 




Have you read Shatter Me?

What did you think? 

Tell me in the comments or at @LittleMemoirs on twitter!

happy reading!
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Blog Tour: “RecruitZ” by Karice Bolton {Giveaway + Interview}







Title: RecruitZ

Author: Karice Bolton
Genre: Post-Apocalyptic / Zombie Thriller
Release Date: Dec 27, 2013





Scientists are the new rock stars. The infection has been contained for nearly three months, and the world is celebrating. But humans are still dying. Rebekah Taylor has seen it firsthand. Her husband was killed right in front of her by the very creatures that humans were told they no longer had to fear.



Rebekah is determined to find out who is responsible for the death of her husband and the obvious cover-up. Fueled with revenge, she begins to find answers that lead to one frightening conclusion. The apocalypse might be over, but the battles are just beginning.

Karice lives in Washington with her wonderful husband, who also happens to be her high school sweetheart and their two cute English bulldogs!

She enjoys reading, baking, and trying to be crafty on her off-hours. She’s also a coffee, tea, and snow addict. If she could live somewhere that had the white stuff year-round, she probably would. She also loves chatting with her readers on Facebook!



Her books include:

The Witch Avenue Series (Lonely Souls, Altered Souls, Released
Souls, and Shattered Souls)

Beyond Love Series (Beyond Control, Beyond Doubt, Beyond Reason)

Watchers Trilogy (Taken, Awakening, Legions, Cataclysm)

Afterworld Series (RecruitZ)

The Camp

Find her here: FACEBOOK | TWITTER | WEBSITE | BLOG | PINTEREST 




Hi Karice! Since we talked last on
our previous Q&A for “the camp” you’ve been up to a lot, including your
contemporary romance series and now the brand new “Afterworld” series! What
would you say was your favourite thing about getting to write and dabble in
different genres?

First, thank you so much for
having me.
2013 was a very busy year for
me, and I loved every minute of it. It is so much fun to be able to switch
between genres, and I think being able to do so allows for unexpected and
creative results. I’m very grateful that my readers let me dabble in the zombie
realm where romance doesn’t necessarily take priority. Getting to explore so
many different worlds is my favorite thing about writing in different genres,
and I always have a project that suits my mood.

Being a zombie fan myself (and
lover of the movie; Warm Bodies), what inspired you to write a book about
zombies?

Most of the zombie books that
I see focus on the outbreak and fighting for survival. I wanted to write about ‘after
the survival’ and how humans might behave after the outbreak was contained. As
society attempts to put itself back together, the possibilities are endless when
the unsavory  side of humanity comes out
and conspiracies are born. It’s been so much fun to write, and I look forward
to writing the rest of the series.

Was the initial idea for RecruitZ
spur-of-the-moment or did you work on the idea piece by piece?

I came up with the idea about
a year and a half ago. The initial idea was spur of the moment and then I was able
to mentally map out where I wanted to go with each book in the series. I’m
thankful I had a lot of time with the idea(s) so that they developed rather
organically.

Rebekah—the main character of
RecruitZ (who I share a name with!)—is determined for answers after seeing her
husband killed by the thing that no one was supposed to fear anymore. Are we
going to see a new strong (and amazing) lead heroine alike Triss and Ana from
your previous series’?

Awesome name might I add!!
And definitely strength will be a defining characteristic! Rebekah is strong
both mentally and physically. A lot of my characters grow into their purpose as
the circumstances present themselves. In this case, Rebekah is the one
searching out the circumstances. She is strong both physically and mentally,
but she is still human and the world isn’t a kind place any longer. She still
has a soft side, which will be unwrapped as the series continues.

Finally, if RecruitZ was ever
turned into a movie, who and why would you love to play the lead roles?

That’s a tough question –so
many choices—and definitely something that would make my dreams come true. Anywho,
I think Emma Watson would be amazing in the role.
Thank you so much for the chance to
interview you again on Pretty Little Memoirs! 


Karice: My playlist for RecruitZ is huge so here is
a small portion of it (starting with the A’s). RecruitZ is pretty action packed
and my playlist definitely reflects that-lol. This playlist is very different
than my romance playlists…for sure!
1. Alive                                        Krewella
2. All Good                                 Zeroleen
3. Android Porn                             Kraddy
4. Animals                                  Martin
Garrix
5. Animals                                        Muse
6. Apologize                               OneRepublic
7. Bad Girls                                MIA
8. Beam Me Up                          Cazzette


It’s always so much fun being a part of Karice’s Blog Tours, and I had so much fun coming up with my Interview questions and getting a glimpse into her playlist for RecruitZ. 
happy reading!

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Book Review: “Insurgent” by Veronica Roth

 

Title: Insurgent (Divergent #2)

Author: Veronica Roth
Genre: Young Adult – Dystopian
Release Date:  May 1st, 2012
Published by: Katherine Tegen for Harper Collins Children’s

With thanks to HarperCollins Children’s books for the eBook copy of this novel! As always, my reviews are non-bias and fair.

AUTHOR SITE | TWITTER  | GOODREADS

 

Fighting for survival in a shattered world… the truth is her only hope.
The thrillingly dark sequel to No. 1 New York Times bestseller, DIVERGENT.
I have done bad things. I can’t take them back, and they are part of who I am.
Tris
has survived a brutal attack on her former home and family. But she has
paid a terrible price. Wracked by grief and guilt, she becomes ever
more reckless as she struggles to accept her new future.
Yet if
Tris wants to uncover the truth about her world, she must be stronger
than ever…because more shocking choices and sacrifices lie ahead.
 If you read my review for Divergent, then you’ll know I said; “Veronica Roth is a genius, and has created a storyworld that I would stay in forever” which is what I did, returning with Insurgent for some more dystopian Chicago time in one of the most iconic YA series I’ve ever read, and is still everywhere I go, meaning it’s not just me who knows this series isn’t going to quit it’s incredible twists and turns, gripping plots and daredevil characters. 



Do you know what Insurgent means? There’s this quote in the book that says Insurgent is; A person who acts in opposition to the established authority, who is not necessarily regarded as a belligerent. 
 Isn’t that Tris in a sentence? 
Insurgent picks up pretty much where Divergent left off, where everything is still sort of hanging in the balance of craziness. The group of characters, including Tris and Tobias, are bewildered and confused by the events happening in their factions and wounded, they struggle to piece together some of the facts they know. One thing that was apparent was how not only a shift in the balance of how they thought about the factions, but about each other as well. Tris and Tobias’s relationship was if anything stronger for what they had been through together in the beginning, but other relationships were on the rocks or already plummeting to the ground at a steady speed. Tris and Caleb weren’t on the best terms considering his actions, and Marcus and Tobias were as always, never going to be close as some of the other fathers and sons. 
They are seeking safety for the most part in the beginning, and find that with the most peaceful of factions; Amity. It’s there though, that quite a lot of un-peaceful events happen. Although we do get a more detailed gaze into the Amity way of things, and how very different they are to Dauntless. We also see a lot of the Candor headquarters, the honest faction. That’s where everything starts to crumble and one of Tris’s painfully kept secrets comes to light.
One of my favourite things that had progressed since Divergent was how we learn more about the characters that we always thought we knew fairly well. Tobias’s past wasn’t always crystal clear, and at times it still isn’t because it’s part of that mystery behind the years Tris didn’t know him. Though we get a peak behind the curtains at some closeted secrets that get dug up toward the middle of the book that startles Tris at the honesty she thought they shared. But as always, Tris and Tobias are a lot alike, and where one has a secret, the other has one to match. Even though they’re not really on “bad” terms by the end of the book, they are far from perfect which is ultimately what makes them seem so real. They are always a work in progress, but one thing that’s always been clear is that they’re meant for each other.
As for the book as a whole, it was unbelievably addictive and I couldn’t put it down. I always had to find out what was in the next chapter and found it matched my high expectations following Divergent and in some places, exceeded by miles. The plot was so fast paced, full of everything that made me love the series in the first place, reminding me just how talented Veronica is. She made me fall in love with the world, the characters and connect with them on a level that not every author can with such an action-packed, suspenseful plot. 
Tris shows me once again how naturally fearless she is. She may still have those fears, but she is still that impulsive, protective and smart girl from Divergent. She would do anything to save the people remaining that she loves, including sacrifice everything she is and herself. That’s overall what makes her such a unique, iconic character. Maybe my favourite of all time.
Every last remaining non-Dauntless traitor, and even other factions involved alike, aren’t willing to put faith and trust in each other since the events that have unturned in Insurgent, including that FIRECRACKER of an ending! 
I am in such high anticipations to read Allegiant, and although there are spoilers pretty much *everywhere*, I’m still going into it with an open mind about what lies ahead and how things will wrap up after they are unturned.
 The Divergent series is one of those that make you forget the world around you and find yourself a first-row seat in the epic, dystopian-Chicago and love it with each new chapter and revelation.
5 stars+ for another powerful, magnificent book by Veronica Roth!

Have you read Insurgent?

What did you think? 
Tell me in the comments or at @LittleMemoirs on twitter!
happy reading!
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10 Things I Like About YA…PART TWO!

Welcome to part two of my “10 Things I Like About YA” series which has taken part from Saturday to Monday, presenting my favourite things about Young Adult novels and how I feel about them and the affect they have on all of us. So, with six more reasons why I love YA, here we go…
5. There are some real gems out there
Have you ever been to a bookstore and picked up a book on a whim and absolutely loved it and had no idea it even existed, but now you can’t think of a time when you didn’t love it? They’re called the real gems of our bookcases; the stories we get lost in, entwining with the plot and characters until we feel a part of that world. And I love finding books like that.



 
6. All the genres in between

This is kind of the same with the same with Adult books, but with YA, we get all these genres that seem to spring from nowhere. There’s Contemporary, Romance, Fantasy, Sci-fi, Dystopian, Horror, Psychogical Thriller, Mystery, Contemporary Romance…I could go on forever. It’s nice to have that huge selection of our own choices. 

 


7. It inspires us
 
As an aspiring Author myself, when a book I’m reading inspires me, it doesn’t mean copying or replicating another story, it just means that whatever motivated that Author to make that storyworld perfect, the characters flawless, that it rubs off a little on the readers.
8. It connects us
Fandoms! We’ve all heard of them. Hunger Games, Twilight, Harry Potter, etc; they’re all examples of big fandoms out there that have all streamed from a book series into film. But by reading these books and then talking with each other and spreading the word, talking more, blogging about them, etc, we are connecting. These series’ connect us by bringing the fans together, and that’s one of my favourite qualities of a YA series or book.


 

9. The characters grow with us

  I was really young when the first Harry Potter movie came out–but I remember watching the first movie when it came on tape *that old?!* and then going to see it at the cinema for the rest of the movies, and the movie franchise / book series, expanded and grew as I grew up too. 
 
10. Series after series
There aren’t very many Adult series’ that I collect, only my favourite I heart series by Lindsay Kelk, but with YA, there are these stories that stretch out over three or four books, on average, and they give us that little extra time to love those characters and delve deeper into the world. Think Rachel Caine or Suzanne Collins or Veronica Roth, who have all had novels stretching out over popular series…(and we love them all, right?! I know I do..).

 What are your favourite things about YA? 

Do you agree with my six picks from today, and my four picks from Saturday?
If you want to take part in this “10 things I like about YA” post, just link back in the comments so I can visit your blogs, too! 
 
 happy reading!
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{Nerd Blast} Sisters In Love by Melissa Foster + GIVEAWAY

 Danica
Snow has always been the smart, practical, and appropriate sister. As a
therapist, she prides herself on making reasonable, conservative
choices, even if a bit boring, and as part of the Big Sister Program,
she has little time for anything more in her life.


Blake
Carter is a player. He never gets bored of conquering women, and with
his sexy good looks and successful lifestyle, he has no trouble finding
willing participants. When his friend and business partner dies in a
tragic accident, he suddenly, desperately, wants to change his ways. The
problem is, he doesn’t know how to stop doing what he does best.


When
Blake walks into Danica’s office, the attraction between them is white
hot, but Danica isn’t the type to give into the heat and risk her
career. Danica’s desire sets her on a path of self-discovery, where she
begins to question every decision she’s ever made. Just this once,
Danica wants to indulge in the pleasures of life she’s been so willingly
ignoring, but with her Little Sister in turmoil and her biological
sister’s promiscuousness weighing heavily on her heart, she isn’t sure
it’s the right time to set her desires free.


SISTERS
IN LOVE is a light, uplifting work of women’s fiction and will resonate
with readers who enjoy emotional journeys of the heart with strong
heroines and sexy, lovable heroes. Readers of books by Jane Porter and
Beth Kendrick will enjoy Danica and Blake’s story.


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Melissa Foster is the award-winning author of four International
bestselling novels. Her books have been recommended by USA Today’s book
blog, Hagerstown Magazine, The Patriot, and several other print venues.
She is the founder of the Women’s Nest, a social and support community for women, the World Literary Café. When she’s not writing, Melissa helps authors navigate the publishing industry through her author training programs on  Fostering Success.
Melissa is also a community builder for the Alliance for Independent
Authors. She has been published in Calgary’s Child Magazine, the
Huffington Post, and Women Business Owners magazine.



Melissa
hosts an annual Aspiring Authors contest for children and has painted
and donated several murals to The Hospital for Sick Children in
Washington, DC. Melissa lives in Maryland with her family.



Visit Melissa on The Women’s Nest, Fostering Success, or World Lit Cafe. Join Melissa and the YaYa Writer Girls at
their annual in-person event. Melissa enjoys discussing her books with
book clubs and reader groups, and welcomes an invitation to your event.

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Book Review: “Fall Of Night” by Rachel Caine {with thanks to Allison & Busby}

The penultimate book in the bestselling series from the amazingly talented YA Writer; Rachel Caine, comes “Fall Of Night”, the must-read and eagerly anticipated novel…

Published by: Allison & Busby
Release Date: 2nd May 2013
Source: Publisher

A little bit about “Fall of Night”…
Claire never thought she’d leave Morganville, but when she gets accepted into the graduate program at MIT, she can’t pass up the opportunity. Saying good-bye to her friends is bittersweet, especially since things are still raw and unsettled between Claire and her boyfriend, Shane.

Her new life at MIT is scary and exciting, but Morganville is never really far from Claire’s mind. Enrolled in a special advanced study program with Professor Irene Anderson, a former Morganville native, Claire is able to work on her machine, which is designed to cancel the mental abilities of vampires. But when she begins testing her machine on live subjects, things quickly spiral out of control, and Claire starts to wonder whether leaving Morganville was the last mistake she’ll ever make…

My Review:


 

Everyone knows how much I love a good Morganville Story. Rachel Caine is a true idol when it comes to writing about Vampires; she makes it believable, yet all that magical at the same time. “Fall of Night” is one of those books that just blinds you from everything else in the world while you’re reading; it captures your attention, demanding to be read. The penultimate novel sees Claire prepare to leave Morganville *shocked* but she was always very headstrong and academic, as every Morganville Fan knows, so passing up an opportunity to have a graduate course at MIT was never an option for Miss Danvers.

Saying goodbye to her boyfriend; Shane, would be painful for her *and the readers?!* also saying goodbye to her friends would be hard too, because there is always that thought that the dynamic that made them survive was having each other, and if Claire leaves, what would that do to them? Of course, how would they survive without the witty, feisty and fiery Claire?–but leaving wasn’t all it cracked up to be. Claire actually fears it could be her last mistake at one point.
The changes in POV were spot-on in Fall Of Night. I actually loved the more mature feel to this book, and felt more connected to other characters, although not being in Morganville was so weird! And of course, you’d think now that Claire is away from the Vampires and strange town activities, maybe her life would be more…normal? Ah, think again! This book took me on an incredible roller coaster of a ride, and the ending! Wow, I did not expect that at all! Ms. Caine surprises and enthrals me into another passionate, action-filled world that was beyond amazing. I would say I am *patiently* waiting for book 15, the last Morganville book *sobs* but that would be lying…I am counting the days until I can read it!
Another five stars (I would give it 6 if I could!) from me for another phenomenal novel from Rachel Caine!

To find out more about Fall Of Night, click here or join the conversation on twitter by using the hash tag; #FallOfNight or #Morganville14

Many thanks to Allison & Busby for the amazing copy of Fall Of Night and here’s to waiting for another dose of Morganville-mayhem!
happy reading,
xo Becca
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