tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81867047175086182024-03-06T01:02:50.659-08:00Every Nook and CrannyWhere every book is a hidden treasure (YA Blog)Avidd Readerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16889920126780458907noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8186704717508618.post-21701008213594034532012-08-14T10:18:00.001-07:002012-08-14T10:20:51.936-07:00Back from vaca!<div style="color: #674ea7; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">
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Didn't get a chance to post until this morning! Just came back home last night, and it feels good to be back at home! Anyway, I have lots of reviews to come because of what I've read on the plane and the books I've gotten in the mail while I was away.</div>
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I started reading <a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6487308-fallen">Lauren Kate's Fallen series</a>, and let me tell you I'm obsessed! Started on the plane trip back home, and I'm already on the third book this morning! So I will have a HUGE review for the whole series in a few days.</div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Also, books I've gotten in the mail thanks to Random Buzzers: </span><a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/12856838-fury-s-fire" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="color: blue;">Fury's Fire</span> by Lisa Papademetriou</a><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> and </span><a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/8715032-blood-magic" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="color: blue;">Blood Magic</span> by Tessa Gratton</a><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">. Can't wait to get started on those two and tell you how it goes :) Meanwhile, let's all enjoy the rest of the summer, and I would love to hear <b>what was your favorite book this summer</b> so far. Now that I've some time, I'll try expanding my blog, making some changes, and adding some awesome stuff (and not to mention catch up on my tv shows :3). So expect some serious renovation!! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">P.S. If any of you are still interested in trying out Random Buzzers, comment below! I still have a couple of special codes left :) </span></div>
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So I will be traveling to the east coast this week!! :D And who doesn't love reading in airplanes? ;)</div>
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But I don't even know where to start with what books I should take :O What do you guys recommend? Maybe some sort of travel read? (think <i>13 Little Blue Envelopes</i>?) Anyway I would love to hear your opinions!</div>
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Also, if you guys haven't heard of <a href="http://www.randombuzzers.com/" style="color: blue;">Random Buzzers</a>, you should definitely check it out! It's a great free site for all types of readers to interact, learn about books, chat with authors, and collect points to get books!* That's how I got to host the <i>Jersey Angel</i> giveaway! So thank you Random Buzzers, and be sure to check out my <a href="http://aviddreader.blogspot.com/2012/07/lets-start.html" style="color: blue;"><i>Jersey Angel</i> review</a> and <a href="http://aviddreader.blogspot.com/2012/07/jersey-angel-giveaway.html" style="color: blue;">giveaway</a> if you haven't already! Also, if you're interested in joining this site, let me know, because Random Buzzers gave me a few special activation codes that would give you enough points to get a free book right away! So if you would like that, please comment away letting me know that you're interested in getting a special code. Be sure to leave an email or a way for me to contact you :)</div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">And don't forget, I would love to hear your thoughts on <b>summer travel reads</b>! </span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;">*Note, Random Buzzers is not endorsing this post in any way, and I'm not receiving anything in return. All thoughts are completely my own, and I'm not benefiting in any way. </span>Avidd Readerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16889920126780458907noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8186704717508618.post-148655333078858182012-07-27T10:33:00.003-07:002012-07-31T11:17:47.302-07:00Jersey Angel Giveaway!!<div style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">
I always keep my promise :) Just fill out the Rafflecopter below and good luck! This giveaway is open to all U.S. residents. If you haven't seen my review for<i> Jersey Ange</i>l, just scroll down! Feel free to email aviddreader@gmail.com if you have any questions. Please read the Terms and Conditions stated in the Rafflecopter for the complete set of rules. Winner will be notified on <b>August 11th</b>! Good luck once again and thank you for participating!! <br />
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<span id="freeText13961958562829522">It is a story of love and
grief, addiction and redemption, set in both NYC’s Upper West Side and
in the red rock desert of Moab, Utah.<br /><br />Seventeen-year-old Luke
lives and works at the Moonflower Motel in Moab, having fled New York
City where his father Frank drowns his sorrows after the death of Luke’s
mother. Back in New York, eighteen-year-old Ava meets Frank at an
Alcoholics Anonymous meeting. When these lost souls converge in Moab,
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<span id="freeText13961958562829522"><span style="color: black;">A pretty good summary in my opinion. I'm trying not to give away too much, because I think this is a book you should read and experience for yourself. It's a book we can all relate to. The characters are beyond real, and I love the two different settings and main characters. Their stories are those that a lot of us have heard before: of addiction, death, and a hopeless situation. But how easily Roy turns this story around without losing a trace of realism is the most amazing part of it all. You will fall in love with her writing. A 4.5/5 from me.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #674ea7; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">And I promise, I will post the book giveaway up later tonight/early tomorrow, so keep an eye out for that!!</span></div>
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with the book we've all been waiting for... <i>Jersey Angel!</i></div>
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From <a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/12960471-jersey-angel" target="_blank">Goodreads</a>, the synopsis is: <i> </i><span id="freeText2708120217371117008">It’s the summer before
senior year and the alluring Angel is ready to have fun. She’s not like
her best friend, Inggy, who has a steady boyfriend, good grades, and
college plans. Angel isn’t sure what she wants to do yet, but she has
confidence and experience beyond her years. Still, her summer doesn’t
start out as planned. Her good friend Joey doesn’t want to fool around
anymore, he wants to be her boyfriend, while Angel doesn’t want to be
tied down. As Joey pulls away, and Inggy tours colleges, Angel finds
herself spending more time with Inggy’s boyfriend, Cork. With its cast
of vivid and memorable characters, this tale from the Jersey shore is
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<span id="freeText2708120217371117008"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Personally, I had mixed reviews about the book. I loved it for the realism and the how raw the character is in the sense that we can see right through her. Angel is portrayed as anything but an angel- she fools around, betrays her best friend, and can't see that what Joey wants is sweet and innocent. Instead, she does things she soon comes to regret. What I and a lot of the readers have mixed feelings is the open nature of the discussion of the sexual acts Angel commits. Yes, the author has the right to write as what she pleases, but it must come in mind this book is a YA book, and not an adult. There is no warning of the content of this book, so any young teen may come across this book, and read something that might not want to be read. But despite that, I give this book 3.5 stars out 5 for the open discussion, controversy that rises, and the true rawness of the character- a character we usually idolize as the "it girl". By seeing her weaknesses and the change of character she goes through, we experience something unique. So read this book, but be warned of the sometimes crude and harsh language and description! </span></span><br />
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Hey guys, sorry I haven't been on for awhile. But I'm letting you know, I have reviews to come very shortly! Just giving you a heads up. I finished <i>Jersey Angel</i> a few days ago, so I have tons to tell you about that! And I also have more about a recent read, <i>Edges </i>by Lena Roy, a book that definitely has some edge! And for any of you who haven't read Alice Sebold's <i>The Lovely Bones</i>, I recommend that as well. I was just talking about with a friend today, and I feel like reading it again! :) It's a beautiful book in my opinion, and I'm sure you'll enjoy it.</div>
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I'm half way through <i>Jersey Angel</i>, and I gotta say, I looooovee it! I would love if you guys could get a taste of what I'm experiencing! </div>
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Thanks to Random Buzzers, I'm now an Ambuzzador! What's that you ask? Well, I've been chosen to specially read one of Random House's book, review it, and tell everyone what I think about it. The first day I came home, I was so surprised to see this huge package! I could not wait to read the book. More about the actual book later, and stay tuned, as I will be giving a copy of the book, <i>Jersey Angel, </i>away!!</div>
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