tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-86812546023248048522024-03-13T22:31:28.402-07:00The Crescive LibraryKatiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18163978718501777579noreply@blogger.comBlogger384125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681254602324804852.post-47525200333865660502011-10-30T13:24:00.000-07:002011-10-30T13:24:34.837-07:00Farewell!<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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Dear readers,</div>
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You may have noticed that I haven’t posted anything in the
last little while, and that is because I have been adjusting to a decision I
have made about the future of The Crescive Library.</div>
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Unfortunately at this time I do not feel that there is any
reason to continue with blogging in the way that I have been for the past two
years. It has got to the point where it was causing me more stress than
enjoyment (I’m sure you’ve all felt that). I still love reading and reviewing, but I can do that on Goodreads
without the stress that comes along with maintaining a blog like this. I miss
reading for the sake of pleasure and not to ensure I have something to post the
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It’s bittersweet, but it’s time to say goodbye. I’m sure you
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 24px;">I have activated my
Goodreads account and I will still be posting reviews there. You can friend me
if you want </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold; line-height: 24px;">(</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #382110; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 24px;">Katie (The Crescive Library)</span></div>
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<b>Summary: </b>Just when alchemist Sydney thinks life is going to
settle down, she’s sent into hiding to protect Moroi princess Jill. While
Sydney isn’t thrilled with the idea of rooming once again with a vampire, at
least it will protect her sister from being forced to join the alchemist
society. She’s also not going alone, Eddie, Jill’s guardian will be protecting
her, and the charismatic wild boy Adrian will be going along as well. Not only
is Sydney stuck with a bunch of vampires in a place that doesn’t know vampires
exist, but there is no way to tell where the danger is going to come from and
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<b>Review: </b>Those who love the Vampire Academy series can rest
assured that Mead is capable of creating a spin off series to love. Her fast
paced and blunt writing style prevails, making a smooth transition for readers
into the new series. By doing the story from Sydney’s perspective, readers are
given an outsider’s view of the world they’ve come to love. Sydney is a much
more compelling character this time around. Not only is she dark and witty
which is fun to read, but as she is once again brought into the Moroi world she
must struggle between her feelings and what she’s been raised to believe. It’s
also great to have Jill and Eddie back. Of course fans of the series who loved
Adrian will absolutely love Bloodlines. Not only does his character take a more
central role, but readers get to see that there is more to Adrian than meets
the eye. A great start to a new series, one that proves it can hold it’s own
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<b>Also by Richelle Mead: </b><a href="http://www.amazon.ca/Vampire-Academy-Boxed-Richelle-Mead/dp/1595144331/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1319466246&sr=1-1">Vampire Academy series</a></div>
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<b>If you liked Bloodlines, you might also like</b> <a href="http://www.amazon.ca/Vampire-Academy-Boxed-Richelle-Mead/dp/1595144331/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1319466246&sr=1-1">The VampireAcademy</a>, <a href="http://www.amazon.ca/Summoning-Darkest-Powers-Book/dp/0385665342/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1288014158&sr=8-2"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; text-decoration: none;">The Darkest Powers</span></a><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="background: white;"> </span></span><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="background: white;">series by Kelley Armstrong,</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="background: white;"> </span></span><a href="http://www.amazon.ca/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Dca-books-english-tree&field-keywords=Hex+Hall"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; text-decoration: none;">Hex Hall<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span></a><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="background: white;">by Rachel Hawkins,</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="background: white;"> </span></span><a href="http://www.amazon.ca/Great-Terrible-Beauty-Libba-Bray/dp/0385732317/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1288014242&sr=1-1"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; text-decoration: none;">A Great and Terrible Beauty<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span></a><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="background: white;">by Libba Bray,</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="background: white;"> </span></span><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="background: white;"><a href="http://www.amazon.ca/Evernight-Claudia-Gray/dp/0061284440/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1288014264&sr=1-1"><span style="text-decoration: none;">Evernight</span></a></span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="background: white;"> </span></span><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="background: white;">by Claudia Gray and</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="background: white;"> </span></span><a href="http://www.amazon.ca/Blue-Bloods-3-Book-Boxed-Set/dp/1423125959/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1288014297&sr=1-2"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; text-decoration: none;">Blue Bloods</span></a><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="background: white;"> </span></span><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="background: white;">by Melissa De la Cruz</span></span></div>
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<b>Additional Info: T</b>he second book in the series <a href="http://www.amazon.ca/Golden-Lily-Richelle-Mead/dp/1595143181/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1319466308&sr=1-2">The Golden Lily</a> is set to come out next summer</div>
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Check out the Bloodlines website to find out what power you
have (Bloodlines tattoo), it’s pretty cool. <a href="http://www.bloodlinesseries.com/">http://www.bloodlinesseries.com/</a></div>
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<i>(And in case you were wondering I liked is as much, if not
more than Vampire Academy...I’m really excited about this series)</i></div>Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18163978718501777579noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681254602324804852.post-68671113226030771632011-10-20T06:30:00.000-07:002011-10-20T06:30:18.112-07:00Adult Fiction for Teens<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">While I primarily read YA fiction these days I do
enjoy some adult fiction every once in a while. This feature looks at some of
the adult fiction I am reading and examines its appeal for those who prefer
Young Adult literature.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><i>Every expectant parent will tell
you that they don't want a perfect baby, just a healthy one. Charlotte and Sean
O'Keefe would have asked for a healthy baby, too, if they'd been given the
choice. Instead, their lives are made up of sleepless nights, mounting bills,
the pitying stares of "luckier" parents, and maybe worst of all, the
what-ifs. What if their child had been born healthy? But it's all worth it
because Willow is, well, funny as it seems, perfect. She's smart as a whip, on
her way to being as pretty as her mother, kind, brave, and for a five-year-old
an unexpectedly deep source of wisdom. Willow is Willow, in sickness and in
health. <o:p></o:p></i></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><i>Everything changes, though, after
a series of events forces Charlotte and her husband to confront the most serious
what-ifs of all. What if Charlotte should have known earlier of Willow's
illness? What if things could have been different? What if their beloved Willow
had never been born? To do Willow justice, Charlotte must ask herself these
questions and one more. What constitutes a valuable life? </i><o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Handle with Care is a great fit
for teens who read <b>issue fiction</b> or
enjoyed the movie adaptation of Picoult’s other novel <b>My Sister’s Keeper</b>. Told in alternate narratives, this story is
quick and easy to read. It tackles difficult and interesting topics such as
family relationships, fitting in, <b>bulimia
and cutting</b>. It also has the element of Willow’s illness, which might be
appealing to teens wanting to <b>branch out</b>
from typical issue fiction. Teens interested in <b>adult legal fiction</b> will also find this book compelling. <o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><b>YA
Connection</b>:
<a href="http://www.amazon.ca/Willow-Julia-Hoban/dp/0142416665/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1319117362&sr=1-1">Willow</a> by Julia Hoban<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Osteogenesis
Imperfecta Foundation <a href="http://www.oif.org/site/PageServer?pagename=AOI_Facts">website</a></span></div>Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18163978718501777579noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681254602324804852.post-52861891667169162232011-10-19T03:44:00.000-07:002011-10-19T03:44:13.135-07:00Coming Soon to a Library Near You<br />
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feature inspired by Jill at </span><a href="http://breakingthespine.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA; mso-themecolor: text1; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Breaking the Spine </span></a><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA; mso-themecolor: text1;">that looks at upcoming books.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA; mso-themecolor: text1;">This Week’s Book: <b>Cross My Heart<br />
</b>Author: <b>Sasha Gould<br />
</b>Release Date: <b>March 2012<br />
Summary:</b> </span><i>Venice, 1585.<br />
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When 16-year-old Laura della Scala learns that her older sister, Beatrice, has
drowned, she is given no time to grieve. Instead, Laura's father removes her
from the convent where he forcibly sent her years earlier and orders her to
marry Beatrice's fiancé, a repulsive old merchant named Vincenzo. Panicked,
Laura betrays a powerful man to earn her way into the Segreta, a shadowy
society of women who deal in only one currency—secrets. The Segreta seems like the
answer to Laura's prayers. The day after she joins their ranks, Vincenzo is
publicly humiliated and conveniently exiled. Soon, however, Laura begins to
suspect that her sister's death was not a tragic accident but a cold-blooded
murder—one that might involve the Segreta and the women she has come to trust.</i></div>
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Not only does this sound incredibly interesting, but that
cover has got to be my favourite YA cover!!!</div>Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18163978718501777579noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681254602324804852.post-8467190893160234682011-10-18T04:44:00.000-07:002011-10-18T04:44:02.373-07:00Twisted<br />
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trip I became seriously addicted to the Pretty Little Liars series. Since the
books are very similar in plot, writing style, etc., I’ve decided to do mini
reviews so I’m not repeating myself as much. For a full review, check out my
review <a href="http://thecrescivelibrary.blogspot.com/2011/08/pretty-little-liars.html">here.</a><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Summary: </b>It’s been a year since
the torturous notes from A stopped and the mystery of Alison DiLaurentis’
disappearance was finally put to rest. Aria is jealous of her boyfriend’s new
exchange student. Spencer is getting a little <i>too</i> cozy with her
soon-to-be-stepbrother. Hanna is one scandalous photo away from ruining her
dad’s Senate campaign. And Emily will do <i>anything</i> to get a swim
scholarship. Worst of all: Last spring break in Jamaica, they did something <i>unforgivable</i>.
The girls are desperate to forget that fateful night, but they should know
better than anyone that all secrets wash ashore . . . eventually. <o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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series continued, this is my least favourite book. The 8<sup>th</sup> book did
feel like a good conclusion, and I’m a little worried that the storyline is
starting to drag on. Also, Emily’s
secret didn’t really fit with the flow of the plot and just seemed like a weird
add on. However, that’s not to say that the book wasn’t good. The rest of the
girls had interesting storylines, which is what I liked about the beginning of
the series…plus there are quite a few plot twists to keep readers guessing….who
is the new A and what are the girls going to do about Tabitha?</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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<b>Summary: </b>It all started with a question, Are you a Global
Vagabond? 18 year-old Bria definitely isn’t, but she wants to be. So she
decides to book a trip to Central America with the hope of gaining some independence
and leaving behind the mess her life has become. But when she arrives her bus
tour is full of old middle age tourists, not the youthful beautiful people on
the brochure –not what she was expecting. So when beautiful backpacker and definite
global vagabond Rowan invites her to join him off the beaten path, Bria takes
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<b>Review: </b>Wanderlove is the perfect travel novel. It has
beautiful landscapes, exotic locations, adventure and romance. Hubbard does a
great job setting up the novel and introducing readers to the world of
backpacking. Bria is awkward and in some ways plain, which makes her completely
relatable. Through her reluctance and sometimes hilarious mishaps, the
backpacking aspect becomes more accessible to readers. The relationship between
Rowan and Bria was slow and sweet to develop, and was written well enough to
stand on it’s own outside of the unique landscape of the book. However, it is
the landscape and sense of adventure that will provide readers with a type of
escapism not commonly found in YA literature. The drawings done by Bria (i.e.
Kristen) also add an extra dimension to the novel, making this well rounded
book an absolute delight to read. </div>
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<b>Also by Kristen Hubbard:</b><a href="http://www.amazon.ca/Like-Mandarin-Kirsten-Hubbard/dp/0385739362/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1318861499&sr=1-1"> Like Mandarin</a></div>
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<b>If you liked Wanderlove, you might also enjoy</b>: <a href="http://www.amazon.ca/Rogers-Epic-Detour-Morgan-Matson/dp/1416990666/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1318861533&sr=8-1">Amy andRoger’s Epic Detour</a> by Morgan Matson or <a href="http://www.amazon.ca/Eat-Pray-Love-Everything-Indonesia/dp/0143038419/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1318861549&sr=1-1">Eat, Pray, Love</a> by Elizabeth Gilbert</div>
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<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1598802968?ie=UTF8&tag=lesgo0a-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=1598802968">Non Fiction Connection: Let’s Go Central America: TheStudent Travel Guide</a></div>
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<b>Grade Level:</b> S</div>Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18163978718501777579noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681254602324804852.post-25822211076886624162011-10-15T08:03:00.000-07:002011-10-15T08:03:08.504-07:00Book Blogger Hop<br />
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<span>Time for the
Blogger Hop from </span><span style="text-decoration: none;"><a href="http://crazy-for-books.com/2011/10/book-blogger-hop-1014-1017.html">Crazy for Books</a></span><span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span>What a great
idea! I love following readers blogs almost more than I like blogging myself.
What a great way to get out there and meet new people who share the same
interests as you.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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As an adult I don’t read books that would scare me, because
frankly I am a wimp. However, when I was a kid I was really all things scary
and creepy. I loved the Goosebumps books and the show Are You Afraid of the
Dark. However, my favourite book was Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark by Alvin
Schwartz. We would read it out loud to each other during sleepovers and be
totally freaked out. I still smile every time I pass it in the library.</div>
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<a href="http://www.monsterlibrarian.com/horrorfictionlistkd.htm">Here</a> is a great list of scary stories for kids. </div>Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18163978718501777579noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681254602324804852.post-17464287337922074022011-10-12T08:00:00.000-07:002011-10-12T08:00:38.085-07:00Coming Soon to a Library Near You<br />
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feature inspired by Jill at </span><a href="http://breakingthespine.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA; mso-themecolor: text1; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Breaking the Spine </span></a><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA; mso-themecolor: text1;">that looks at upcoming books.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</b>Author: <b>Janet Lee Carey<br />
</b>Release Date: <b>Jan 2012<br />
Summary:</b> </span>Wilde Island is in an uproar after the recent death of its
king. The uneasy pact between dragons, fairies, and humans is fraying, and a
bloodthirsty witch hunter with a hidden agenda whips villages into frenzies
with wild accusations. Tess, a blacksmith’s daughter from a tiny hamlet near
the mysterious Dragonswood, finds herself caught in the crosshairs of fate when
she is accused of witchery and has to flee for her life along with her two best
friends.<br />
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Not even Tess’s power to see the future can help the girls as they set off on
their desperate journey, but she keeps having visions of a man wielding a
sword. And when she finally meets him, Tess has no idea how to handle the
magnetic attraction she feels for him, or the elusive call she hears from the
heart of the Dragonswood.<br />
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In this epic romance, an ancient prophecy comes true in a way neither dragon,
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<i>This is usually more fantasy that I like to read. However,
every once in a while I like to try some fantasy books, but only if they sound
good, and this one sounds really awesome! Plus, the cover is beautiful. </i></div>Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18163978718501777579noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681254602324804852.post-56291946059856141432011-10-11T06:21:00.000-07:002011-10-11T06:21:41.064-07:00Eve<br />
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<b>October 2011</b></div>
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<b>Summary:<span> </span></b>Almost all
of the adults have been wiped out by a deadly virus, leaving children and teens
in orphanages. When Eve finds out that the bright future the teachers have
promised her is a lie, that all the girls will be put in hospitals to produce
babies, she risks all to escape to the wild beyond the school walls. There she
meets Caleb, who goes against everything that her school had taught her.
Together, with authorities and savages on their heels, they attempt to make it
to safety and start a life together. </div>
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<b>Review: </b>Eve is an intriguing dystopian that feels like a mix
between Epitaph Road by David Patneaude and Wither by Lauren DeStefano. The
world building is well done, and would be easy for non-dystopian or non-fantasy
readers to enjoy. Some areas could have been filled out more (the plague and
the ending), but with a possible sequel, the story definitely has room to grow.
The naivety and gentleness of Eve combined with her strength and willingness to
survive at all cost made her an engaging and dynamic character. Her spunk was
especially endearing in her interactions with Caleb. One of the better
dystopians to come out in the last few months. </div>
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<b>Also by Anna Carey:</b> <a href="http://www.amazon.ca/Sloane-Sisters-Anna-Carey/dp/0061175765/ref=sr_1_6?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1318339206&sr=1-6">The Sloan Sisters</a> series</div>
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<b>If you liked Eve you might also enjoy:</b> <a href="http://www.amazon.ca/Hunger-Games-Trilogy-Box-Set/dp/0545265355/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1318339229&sr=1-2">The Hunger Games</a> by
Suzanne Colins, <a href="http://www.amazon.ca/Epitaph-Road-David-Patneaude/dp/160684055X/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1318339245&sr=1-1">Epitaph Road </a>by David Patneaude and <a href="http://www.amazon.ca/Wither-Lauren-DeStefano/dp/1442409061/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1318339260&sr=1-1">Wither </a>by Lauren DeStefano</div>
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Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18163978718501777579noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681254602324804852.post-22239051214375370762011-10-08T06:13:00.000-07:002011-10-08T06:13:04.370-07:00Happy ThanksgivingHappy Thanksgiving weekend to all the Canadian bloggers. I'm off to spend time with family, enjoy the warm weather and eat a lot of turkey!!!<br />
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<br />Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18163978718501777579noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681254602324804852.post-13078245085543879922011-10-06T04:53:00.000-07:002011-10-06T04:53:12.325-07:00Trash to Treasure - Sept<br />
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Each month there are several books that I start to read but
for one reason or another I just can’t get into. I have a fairly low tolerance
for the books I read, usually only giving them between 50-100 pages before I
quit. There are just too many books to read and not enough time to “trudge”
through something I’m not enjoying. However, I recently realized that I never
mention them on here. So I’ve decided to do a monthly feature looking at some
of the books I just couldn’t get into and why.</div>
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<b>Leverage by Joshua Cohen</b> (75 pages) – This is where I wish I
wasn’t such a one dimensional reader. This book had a great premise, good
pacing and tackled relevant issues from a new perspective. The characterization
was really strong, and I was especially drawn to Danny. I really wanted to like
this book, however, at the end of the day, I couldn’t get past the sports. It
was too distracting, which made keeping up with all the football players names
difficult, and I just generally lost. Despite not having finished it, I would
still highly recommend it to those who want a really great story and don’t mind
reading a little bit about sports along the way. </div>
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Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18163978718501777579noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681254602324804852.post-14941481402827736102011-10-04T06:02:00.000-07:002011-10-04T06:02:39.147-07:00Month in Review - September<br />
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great way to see what you’ve missed, notice trends and see how books compare to
each other.<span> </span>I stole this idea from
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<b>Favourite Read</b>: Bloodlines by Richelle Mead. Awesome on all
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<b>Least Favourite:</b> Leverage by Joshua Cohen <span> </span></div>
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<b>Most Original Idea:</b> The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman </div>
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<b>Best Character:</b> Sydney from Bloodlines (although the book
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<b>Best Villain:</b><span><b> </b> </span>Jack
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Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18163978718501777579noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681254602324804852.post-21253115403841616242011-10-03T06:50:00.000-07:002011-10-03T06:50:17.805-07:00Heartless<br />
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addicted to the Pretty Little Liars series. Since the books are very similar in
plot, writing style, etc., I’ve decided to do mini reviews so I’m not repeating
myself as much. For a full review, check out my review <a href="http://thecrescivelibrary.blogspot.com/2011/08/pretty-little-liars.html">here.</a></span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Summary:</b> Four gorgeous girls are telling very
ugly stories. First Emily, Aria, Hanna, and Spencer claimed they found a dead
body in the woods behind Spencer's house, only to have it vanish without a
trace. Then, when the same woods went up in flames, they swore they saw someone
who's <i>supposed</i> to be dead rise from the ashes. And even after all that,
the pretty little liars are still playing with fire. Call me heartless, but
it's about time someone shut these liars up for good. After all, nobody likes a
girl who cries wolf—least of all me. . . <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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This book was a wild ride with multiple theories, accusations and huge
plot twists. I loved how each girl was convinced she knew the identity of A and
Ali’s real killer. In doing so, Shepard left a lot of little clues for the
readers to piece together. Where other books have been about the girls’ lives
as well as Ali and the mystery, this one focused more closely on what actually
happened to Ali and her family. Be prepared to be surprised!</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Rating: </b>3/4</span><br />
Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18163978718501777579noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681254602324804852.post-66699464084530818162011-09-30T08:00:00.000-07:002011-09-30T08:00:05.469-07:00TGIF<br />
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blogs, <a href="http://www.greadsbooks.com/">GReads</a>. It posts fun and relevant questions. </div>
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This week’s question:<b> Banned Books: How do you feel about
the censorship of the freedom to read? Do you think the education system needs
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As a librarian, I’m obviously against censorship; it goes
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I remember as a kid our school library had a section of
books that were “off limits”, books that we could read once we were a little
older. Even as a kid I remember how oppressive this felt, how limited and
restricted I was, especially because I had already read most of what was in my “allowed”
section. My mom, being the champion that she is, contacted the library and gave
them permission to lend me anything from that section that I wanted. She
trusted that I would make good decisions, and she was involved enough to know
what I was reading anyways. The kicker was that the librarian told her that no
parent had ever done that before. Most of the books were Christopher Pike or
R.L Stein books (nothing too graphic, I assure you), and it just breaks my
heart that no one else thought to challenge this. So no, I DO NOT think that
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Some of the best books are banned books; books that
challenge the norm, give agency and voice to groups often ignored and speak
truth no matter how gritty. Those are the kind of books that I want my kids to
read, or at least have the option to read. </div>
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ALA Banned Book Week <a href="http://www.ala.org/ala/issuesadvocacy/banned/bannedbooksweek/index.cfm">Website </a></div>
Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18163978718501777579noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681254602324804852.post-78206774208994040072011-09-29T05:58:00.000-07:002011-09-29T05:58:45.900-07:00Website profile<br />
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and starting this blog I’ve come across a wide range of fun and informative
websites that teens use and love. There really is something for everyone, from
book blogs, to zines, to abuse hotlines. However, sometimes it’s hard to wade
through all the available websites to find what you’re looking for, so I
created a section of my blog dedicated to YA websites. This feature highlights
new websites that I discover that will be listed on that part of my blog. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><b><u>Love is Respect.org</u></b><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Summary:</b> <span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial;">loveisrespect.org</span><span class="apple-converted-space" style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="background: white;"> </span></span><span style="background: white;">is a joint project between the National Dating Abuse
Helpline and Break the Cycle to provide resources for teens, parents, friends
and family, peer advocates, government officials, law enforcement officials and
the general public. All communication is confidential and anonymous.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Cool Features: </b></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Relationship Makeover Quiz</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Live Chat</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Helpline (USA)</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Abuse Awareness articles and toolkid</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">MTV’s Thin Line Campaign</span></div>
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Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18163978718501777579noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681254602324804852.post-67538942350893881452011-09-28T11:44:00.000-07:002011-09-28T11:44:08.973-07:00Coming Soon to a Library Near You<br />
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feature inspired by Jill at </span><a href="http://breakingthespine.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA; mso-themecolor: text1; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Breaking the Spine </span></a><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA; mso-themecolor: text1;">that looks at upcoming books.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</b>Author: <b>Jenny Valentine<br />
</b>Release Date: <b>Feb 21 2012<br />
Summary:</b> </span>When the sixteen-year-old runaway Chap is mistaken for a
missing boy named Cassiel, his life changes dramatically. Chap takes on
Cassiel’s identity, gaining the family and friends he’s always dreamed of
having. But becoming someone else isn’t as easy as he hoped—and Chap isn’t the
only one hiding a secret. As he teeters on the brink of discovery and begins to
unravel the mystery behind Cassiel’s disappearance, Chap realizes that he’s in
much deeper danger than he could have imagined. <br />
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After all, you can’t just steal a life and expect to get away with it.</div>
Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18163978718501777579noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681254602324804852.post-69249629036325696682011-09-26T06:41:00.000-07:002011-09-26T06:41:25.969-07:00Oddfellow's Orphanage<br />
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<b>Summary: </b>What do an onion-headed boy, a child-sized
hedgehog, and a tattooed girl have in common? They are all orphans at
Oddfellow's Orphanage! Author/illustrator Emily Martin has fleshed out the
world of Oddfellow's with an episodic story that follows a new orphan, Delia,
as she discovers the delights of her new home. From classes in Cryptozoology
and Fairy Tale Studies to trips to the circus, from Annual Hair Cutting Day to
a sea monster-sighting field trip, things at Oddfellow’s are anything but
ordinary. (Amazon)</div>
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<b>Review:</b> Oddfellow’s Orphanage is a sweet and charming middle
grade chapter book. It’s easy to read, has fun characters and a simple plot.
Readers will enjoy the wonkyness of Martin’s world building without the length
of similar books like the Mysterious Benedict Society series. The character
back stories and fun illustrations give depth and a fun twist to the story.
It’s quirky and fun; a very loveable first novel by Martin. </div>
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<b>If you liked Oddfellow’s Orphanage you might also
enjoy:</b><a href="http://www.amazon.ca/Mysterious-Benedict-Society-Collection/dp/0316097926/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1317044399&sr=1-1"><span> </span>The Mysterious Benedict Society</a>
by Trenton Lee Stewart, <a href="http://www.amazon.ca/Incorrigible-Children-Ashton-Place-Book/dp/0061791059/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1317044417&sr=1-2">The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place</a> by Maryrose
Wood and <a href="http://www.amazon.ca/Flight-Phoenix-Nathaniel-Fludd-Beastologist/dp/0547238657/ref=sr_1_3?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1317044436&sr=1-3">The Nathaniel Fludd</a> series by R. L LaFevers and Kelly<span> </span>Murphy</div>
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Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18163978718501777579noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681254602324804852.post-31102146435436309102011-09-22T07:35:00.000-07:002011-09-22T07:35:51.146-07:00Non-Fiction Addiction<br />
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This feature will introduce non-fiction titles that are fun and informative and
hopefully bring to life the wealth of relevant and amazing titles that are out
there.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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is a consumer guide for tweens and teens that provides insight into a range of
topics from truth about fast-food nutrition to the environmental costs of cheap
products, and shares related information on how to make informed shopping
decisions. Told in a fun and informative way, this easy to read guide is
perfect for those interested.</span></em></span></div>
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adults that highlight conscious buying power, the environment, etc. This one is
not only well organized which makes it easy to browse, but it’s also fun and
easy to read which makes it stand out from the plethora of similar books. </span></div>
Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18163978718501777579noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681254602324804852.post-23935670197992463262011-09-20T06:27:00.000-07:002011-09-20T06:27:54.918-07:00Bitter End<br />
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<b>Summary:</b><span><b> </b> </span>Alex is used
to being a friend, someone to count on. So when the handsome and funny new guy
named Cole starts to see her as something more, Alex is beyond thrilled. So
thrilled in fact that she starts to overlook and excuse some of Cole’s
behaviour. He’s jealous of her best guy friend, understandable, he yells at her
calling her a slut, he’s had a bad day, he punches her in the face, and it’s
just a one time thing. Alex doesn’t want to lose what she has, but is she
willing to risk her life for the chance to be loved?</div>
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stay, once again tackling a difficult subject with grace and understanding.
Alex is a well crafted character, one that is instantly likable but at the same
time completely frustrating. People will either love her or hate her, but
ultimately I think she reflects the complexity of this type of abuse. Secondary
characters were equally complex being friends, villains and victims at the same
time.<span> </span>Zack was an especially compelling
secondary character, one that many readers will fall for. Finally, quick pacing
and an engaging plot give this novel a great flow that makes it easy to fall
into. <span> </span>Brown’s fluid writing style,
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<b>If you liked Bitter End, you might also enjoy:</b><span><b> </b> </span><a href="http://www.amazon.ca/Stay-Deb-Caletti/dp/144240373X/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1316525122&sr=1-1">Stay</a> by Deb Caletti, <a href="http://www.amazon.ca/But-Love-Him-Amanda-Grace/dp/0738725943/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1316525144&sr=1-1">But I Love Him</a> by Amanda
Grace and <a href="http://www.amazon.ca/Rage-Story-Julie-Anne-Peters/dp/0375852093/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1316525184&sr=1-1">Rage </a>by Julie Anne Peters</div>
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Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18163978718501777579noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681254602324804852.post-66403275545924654272011-09-19T05:55:00.000-07:002011-09-19T05:55:14.273-07:00Killer<br />
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addicted to the Pretty Little Liars series. Since the books are very similar in
plot, writing style, etc., I’ve decided to do mini reviews so I’m not repeating
myself as much. For a full review, check out my review <a href="http://thecrescivelibrary.blogspot.com/2011/08/pretty-little-liars.html">here.</a></span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Summary:</b> Hanna is on a mission to corrupt
Rosewood's youth, starting with a very attractive sophomore. Aria's snooping
into her boyfriend's past. Spencer is stealing—from her family. And pure little
Emily is abstaining from abstinence. The girls should be careful, though. They
thought they were safe when Ali's killer was arrested and A's true identity was
finally revealed. But now there's a new A in town turning up the heat. And this
time Rosewood is going to burn. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Review</b>: Despite being the 6<sup>th</sup> book
in the series, there is still a lot of mystery and unknowns. Shepard does a
good job of giving just enough information to think you’re on the verge of
figuring out the big mystery without giving anything away. Each of the girls
received incredibly interesting side stories; Spencer’s possible mom, Aria and
Jason, Hanna and Mike and Emily and Isaac’s crazy mom, but I was most
captivated by the tidbits we’re starting to get about Ali’s family life. One of
my favourites in the series!</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Rating:</b> 4/4</span><br />
Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18163978718501777579noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681254602324804852.post-26677127817605838852011-09-15T08:10:00.000-07:002011-09-15T08:10:45.507-07:00Author Spotlight<br />
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Canadian YA authors. I’m doing this mostly for self-education because
unfortunately I’m not all that aware of the amazing talent that exists in my
own country. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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lives and writes in Kitchener, Ontario with her husband (also a YA author).
Initially writing poetry for adults, Bow’s most recent novel Plain Kate has
catapulted her to the forefront of YA literature. As a historical fantasy,
Plain Kate highlights Bow’s interest in storytelling and the magic of language
and has received positive reviews from journals and bloggers alike. She has
several young adult projects on the go and also offers editing for new young adult
authors. Bow is also the winner of the CBC Canadian Literary Award. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18163978718501777579noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681254602324804852.post-15864017623785753142011-09-14T11:03:00.000-07:002011-09-14T11:03:18.203-07:00Coming Soon to a Library Near You<br />
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feature inspired by Jill at </span><a href="http://breakingthespine.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA; mso-themecolor: text1; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Breaking the Spine </span></a><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA; mso-themecolor: text1;">that looks at upcoming books.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Love at First Sight<br />
</b>Author: <b>Jennifer E. Smith<br />
</b>Release Date: <b>Jan 2012<br />
Summary:</b> </span><i>Who would have guessed that four minutes could change
everything?</i><br />
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Today should be one of the worst days of seventeen-year-old Hadley Sullivan's
life. She's stuck at JFK, late to her father's second wedding, which is taking
place in London and involves a soon to be step-mother that Hadley's never even
met. Then she meets the perfect boy in the airport's cramped waiting area. His
name is Oliver, he's British, and he's in seat 18C. Hadley's in 18A. <br />
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Twists of fate and quirks of timing play out in this thoughtful novel about
family connections, second chances and first loves. Set over a 24-hour-period,
Hadley and Oliver's story will make you believe that true love finds you when
you're least expecting it.<span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i>Who doesn’t wish this would
happen to them? Perfect fit for those who enjoyed Anna and the French Kiss or
Nick and Norah’s Infinite Play List, can’t wait!</i></div>
Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18163978718501777579noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681254602324804852.post-45124580554489561532011-09-13T07:28:00.000-07:002011-09-13T07:28:37.469-07:00Fury<br />
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<b>Summary: </b>Emily and Chase both have penance to pay. Emily who
has been in love with her best friend’s boyfriend forever loses control when
her friend is gone for the winter break. Chase, in an attempt to stay popular,
humiliated someone he once cared for. Both were mistakes, but in Ascension
where three beautiful and mysterious girls lurk, mistakes can be deadly.</div>
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<b>Review:</b> In one word, Fury is an <i>eerie</i> novel. Told in
alternating perspectives Miles demonstrates how easy it is to make mistakes and
the consequences that follow. The characters were easy to identify with, which
is perhaps what makes the novel so compelling. It suggests that it could be
anyone on the wrong end of the Furies’ wrath. The writing was well done, stark
but fast paced, and the supportive characters and back story were well
developed. Miles is not afraid to throw out certain rules when it comes to the
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<b>If you liked Fury, you might also enjoy:</b> <a href="http://www.amazon.ca/Another-Faust-Daniel-Dina-Nayeri/dp/0763637076/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1315924066&sr=1-1">Another Faust</a> by
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Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18163978718501777579noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681254602324804852.post-67811246509434482542011-09-12T06:04:00.000-07:002011-09-12T06:04:31.108-07:00Wicked<br />
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addicted to the Pretty Little Liars series. Since the books are very similar in
plot, writing style, etc., I’ve decided to do mini reviews so I’m not repeating
myself as much. For a full review, check out my review <a href="http://thecrescivelibrary.blogspot.com/2011/08/pretty-little-liars.html">here.</a></span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Summary: </b>Hanna will do <i>anything</i> to be
Rosewood's queen bee. Spencer is digging up her family's secrets. Emily can't
stop thinking about her new boyfriend. And Aria approves a little too strongly
of her mom's taste in men. Now that Ali's killer is finally behind bars, the
girls think they're safe. But those who forget the past are condemned to repeat
it. And they should know by now that I'm <i>always</i> watching. . . .<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Review:</b> Just when you thought you had
everything figured out, Shepard throws in one surprise after the other. This
one seemed like a good filler novel to jumpstart the series and add new mysteries.
Not a lot in terms of character development or storyline for the girls
(although Emily does get a boyfriend), but readers can definitely tell that the
next book is going to be juicy. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18163978718501777579noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681254602324804852.post-312094281775473622011-09-08T05:43:00.000-07:002011-09-08T05:43:15.842-07:00Trash to Treasure - August<br />
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Each month there are several books that I start to read but
for one reason or another I just can’t get into. I have a fairly low tolerance
for the books I read, usually only giving them between 50-100 pages before I
quit. There are just too many books to read and not enough time to “trudge”
through something I’m not enjoying. However, I recently realized that I never
mention them on here. So I’ve decided to do a monthly feature looking at some
of the books I just couldn’t get into and why.</div>
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<b>Tris and Izzie by Mette Ivie Harrison</b> (25 pages) –I want to
start by saying that I really liked the premise and I commend Harrison for
trying to take on a classic and make it more relevant. But I couldn’t get past
the writing. It didn’t have great flow and it lacked authenticity. It felt so
dis-jointed that I couldn’t connect with the characters or what was going on.
I’ve seen some reviewers suggesting it might be better suited for tweens, but I
think even they might be frustrated with the writing. The cover is stunning
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positive reviews on their website you should check out.</span>Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18163978718501777579noreply@blogger.com2