Books Ahoy: 2012 Reading Challenge

Review: The Queen of Kentucky by Alecia Whitaker

11:50 AM | Posted by Unknown

Fourteen-year-old Kentucky girl Ricki Jo Winstead, who would prefer to be called Ericka, thank you very much, is eager to shed her farmer's daughter roots and become part of the popular crowd at her small town high school. She trades her Bible for Seventeen magazine, buys new "sophisticated" clothes and somehow manages to secure a tenuous spot at the cool kids table. She's on top of the world, even though her best friend and the boy next door Luke says he misses "plain old Ricki Jo." Caught between being a country girl and wannabe country club girl, Ricki Jo begins to forget who she truly is: someone who doesn't care what people think and who wouldn't let a good-looking guy walk all over her. It takes a serious incident out on Luke's farm for Ricki Jo to realize that being a true friend is more important than being popular.

I really enjoyed reading this book!! It was a nice change from the usual :). I love the main character, Ricki Jo. I think this book really shows what alot of kids experience in terms of being the "new kid" and irying to fit in. I loved the relationship between Ricki Jo and Luke, but was alittle disappointed that it didn't grow into something more. I also love the typical girl problems, it makes the book more real. The sleepovers, the guy crushes, the heartbreaks....you'll absolutely love it!! So go check it out :)

To buy the book:

Amazon | BN

Between Blog Tour Stop (Review)

12:34 PM | Posted by Unknown

Hey guys!! Welcome to the first stop of the Between Blog Tour hosted by Late Blooomer Online. Today I have for you a review of the great book Between by Mary Ting. This is a sequel to Crossroads. So let's get this party started!!!

As the alkins head back to Crossroads, Claudia leads her normal life; but not for long. Having a special soul, Claudia attracts danger, and she soon finds out who Gamma asked to watch over her. The Twelve, known as Divine Elders on Earth, are very much involved when they find out that Aliah, one of the God’s first angels, escaped from the Abyss when the gates were opened by Aden. Needing Claudia’s soul to escape the only place Aliah can reside–a place between Heaven and Earth–he sends his demons in search of all Claudia Emersons on Earth. Taking her soul will enable him to be released from Between and cross over to Crossroads, which would give him immense power. As more secrets are revealed Claudia learns about the venators—nephilim, demon hunters. Now two opposing forces must work together in order to save Claudia and humanity from the most dangerous angel ever created. But along the way, trust becomes a big issue. Will love be enough to keep Claudia and Michael together? Who will make the ultimate sacrifice? Who will betray them all?

OMG!!!! This book is just great! It's just as romanctic, adventurous, and mysterious as the first book Crossroads. Between reintroduces the main characters Claudia and Michael but we also get a few new characters and with new characters comes new twists! I love the relationship between Claudia and Michael they are the cutest and most romantic couple ever!!! Their deep love and passion for each other is sooo sweet :). But wait!! We are also introduced to alittle love triangle....between who? well you gotta read it :). Now romantics aside this books also has tons of adventure and plot twists. There were so many surprises lurking around each chapter it just keep me wanting more and more. So, if you've read Crossroads then you know how great of a writer Mary Ting is and this is definitely a good one!!! I can't wait till the next book comes out....I never want it to end lol :) PS: You can check out my review of Crossroads here and my interview of Mary Ting here.

Buy the Book At:

Amazon | BN

Ok now for the giveaway dets. Mary Ting is generously giving away three signed copies of Between each with a gorgeous snowflake necklace. In order to enter this awesome contest visit Late Bloomer Online here. Good luck!