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The Fiery Heart
Richelle Mead
The Dream Thieves
Maggie Stiefvater
Eon: Dragoneye Reborn
Alison Goodman
Opal
Jennifer L. Armentrout

Outpost

Outpost - Ann Aguirre The first third of this book was very slow for me. I did not enjoy all of the family talk and girl talk. Once the book picked up I really enjoyed it. Great story. I am very excited to listen to the next book.

Tiger Lily

Tiger Lily - Jodi Lynn Anderson Wow! I usually don't care for books based on books...but I was captivated by Tiger Lily and her story. This is a great read. Highly recommended.

Alchemyst (Secrets of Nicholas Flamel)

The Alchemyst  - Michael Scott Very light, juvenile read. I enjoyed the simplicity of it. It was a nice change from some if the heavier, more technical books I've been reading.

The Indigo Spell: A Bloodlines Novel

The Indigo Spell - Richelle Mead The first half of this book fell flat for me...it finally picked up and left me excited for the next. I'm just wishing the next starts off a lot faster!

After more thought I lowered my rating from 4 to 3 stars. The end was great, but most everything else was just OK.

Ship Breaker

Ship Breaker - Paolo Bacigalupi Actually 2 1/2... I did not connect with this story at all. I have no plans to read the next.

Shades of Earth: An Across the Universe Novel

Shades of Earth - Beth Revis This book just didn't have that same wow factor that the first two had for me.
SPOILER ALERT!

Unravel Me

Unravel Me - Tahereh Mafi I can't wait for the next book! I hope she unleashes her power and becomes truly confident in her abilities. Still not sure which boy I love the most for her...

Reached (Matched Trilogy Book 3)

Reached - Ally Condie This book left much to be desired. My audiobook actually skipped ahead 3 CDs and I didn't even notice! Once I noticed I had no desire to go back and listen so I just saved myself some time. I could not become invested in these characters. The first book was such a great idea... but that seems to be where she lost me.
SPOILER ALERT!

Obsidian (A Lux Novel)

Obsidian - Jennifer L. Armentrout This book reminded me SO MUCH of twilight. Very very similar. I enjoyed most parts. The - I hate you, I want you - mood swings started to annoy me.

Destroy Me

Destroy Me - Tahereh Mafi Loved getting to know our villain. This story is sure to make the next even better.
SPOILER ALERT!

Enclave

Enclave - Ann Aguirre The first third of the book was slow for me, but then things picked up once they were kicked out of the enclave.

Picky Parent Guide: Choose Your Child's School With Confidence, the Elementary Years, K-6

Picky Parent Guide: Choose Your Child's School with Confidence, the Elementary Years (K-6) - Bryan C. Hassel Highly recommended for anyone who is trying to make this important decision.

The Mouse and the Motorcycle

The Mouse and the Motorcycle - Tracy Dockray, Louis Darling, Beverly Cleary A great introduction to chapter books for the boys.

Knife of Never Letting Go (Chaos Walking) (bk. 1)

The Knife of Never Letting Go - Patrick Ness Wonderful audiobook. Fantastic narrator. I'm not sure I would have liked it in print.

Days of Blood & Starlight

Days of Blood & Starlight - Laini Taylor One of the best books I have EVER read. Oh my goodness. That was amazing!! This is why I read. So I can find books this awesome! Makes all the other so-so-ers worth it.

Feed (Newsflesh, Book 1)

Feed - Mira Grant Other than an unexpected twist 75% through, this book did nothing for me.