Kissing Ted Callahan (and other guys)

Title: Kissing Ted Callahan (and other guys)
Author: Amy Spalding
Rating: High Shelf


This is a classic tale of a high school girl with a crush with a twist. The book follows Riley, a young girl who is in distress after finding out that two of her band mates are dating. She wants to know what she is missing out on. So, she recruits friend and fellow band mate, Reid to work together "to find love, or whatever," while also trying to keep their band going. They document every step of their process in the "Passenger Manifest", a notebook with every detail of how it's is going for them as well as tips and tricks about how to successfully approach the opposite gender. That is where Ted Callahan comes into play... Ted is Rileys forever crush, and her main target. However, somewhere between here and there other guys come into play and Riley must decide how to navigate the struggles of budding teen romances.
What will happen? Will Riley and Reid find what they are looking for? You will have to read to find out!!


I really enjoyed this book! It was light, breezy, and very very funny. It was an awesome summer read for on a plane, by the pool, or for your hammock. I would recommend this book to teenage girls. However, there is talk about sex, drinking, and sneaking out in the novel. If you can look past that you will find a story that is truly lovable. You will fall in love with Riley, Ted, and he rest of the group as you get to know the characters.

I hope you check it out!! I personally loved Amy's writing style so I am going to read her book The New Guy (and other senior year distractions) next.
 Happy reading!!!
Let me know what you are reading below in the comments.

The Siren

Title: The Siren
Author: Kiera Cass
Rating: Top Shelf!!!!!


What would do if you had to spend 100 years in servitude to the Ocean? That is what the sisterhood of sirens must do. The Ocean saved them from death in exchange for 100 years... after that they are free souls allowed to continue aging and live their lives. This has been the way the Ocean has operated for centuries, until now. Siren, Kahlen, has dedicated her first 83 years to the Ocean when all of the sudden she meets young human, Akinli, and everything changes. They are both connected to the Ocean in their own ways. With an Ocean between them, is it worth the risk the future of freedom for a fleeting moment with a boy?
Find out in The Siren!!!!

I love Kiera Cass's books!!! She has such a wonderful writing style that truly engages the reader. This book is targeted at a female audience. It is a wonderful read and totally worth the time! It is a great summer read for the side of the pool or for the beach! You will not be able to put it down! There is not much vulgar content at all,  just some mild language and talk of the seductive ways of sirens. 

I recommend all of Kiera's books to girls!! Between The Siren and The Selection series there is a story appealing to all of the young dreamers out there. With strong female characters who work for what they want it is a great way to get your teen reading!

Seriously you will want to check out all of her books!! I guarantee you will become a fast fan!! Please let me know what you think!!
Happy Summer Reading!!

Hello, Goodbye, And Everything In Between

Title: Hello, Goodbye, And Everything In Between
Author: Jennifer E. Smith
Rating: Middle Shelf

Young couple Clare and Aiden have one thing to figure out in their last night together before leaving for college on opposite coasts... Do they stay together or do they split up? They have 12 hours and many pit stops to figure out what to do and say their final goodbyes to their high school friends. What does their future hold?

This is a great teen summer read!! It was engaging, funny, heart warming, and a perfect book for beside the pool, on the beach, or in a hammock. I really enjoyed the speed of this book and how it was light and breezy. It was different than other teen romance books that I have read and this one was truly a breath of fresh air and a different approach to typical teen fiction!

I would recommend this book for high school girls. It has a few cuss words and conversations about teen drinking but nothing else vulgar or problematic.

This is a very good read and I hope that you check it out and enjoy it just as much as I have!! I think I am going to look into some of her other books! Happy Summer Reading!!

Starfall

Title: Starfall

Author: Melissa Landers

Rating: TOP SHELF

Melissa Landers is a total genius!!!!!!! I fell in love with Starflight a year ago today and I have waiting for what seems like forever for the second book and it was everything I had hoped for and more!!! 

This book is funny, witty, engaging, and so much more. I could not put it down. I read the book in 1 sitting. You will not want to miss it!!!!!

Starfall comes after the book Starflight comes to an end and follows the characters Cassia and Kane on their space adventures upon the Banshee. It includes Starflight's characters Solara, Doran, Acorn and the rest of the crew. 

In this adventure, Princess Cassia Rose's past catches up to her. After bailing on a prearranged marriage and escaping her planet with her best "friend" Kane, the galaxy goes to war and they are no longer safe anywhere in the galaxy. When she gets caught she has one thing keeping her sanity... her crew is safe. When they plan a rescue mission to save her they find she has inherited back her planet now torn with war. Meanwhile Cassia and Kane are trying to navigate their feeling towards each other. Will they be able to save her planet and restore peace? READ AND FIND OUT!!!! IT IS SOOOO WORTH IT!!!!! I do not want to spoil the book for anyone so my summation stops here. 

In order to fully enjoy and understand Starfall you will need to read Starflight. If you want more information on it I have reviewed it in a previous post. Check it out!

BOOK TALK IS BELOW. IF YOU HAVE NOT READ THE BOOK DO NOT KEEP READING.

HAVE YOU READ THE BOOK??? IF NOT TURN BACK!!!

THIS IS YOUR LAST CHANCE TO TURN BACK.

Who else totally loved Starfall?!?!?! I was afraid that Kane and Cassia were not going to end up together. I thought it was almost too good to be true. I loved the unconventional love story that it became. It reminded me of the Office and how Jim and Pam struggled back and forth to get their timing right in their relationship. Well as they say, "good things come to those who wait." It was true for them. 

I also really enjoyed the idea that Captain Remmy found his long lost love and that it worked out for him Well, after finding out about the implant in her brain and how the mob was using her to get information about their whereabouts and plans. 

My least favorite part was on the island at the end.  I understand why it was necessary, but I still wish it hadn't been such a large chunk.

My favorite character is probably Acorn.  That sugar glider has weaseled its way into my heart. I'm glad he lived through both books and was able to re-bond after the tragedy in the first book.

What did you think of Starfall?? Please let me know in the comments!!! Happy Reading!!!!