The Body Electric

Title: The Body Electric
Author: Beth Revis
Rating: Top Shelf!!!!!!

Beth Revis has broken the boundaries of Sci Fi once again!!!! This is a wonderful stand alone book that takes place in a very peaceful future. Ella Shepard has a special gift, the ability to enter others positive dreamscapes through her mother's developed technology. Ella's world, like the rest of society, was at peace until hallucinations of her father, buzzing noises, and a mysterious boy came along questioning everything she knew about her self, her memories (or lack thereof), and who she could trust. This is for sure to be a book you will remember!!! Check out The Body Electric Book Trailer and Beth Revis' website for more information!!

I am a large fan of Beth's! Her writing has the ability to transport you into other places that are sure to provoke thought and emotion. Both The Body Electric and the Across the Universe series are some of my favorites YA novels for these reasons. You really do not want to miss out on joining her fandom, especially now that she has just come out with the new Star Wars book: Rebel Rising!! How cool is that?! It as well as "A World Without You" are both on my reading list!!! Make sure you check out her and her books!

If you would like to read The Body Electric you are going to have to place the order online because it is a print by demand book, so unfortunately you will probably not be able to find it in your local book store. They are very fast though!! I got my copy in less than a week!

I hope you enjoyed this post and you are inspired to track down a copy!
Happy Reading!!

IF YOU HAVE READ THE BOOK PLEASE KEEP READING.
IF NOT THEN PLEASE DO NOT SPOIL IT FOR YOURSELF!!!!!!!!!!
































I could not believe how twisty this book was!! I never would have guessed that we were going to go down the cyborg rabbit hole, but after we did everything from Ella's special abilities to the title of the book made sense. Jack was my favorite character. His drive and support made him memorable as well as made him the kind of guy you want to know in real life! Haha! The other instance I thought was the most shocking was the Ms White situation. She seemed to be the rock in all of the commotion the whole book, but then she was the one that was was shaking everything by playing puppet master! What did you think of this book? Please leave your thoughts, opinions, and feelings in the comments!! Happy Reading!!

The New Guy (and other senior year distractions)

Title: The New Guy (and other senior year distractions)
Author: Amy Spalding
Rating: Top shelf

This was another awesome summer read written by Amy Spalding. I would now consider myself to be a fan of hers. This book was comical and light hearted while pulling at  your heart strings.

Jules thought she had her whole senior year figured out. She wanted to get the job of editor of the school paper, build up her resume by walking dogs at the local shelter, and get accepted into the Brown University. However, nothing about senior year is ever predictable. When the new guy, Alex Powell, shows up on the first day of Jules' senior year it sends her world into utter chaos. Alex was a member of the young boy band Chaos 4 All. They were one hit wonders before walking away from fame and walking right back into the real world full of high school petty drama.
Alex was not the only thing that got Jules caught up in a storm... Jules was chosen to be the new editor of the school paper thus getting the responsibility of keeping the schools print media alive. Meanwhile, the new school news source TALON takes over causing Jules to up her game.

How will Jules react to these new challenges and betrayals in life? Find out in The New Guy (and other senior year distractions)!!!!!


I really liked this book. It was relatable and embraced an actual high school setting and experience. There are parts of this book every teen girl can relate with. It really made you laugh and cry as it takes you through the highs and lows of Jules' year. I would suggest this book for upperclassmen girls. It does include some drinking and talking about sex. If you look past that then you can really enjoy this book. It is worth the read, I promise! I personally read it right after graduation and it was like a fun capstone to my senior year.

Make sure you check out The New Guy (and other senior year distractions) as well as Amy Spalding's other books.

Happy summer reading!!!

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!

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

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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!!!!

100 Cupboards

Title: 100 Cupboards

Author: N.D. Wilson 

Rating: Top Shelf

This is a thrilling novel that is sure to keep you on the edge of your seat!! The book takes you on a journey into many very different worlds with protagonist young Henry York. 

   In his bedroom up in the attic he hears scratching from the other side of his wall resulting in the interest to discover what is there. After removing the plaster he finds 99 cupboards, each a portal to a new world with new adventures and new dangers. 

This was a very good book that I would recommend to any audience. It is suspenseful and contains very interesting plot twists while getting to imagine exactly what the characters are exploring. It is only 289 pages, and the author uses each page to further the story along. Not a single page is wasted!!!! Make sure you check it out at the library or grab a copy at the book store!! It is worth the read!!!

Happy reading!!!

Now that school is letting out it is time to get started on summer reading!! Which means... more posts will be up! I'm sorry for the scarcity recently, senior year kicked in. Haha! Happy summer reading!