Reviews written by Erica

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October 17, 2012
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A Stunning Debut

Valkyrie Rising by Ingrid Paulson was an absolutely delightful debut venturing into a primarily unexplored area of mythology and a new setting. Valkyrie Rising starts out with a bang. Right off the back, within the first chapters, you are swept into the the magic of the...

October 12, 2012
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A Cute Story

Spookygirl: Paranormal Investigator by Jill Baguchinsky is one part cheese factor with a large dose of an adorable story about a not so typical teenage girl's life. Spookygirl was so charming and endearing, I just couldn't help but to love it. This book has the most...

October 01, 2012 (Updated: October 01, 2012)
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Miranda Kenneally Has Done It Again

Miranda Kenneally has easily become one of my favorite authors. Her talent at storytelling just amazes me. I love Miranda Kenneally's ability to mix the serious in among her lighter, fun plots. There are such complex relationships between characters and the voice of her heroine is...

October 01, 2012
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3.3
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A Promising Debut

Through to You by Emily Hainsworth was a book I was highly anticipating since it was being promoted as a romantic scifi thriller. While what I found wasn't exactly that, Through to You was still a gorgeously written book with an authentic voice. While Through...

September 27, 2012
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One Amazing Debut - Absolutely Enchanting

Shannon Messenger is going to take the world by storm with her debut in Keeper of the Lost Cities. Everything about this book was just so awesome. The world, the characters, the story, and so much more. I was absolutely captivated and am already counting down for another Shannon Messenger...

September 25, 2012 (Updated: September 30, 2012)
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3.3
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A Promising Debut

Jay Kristoff has opened a new realm of fantasy with Stormdancer. Enticing and lush, the world of Stormdancer is one that will captivate readers from the start. The dynamics of the world were fascinating. I loved the worldbuilding and all the elements of the world. My...

September 19, 2012
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An All Time Favorite

A Tale Dark and Grimm by Adam Gidwitz was such a delightful read! It is the story of Hansel and Grettel as you have never seen it before and I just loved reading it. The Grimm fairy tales are so intriguing and this is one of the best retellings of...

September 09, 2012
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3.7
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A Well Written Debut

Confessions of an Angry Girl by Louise Rozett was a pretty decent debut! I enjoyed it and while I didn't completely love it, it still was a pretty darn good read. I loved the emotional level of Confessions of an Angry Girl - there is just so...

August 26, 2012
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3.3
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A Promising Start

Starling by Lesley Livingston was a book I was very eagerly anticipating. I found a book brilliantly inspired by Norse mythology that was enticing til the very last page. I loved that the plot was entirely driven by its ties to Norse mythology - it was just...

August 21, 2012
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An Epic Debut

The Dark Light by Sara Walsh is one of those all around awesome type of books. I loved every page - it was enticing, lovely, and completely fresh and new. Sara Walsh's world was fascinating. I was utterly captivated and loved finding out all the pieces of...

August 21, 2012
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Wolff's Best Book Yet

The Watchers series is one of my absolute favorites. Veronica Wolff has crafted a world that is so enticing - it's brutal, intense, and there is one heck of a story in it. With each book, my love for the series becomes more and more! Blood Fever was the...

August 10, 2012 (Updated: August 10, 2012)
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An Intriguing Book

Rivals and Retributions by Shannon Delany was an interesting addition to the 13 to Life series. I found it to be a bit lackluster after the thrilling ending to Destiny and Deception. So while it was a decent read, I don't think it was my favorite book in the series....

August 06, 2012
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4.0
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A Cute Read

The Best Night of Your Pathetic Life by Tara Altebrando was such a cute read! It was my first Tara Altebrando read and it surely will not be my last. I don't have a ton to say about this one beyond the fact that I really just thoroughly enjoyed it....

July 28, 2012
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4.3
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An Awesome Debut

Something Strange and Deadly was a fabulous debut from Susan Dennard. This was one of those books that you can't help but to read it all in one sitting. From the first page, Susan Dennard captivated me with her gorgeous prose and bewitching story. I loved the...

July 21, 2012
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A Debut That Will Take the World By Storm

Touching the Surface by Kimberly Sabatini was one of the most touching, beautiful books I have ever had the chance to read. It was marvelous in just about every way, and was a perfect debut from Kimberly Sabatini. I loved Kimberly Sabatini‘s take on the afterlife. It...

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