Reviews written by Jen

Intense, heart-breaking and hopeful, this little book delivers a realistic punch and is unputdownable. The story of two teens being held hostage along with a roomful of frightened first graders takes an honest look at the far reaching effects of war and the damage PTSD can do. It...

Thank you Netgalley and Walker Children's Books for this e-galley. I read this in one sitting, staying up until 1:30a.m. in order to finish it, something I almost never do. It's well written with engaging characters, but make no mistake, this book will break your heart and ugly crying...

I won a copy of Stealing Parker in a Twitter contest so a HUGE "Thank You" to author Miranda Kenneally for that! I love the covers of these books (Catching Jordan and the upcoming, Things I Can't Forget) because they're simple yet pretty and all directly relate to the...

"There is love, which means there is always hope." (Yes. This.) Holy Half-bloods, I didn't think it was possible to love Aiden St. Delphi any more than I did but OH.MY.AIDEN! I have been anxiously awaiting this novella for several reasons, the most obvious being, this...

I knew going in, that this would be a tough book to read but I wasn't prepared for the strong emotions it would evoke. It's well written and moving, with complex characters that will tug at your heartstrings. Matt is a guy who is dealing with...

This is an eye opening, thought provoking story filled with quite a few warnings. The dangers of food allergies go far beyond the lunchroom and people certainly need to be made aware. Combine those with temptations like drugs, alcohol and the desire to fit in, and something as harmless...

This book is beautifully written with an interesting storyline. It has alternating POV's that are both unique and incredibly confusing at times. This is the kind of book you really have to pay attention to otherwise you risk missing something important. For me, it started...

Jus Accardo doesn't have to worry about the sophomore slump because Toxic, with it's heart pounding intensity, is Touch on an adrenaline rush! Everything is higher in this second book of the Denazen Series, the action, suspense, romantic tension and definitely the stakes. There are surprises, betrayals and moments so...

I have always been a fan of Warner's and this story, his story, has made me love him even more! This novella is a bridge between Shatter Me and Unravel Me and couldn't be more perfect. In fact, I wish I'd read this before reading Unravel Me because it sets...

This is a cute story filled with quite a few life lessons such as overcoming your fears, giving others the benefit of the doubt and treating people with disabilities the way we'd like to be treated. It's broken into chapters, making it easy for young readers to work their...

Don't You Wish is an entertaining and often times, heartbreaking blend of Mean Girls, Back to the Future and It's A Wonderful Life. A story of one teenage girl's desire to be "seen" and the lessons she learns when the rose colored Dior glasses come off and she's faced...

OhMygods...Jennifer L. Armentrout has done it again! I could not put this book down, even when it literally fell apart in my hands from the heat. (Seriously, the glue on the binding melted off and Chapter 25 fell out onto my lap.) My first thought was, "Wow, Aiden is too...

Pardon me while I *fangirl* ALL OVER THE PLACE! This is one book I was DYING to read and am so thankful to have had the chance to do so. However, I've now had to sit with my thoughts for a couple of days on this review for...

If you enjoy Pretty Little Liars, Gossip Girl or 90210, then this is the book for you. If not? Well, you might want to pass on it. Thank you to Penguin and Razorbill for this ARC. This book was a mix for me......

This is a cute story about friendship, crushes and cupcakes. The second installment in "The Cupcake Club" finds the girls at the beginning of 5th grade after having spent the summer apart. They've each gone through some changes over the past few months and even Lexie, whose normally...