We'll Always Have Summer by Jenny Han - Review

Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Title: We'll Always Have Summer (Summer #3)

Author: Jenny Han

Series: Summer
Hardcover, 288 pages

Published April 26th 2011 by Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing
Source: Galley Grab


Plot:

It's been two years since Conrad told Belly to go with Jeremiah. She and Jeremiah have been inseparable ever since, even attending the same college-- only, their relationship hasn't exactly been the happily ever after Belly had hoped it would be. And when Jeremiah makes the worst mistake a boy can make, Belly is forced to question what she thought was true love. Does she really have a future with Jeremiah? Has she ever gotten over Conrad? It's time for Belly to decide, once and for all, who has her heart forever.


My Thoughts:

If you haven't read the first two books stop here!
OMG, you guys. That's all I have to say about the final book in this series. I liked the first book, really liked the second book and absolutely LOVED the third. The third book was so emotional. Jeremiah had moments where I wanted to punch him in the face (you'll find out why about 20-30 pages in), which took me off guard because I never thought I'd feel that way toward him based on the previous novels. Jeremiah was always sweet and caring, and I found what he did was totally out of character for him, but I think it was a necessary evil that had to be done to help the story along, even the best guys flubbed up some times. That being said I loved the drama this novel brought. It was very real. Struggles real couples go through all the time, which makes for an awesome contemporary novel in my eyes.

The ending was bitter sweet. I think Belly made the right choice in the end. The last 10 chapters were the best in the whole book. Gah! They were so good I re-read them three times. Loved them!

If you are a YA contemporary fan or YA romance fan you'll love this series, especially this book! Awesome read! It'll hook you.


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Hoppy Easter Eggstravaganza Blog Hop--Book Giveaway!

Tuesday, April 19, 2011


Welcome to Reading, Writing & Waiting! I'll get right to the point because I know there are a TON of blogs to get through.

What's up for Grabs:



How to Enter:

Leave a Comment with your email address (entries valid during blog hop only: April 20th @ 12:00am through April 25th @ 11:59pm). I will contact the winner via email then announce it here once I have conformation from the winner. You DO NOT HAVE TO BE A BLOG FOLLOWER, however I can't tell you how much I love making new friends. Contest Ends April 25th at Midnight! US ONLY--No International entries please (I'm kinda poor at the moment). I'm doing two HUGE Giveaways in MAY (see the pic on the top left), so be sure to check back next month!!

GOOD LUCK!!!!



Bumped by Megan McCafferty -- Review

Sunday, April 17, 2011

Title: Bumped
Author: Megan McCafferty
Hardcover, 336 pages

Expected publication: April 26th 2011 by Balzer + Bray
Series: Bumped #1


Plot:

When a virus makes everyone over the age of eighteen infertile, would-be parents are forced to pay teen girls to conceive and give birth to their children, making teens the most prized members of society.


Sixteen-year-old identical twins Melody and Harmony were separated at birth and had never met until the day Harmony shows up on Melody’s doorstep. Until now, the twins have followed completely opposite paths. Melody has scored an enviable conception contract with a couple called the Jaydens. While they are searching for the perfect partner for Melody to bump with, she is fighting her attraction to her best friend Zen, who is way too short for the job.

Harmony has spent her whole life in religious Goodside, preparing to be a wife and mother. She believes her calling is to bring Melody back to Goodside and convince her that “pregging” for profit is a sin. But Harmony has secrets of her own that she is running from.

When Melody is finally matched with the world-famous, genetically flawless Jondoe, both girls’ lives are changed forever. A case of mistaken identity takes them on a journey neither could have ever imagined, one that makes Melody and Harmony realize they have so much more than just DNA in common.



My Thoughts:

I need the next book!! I really liked this one. So different! Preggin' For Profit!

This book took me a few pages to get into, but once I did I was hooked. I enjoyed Melody's voice far more than Harmony's, but I loved Harmony's story more. Each chapter alternated between Melody and Harmony, twins that couldn't be more different. I like books with different points of view like that. Keeps things interesting.

If you are looking for your next dystopian fix give Bumped a shot!

Darkest Mercy By Melissa Marr -- Review

Title: Darkest Mercy
Author: Melissa Marr
Hardcover, 327 pages

Published February 22nd 2011 by HarperCollins
Series: Wicked Lovely
Source: ARC

Plot:

The Summer King is missing; the Dark Court is bleeding; and a stranger walks the streets of Huntsdale, his presence signifying the deaths of powerful fey.


Aislinn tends to the Summer Court, searching for her absent king and yearning for Seth. Torn between his new queen and his old love, Keenan works from afar to strengthen his court against the coming war. Donia longs for fiery passion even as she coolly readies the Winter Court for battle. And Seth, sworn brother of the Dark King and heir to the High Queen, is about to make a mistake that could cost his life.

Love, despair, and betrayal ignite the Faery Courts, and in the final conflict, some will win . . . and some will lose everything.

The thrilling conclusion to Melissa Marr's New York Times bestselling Wicked Lovely series will leave readers breathless.



My Thoughts:

Everything was tied up neatly at the end of this series and it left me feeling completely content. I finally got to know what Seth is and who Aislinn picked.  The story of Nail  completely captivated me. I couldn't asked for a better ending to this series, although I will miss it terribly.  Thank you Ms. Marr for a breathtaking series.

Must Read for fans of Wicked Lovely!



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