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Tuesday, April 12, 2016

The New Guy (and The Other Senior Year Distractions) by Amy Spalding / Book Review




By: Amy Spalding
Published by: Poppy
Released on: April 5th, 2016
Purchase from: Amazon
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Rating: 3 Stars - It's A Good Read
* I received an arc from the publisher to review in exchange for my honest review 

Filled with romance, rivalry, and passive-agreesive dog walking, Amy Spalding delivers a hilariously relatable story about how even the best-laid plans sometimes need to be rewritten. 

What's the only thing that could derail overachiever Jules's perfect senior year? Alex Powell-former member of the boy-band sensation Chaos 4 All and the newest transfer to Eagle Vista Academy. 

Alex seems cool enough when he starts spending time with Jules. In fact, he turned out to be quite the romantic (not to mention a killer kisser). And after getting over the initial shock that someone like Alex might actually like like her, Jules accepts that having a boyfriend could be a nice addition to her packed schedule. That is, until Alex commits the ultimate betrayal, which threatens to ruin her high school career, and possibly her entire future

This. Means. War.

Spaulding's newest release was just the kind of book I needed. It's a fun, quick, entertaining read. It took me back to my high school days, though minus revenge part. Spalding's characters were great, and at times entertaining. I enjoyed getting to know each of them. Jules and Alex have that cute, YA romance that was perfectly fitting for this book. 

I couldn't help but love Jules and her trying to figure out if Alex really likes her not. Thankfully she's got the perfect best friend to help her through this, and a few other things that happen in this book. I'll admit I got really irritated with Jules during part of this book. Thankfully she redeems herself before the book ends. Jules has some great friends, along with her two moms, that give her some much needed advice. I liked the way things were resolved with Jules, her family and friends, and Alex.


Overall, I liked this book. I thought it was a good read. I'm not always a big fan of YA contemporary, but this was a fun read, and the perfect way to spend some down time during a busy week. I'm looking forward to reading more of Amy Spalding's books. 


Ten Books Every Fantasy Reader Should Read / Top Ten Tuesday #56


Hello & welcome to this week's Top Ten Tuesday! This week's topic is Books That Should Be On Your List If:..  My previous Top Ten Tuesday post was, Ten of My Latest 5 Star Reviews


Today's post was open to readers to choose which books they wanted to spotlight in their top ten list. I'm a huge fan of fantasy, and selected a list of books/series that every fantasy/urban fantasy reader should read. I have been on a fantasy / urban fantasy kick for a couple of years now. I blame this on some fabulous YA authors who's books I just can't seem to get enough of. Here are ten books / series, that fantasy readers should read. 

  1. Falling Kingdom series by Morgan Rhodes
  2. The Infernal Devices series by Cassandra Clare
  3. Truthwitch by Susan Dennard
  4. Throne of Glass series by Sarah J. Maas
  5. The Remnant Chronicles by Mary E. Pearson
  6. The Wrath and the Dawn series by Renee Ahdieh
  7. Snow Likes Ashes by Sara Raasch
  8. The Winner's Trilogy by Marie Rutkoski
  9. Study series by Maria V. Snyder
  10. Graceling Realm series by Kristin Cashore
  11. Scarlet by A.C. Vaughn
  12. A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas
These were just a few of my favorites. What are some of our favorite books you'd recommend to YA readers?

OUT TODAY - NEW YA RELEASES FOR TUESDAY APRIL 12th, 2016


Out today! Check out the newest YA releases hitting book store shelves!

Which new releases are you looking forward to reading?

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