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Book Review: Taken by Erin Bowman

May 8, 2013 By Jessica Filed Under: Book Review 1 Comment

Book Review Taken Erin Bowman

Taken reminded me a little of The Maze Runner - they both had this engrossing quest for answers.  The plot delivers on answering a lot of the questions that come up.  The story moves quickly and kept me glued to the pages.  The interesting world was the strongest part of this book.  But, sadly there ... Read More »

 Posted on: May 8, 2013 1:00 am By Jessica Filed Under: Book Review | Tagged With: 3 Stars, Book Review, Content Rating, eARC, Medium Content, Young Adult
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Book Review: The Last Jedi by Michael Reaves

February 6, 2013 By Jessica Filed Under: Book Review 3 Comments

Book Review The Last Jedi Michael Reaves

The Last Jedi is about Jax, one of the few surviving Jedi from Order 66.  Jax is part of a budding rebellious uprising against the Empire called Whiplash and he's on a secret mission to move a Whiplash leader to safety. This book felt like one of those dreams that no matter how hard you try to ... Read More »

 Posted on: February 6, 2013 1:12 am By Jessica Filed Under: Book Review | Tagged With: 3 Stars, Adult, Book Review, Content Rating, eARC, Mild Content, Star Wars, Star Wars Book Month
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Book Review: The Forsaken by Lisa M. Stasse

November 30, 2012 By Jessica Filed Under: Book Review 6 Comments

Book Review The Forsaken Lisa M Stasse

The Forsaken is about an orphan girl who has to pass a test like everyone at her age that determines if she is prone to crime.   If she fails, she will be shipped off to a prison island.  One thing I noticed about this book was the little things that made me think of ... Read More »

 Posted on: November 30, 2012 1:16 am By Jessica Filed Under: Book Review | Tagged With: 3 Stars, Book Review, Content Rating, Hardcover, Medium Content, Young Adult
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Book Review: Timeless by Michelle Madow

November 20, 2012 By Jessica Filed Under: Book Review Leave a Comment

Spoiler free even if you haven't read the first book in this series.  Timeless is the last book in the Transcend Time series.  This finale is about reincarnated lovers, Drew and Lizzie, who now have to get rid of a curse before they can be together forever.  I thought Timeless was a cute, fun and fast ... Read More »

 Posted on: November 20, 2012 9:27 pm By Jessica Filed Under: Book Review | Tagged With: 3 Stars, Book Review, Content Rating, eARC, Mild Content, Romance, Young Adult
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Book Review: Budgie Smugglers by Gary Taaffe

October 29, 2012 By Jessica Filed Under: Book Review 1 Comment

Book Review Budgie Smugglers Urban Hunters Gary Taaffe

Spoiler free even if you haven't read the first three books in this series.  I loved the glossary in Budgie Smugglers. I know that sounds weird, but let me explain. The author, Gary, talks about how there's a "rule" in writing that you shouldn't use colloquialisms and you should change the spelling to suit whatever country ... Read More »

 Posted on: October 29, 2012 1:02 am By Jessica Filed Under: Book Review | Tagged With: 4 Stars, Book Review, Content Rating, eBook, Medium Content, Young Adult
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