Book #91

Shatter Me by Tahereh Mafi
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Loved this book!  I loved the way it was written.  I really felt like I was in Juliette's head.  And Adam?!?!  *SWOON*  He is definitely on my list of favorite book boys!

Book #90

Silence by Becca Fitzpatrick
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I love this series!  So happy there is going to be a fourth book!  I will never get enough of Patch!

Book #89

Lola and the Boy Next Door by Stephanie Perkins
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I loved this book so much that when I turned the last page and realized it was over, it made me sad. Thank you Stephanie Perkins, for another wonderful story full of wonderful characters!

Book #88

Die for Me by Amy Plum
My rating: 2 of 5 stars

I was really looking forward to reading this and I'm a little disappointed.  I wish there had been more character and relationship development.  It reminded me of so many other books that I loved, just not done as well.

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Book #87

The Death Cure by James Dashner
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Wow.  Just wow.  The trilogy wrapped up rather nicely.

Book #86

White Cat by Holly Black
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I love this series so much.  I listened to this at work yesterday and today.  I must admit, hearing Jesse Eisenberg say "Penis" made me giggle.

Book #85

The Beginning of After by Jennifer Castle
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

I would have liked this book much more if the relationships were a little more developed.


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Book #84

The Day Before by Lisa Schroeder
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I could not put this book down.  It was filled with so much sorrow, heartbreak and love that I just had to keep reading until it was done.  I surprised myself because I've shied away from books written in verse in the past out of fear of not liking that style but I actually really enjoyed the way this was written.  I love Cade and Amber!


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Book #83

Cold Kiss by Amy Garvey
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book is haunting and beautiful, heartbreaking and hopeful.


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Book #82

Children of Paranoia by Trevor Shane
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I ended up liking this book much more than I expected to.  It's a wild ride, full of action and some romance but it has such a sadness to it.


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Book #81

Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

LOVED THIS!!!  Cannot wait for the next one!  Dimitri and Christian and even Mason are way cuter than I imagined them to be!


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This so made me get all fangirlie!

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Aden (Haden) Stone - Intertwined Series by Gena Showalter

When we first meet Aden in Intertwined, he's fighting zombies.  What's not to love, right?  He won my heart right then and there.  He's tall and strong, has dyed black hair with two inches of blonde roots, carries daggers in his boots and oh yeah, he has four souls living in his head.  He is also a magnet for all this paranormal.  His girlfriend is a vampire and his best friend is a Drainer (she feeds off the power and magic from other supernatural beings, ultimately killing them when she is done).  Even with all that he goes through in these first three books, he remains a caring, compassionate person.  That above all else is why he is one of my favorite book boys.

 

Can I also just say that I am in love with the cover of Twisted?

Book #80

Twisted by Gena Showalter
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book just about broke my heart.  What a mess we are left in while we await the next one!


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Book #79

Killer by Sara Shepard
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

This just took a turn that I've been thinking about, but didn't think it would happen.


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Busy, Busy, Busy!

I feel so bad.  I have been so busy making bracelets today that I haven't picked up my book all day!  I have about 50 pages left of Killer (Pretty Little Liars #6) to finish and then I have Twisted by Gena Showalter and Children of Paranoia by Trevor Shane out from the library, with Die for Me by Amy Plum and The Day Before by Lisa Schroeder on the way.  I need to get reading!!

Book #78

Wicked by Sara Shepard
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

I am so surprised that I like this series as much as I do!  And I still can't figure out who did it!  I keep flip flopping between two people.


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Book #77

Bloodlines by Richelle Mead
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I loved this book!  Everything about it!  I loved getting to know Sydney better (although I could have done without the two pages of her complaining about being a size 4 instead of a size 2), I loved that we got to know Jill and Eddie better and see a different side of Adrian.  And that ending?!?!  I cannot wait for the next book!!


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I think my next list may have to be The Boys of Vampire Academy!

Book #76

But I Love Him by Amanda Grace
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

It's kind of hard to give a book about an abusive relationship 4 stars but this book is so well written and captivating, I can't give it any less.  It's written in reverse chronological order, so you get the worst of the relationship right at the start and it just keeps tearing at your heart until the very last page.  It is a very sad and disturbing story and as the author has stated, having told the story this way, you can only sit back and observe while the events that led up to the abuse unfold.


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The Boys of Sarah Dessen Part 2.....The Bad Boys

Not all of Sarah Dessen's boys are gems.  A few of them, although charming they may be, are just bad news.  This is my list of The Boys To Stay Away From:

Sumner Lee from That Summer- He's happy, joyful and always looks on the bright side, but don't let the that fool you.  He's a cheater.

Macon Faulkner from Someone Like You - He's a dangerous, rebellious bad boy and oh so charming.  But he gets a little too mad if he doesn't get his way.  He's the type that will do something super sweet for you one day and then blow you off the next. (totally the guy I would have dated in High School) Unfortunately it isn't until you get to now him that his true colors come through.

Jake Stock from Along for the Ride - Although he isn't a lead boy, he still deserves mention on this list. Jake is a player and a flirt and should be avoided at all costs.

Rogerson Biscoe from Dreamland - At first glance Rogerson seems like any other bad boy you may come across.  But he is so, so much worse.  He has curls that look like dreadlocks and is described as very attractive and charming. But, Rogerson is a drug dealer who is abused by his father. In turn he is then emotionally and physically abusive so it is hard to have any sympathy for him.  He is by far the worst of SD's boys.


Thankfully, when it comes to Sarah Dessen's boys, the good far outnumber the bad!!

The Boys of Sarah Dessen Part 1....The Good Guys

Sarah Dessen has written some of my favorite book boys ever (at least out of the human boys).  Here's a little breakdown of the most swoon worthy:

Norman from Keeping the Moon- Norman is an "art freak." He is shy and kind. He kind of has a hippy thing going for him with his shoulder length hair and laid back attitude. He collects sunglasses and has a collection of paintings he done based on them.

Dexter Jones from This Lullaby -  Lead singer of Truth Squad (which automatically makes him attractive), he’s cute, tall, skinny and gangly with dark curly hair.  He’s sociable, carefree, kindhearted, sweet, smart, funny. But at the same time clumsy, disorganized and outright ridiculous. He was the first of SD's boys to find his way into my heart.

Wesley "Wes" Baker from The Truth About Forever - Tattooed, reformed semi-bad bad, Wes is a runner and a sculptor who welds scarp metal into beautiful pieces of art.  He has model good looks and seems to be pretty unapproachable until you get to know him and realize that he is actually a sarcastic, down to earth guy with a huge heart. He is one of my favorites SD boy.

Owen Armstrong from Just Listen: Another of my faves, Owen is music obsessed, broody boy, who is a loner with is own radio show. He's another reformed bad boy, thanks to Anger Management.  He's described as “tall (6’4”) and muscular, with broad shoulders and thick biceps. And he always wore boots with thick rubber soles that made him seem even bigger, his steps heavier." Underneath his tough exterior, Owen is incredibly caring, thoughtful, and sweet. 

Nate Cross from Lock and Key - Nate is literally the boy next door. He is friendly, popular, and optimistic. Nate is described as having blonde hair, and being "cute, but in a rich-boy way.  He's got bright blue eyes with long lashes and a million dollar smile.  He is "compulsively friendly". But don't let that fool you, Nate has he's own demons he's trying to deal with.

Eli Stock from Along for the Ride: Tortured by the guilt over the accident that killed his best friend, Eli is a slightly mysterious, coffee loving insomniac who is smart and a good friend and listener.  He uses his love of bike riding to pull himself out of the dark place he is in.

Dave Wade from What Happened to Goodbye - Exceptionally smart, sweet and a little bit awkward, Dave has dark wavy hair that he keeps tucked away under a knit cap, and bright blue eyes.  He is a genuine nice guy with a dry sense of humor.


Stay tuned for The Boys of Sarah Dessen Part 2.....The Bad Boys (or The Boys To Stay Away From)!!

Book # 75 Is In The Bag!

Chain Reaction by Simone Elkeles
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I love the Fuentes brothers and will miss them!  I love all three of these books.


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Book 74 Is Finally Done!

Imaginary Girls by Nova Ren Suma
My rating: 2 of 5 stars

I have no idea how to even rate this book since I have no idea what it was about.  I liked it, I just didn't get it.  Can someone explain it to me?  Please?


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What Did You Think of The Hunger Games Teaser Trailer?

I loved Gale's voice over and the shot of Katniss shooting the arrow and igniting the Mockingjay pin.  It definitely left me wanting more!!  Can. Not. Wait. For. The. Movie!

Did You Crush On Any Other Cullen Men Before the Movies?

I didn't really crush on any of the other Cullen men (or Wolf Pack) when reading the Twilight Saga.  Once they cast the films though, it was kind of hard not to!!

Look how young Taylor looks!

100 Books in 2011

I challenged myself on www.goodreads.com to read what started out as 75 books this year.  Since I have so much time on my hands as of today, I have read 73 books so I raised my challenge to 100.  But now that I've vamped the blog, I haven't even picked up my book today!

I am currently reading Imaginary Girls by Nova Ren Sum.  So far I haven't met a boy to crush on in this one, but 57% done with it, so there's still hope!

Boys I Crush On From YA Paranormal and Dystopian Books

These are just some of the boys from YA paranormal and dystopian books who have captured my heart.  In no particular order:

1. First, there is Edward Cullen from The Twilight Saga  (duh) ~ Vampire ~ Romantic and protective and sexy

2. Then of course there is Jace Wayland from The Mortal Instruments (duh squared) ~ Shadowhunter  ~ Snarky and arrogant and so damn HOT!!

3. Then we have Patch from Hush, Hush ~ Fallen Angel ~ How can you go wrong with a bad boy Fallen Angel who becomes your Guardian Angel?

4. Four form Divergent ~ Strong, Smart, Sensitive and Sexy

5. Gale Hawthorne from The Hunger Games Trilogy ~ I know most people are Team Peeta but I always pictured Peeta as the chubby, baker's son with a limp.  Gale was so much more attractive to me, until he broke my heart in Mockingjay.

6. Nash Hudson from the Soul Screamers Series ~ Male Bean Sidhe ~ Who could not fall head over heels when gazing into his swirling irises?

7. Cassel Sharpe from the Curse Workers Series ~ Curse Worker ~ There is just something about him that I love.  Maybe it's the gloves?

8. Nick Ryves from The Demon's Lexicon Trilogy ~ Demon ~ Mr. Tall, Dark and Homicidal, he's a Demon who is all heart!

9. John from The Abandon Trilogy ~ Death Diety ~ Who would have thought a Death Diety could be so hot?

10. Will Herondale from the Infernal Devices Trilogy ~ Shadowhunter ~ Has the same snark and arrogance that makes Jace Wayland so attractive, only set in a different time period. 

So these are just a handful of the book boys who make my heart skip a beat when I see their name on a page!  Who is your favorite book boy crush?  Who do you think I've left out?