Month: May 2014

BEA First-Timer: Who I Am and Where I’ll Be (also, mini blog break)!

May 27, 2014 / 6 Comments / Posted by Tiff @ Mostly YA Lit in Uncategorized
BEA First-Timer: Who I Am and Where I’ll Be (also, mini blog break)!

Hey guys, this year, I’m going to BEA for the first time and I’m crazy-excited. I’m really hoping to get to meet tons of bloggers and readers (as well as authors, publishers, etc), so inspired by Alexa from Alexa Loves Books, I’m posting a couple photos, my schedule, and where you’ll find me! This is me! Please, please come say hi if you see me – I’m really nervous about going to this myself, but I’m pretty outgoing, and I will talk books, movies, music, Lizzie Bennet Diaries, whatever with you! =) Wednesday: 8:00am – 5:00pm BEA Blogger Con – […]

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Waiting on Wednesday: A Thousand Pieces of You by Claudia Gray

May 21, 2014 / 14 Comments / Posted by Tiff @ Mostly YA Lit in Book Memes, Uncategorized, Waiting on Wednesday
Waiting on Wednesday: A Thousand Pieces of You by Claudia Gray

“Waiting On Wednesday” is a weekly meme hosted by Breaking the Spine that spotlights upcoming releases that book bloggers are eagerly anticipating. This week’s can’t-wait-for-it book is probably on a lot of bloggers’ lists just because of the cover! A Thousand Pieces of You (Firebird #1) Author: Claudia Gray (website | twitter) Publisher: Harper Teen Expected publication: November 4, 2014  Every Day meets Cloud Atlas in this heart-racing, space- and time-bending, epic new trilogy from New York Times bestselling author Claudia Gray. Marguerite Caine’s physicist parents are known for their radical scientific achievements. Their most astonishing invention: the Firebird, which allows […]

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GIVEAWAY + REVIEW: The Art of Lainey by Paula Stokes!

May 20, 2014 / 3 Comments / Posted by Tiff @ Mostly YA Lit in Review, Uncategorized
GIVEAWAY + REVIEW: The Art of Lainey by Paula Stokes!

Hi guys, today I’m participating in the book blast for The Art of Lainey by Paula Stokes. Scroll down for my review, and then enter to win the book plus some sweet swag! The Art of Lainey Author:  Paula Stokes (website | twitter) Publisher: HarperTeen Source/Format: ARC provided by publisher in exchange for an honest review (thank you, HCC Frenzy!) Publication date: May 20, 2014 (today!) My rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars. Soccer star Lainey Mitchell is gearing up to spend an epic summer with her amazing boyfriend, Jason, when he suddenly breaks up with her—no reasons, no warning, […]

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Waiting on Wednesday: Rain Reign by Ann M. Martin

May 14, 2014 / 5 Comments / Posted by Tiff @ Mostly YA Lit in Book Memes, Uncategorized, Waiting on Wednesday
Waiting on Wednesday: Rain Reign by Ann M. Martin

“Waiting On Wednesday” is a weekly meme hosted by Breaking the Spine that spotlights upcoming releases that book bloggers are eagerly anticipating. This week’s need-it-now book is by YA royalty! Rain Reign Author: Ann M. Martin Publisher: Feiwel & Friends (Raincoast Books in Canada!) Expected publication: October 7th 2014  In her most powerful novel yet, Newbery Honor author Ann M. Martin tells the story of girl with mental/emotional challenges and the dog she loves. Rose Howard has OCD, Asperger’s syndrome, and an obsession with homonyms (even her name is a homonym). She gave her dog Rain a name with two homonyms […]

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Review: The One by Kiera Cass [no spoilers!]

May 13, 2014 / 1 Comment / Posted by Tiff @ Mostly YA Lit in Review, Uncategorized
Review: The One by Kiera Cass [no spoilers!]

The One (The Selection #3)Author: Kiera Cass (website | twitter) Publisher: HarperTeen Source: Purchased in-store at Chapters/Indigo (I didn’t dare pre-order – I needed this book on the day-of!) Format: Paperback, 336 pagesPublication date: May 6th 2014My rating: 4.25 out of 5 stars The time has come for one winner to be crowned. When she was chosen to compete in the Selection, America never dreamed she would find herself anywhere close to the crown–or to Prince Maxon’s heart. But as the end of the competition approaches, and the threats outside the palace walls grow more vicious, America realizes just how much she stands […]

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GIVEAWAY + GUEST POST: Love, Lucy by April Lindner

May 12, 2014 / 10 Comments / Posted by Tiff @ Mostly YA Lit in Uncategorized
GIVEAWAY + GUEST POST: Love, Lucy by April Lindner

Hey guys! Today I’m helping to spread the word about LOVE, LUCY by April Lindner, which comes out in January 2015. When I first read about LOVE, LUCY, I knew this was going to be one of my must-have books for next year…I know it’s early, but I’m thrilled to share an awesome guest post from the MC, Lucy Sommersworth on the Top Ten Things she loves about Italy! This blast also includes a giveaway for an Amazon eGiftcard, so if you’d like a chance to win, enter in the Rafflecopter at the bottom of this post. Title: LOVE, LUCY […]

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Waiting on Wednesday: Just Like the Movies by Kelly Fiore

May 7, 2014 / 12 Comments / Posted by Tiff @ Mostly YA Lit in Book Memes, Uncategorized, Waiting on Wednesday
Waiting on Wednesday: Just Like the Movies by Kelly Fiore

“Waiting On Wednesday” is a weekly meme hosted by Breaking the Spine that spotlights upcoming releases that book bloggers are eagerly anticipating. This week’s WoW pick looks just adorable for summer:  Just Like the Movies Author: Kelly Fiore Publisher: Bloomsbury USA Children’s Expected publication: July 22, 2014 Pretty and popular track star Marijke Monti is confident about almost everything – she’s got great friends, a great family, and she’s on her way to the State Track Championship. In fact, the only thing Marijke isn’t confident about is her relationship with Tommy Lawson. Lily Spencer has spent her entire high school career preparing […]

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Early Review: After the End by Amy Plum

May 6, 2014 / 6 Comments / Posted by Tiff @ Mostly YA Lit in Review, Uncategorized
Early Review: After the End by Amy Plum

After the End (After the End #1) Author: Amy Plum (website | twitter) Publisher: HarperTeen (Harper Collins Canada) Source/Format: ARC provided by Harper Collins Canada in exchange for an honest review (thank you!) Expected publication: May 6, 2014 (today!) My rating: 4 out of 5 stars. She’s searching for answers to her past. They’re hunting her to save their future. World War III has left the world ravaged by nuclear radiation. A lucky few escaped to the Alaskan wilderness. They’ve survived for the last thirty years by living off the land, being one with nature, and hiding from whoever else might still […]

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Early Review: Blonde Ops by Charlotte Bennardo and Natalie Zaman

May 4, 2014 / 9 Comments / Posted by Tiff @ Mostly YA Lit in Review, Uncategorized
Early Review: Blonde Ops by Charlotte Bennardo and Natalie Zaman

Blonde Ops Authors: Charlotte Bennardo (website | twitter)               Natalie Zaman (website | twitter) Publisher: St. Martin’s Griffin (Raincoast Books in Canada) Source/Format: ARC sent to me by Canadian publisher in exchange for an honest review (thank you!) Publication date: May 6th, 2014 (Tuesday!) My rating: 2.5 out of 5 stars Pitched as The Devil Wears Prada meets James Bond for teens, featuring a fashion magazine intern in Rome who uncovers a plot to kidnap the First Lady. Expelled from yet another boarding school for hacking, sixteen-year-old Rebecca “Bec” Jackson is shipped off to Rome to intern […]

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