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Waiting on Wednesday: Starstruck by Rachel Shukert

January 9, 2013 / 11 Comments / Posted by Tiff @ Mostly YA Lit in Book Memes, Uncategorized, Waiting on Wednesday
Waiting on Wednesday: Starstruck by Rachel Shukert

“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 is one I found through Atlantic Wire’s YA to Watch For list: Starstruck Author: Rachel Shukert Publisher: Delacorte Press Expected publication date: March 12, 2013 From Goodreads:  A golden age of glam . . . Every week they arrive in Los Angeles–beautiful and talented young hopefuls who dream of becoming stars. It’s all Margaret Frobisher has ever wanted—and when she’s discovered by a powerful agent, she can barely believe her luck. She’s more than ready to escape […]

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Review: Winter White by Jen Calonita (Belles #2)

January 4, 2013 / 10 Comments / Posted by Tiff @ Mostly YA Lit in Review, Uncategorized
Review: Winter White by Jen Calonita (Belles #2)

Winter White Author: Jen Calonita Publisher: Poppy Publication date: October 9, 2012 Format: Hardcover, 368 pages Source: Borrowed from library My rating: 4 of 5 stars Synopsis:  This installment of the Belles series starts with the Monroe family on an Oprah-like TV special talking about their reactions to the news that Izzie is Bill’s daughter. Despite appearing to be taking everything in stride, inside, Mira and Izzie are both pretty distressed over their father’s lies. This, however, brings them closer together, and makes them team up to fight off the rumours, messes, and crazy of Emerald Cove. In Winter White, the […]

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Waiting on Wednesday: The Rules for Disappearing by Ashley Elston

January 2, 2013 / 9 Comments / Posted by Tiff @ Mostly YA Lit in Book Memes, Uncategorized, Waiting on Wednesday
Waiting on Wednesday: The Rules for Disappearing by Ashley Elston

“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 is a debut from a new author – after sharing my 2013 most-anticipated-all-sequel/fave-authors reads, I definitely feel like I need to share some of my brand-new-can’t-waits:  The Rules for Disappearing Author: Ashley Elston Publisher: Disney Hyperion Expected publication date: May 14, 2013 Goodreads synopsis:  She’s been six different people in six different places: Madeline in Ohio, Isabelle in Missouri, Olivia in Kentucky . . . But now that she’s been transplanted to rural Louisiana, she […]

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Review: The Fault in Our Stars by John Green

December 31, 2012 / 19 Comments / Posted by Tiff @ Mostly YA Lit in Review, Uncategorized
Review: The Fault in Our Stars by John Green

The Fault in Our Stars Author: John Green Publisher: Dutton Books Format: Hardcover, 313 pages Source: Belated birthday present from my soon-to-be sister/brother-in-law My rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars Goodreads synopsis: Diagnosed with Stage IV thyroid cancer at 13, Hazel was prepared to die until, at 14, a medical miracle shrunk the tumours in her lungs… for now. Two years post-miracle, sixteen-year-old Hazel is post-everything else, too; post-high school, post-friends and post-normalcy. And even though she could live for a long time (whatever that means), Hazel lives tethered to an oxygen tank, the tumours tenuously kept at bay with a […]

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Top Ten of 2012: Books I’m Looking Forward To in 2013

December 28, 2012 / 4 Comments / Posted by Tiff @ Mostly YA Lit in Uncategorized
Top Ten of 2012: Books I’m Looking Forward To in 2013

Before I get to my list, I just wanted to thank Two Chicks on Books, Fiktshun, Confessions of a Bookaholic, A Life Bound By Books, and Magical Urban Fantasy Reads for hosting the Top 10 of 2012 this year. This has been so much fun and it’s been great seeing what other people loved and are looking forward to in the new year.  For my final Top Ten list of the year, here are the books I’m most looking forward to next year! 2013 definitely seems to be the year of the sequel/long-time author. So many of my favourite authors […]

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Top Ten of 2012: Best Book Boyfriends of 2012 and ARC GIVEAWAY

December 27, 2012 / 34 Comments / Posted by Tiff @ Mostly YA Lit in Uncategorized
Top Ten of 2012: Best Book Boyfriends of 2012 and ARC GIVEAWAY

Hi everyone, today’s list was one I was waiting for: my favourite book “boyfriends” of this year. As you all know, I’m a huge fan of YA romance, so I was really excited to share my list.  This year, though, I was a bit lacking in 2012 reads, and I didn’t love the boy characters in every book I read. Therefore, I’m cutting my list down to eight, and presenting you with my tightly curated list of swoonworthy boys this year.  Also, I have a huge, paranormal YA at the end of this post, so read on! In order of […]

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Top Ten of 2012: Best Characters of 2012

December 26, 2012 / 3 Comments / Posted by Tiff @ Mostly YA Lit in Uncategorized
Top Ten of 2012: Best Characters of 2012

Hi everyone, today’s list is my favourite characters from 2012 releases. This includes heroes, heroines, villains, contemporary, whatever. My criteria for this list is basically who I found most interesting this year psychologically… 10. Sunya from My Sister Lives on the Mantelpiece (Annabel Pitcher) – I have a thing about evil genius kids, and Sunya is one of the best. She’s a true star, an awesome kid who sees the best in protagonist Jamie, and makes the best of a terrible bullying situation.  9. Hannah from Bunheads (Sophie Flack) – I basically love Hannah because I love Bunheads – she […]

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Top Ten of 2012: Best Book Covers of 2012

December 25, 2012 / 7 Comments / Posted by Tiff @ Mostly YA Lit in Uncategorized
Top Ten of 2012: Best Book Covers of 2012

Merry Christmas to those of you who celebrate! For Christmas, I have some serious eye candy for you. Read on! Today’s Top 10 list is on the best book covers of 2012. To me, book covers have to do three things: they have to convey the sense, theme or story of the novel really well, they have to be instantly eye-catching, and they have to be targeted to the intended audience. Here are my top 10 book covers of 2012. Keep in mind that I may not have read all of these novels, but  these are books that fulfill my […]

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Top Ten of 2012: Top 10 Books I Read in 2012 and

December 24, 2012 / 8 Comments / Posted by Tiff @ Mostly YA Lit in Uncategorized
Top Ten of 2012: Top 10 Books I Read in 2012 and

This week I’m participating in the Top Ten of 2012. This is a week for bloggers to look back at some of the best books in 2012 and look forward to books in 2013. This year’s Top 10 is hosted by Two Chicks on Books and Magical Urban Fantasy Reads. Today’s post is on the best books that I read this year. So, in no particular order, here are my top ten books of 2012. Older releases: 1. Second Helpings by Megan McCafferty – the end of this book killed me. I’ve already read it a second time.  2. Perfect Fifths […]

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Personal Friday, or What I’m Reading Over the Holidays

December 21, 2012 / 3 Comments / Posted by Tiff @ Mostly YA Lit in Uncategorized
Personal Friday, or What I’m Reading Over the Holidays

Hey everyone! Next week I’m participating in the Top Ten of 2012, so you’ll see all of my lists for this year and next. I’m also hoping to catch up on a few reviews and reading to get ready for the insane January and February that’s coming. So this is what I’ll be reading for the next few days: Mind Games by Kiersten White – so excited about my first Kiersten White book. Look out for a review in January! Janie Face to Face by Caroline B. Cooney – This is a beloved series for me, and I’ve had this […]

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