Review: Triangles by Kimberly Ann Miller

June 20, 2013 / 7 Comments / Posted by Tiff @ Mostly YA Lit in Review, Uncategorized
Review: Triangles by Kimberly Ann Miller

Triangles Author: Kimberly Ann Miller Publisher: Spencer Hill Press Source: ARC received from publisher for honest review Format: Paperback, 216 pages Publication Date: June 18, 2013 My rating: Did Not Finish A cruise ship. A beautiful island. Two sexy guys. What could possibly go wrong? In the Bermuda Triangle—a lot. Hoping to leave behind the reminders of her crappy life–her father’s death years ago, her mother’s medical problems, and the loser who’s practically stalking her–seventeen-year-old Autumn Taylor hops on a ship with her sister for a little distraction. When she wakes up in the Bermuda Triangle, she fears she’s gone nuts […]

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Waiting on Wednesday: Roomies by Sara Zarr and Tara Altebrando

June 12, 2013 / 10 Comments / Posted by Tiff @ Mostly YA Lit in Book Memes, Uncategorized, Waiting on Wednesday
Waiting on Wednesday: Roomies by Sara Zarr and Tara Altebrando

“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-to-read pick comes to you courtesy of one of my book besties, the wonderful Sarah O’Reilly: Roomies Authors: Sara Zarr & Tara Altebrando Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers Expected publication date: December 24th 2013   It’s time to meet your new roomie. When East Coast native Elizabeth receives her freshman-year roommate assignment, she shoots off an e-mail to coordinate the basics: television, microwave, mini-fridge. That first note to San Franciscan Lauren sparks a series of e-mails that alters […]

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ARC Review: Burning by Elana K. Arnold

June 11, 2013 / 5 Comments / Posted by Tiff @ Mostly YA Lit in Review, Uncategorized
ARC Review: Burning by Elana K. Arnold

Burning Author: Elana K. Arnold Publisher: Delacorte Press Source/Format: eARC requested on NetGalley Publication date: June 11th 2013 (today!) My rating: 3.25 out of 5 stars Synopsis: Ben: Having just graduated from high school, Ben is set to leave Gypsum, Nevada. It’s good timing since the gypsum mine that is the lifeblood of the area is closing, shutting the whole town down with it. Ben is lucky: he’s headed to San Diego, where he’s got a track scholarship at the University of California. But his best friends, Pete and Hog Boy, don’t have college to look forward to, so to make […]

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Giveaway + Promo: Redesigned by Denise Grover Swank

June 10, 2013 / 3 Comments / Posted by Tiff @ Mostly YA Lit in Uncategorized
Giveaway + Promo: Redesigned by Denise Grover Swank

Hi all – taking a quick moment between wedding planning to help promote REDESIGNED, a new adult contemporary with a fashion slant that comes out TODAY! I used to be a fashion blogger, so I love it when I get to read about people who study fashion. Toss in a little bit of romance, and I’m all in. Check it out (and check out all the crazy awesome reviews it’s getting – I can’t wait to pick this up!) Redesigned  Author: Denise Grover Swank Publisher: Self-Published Publication Date: June 10, 2013 (today!) Buy: Amazon Synopsis: While fashion design major Caroline Hunter […]

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Waiting on Wednesday: United We Spy by Ally Carter

May 29, 2013 / 2 Comments / Posted by Tiff @ Mostly YA Lit in Book Memes, Uncategorized, Waiting on Wednesday
Waiting on Wednesday: United We Spy by Ally Carter

“Waiting On Wednesday” is a weekly meme hosted by Breaking the Spine that spotlights upcoming releases that book bloggers are eagerly anticipating. I haven’t been doing WoWs lately because I’ve been super busy planning my wedding, but I couldn’t resist when I saw this in my five minutes of Goodreads trolling during lunch: United We Spy Author: Ally Carter Publisher: Disney-HyperionExpected publication date: September 17, 2013 Cammie Morgan has lost her father and her memory, but in the heart-pounding conclusion to the best-selling Gallagher Girls series, she finds her greatest mission yet. Cammie and her friends finally know why the terrorist […]

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Eleanor & Park read-along: Chapters 37-45!

May 20, 2013 / 0 Comments / Posted by Tiff @ Mostly YA Lit in Uncategorized
Eleanor & Park read-along: Chapters 37-45!

Hi guys! Welcome to the Chapter 37-45 post on Eleanor & Park for our readalong! Thoughts from our read-along participants: The things that happen to her at gym are just so awful I could barely stand to read it. Even worse, I understood exactly how she felt. (Not that I’ve been through that exactly but close). I was right there for every ounce of humiliation and hopelessness and shame that she felt.  – Rachel @ Reading Timbits [“Those little bitches…” Mrs. Burt sighed.] LOL. That was hilarious.  –Ardo @A.A. Omer I was almost crying over the intimacy/sexual scenes…And the fact […]

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Eleanor & Park Read-Along – Chapters 20 – 36!

May 16, 2013 / 0 Comments / Posted by Tiff @ Mostly YA Lit in Uncategorized
Eleanor & Park Read-Along – Chapters 20 – 36!

Hi guys, we’ve got read-along posts for Chapters 20-29 at A.A. Omer and Chapters 30-36 at Reading Timbits! Go check out our thoughts on Eleanor’s family, appearances, makeup, and of course, Eleanor and Park’s first kiss. =) On Monday, I’ll be hosting our discussion of Chapters 37-45, so if you’re reading along at home, stop by then! More info on our Eleanor & Park readalong and the master list of discussion posts

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Blog Slowdown + Engagement Photos!

May 15, 2013 / 10 Comments / Posted by Tiff @ Mostly YA Lit in Uncategorized
Blog Slowdown + Engagement Photos!

Hi guys, you’ve probably noticed that Mostly YA Lit has slowed down a lot in the last couple weeks. The reason for this is that wedding planning and work have taken over my life a bit, and I haven’t had the time or energy to blog. I knew this was going to happen, but I didn’t think it would happen so soon!  I hope you guys will stick with me as I try to get through my last few ARCs and reviews. I’ll be taking a real blog break from mid June to mid July, but I promise that after […]

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Eleanor & Park Read-Along: Chapters 11-19 discussion!

May 9, 2013 / 0 Comments / Posted by Tiff @ Mostly YA Lit in Uncategorized
Eleanor & Park Read-Along: Chapters 11-19 discussion!

Hey guys, welcome to our Eleanor & Park read-along discussion post for Chapters 11-19. Apologies for getting this up so late! First, some thoughts from read-along participants:  “I loved the line on 71 where Park compares Eleanor’s hands to a heartbeat and butterflies which I thought was so good.” – Ardo @ A. A. Omer The HAND-HOLDING. Holy cow. I felt like my pages were bursting into flames at that moment. – Tiff @ Mostly YA Lit Park is just so sweet- almost to the point of being too perfect. – Rachel @ Reading Timbits Those first phone convos as […]

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ARC Review: How My Summer Went Up in Flames by Jennifer Salvato Doktorski

May 7, 2013 / 9 Comments / Posted by Tiff @ Mostly YA Lit in Review, Uncategorized
ARC Review: How My Summer Went Up in Flames by Jennifer Salvato Doktorski

How My Summer Went Up in Flames Author: Jennifer Salvato Doktorski Publisher: Simon Pulse Source/Format: eARC provided on Edelweiss Publication date: May 7, 2013 (Today!) My rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars First she lost her heart. Then she lost her mind. And now she’s on a road trip to win back her ex. This debut novel’s packed with drama and romance! Rosie’s always been impulsive. She didn’t intend to set her cheating ex-boyfriend’s car on fire. And she never thought her attempts to make amends could be considered stalking. So when she’s served with a temporary restraining order on the […]

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