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“Say You’ll Remember Me” Early Review: Love, Lucy by April Lindner

January 19, 2015 / 3 Comments / Posted by Tiff @ Mostly YA Lit in Review, Uncategorized
“Say You’ll Remember Me” Early Review: Love, Lucy by April Lindner

Love, Lucy Author: April Lindner (website | twitter) Publisher: Poppy (Hachette Book Group/Little, Brown) Source/Format: ARC provided by HBG Canada in exchange for an honest review (thank you!) Publication date: January 27, 2015 (next week!) My rating: 3 out of 5 stars Buy It: Indigo.ca | Amazon.ca | Amazon.com | B&N | IndieBound | iTunes | Google Books | The Book Depository While backpacking through Florence, Italy, during the summer before she heads off to college, Lucy Sommersworth finds herself falling in love with the culture, the architecture, the food…and Jesse Palladino, a handsome street musician. After a whirlwind romance, Lucy returns […]

“On Wednesdays, We Wear Pink” Early Review: Jesslca Darling’s It List #2: The (Tot..

September 4, 2014 / 0 Comments / Posted by Tiff @ Mostly YA Lit in Review, Uncategorized
“On Wednesdays, We Wear Pink” Early Review: Jesslca Darling’s It List #2: The (Totally Not) Guaranteed Guide to Friends, Foes, and Faux Friends by Megan McCafferty

Jessica Darling’s It List 2: The (Totally Not) Guaranteed Guide to Friends, Foes & Faux Friends (Jessica Darling’s It List #2) Author: Megan McCafferty (website | twitter) Publisher: Poppy Source/Format: ARC from BEA 2014 Expected publication: September 16, 2014 My rating: 4 out of 5 stars.  Jessica Darling is getting the hang of seventh grade — finally! While her old BFF, Bridget, is busy talking (nonstop) about her new boyfriend, Burke, Jessica tries to fit in with her new friends, Sara, Manda, and Hope. The IT List instructions from her sister, Bethany, and an epic slumber party may help Jessica secure her […]

Waiting on Wednesday: Famous in Love by Rebecca Serle

Waiting on Wednesday: Famous in Love by Rebecca Serle

“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 one I know a lot of bloggers picked up at #BEA14, but one I didn’t get…and now I wish I did! Famous in Love Author: Rebecca Serle  Publisher: Poppy Expected publication: October 21st 2014  The romantic story of a girl who gets plucked from obscurity to star in the next major feature film franchise based on a book and the ensuing love triangles she gets entangled in on—-and off screen. Meet Paige Townsen, Rainer […]

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 […]

Waiting on Wednesday: Jessica Darling’s It List #2: The (Totally Not) Guaranteed Guide to Frie..

Waiting on Wednesday: Jessica Darling’s It List #2: The (Totally Not) Guaranteed Guide to Friends, Foes & Faux Friends by Megan McCafferty

“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 the continuation of the prequel to one of my most beloved YA series (whew! That’s a lot of qualifiers!):  Jessica Darling’s It List 2: The (Totally Not) Guaranteed Guide to Friends, Foes & Faux Friends (Jessica Darling’s It List #2)Author: Megan McCafferty  Publisher: Poppy Expected publication date: September 23, 2014 Jessica Darling is getting the hang of seventh grade — finally! While her old BFF, Bridget, is busy talking (nonstop) about her new boyfriend, […]

Review: Jessica Darling’s It List: The (Totally Not) Guaranteed Guide to Popularity, Prettines..

September 7, 2013 / 9 Comments / Posted by Tiff @ Mostly YA Lit in Review, Uncategorized
Review: Jessica Darling’s It List: The (Totally Not) Guaranteed Guide to Popularity, Prettiness, and Perfection

Jessica Darling’s It List: The (Totally Not) Guaranteed Guide to Popularity, Prettiness & Perfection Author: Megan McCafferty (website | twitter) Publisher: Poppy Source: Bought from Chapters.Indigo.ca Format: Hardcover, 240 pages Publication Date: September 3, 2013 My rating: 4.25 out of 5 stars Goodreads synopsis:  Move over, Dork Diaries! Jessica Darling, star of Megan McCafferty’s bestselling Jessica Darling series for adults, is back in a hilarious new series perfect for tween (10 to 14) girls. I hadn’t even gotten to homeroom yet and I’d already discovered five hard truths about junior high: 1. My best friend had turned pretty.2. She didn’t know it […]

Waiting on Wednesday: The Grass is Always Greener by Jen Calonita

Waiting on Wednesday: The Grass is Always Greener by Jen Calonita

“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 no-brainer for those who know me and read my blog:  The Grass Is Always Greener (Belles #3)by Jen Calonita Publisher: Poppy Expected publication: April 16th 2013 From Goodreads: How many secrets can one family keep? Amid preparations for Emerald Cove’s extravagant Founders Day celebration and their own shared sweet sixteen, Isabelle Scott and Mirabelle Monroe are longing to break free from the tight constraints that come with being the daughters of a prominent public figure. When […]

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 […]