Tag: YA

Review: The Almost Truth by Eileen Cook

January 18, 2013 / 27 Comments / Posted by Tiff @ Mostly YA Lit in Review, Uncategorized
Review: The Almost Truth by Eileen Cook

The Almost Truth Author: Eileen Cook Publisher: Simon Pulse Publication Date: December 12, 2012 Format: Hardcover borrowed from Toronto Public Library My rating: 4.75 out of 5 stars Synopsis:  From Goodreads: From the author of Unraveling Isobel and The Education of Hailey Kendrick, a smart, romantic novel about a teenage con artist who might be in over her head. Sadie can’t wait to get away from her backwards small town, her delusional mom, her jailbird dad, and the tiny trailer where she was raised…even though leaving those things behind also means leaving Brendan. Sadie wants a better life, and she has […]

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

January 16, 2013 / 9 Comments / Posted by Tiff @ Mostly YA Lit in Book Memes, Uncategorized, Waiting on Wednesday
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 […]

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Review: Janie Face to Face by Caroline B. Cooney

January 15, 2013 / 7 Comments / Posted by Tiff @ Mostly YA Lit in Review, Uncategorized
Review: Janie Face to Face by Caroline B. Cooney

Janie Face to Face Author: Caroline B. Cooney Publisher: Delacorte Books for Young Readers Source: Netgalley eARC Publication date: January 8, 2013 My rating: 3 out of 5 stars Synopsis:  In the final installment of the Face on the Milk Carton series, Janie is twenty, a sophomore in college, and trying to put the kidnapping behind her. She’s made amends with her New Jersey family, while her “kidnap” family has wasted away – her kidnap father Frank has had a stroke and can barely communicate, and her kidnap mother Miranda has moved into a nursing home with him. Janie feels that she’s trying to decide […]

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January New Release Giveaway Hop!

January 15, 2013 / 143 Comments / Posted by Tiff @ Mostly YA Lit in Uncategorized
January New Release Giveaway Hop!

Hi guys, sorry I’ve been so MIA. In a bit of a blogging slump. Hope to break out of it soon. In the meantime, here’s another big giveaway for you – I’m giving away one YA/MG January new release. You can choose anything that’s been released this month, including, but not limited to: Teeth by Hannah Moskowitz Splintered by A. G. Howard The Dead And Buried by Kim Harrington Altered by Jennifer Rush Falling for You by Lisa Schroeder Catherine by April Lindner Crash by Lisa McMann Reaper by L.S. Murphy Rise by Andrea Cremer Through The Ever Night by Veronica Rossi Then You Were Gone by Lauren Strasnick Broken by […]

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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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