Whimsical Wednesday

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The Selection by Kiera Cass
Pages: 339

For thirty-five girls, the Selection is the chance of a lifetime. The opportunity to escape the life laid out for them since birth. To be swept up in a world of glittering gowns and priceless jewels. To live in a palace and compete for the heart of gorgeous Prince Maxon.

But for America Singer, being Selected is a nightmare. It means turning her back on her secret love with Aspen, who is a caste below her. Leaving her home to enter a fierce competition for a crown she doesn't want. Living in a palace that is constantly threatened by violent rebel attacks.

Then America meets Prince Maxon. Gradually, she starts to question all the plans she's made for herself—and realizes that the life she's always dreamed of may not compare to a future she never imagined.

My Thoughts

To be honest, I did not want to read this book. Amazon kept sending me emails and this was on many of them. My sister would bug me to no end to read this book. Finally, I caved. and I wish I had earlier. I finished this book in 2 days. The Elite(The 2nd Book of this series) in 1 day and I've recently bought the 3rd book, The One. This book is set in the future after the destruction of our nation. In comes the birth of another nation in its place, Illea. This new country is set up with caste and a monarchy. I loved how this new country was utterly corrupt, but even though it had its flaws I found myself hoping everything for the country would get better. Unlike in the Hunger Games or Divergent I wanted nothing but the government to be brought down. In the Selection, you pull for Maxon to become King so he could bring justice, peace, and a new sense of loyalty to the country. America is the perfect girl for this, even though she screws up on multiple occasions. You might find yourself frustrated with her, she's constantly going on impulse. She says and does what she wants without thinking. I found myself irritated, but completely proud of her, like most of the characters were in the book. Oh and of course this book is about love. Not only is there the fight for love between 35 other woman, America puts herself in the situation that she has to choose between two men. Aspen, her secret boyfriend from when she wasn't in the Selection, or Maxon, the handsome prince who truly loves her. (I'm totally going for Maxon!) If you're looking for something like the Hunger Games, this is definitely it with a girly twist! I love it! 

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Memorable Mondays!

Mmm Memorable Mondays!

                                                                                                           
Then she meets Caleb. 

                                                                                                           Maggie is a seventeen year old girl who's had a bad year. She was smart and on track, but her mom left, her dad is depressed, she's graduating, barely, and her boyfriend of almost three years dumped her for a college football scholarship. Lately she thinks life is all about hanging on by a thread and is gripping tight with everything she has.   

She saves his life and instantly knows there's something about him that's intriguing, but she's supposed to be on her way to a date with his cousin. Things change when they touch, sparks ignite. Literally.
                                                                                           
They imprint with each other and she sees their future life together flash before her eyes. She learns that not only is she his soul mate, and can feel his heartbeat in her chest, but there is a whole other world of people with gifts and abilities that she never knew existed. She herself is experiencing supernatural changes unlike anything she's ever felt before and she needs the touch of his skin to survive. Now, not only has her dad come out of his depression to be a father again, and a pain as well, but Caleb's enemies know he's imprinted and are after Maggie to stop them both from gaining their abilities and take her from him.
                                                                                                                         
Can Caleb save her or will they be forced to live without each other after just finding one another?

My Thoughts

First, this is a mixture of Whimsical Wednesdays and Memorable Mondays. I LOVE THIS BOOK! Shelly Crane is by far one of my all time favorite authors! It was sort of depressing at first, I thought it was going to be another sappy love story. The girl has a bad life and in comes the boy of her dreams, and she's won over. Okay, it was a little like that, but there was a reason behind it, and drama. Who doesn't love drama in a book? Caleb is the perfect guy. Okay, not completely, but that's what makes him perfect. I hate when the guys are the answers to everything, they're not. They sure do help, but they're not the answers to life. Anyways, Shelly Crane does not make Caleb that way. Caleb and Maggie are both dependent on one another. One without the other simply doesn't work. It's a teamwork. Ones not stronger. They're stronger together. There are 2 great things about this book! 1. It's a series! 2. It might turn into a tv show!!!!!! To help support this visit Shelly Crane.

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Significance by Shelly Crane
Pages: 396

Flirty Fridays!

Before we start FF, I wanted to apologize for not posting yet, but I've come to the decision to not post on Tuesdays or Thursdays. Lately, I've been ridiculously busy. And stressing because I haven't posted, but hopefully by giving myself some days to think about the next post they will be even better! (:

NOW! Let's get started on Flirty Fridays!! WOO HOOO!

Wide Awake by Shelly Crane

Pages :276

A YA LOVE story about a girl who has her life turned upside down.
A girl.A coma.A life she can't remember.When Emma Walker wakes up in the hospital with no knowledge of how she got there, she learns that she's been in a coma for six months. Strangers show up and claim to be her parents, but she can't remember them. She can't remember anyone. Not her friends, not even her boyfriend. Even though she can't remember, everyone wants her to just pick up where she left off, but what she learns about the 'old her' makes her start to wish she'd never woken up. Her boyfriend breaks up with the new girl he's dating to be with her, her parents want her to start planning for college, her friends want their leader back, and her physical therapist with the hazel eyes keeps his distance to save his position at the hospital.Will she ever feel like she recognizes the girl in the mirror?

My Thoughts

Wide Awake was one of those books you kinda had to grow to love. Now, let me explain, I had mixed emotions about her being in a coma and then her parents wanting to put her back into her old mold. It was weird. and I was thanking God that my parents would never be like that. But you do have to remember books are not supposed to be hundred percent realistic. Don't even get me started on the love interest! Wooo! He was one of those boys you just had to love! He was different, caring yet dangerous! We all want some type of guy like that, well I know I do! (: This book is a little more on the serious side, Shelly Crane is never one to shy away from serious topics. She's an exquisite writer! (Wow! Big word!) This book may not be for everyone, but if you're looking for a serious/love story this is it. I put this under Flirty Friday because the flirting in this book had me blushing! 

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Whimsical Wednesday

Yay! I love Whimsical Wednesday

Becoming Alpha by Aileen Erin
Pages: 406

One stupid party. One stupid boy. One stupid kiss. And my life was virtually over.
Tessa McCaide has a unique talent for getting into trouble. Then again, it isn’t easy for a girl with visions to ignore what she sees. Luckily Tessa and her family are leaving California and moving halfway across the country, giving her the perfect opportunity to leave her reputation as “Freaky Tessa” behind.
But Tessa doesn’t realize that kissing the wrong guy in her new Texas town could land her in far more trouble than she ever imagined. Like being forced to attend St. Ailbe’s Academy, a secret boarding school for werewolves.
Even if the wrong guy did accidentally turn her into one of “them” and doom her to attending the weirdest high school ever, Tessa can’t help her growing attraction to the mysterious Dastien Laurent.
When vampires attack St. Alibe’s and her visions pinpoint an enemy in their midst, Tessa realizes that boy drama and her newfound canine tendencies might just be the least of her problems.

My Thoughts

Quick little apology! Sorry I didn't post yesterday! From the moment I woke up I was busy and could not get my hands on a computer. It sucked! All I wanted to do was tell yall about my Terrible Tuesday book, but that will have to wait for next week.

So back to Whimsical Wednesday! I promise next WW will not be about wolves. I'm just obsessed with them. You might say all of the wolves books are the same, but each one has something unique about it! Somethings changed. Somethings added. When I first started reading this book the first thought that came into my mind was, FROZEN!! Tessa wore gloves and wouldn't touch anyone! Nooo..she would't freeze anything, but she can read your mind and thoughts of the person she touches. Oh and she could touch inanimate objects and get 'memories' from them. It was neat! To be honest, I did not like how Tessa and Dastien mated. It was not cute. It was actually disturbing. Her first kiss and something bad happens. Talk about traumatizing. One of the best qualities about this books is Tessa's Latina! *Throws my L in the air* She is straight up reppin' ! Yes, I'm being totally serious! (; If you're a latina read this book just because, ya feel me! 

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Memorable Mondays!!

Mmm Memorable Mondays!

Crush by Lacey Weatherford
Pages: 333

Cami Wimberley has a plan, and that plan includes no room for boys—especially the big time party animal, Hunter Wilder, no matter how handsome and charismatic he is. She’s beautiful, a senior, extremely talented, gets good grades, and is working her way toward her dream college to be a musical theater major. Everything is perfect.

Hunter Wilder does not want a girlfriend—that would complicate his life way too much right now. He especially doesn’t want this girl, Miss-Goody-Two-Shoes, so how come he can’t keep his eyes off her? He tries to keep her at arms length, but fate seems to keep pushing them together. Before long, it’s obvious to everyone they’re crushing on each other.

As sparks begin to fly, Hunter finds himself sinking deeper and deeper into hot water. Soon he’s scrambling to keep Cami from discovering his dark secret—one that can destroy their entire relationship.

My Thoughts

Honestly the above blurb does not do this book any justice. It's kind of misleading, but the book was free on Amazon so what the hay? Just get it. To start off, both Cami and Hunter had this odd attraction. At first, I thought this book was a waste of time and then it had a HUGE plot twist! It became something extremely boring, and out there to wowzers!! Thank God! I got this book! I really don't want to tell much because it will ruin the book! This is a pretty short review, but this book is so interesting! Please, Please, Please get this book!! 

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Flirty Fridays!

Let's get started on this weeks Flirty Friday!

There's Danny. Danny is a golden boy in every way. He has dreamy blue eyes and blonde hair that always looks perfect, even when it’s windblown or been stuck under a football helmet. He’s the boy every girl crushes on. The boy I get into trouble with, the boy I fight with, the hot quarterback no girl can resist, not even me. Being with Danny is like being on an adventure. He has a bright, contagious smile and abs to die for. He’s pretty much irresistible.
Equally crush worthy is Phillip. Adorable, sweet Phillip, who I have known since birth.  Phillip has dark hair, a perfect smile, brown eyes, and the sexiest voice I have ever heard. He’s the boy I talk to every night before I go to sleep. The boy who rescues me, the boy who can read my mind, the boy who is always there for me, the boy who tries to keep me out of trouble, the boy who irritatingly keeps getting hotter, and whose strong arms always seem to find their way around me.  And when he gives me that grin, I can never say no.
One boy will give me my very first kiss.
One boy will teach me to make out.
One boy will take me to prom.
And finally, one boy will ask me to marry him.
They will both be my best friends.
But only one of them will be the boy I fall in love with.
Only one of them is That Boy.

That Boy by Jillian Dodd
Pages: 303

You know, being friends with two cute boys does have its benefits. 

My Thoughts

I did not realize this book was 303 pages! It was such a fast read! Danny is the ultimate stud muffin (oh yes, I did say stud muffin!) but Philip was the steady person in her life and her first love. I will always stick with the first love! (I'm a romantic!) It was neat how each of them had their own relationships but yet still had a great relationship individually. Jillian Dudd did a fantastic job. I need to read more books of hers. The only thing I didn't like was it was so back and forth. I like a little bit of back and forth, but when the whole book is that way, it's hard to keep up. One minute she's with Danny and the next with Philip, or with someone else. It was frustrating. But I will read it again! I swear every time I write a new review I want to go and read every single book and more! 

P.S. This is a series! So it doesn't just end there. 

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Thoughtful Thursdays!

Time to think for Thoughtful Thursday!!

Reason to Breathe by Rebecca Donovan
Pages: 466

"No one tried to get involved with me, and I kept to myself. This was the place where everything was supposed to be safe and easy. How could Evan Mathews unravel my constant universe in just one day?"

In the affluent town of Weslyn, Connecticut, where most people worry about what to be seen in and who to be seen with, Emma Thomas would rather not be seen at all. She’s more concerned with feigning perfection—pulling down her sleeves to conceal the bruises, not wanting anyone to know how far from perfect her life truly is. Without expecting it, she finds love. It challenges her to recognize her own worth―at the risk of revealing the terrible secret she’s desperate to hide. 

One girl’s story of life-changing love, unspeakable cruelty, and her precarious grasp of hope: Reason to Breathe is the first installment of the acclaimed Breathing Series.

My Thoughts

OH. MY. GOSH. I love this book! Before I start to rave on and on about how much I love this book, I will warn you, this book contains some serious issues. Rebecca Donovan does not shy away from rough topics. It was one of my first serious book where I read so much hurt, anger, and sadness. (I usually go for the fairy tale romance!) I could not put down this book, even now thinking about it I want to put every thing down and pull it out. Evan Matthews is seriously the best hero! He stuck with her through it all. But he did come out of no where, so that was weird. I can forgive that because he was such an outstanding guy! (Please be my book boyfriend!) The topics were hard like I said early, but Rebecca wrote them so great. I felt every emotion she was trying to bring out of me! I probably cried about 3x It was that well written! Set aside a time so you can sit down and read this book in one sitting! You won't want to get up! 

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