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Book Review : The Realm of Possibility by David Levithan

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“Maybe there is hope in the fragments, that what is lost can always be filled in by someone who knows.”

– David Levithan, The Realm of Possibility

 

This  summer I read   Will Grayson,Will Grayson a novel co-written by David Levithan. I got it because I had recently become a fan of  John Green and to be honest I didn’t expect to like Levithan’s writing. However, within a few pages, I fell in love with it. He is an amazing writer. Levithan’s style is so unique and he is one of the few well known YA writers who is writing about gay and lesbian teens.

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Book Review : Want To Go Private ? by Sarah Darer Littman

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“I can be anyone I want to be when I’m online and I don’t even have to wear makeup.”

– Sarah Darer Littman, Want To Go Private ?

 

Synopsis:  Abby knows she’s not supposed to chat with random guys online. But Luke isn’t random, and he isn’t a stranger. Best of all, he really loves her. So what if she never goes out with her friends anymore and her grades are slipping? All she needs is Luke. Luke is her secret, and she’s his — it’s perfect that way. So when Luke suggests that they meet each other in person, Abby agrees. And then she’s gone. Missing. Without a trace. And everyone is left to put together the pieces. If they don’t, they’ll never see Abby again…

No amount of  Law and Order:  SVU could have prepared me for how deeply disturbing this novel was for me at times. What starts off as a cute scene of best friends arguing over whether Aragon or Legalos is cuter quickly turns into something much darker and more emotional.

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Give Thanks For Good Books : Kat Edition

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Beth Revis, author of Across the Universe is hosting a 19 book giveaway. To enter create a post about a book you are thankful for. Find more about the contest here.

I had to think long and hard about this post. I’ve been reading books for a long time and it took me a while to think of a book I can truly show gratitude for. Finally it hit me, The Diary of Anne Frank.

I read this book when I was in the 6th grade and became captivated by the story behind the novel. More specifically, how Anne started the book before she went into hiding. She never thought her life would be anything significant, but it is now. She created the diary for herself and I’ve always loved the beginning of the diary :

“I hope I will be able to confide everything to you, as I have never been able to confide in anyone, and I hope you will be a great source of comfort and support.”

After I finished this, I kept my own diary and journal sporadically on and off for the next 10 years. In high school it helped me make sense of life. To see where I had been and to predict where I could be going. I picked up some of those diaries and realized something I never saw then. I loved to read and I loved to write. And now look where I am.

I’m thankful for this book because it has a powerful message that affected me even years after the publication.

 

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If These Books Were Judged By Their Covers : Let Me Hear Your Body Talk

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 I love a good contemporary novel and as I browse the shelves I noticed a trend. Legs! Shoes! Calves! Body parts have become cover hallmarks and why not? They give you something to look at while still letting you imagine the characters’ face.

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Book Review : City of Glass by Cassandra Clare

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“Not everything is about you,” Clary said furiously. “Possibly,” Jace said, “but you do have to admit that the majority of things are.”             

― Cassandra Clare, City of Glass

 

 

 

<– Side note: Did anyone else think that was Alec on the front cover at first glance?

Okay, I’m going to review this one real quick for you. In City of Glass; Jace broods, Clary acts reckless, Simon is dragged around, and Magnus sparkles. Stuff happens, twist, and turns to a resounding mediocre end. This book was less City of Glass and more like City of Glass plunged into my eyes. 3 stars.

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Book Review : Devilish by Maureen Johsnon

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Synopsis : The only thing that makes St. Teresa’s Preparatory School for Girls bearable for Jane is her best friend Ally. But when Ally changes into a whole different person literally overnight the fall of their senior year, Jane’s suddenly alone—and very confused.

Turns out, Ally has sold her soul in exchange for popularity—to a devil masquerading as a sophomore at St. Teresa’s! Now it’s up to Jane to put it all on the line to save her friend from this ponytail-wearing, cupcakenibbling demon . . . without losing her own soul in the process. . .


I became a fan of Maureen Johnson ever since she made this video to teen writers asking her how to get published.

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