The Fault In Our Stars by John Green

The Fault in our Stars by John Green
Published by Dutton Juvenile
pages- 336
Release Date- Jan. 10, 2012
Genre- Realistic Fiction
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rating- 4

Diagnosed with Stage IV thyroid cancer at 12, 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 constant chemical assault. 

Enter Augustus Waters. A match made at cancer kid support group, Augustus is gorgeous, in remission, and shockingly to her, interested in Hazel. Being with Augustus is both an unexpected destination and a long-needed journey, pushing Hazel to re-examine how sickness and health, life and death, will define her and the legacy that everyone leaves behind.


John Green's a long time favorite of mine, and i was super psyched when he announced on his YouTube channel vlogbrothers that he was going to come out with another one, this time from a girls perspective, and even cooler... He was signing every single pre-order.That's 150,000 books! (if your interested in this click here***)


The Fault in Our Stars was very different from John Greens other novels, the most apparent change being that the main protagonist is a female, and that when the book starts out, she is already recovering from the climax of her life: that startling night years ago when she lied on a hospital bed, with her parents hovering over her, chocking out their last goodbyes. Hazel survives, although at this time its not much of a life.  She sleepwalks through the motions, School work, sleep, ANTM marathons, support group, and of course, reading her favorite novel An Imperial Affliction (or AIA)

Finally one night, things the future starts to look up when a friend from her group introduces her to Augustus who has taken the place as my favorite John Green character.  He was funny and a beautiful match for haven. I liked their relationship, their witty  dialog and all the deep conversation kept me enthralled through out the entire novel. Especially the parts where Issac was present, I'm not really sure what it was about Issac, but every scene he was in quickly became my favorites.


The only thing I wasn't crazy about was the amount of time Hazel spends obsessing over Anna the main character in her favorite book, An Imperial Affliction. what happened after the last page? what happened to Anna's mom? yes, I am aware that Anna in AIA and Hazel in TFIOS are basically the same person, just with different endings, and that you cannot confuse fiction with real life, you cant expect the characters to keep living past the last page. That a story really is just that. However, It's not really what I'm used to. That doesn't mean that i didn't like the book, just that it wasn't my favorite...


However, The Fault in Our Stars made me laugh and cry and think about how some infinities are larger then other infinities. It was a wonderful story that I would recommend to anyone.


Have a wonderful weekend,
Dana

All You Desire by Kirsten Miller

All you Desire By Kristen Miller
Published by Razor Bill
pages- 423
released on August 9, 2011
Second book in The Eternal Ones series
genre- paranormal/fantasy
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rating-4

Haven Moore and Iain Morrow have been living a blissful life in Rome, an ocean way from the Ouroboros Society and its diabolical leader. But paradise is not to last. The mysterious disappearance of Haven's best friend, Beau, sends the pair running back to New York, where they encounter the Horae, an underground group of women who have spent centuries scheming to destroy Adam Rosier. Only they can help Haven uncover the secret to Beau's whereabouts in one of her past lives. But their help comes at a price: Haven must infiltrate the Ouroboros Society, charm Adam Rosier, and lure him into a trap. It's a plan the Horae believe will save the world-but Haven and Iain fear that it may destroy the happiness they've been chasing for two thousand years

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First off- this was totally unrelated, but last year I won an Ipod Nano, from my schools library, and it came with The Eternal Ones audio book pre-downloaded on it, which I listened to in a myriad of passing periods and track meets. Any way, I just remembered that there was a sequel to it, and when I picked it up the first thing I though was Ian is spelled like Iain? wth? I am seriously glad that I listened to the audio book, because I swear to god I would have pronounced his name like Eye-Anne, or e-aine or something crazy like that, and then would have been majorly confused when I found out the truth of his name. (and on an even more out there note, I read the first 3 twilight books pronouncing carlisle as car-el-stie.  I have no clue why. then when I saw the movie, I was like O.o)

Anyway, back to the book.... The eternal ones series is definitely a good love story. And there are a lot of other aspects of it that i love. The book captivated me, and was surprisingly, much better then the first. The characterization deepened, and i got to know much more about Beau, Iain, Adam (whom I started to actually like...) and even Haven herself. Along with the new plot came a slew of new characters including the eccentric actors and oborous members instructed to lead Haven around NYC Alex and Calum, along with their brooding friend Owen.

And more then that Both the Oborous Society and the Horae sisters are both vying for Havens attention. The Oborous want to suck haven into their cult like society, and the Horae want Haven to lure Adam to his death. Haven pretends to be falling for Adam, meanwhile getting information about who may have taken beau. I think that the plot was much better in this book the the last. Haven and Iain's relationship was sort of different. Haven and Iain were -for the most part- past there honeymoon stage and onto their story.
and it ended in a place where I was itching for the next one, It dosn't happen often that a book without a cliff hanger ending occupies my attention this much. I think the third book comes out around next august, and cant wait!

Have a wonderful week!
Dana

Seizure By Kathy Reichs

Seizure by Kathy Reichs
Published by razor bill
pages 491
release date Oct. 18, 2011
second book in the Virals series
genre- Mystery/action
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Rating- 4

Ever since Tory Brennan and her friends rescued Cooper, a kidnapped wolf pup with a rare strain of canine parvovirus, they've turned from regular kids into a crime-solving pack. But now the very place that brought them together - the Loggerhead Island Research Institute - is out of funding and will have to shut down. That is, unless the Virals can figure out a way to save it. 

So when Tory learns of an old Charleston legend about a famous she-pirate, Anne Bonney, whose fortune was never found, she can't believe her luck - buried treasure is exactly what she needs to save the Institute on Loggerhead! Trouble is, she and her friends aren't the only ones looking for it. And this time, the Virals' special powers may not be enough to dig them out of trouble . . .

The Viral's series is awesome and seizure is a great second. I think that its hard to start back up with the same series when you've tied a lot of the ends off, but i think Reiches did an excelent job! The mystery in Seizure was unique and incredable, and I have to give props to these mystery writers, some how they build up these seems that it seems they could never get out of, and in a series of strategic moves they solve every thing and it ends up all falling into place, awesome. The adventure was enthralling and the mystery was so twisty, always keeping me guessing. There was obviously lots of research and lots of effort put into the plot.

Tory was wonderful as always, stubborn but resourceful, and good at keeping her friends motivated. Shelton and Hi always make me laugh, and even brooding Ben made me smile. There was a little bit of romance goting on between Tory and Ben, Tory and Jason, and maybe even Tory and Chance? (lol, go tory! even if she is literally the only girl on the island :D )

I also like the supernatural aspects of Virals, How tory and her friends have enhanced abilities, It took a normal story and gave it a great edge, It reminds me of Max ride and is just super entertaining. I like watching tory and her friends figure out how to control things and is what really makes the book spectacular.

and of course the ending was great, and a book is ruined if it has a bad ending. It tied things up, but im sure that there will be more novels in the series. I love how each book has kind of a different story line, theres no cliff hanger endings, which is nice for a change. and I'll totally read the next ones.

happy Monday!
dana

Bumped by Megan McCafferty

bumped by Megan McCafferty
published by Balzer + Bray
323 pages
genre- dystopian
book one in the bumped series
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rating-4

Its 2036, and the worlds officially over. Well not really. things are just... different. and mainly that's because no one over the age of 18 can have children. No one knows why, they just can't. and society's driven into two different directions. Some live in super religious society's, where they get married at 13 and pump out as many kids as they can before its too late. Others pay teens 6 figure amounts to have children for them, and to "bump" with a person of their choosing, based on intelligence, beauty, fitness, skill, and genetic material. Melody, and Harmony, Identical twins separated at birth, end up on opposite ends of the spectrum. Things go a bit out of hand when Harmony leaves her religious haven, Godside, to try to convince Melody to get out of her commercial bumping contract. Harmony finds out that maybe she left Godside for a completely different reason than saving Melody's soul.

Bumped was ridiculous. Halfway between the best and worst book I've ever read. It was so far fetched that it was laughable, but the cruel reality and strangeness of this new world was completely captivating. although the everything was completely different. From computers, to slang, to the whole bumping biz going on in just over 20 years is a bit far fetches, but whatever. The writing style was good, the story was just so strange. I honestly cannot decide on a rating. Ive read some other reviews, and either people love it or hate it, its strange... balancing on that middle line...

On another note I loved the characters. Harmony was so innocent, the bride to a man that can never love her, living in a world that she can never love. and Melody was almost more innocent then Harmony, I think that shes thrown into a world that she doesn't really want to be a part of. (even though shes trying really hard) Zen was awesome. There has to be a Zen in every novel, (every good one at least) and this Zen pulled off his job flawlessly. and Jondoe was probably the strangest one of all. I honestly cant figure out if hes just an amazing actor, or certifiably insane (probably both).

And the story line was good too, although it was a bit strange that Harmony could never speak up, or change things... and i really want Zen and Melody to end up together, they would be so cute!

I think bumped is something that everyone has to experience for themselves. and although I can't decide where I stand, I would still recommend it. because it really was a good read and i am very interested to see what comes next. (In Thumped, April 2012)

See yall!
Dana

Hanging on to max by margaret Bechard

Hanging on to Max by Margaret Bechard
published by Simon Pulse
204 pages
Genre- Realistic Fiction
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Rating- 4

Sam has always had everything figured out. He had a solid plan, a go to college become an engineer, get married... but all of his plans come to a standstill when his girlfriend Brittney tells him shes pregnant. Now over a year later Sam is left alone, attending an alternative high school with his 11 month old son Max. (Brittney left soon after Max was born, wanting nothing to do with him) Sam's Determined to make it work though, he cant leave max alone, an if that means giving up his plan, so be it. He will be a good dad!... he has to be.


Hanging on to max was definetly realistic, and I liked how it was from the dads point of view. It was intresting how everyone favored the mothers, or at least symphisided with them, yet when Sam came alone everyone assumed that he was doing everything wrong. I do think that its a good example of what teenage parenthood is, extreamly difficult, yet not unmanageable. Sam was Lovable, as was max. (:D) The story was great and the ending was oh so sad, yet agin realistic. The read was super fast. I read it in like 2 hours, and i would recomend Hanging on to Max to anyone and everyone. :)

see yall
Dana

The Anti-Social network, by Sadie hayes

The Anti-Social Network by Sadie Hayes

published by backlit fiction

78 pages

genre- realistic fiction

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rating- 4

as the start up of Adam and Amelia's company progresses, things are getting even more exciting (and dangerous). An old enemy of the Dorii starts to blackmail them, and a powerful and grudge holding investor has it out for Amelia, wanting nothing more then to destroy her company and crush her hopes. Through out all this Amelia gets a crush on a sexy co-worker, and Adam cannot figure out why his gorgeous girl friend Lisa, insists they keep their relationship on the DL. get ready for a crazy ride....

AHHH! Not again! I've been reading so many wonderful books lately, and this one just adds to the list. I literaly read it in like 2 hours, and totally ignored my entire family for the duration. Just as good as the first, Or maybe even better, I was not disappointed. Not one bit. the plot was totally all over the place, and i was completely caught up. and the cliff hanger ending was like extreme! the only bad thing about ebooks is that you don't really know when the books ending and when I got to that last page I was like *gasp* and then I tried to flip the virtual page, and was like "Noooo!" Lolz I am biting my nails waiting for this next one to come out. thank godness I only have to wait a month. Are more people doing that these days? or is Hayes just being super cool and innovative, by not letting her audience forget everything that happened in the entire year between books. I totally approve. The novels are Hilarious, sweet, scandalous, and super awesome, I find myself smiling from ear to ear the entire time! I hope Hayes keeps up with the series, because I am not done with these characters, not anytime soon :D

Keep reading,
Dana

Past midnight by Mara Purnhagen

Past midnight by mara purnhagen
publisher- Harlequin Teen
224 pages
genre- paranormal/mystery
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Rating- 4

Not everyone believes in ghosts, most of us are skeptics, Including Charlotte's, parents, who have their own "Ghosts-are-not-real-except-when-they-are" TV show, logically named Doubt. Charlotte has spent her whole life living in creepy haunted castles, and century old hotels, while her parents film their documentaries. and once they finish they pick up and leave to the next supposedly haunted Indian burial ground or whatever. Anyways, the whole shebang hasn't left much time for a social life of any form for Charlotte. Now its her last year of high school and she's finally getting her wish. for just one year her parents are going to let her stay at the same high school, live in the same, brand-new, spirit-free house. At the beginning its great, then it starts to be not so great, A ghost seems to be stalking Charlotte, sure that she can solve the age old mystery of the disappearance of their daughter, also named Charlotte. All her new friends seem to be hiding something major from her, and all she knows is that it has to do with a social outcast named Jeremy. On top of all that, she has to keep everyone from discovering what her parents occupation really is, so all her friends don't freak and ostracize her, like they have done at her previous schools... thankfully theirs not much she cant handle.

I'm Not really one for a ghost story, but Past Midnight was really quite good :) From the start the book intrigued me. I liked how Charlotte's parent had an anti-ghost show, instead of those losers who are like, "the level of paranormal in this corner of the house is much higher then the heat waves we went ac cross as we entered the threshold of the house, this ghost is obviously pissed off where here." Ive never believed those BS-ey shows. I did find it interesting how Charlotte kind of gave us a behind the scenes look at how those kinds of shows are made, and how the equipment for that stuff works.

Charlotte's sister Annaliese sticks up for Charlotte and is the one who convinces her parents to stay in one place for Charlotte's sake, which is nice of here. I really loved her, and wish she was in the story a little more. once Charlotte moves she meets her next-door neighbor, Avery, and they have instant friendship. I find it a tad hard to be live that the most popular girl in the school, and head cheerleader, can suddenly become best friends with someone who's.... never had a best friends before. I get that she wants someone fresh that doesn't know about what happened to Adam. But the fact that she was a non-cheerleader, and everyone in Avery's inner circle were completely accepting and not the least bit jealous is a bit far-fetched. Remember, I am in high school and trust me, becoming one of the most popular girls in the school is not that easily. Non the less that flaw doesn't change much in the book, and is easily overlooked.

The mysteries going on in the book kept it rolling at a steady rate, It wasn't predictable, and once you got tired of the pickensens troubles, you were swept back in with a clue to the thing with Jeremy. The plot was intertwined just enough, and all the loose ends were tied up.

Charlotte does have a love interest too. :) the all too adorable Noah, who edits the A/V clips with her. the only problem is that he's a year younger. --GASP--  *scandal*

lols. over all I really enjoyed it :P, and it was strange, because before harlequine teen sent it to me, I had never heard of it, to all you who have never seen it before, go amazon it, and you can also get the next book 100 candles also!


does anyone know why labor days a holiday?,
Dana

Review: The summer I learned to fly by Dana Reinhardt

The Summer I learned to Fly by Dana Reinhardt
Published by Wendy lamb Books
216 pages
genera- Realistic Fiction
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Rating- 4

It's the summer before eighth grade and Drew Robin Solo has been filling her days with work at her mothers cheese shop, playing with her pet rat, Humboldt fog, and analysing a book of lists that her father wrote before he died. Other then that, and talking to nick, the beautiful 19 year old surfer boy who works at the shop with drew, there's not much to do. That is until she meets a strange boy named Emmett Crane, one night in the ally behind the cheese shop. Hes mysterious and different and loves rats, and strangely He likes her too. It begins to be the first real friendship Drew's ever had. perfect timing too, for while Drew's life is beginning to spiral into strange and different directions, Emmet is the one person she feels comfortable with, if only he would be honest to her in return and tell her the truth about himself.

The summer I learned to fly was so sweet and innocent I fell in love with it right away! Reinhardt's voice was light and cute, but there were still the undertones of deep subjects. Humboldt fog reminded me a lot of my late rat Oliver. I thought he went perfectly with the story, of course the irony of her owning a rat and a cheese shop, but also Drew just seems like a rat person you know? lol. Emmett was awesome, I think I'll name one of my future children Emmett in honor of him. (and all the other awesome Emmett's out there!)

There were many parts where I laughed. One part where I cried. I felt incredibly happy on one page, and morose on the next. Reinhardt is superior at bringing things all over the board then having them hit their exact mark. I'm not sure how classics are made, but I would not be surprised if some day my kid has to read this for school. The summer I learned to fly seems somehow ageless, and young at the same time. It reminds me a bit of The Perks of Being a Wallflower, and The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane, both personal favorites of mine, and although I usually find "coming of age" stories annoying. This is one that I would read again

Recommended?: Hell yes.

Happy day, (Enjoy your last weekend school free!)
Dana

Review: Candor by Pam Bachorz

Candor by Pam Bachorez
published by EgmontUSA
256 pages
genra- Realistic Fiction/ Science Fiction
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Rating- 4

Oscar Banks lives in the perfect world. Everyone is nice to each other, every one goes to school on time, eats healthy, does all their home work. no one ever fights, or talks back, or stays out late. Only Oscar knows why they feel compelled to be perfect, and Oscar is the only one who is really him self. Being the bosses kid has its perks, like the fact that Oscar knows about the subliminal messages that ate transmitted to every person in the town through the towns music. Oscar fights being perfect, and when new kids come to the town, he gets them out fast before the messages ruin them. Its not until the beautiful, artistic, interesting Nia Silva comes to Candor that Oscar thinks that maybe not every one has to leave, maybe he can teach her to fight the messages and stay herself. If only he can do it without his father suspecting and sending them both to the listening room, a place where the brainwashing is turned up to the extreme, and no one comes out the same.

We'll I can tell you one thing, Candors a place I'd never want to be. Other then the fact that every one doing everything 'right' is super creepy, and I'd loose all originality, I just really wouldn't like that southern Florida heat, lol. But reading it was enough for me, Pam Bachorz did an excellent job with this "Stepford Wives" -like story. There was pain and sorrow, along with the pressure (literally!) to be perfect, and the struggle one feels to stay an individual. even though most of us (hopefully!) don't have whispers in our ears telling us what to do, Candor is more identifiable then one would think.

Possibly the biggest theme in the book was loneliness and the fact that everyone Oscars ever known has left him from his brothers death, and mother leaving, to his friends turning into polo wearing clones. It makes Oscars immediate feelings for Nia, seem less rushed, because he realises that maybe he can have one person maybe not everyone has to leave. That was the strongest aspect of the book, along with the love of course.

 It was love that drove Oscar to his decision at the end of the book. Even though I wish Candor Ended differently, It was logical and ill let it slide this time. But Bachorz better not disappoint in Drought, her newest novel. Which I picked up but haven't gotten around to it yet. worry no longer though, its on my list!

Hmmm anything else to say?... Oh I loved Mandi, Oscars ex girlfriend, even though she was possessive and mean, the constant confliction between her nature and the messages kept me majorly amused. [even though I feel sort of bad at the same time, lol] and there are no words for how I despised Sherman. 'nough said.

go read it. {I actually got my sister and my friend to start reading it, if I can convince them, I think your a good bet also ;) }

Dana

Review: An Abundance of Katherines by John Green

An Abundance of Katherines by John Green
published by The Penguin Group
215 pages
genra- Realistic Fiction
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rating- 4

All his life Collin Singleton has fallen only for Katherine's. Nineteen times, and each and every time Collin is dumped. After K-19 Collins feeling down, like face in the carpet for 3 hours down. that is until Hassin his chubby fun-loving friend convinces him to swallow the heart break with a road trip! Hopefully to find Collins Eureka moment and stop the unending string of Katherines. They end up in Gutshot Texas, miles away from everything else, where they end up trying things that they would never dream of.

ahh wonderful, an abundance of Katherine's was fresh, funny, and the ultimate read for anyone anywhere, especially if your enbarking on your own road trip at the time. Its what got me through the 2 day voyage from Detroit MI, to Marc Island FL. I was laughing the whole time, folding over multiple pages to write in my quotes book, and wondering why this book was on my shelf for so long before i started it. silly me!

Its the lightest book Ive read of green's (looking for Alaska being more serious, and paper towns being more soul searching)  and i have to say that it was my favorite.  Collins a genius with his anagraming and eleven languages (well if the genius thing doesn't work out he can always join the CIA. lol) Hassin was deliciously funny and made me wish that he was my best friend too. without a doubt Collin and Hassin are two people i would love to meet.

I liked the footnotes in the book, thetas something I love in fiction novels, and is often found in only the awesome ones. :) It was also cute how Collin was learning how to tell stories and told his through the book. and an Abundance of Katherine's ended on a high note, which is something that is crucial to every story, the whole thing can be ruined without a proper ending.

so that's it. Its my last day of vacation so I'm heading out to the beach. :)

xo's
Dana

Review: Fire by Kristin Cashore

Fire By Kristin Cashore
Published by Dial
pages- 461
genera- Fantasy
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rating- 4

In a world full of monsters and graces and pastel colored horses nothing seems that out of the ordinary, except for fire herself that is. She's the last of her kind, the last human monster. Her beauty is enough to take breaths away, for men to fall in love with her on sight, she has the telepathic power so that your thoughts are not truly your own, and she has enough power for her to rule the Dells if she wanted to. If she wanted any of this that is. Fire despises her beauty and the unwanted attention she gets because of how she looks. and she vowed not to be like her father, who used his powers for things not so good. She just wants to be as normal as she can be, she never wants to use her powers to infiltrate peoples minds and make them reveal their secrets, which is why when prince Brigan, commander of the dellian army, comes to bring her to the kings city so that she can interrogate prisoners and learn secrets about the impending war, she is so weary of going. as she lives in the kings city, she begins to wonder if what shes doing is all that bad, and how she can keep serving her kingdom without becoming her father.

Second time if read this book, and It was Just as good as the first. A companion to the novel Graceling, although the two books have very little in common, just that they take place in the same world, and one character is in both stories.

Kristin Cashore has a great imagination, the monsters were cool and the characters were lovely. I liked Archer, and Hannah, and really everyone. the plot was good, and even though their were many war parts, it didn't ever get boring. Fire was unique, Nash was entertaining, and I love small.  The writing style was good, and it kept me on my toes. In all honestly I liked fire more then Graceling, even though graceling is an amazing book too.

yes its recommended, yes you should read it!

have at!
Dana

Numbers by Rachel Ward

Numbers by Rachel Ward
age group- YA
pages- 325
published by Chicken House
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buy it Here
Rating-4 stars

Every one has a number, but only Jem can see them. The date of death, your death, when ever Jem looks in your eyes she can see it. Naturally, Jem doesn't look in peoples eyes much. Because of this curse Jem avoids all contact, all relationships. She cant bare becoming friends with someone just to be reminded ever time shes with them how much time they have left. Jems all alone. Until she meets Spider that is, hes another outsider, with only a few weeks left. Jem thinks she can handle it. She knows Spiders date, and the dates have never changed. She and Spider become friends, good friends, and everything goes fine until the London Eye explodes killing dozens, and Jem and Spider are seen fleeing the dock just seconds before the attack. Now Jem ans Spider are on the run, wanted for suspicious activity before the terrorists attacked. Meanwhile, Spider only has a few days left, and Jem is trying desperately to do the impossible, and save him.


Numbers was great. A friend recommended it to me in the summer, but I haven't gotten around to reading it until this week.  And I'm glad I went back to all my old recommendations.

There was something completely familiar about numbers, yet extremely unique. The burden of having the numbers seemed so realistic, even thought it was something that would never happen in real life. There was some really deep things in numbers about living and dying. I liked how Jem would never even hint at when someones number. Its something i would never be able to keep secret, but if I knew when  was going to die, I wouldn't be able to live the way I do.

It was sad and beautiful, and reminded me not to take any time with someone I cared about for granted, and that at any moment I could pass on my self. So we should all live a life were happy with, and never put things back saying you'll do them next year. You may never get the chance if you push something back.

They are going to have a sequel to numbers, and you can find out more about that Here

Shade by Jeri Smith-Ready

Shade- Jeri Smith-Ready
Age group- 14+/YA
Pages- 309
Published by Simon & Shuster
Learn about it  here
Buy It here
Rating- 4 stars


 

Like all teenagers and children born after the shift, Aura has a special talent, she can see and here ghosts. The fact that ghosts exist is a normal thing now, and everything relates to them. Places are "black boxed" and people wear red to repel them, Aura's Job even relys on them. Shes a translator for a law firm, translating what the ghost is saying in court, so that they can resolve matters after their death. Shes devoted her time to figuring out how the shift happened and how to reverse it. all until a certain ghost changes everything.

Aura's at her boyfriend, Logan's birthday party when something devastating happens. He dies. He's gone from auras world, well, almost, see Logan died suddenly, and hes not ready to move on. Auras not either. Dead Logan is almost as real as ever, and shes not ready to let go quite yet, and a hot foreign exchange student, Zachary, makes holding on to Logan a lot harder than she thought.

This book really surprised me. It was better than I thought it would be. I liked  how everyone  could see the ghosts, and all the technology they had for them. The plot and ending was very good also, although a bit predictable. The author is pretty good, but not the best. I haven't read any thing else though from her though, so I may be mistaken.

Overall this book is pretty good, I think If it had anything else as a subject then it would have been 2 stars, but the whole world Jeri made up was pretty cool, thats the main reason I liked it. You can tell she spent a lot of time on the details and how everything works. I love authers who let their immagination run wild, and pull it off. The setting had very fue holes, the plot moved quickly, even though i don think she characterised well enough, I was satisfyed with the book, and if she comes out with A sequel. (im pretty sure she will) I'll read that one also.


xo Dana