Showing posts with label series. Show all posts
Showing posts with label series. Show all posts

Sunday, 16 June 2013

Book Haul #4


"Books to the ceiling,
Books to the sky,
My pile of books is a mile high.
How I love them! How I need them!
I'll have a long beard by the time I read them.”
 
 
Hello my fellow readers,
 
Today I bring you my second book haul of the week - an explanation as to the quote from  Arnold Lobel.

This trio of books were purchased during this weekend and they're all girly summer reads therefore they're perfect for this season.

Anyway let's begin :
 
 
My Sisters a Pop Star by Kimberly Greene 99p in Sue Ryder Care
 
Although it has a battered exterior the plot sounded adorable so it was purchased.
 
I got it when I visited My Nearby District library on Friday (I didn't borrow anything out) in one of the four charity shops that surrounds the library.

Speaking of which I saw 3 Sarah Dessen books however they where over £2.50 with creased spines so hopefully they'll go onto the 50p area soon.That's when I'll buy them.
 
I tend to really enjoy books about the fame industry and that was my main reason for buying this.

The  earth,my butt & other BIG round things by Carolyn Mackler 99p in Sue Ryder Care
 
Previously when I attempted to read a book by this author I ended up being unsatisfied but I believe that the reason for that may have been that it was a collaborative book with a writer I didn't like.
 
This is meant to be a must-read teenage book and Judy Blume (who I've read from before and liked) gave it a positive review.
 
Never read a book with an over-weight protagonist before so it would be an interesting experience.
 
I own another book by her as well (Love and other four letter words) therefore I hope she's good.

 
The chocolate box girls #4 - Coco Caramel by Cathy Cassidy £5 in ASDA
 
One of my friends and I have been fan girling in anticipation of this release.

Getting this so cheap (and in hardcover) as a collector of the series was a dream come true. Until I got hope and realized they'd resized the series so this one is now wider and taller than the others. ARGH!

Coco is actually my least favourite sister (me and Skye are twins) and I'm not really finding this plot appealing.

My friend wishes to know my thoughts before she buys and reads though so I'll be reading it this week.

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Off  to watch Pretty Little Liars,
Mimi
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Wednesday, 29 May 2013

Review - The Celebutantes #1 - On the avenue by Antonio Pagliarulo

There's somethin' bout the way,The street looks when it's just rained,

Hello readers,

Today I post to you in a rather depressed mood due to Undone by Cat Clarke. I'm almost finished yet I'm dreading the ending.It also doesn't help that I'm listening to sad songs.I was always one to create an atmosphere.

The Taylor Swift quote refers to the constant torrential down pours outside my window right now - natures even galvanising the atmosphere to heighten.

Anyway let's move onto the review before I break down into tears and my laptop electrocutes me :


Book name - On the avenue

Series - #1 in The Celebutantes

Author - Antonio Pagliarulo

Page count - 342 pages

Time spent reading - 25th May - 28th May

Review :

You'll probably recognise this book from my Library Lovelies and Riveting Reservations orginal post. I picked it up last Thursday because it just seemed like the ridiculous 'trash' I'd enjoy.

A magnificent mystery.

The plot revolves around the Hamilton triplets - the richest, most scandalous and famous trio of  New York City.

When they're accused of murdering the maker and breaker of the fashion industry ,due to the fact her body is found dressed in a garment from their upcoming fashion line, they decide to find the real killer.

It's similar to two of my favourite things so I'd recommend it to fans of these :

Pretty Little Liars - they receive unpleasant texts from an anonymous source and are solving a murder in both.

Gossip Girl - (I've yet to read the book series but it shares these qualities with the tv show) it's set in Manhattan and the girls personalities plus lives  resemble that of characters on the show - especially Lexington and Serena.

Unexpected murderer therefore I'll definitely continue reading this series.

Rating :

4 out of 5 stars



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Book haul on Thursday ! ,
Mimi
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Monday, 27 May 2013

Review - Summer Camp Secrets #9 - Just Friends ? by Melissa J Morgan

A drop in the ocean,A change in the weather,

Greetings fellow book lovers,

In store for you today at the dawning of a new week is another delayed review.

The Ron Pope song quote is referring to the inevitable change in climate after the spectacular sunshine decided to disappear meaning the tragic demise of outside reading.The pleasantness of heat is going to return on Friday according to the current weather fore-cast though so fingers crossed.

Review time :


Book name - Just Friends ?

Series - #9 in Summer Camp Secrets

Author - Melissa J Morgan

Page count - 157 pages

Time spent reading - 21st May - 23rd May

Review :

Bought this book from one of my favourite charity shops in a Nearby town for £1.25 because I'd already read a copious amount of others from the series (these books : #1,#2,#3,#5,#6,#9,#10,#11 #13 and #14).

This novel explores tomboy Priya and what happens when she believes that her best friend starts experiencing emotions towards her.

It's unrequited of course. Until she discovers that it's actually one of her bunk mates he's crushing on and unexpected jealousy strikes.

But does Priya really love him ?

Previously I didn't know anything about the protagonist so it was interesting to learn about her.

It was an adorable contemporary but not my favourite from this lengthy fun quick read series.

I'd recommend this series for those searching for an easy summer series.

I'm rating this :

4 out of 5 stars


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Possible Book Haul tomorrow,
Mimi
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Sunday, 26 May 2013

Review - Sweet Valley High #23 - Say Goodbye by Francine Pascal

I'm Walking on Sunshine,

Hey Book Lovers,

As the title states the heat has continued to influence my life.I've spent practically the whole day devouring a book whilst the sun has tanned me in one of new beautiful blouses.

Also on the subject of home life I should probably mention that my Wi-fi has been back on since Thursday I just forgot to tell you.

Today I present to you a post that should have appeared almost a week ago.Post catch up will continue until at least Wednesday as there's two other reviews I need to catch up on.

I'm officially free from school for a week now though so you should expect better content and possibly more than one book haul.

Now that I've hopefully got you excited, I'll begin my fan girl fest :

 
Book name - Say Goodbye
 
Series - #23 in Sweet Valley High
 
Author - Francine Pascal
 
Page count - 153 pages
 
Time Spent Reading - 19th May - 20th May
 
Review :
 
I purchased this book from one of the charity shops in my town for 10p despite it's battered exterior - can I really resist SVH ?
 
Ideally I wanted to finish it during the final day of the Bout of Books Read-a-thon however Gatsby disrupted that plan.Throughout the school day that followed I could see the twins flawless million dollar smiles begging me to devour it during school work time. It was almost too much to endure so I rushed home to finish this.
 
Although plot wise this isn't my favourite from the series it's definitely the most heart-wrenching and tear-jerking.It takes you on an extraordinary roller-coaster ride that you wish never had to end.
 
The plot details what happens when Sweet Valley's superlatively adorable couple - Todd Wilkins and Elizabeth Wakefield - are galvanised into separation due to Todd's reallocation.
 
You should listen to Taylor Swift's (I don't like her newest album ,except for the song All too well which is my favourite by her, but her old actually Country music is phenomenal) song Last Kiss because the words express exactly what happens during the novel
 
The sub plot was extremely enjoyable as well. Jessica is employed by a dating agency and her match-making creates humorous results.
 
I adored this book and would especially recommend it to those SVH fans who love Todd and Elizabeth's relationship.
 
It has me enthused for my Sweet Valley reading week in June where I'm going to read as many  books from the different Sweet Valley series as I can. More on that in my June TBR post though that will probably appear on Friday.
 
Therefore in consideration of these points I'm rating this :
 
5 out of 5 stars
 
 
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Expect another review tomorrow,
Mimi
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Wednesday, 22 May 2013

Review - Megastar Mysteries #6 - SongBird by Annabelle Starr

"Can't repeat the past ? ... Why of course you can !"

Good afternoon readers,

That Gatsby (my latest adoration) quote refers too the loss of Wi-Fi my house is experiencing again. This may lead to poor quality posts but I'm trying to prevent that.

Anyway here's the delayed review :


Book name - SongBird

Series - #6 in Megastar Mysteries

Author - Annabelle Starr

Page count - 130 pages

Time spent reading - 18th - 19th

Review :

I chose this gleefully at the library last weekend when I recognised the series title from reading them 2 years ago.

This series is about 3 normal best friends (Rosie,Soph and Abs)who are constantly solving mysteries for celebrities - so unrealistic.

 In this particular book a new popular anonymous singer ,only known as SongBird,is invited to their environmental themed school fete. However SongBird may start singing the blues because someone is attempting to sabotage this event.

Can Rosie, her friends and her crazy detective programme loving Grandmother stop the saboteur in time ?

It was weird but also successful to re-visit characters I hadn't encountered for so long.Stories like this make me want my own detective agency.

Unfortunately I did solve the mystery of this book before it was revealed but it's the first time that's happened with this series.

I still thought this book was extremely enjoyable though due to the fact they uncover evidence so quickly.

I'd recommend this for people who love Nancy Drew (like me) and are looking for a girly quick read.

I'll definitely be reading the others in the series so I'm rating this :

3 out of 5 stars


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Tomorrow will be the first of my new segment on books I've borrowed from my libraries so please stick around,
Mimi
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Monday, 13 May 2013

Review - Geek Girl (#1) by Holly Smale and Read-a-thon update #1

On the first day of the read-a-thon Bonkers Bookaholic gave to me - a review of a 2013 release ! ,

Yes, Today I present to you the long-awaited review of a 2013 release straight of the Runway (book reference).

But first I thought I'd inform you that I've just won my fourth Goodreads Giveaway - Acid by Emma Pass ! YAY!!!!!!!

Just to clarify I finished this BEFORE the read-a-thon started so it isn't part of that total.

Read-a-thon update :
Finished Boys For Beginners by Lil Chase this evening so I'm on track for my reading. My review of that will be up tomorrow. Currently starting Fear Street- The Prom Queen by R.L Stine.

Without further ado, Let's begin the review :


Book name : Geek Girl (#1)

Author : Holly Smale

Page count : 379 pages

Time Spent Reading : 10th - 12th

Review :

I borrowed this from the Library on Saturday 4th and I'm glad that I did because I found it extremely enjoyable.

It's a heart-warming poignant (if your personality's like mine) novel revolving around  the intellectual, random fact loving Harriet Manners. It details the triumphs and trials she encounters whilst enduring an unwanted modelling career.

Harriet ,our protagonist, is : humorous,naive and someone who ,if she actually existed, I'd probably be friends with.You should read this book just to experience her witty insight on life and the copious Pop Culture references the author applies on every page.

Personally, the moments I found to be superlatively enjoyable where the adorable romance scenes  (the Love interest meeting was so sweet) as well as the Mean school scenes that almost brought tears of sympathy to my watering eyes.

Formatted in a page-turning style the story ends far too quickly and the facts it's packed with linger on your mind.

I'll definitely be reading the sequel when that's released!

Taking all of my points into consideration,I'm rating this book :

 4 out of 5 stars
 
 
 
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Keep reading,
Mimi
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Saturday, 11 May 2013

Book Haul #2


The Bookaholic strikes again it appears readers,

Yes the title is correct - I did have another splurge today. This time it was in my favourite local town (that I hadn't been to in 2 months) and there was a copious amount of irresistible deals awaiting my presence.

On that note, let's begin the book haul :

 
Sweet Valley High #88 - Love letters for sale by Francine Pascal 10p! in Saint Gemma's Hospice
 
A book from my favourite series (that is actually in my top 5 want to reads from the series) in my favourite town and in my favourite charity shop in the world for only 10p ! Sounds to good to be true but that's what happened to me Today.
 
This particular Saint Gemma's Hospice sells all it's teen fiction for 10p and it always seems to be selling some SVH so that's why it's my favourite charity shop. Contemplating reading this after I've completed my library books next week I'm that excited!
 

Do you want to know more about this book ? Click here and you'll receive what your heart desires : http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/412298.Love_Letters_For_Sale


 
Premonitions (#1) by Jude Watson 10p in Saint Gemma's Hospice
 

Read this last June and remember loving it although it was partially disturbing. I only found out Today when I added this to my Goodreads shelves that it actually has a sequel so I hope to come across that during my thrifts.

Do you want to know more about this book ? Click here and you'll receive what your heart desires : http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/732363.Premonitions?ac=1


 
Shine by Kate Maryon 10p in Saint Gemmas' Hospice

I've been wanting to read this since I finished Glitter (also by the author) ages ago but when I bought this the cover was different to the cover I had previously seen (for this same book) so I thought they were different books - I actually prefer the re-vamped cover designs to old ones.

Mizz magazine used it as their free gift in a Winter issue but I didn't want to fork out £2.50 for a magazine I didn't want when I knew I could get at the hospice (they've had 2 books that where previous gifts from the magazine before there).

It's only small so it should be more like a quick read and I'll probably read it this month or the next.

Do you want to know more about this book ? Click here and you'll receive what your heart desires :
http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/8467035-shine?ac=1



Gallagher Girls #1 - I'd tell you I love you , but then I'd have to kill you by Ally Carter 10p in Saint Gemma's Hospice
 
I've been waiting to find this book at a suitable price and you can't really get better than 10p. Coincidentally I saw books 2,3 and 4 afterwards (in a different shop) but was sceptical because I don't like to buy the rest of the books in a series without reading the first.
 
My friend read this series and thinks it's awesome so I decided to check it out although I've never read a book about spies before.It's pretty popular so hopefully it'll achieve my high expectations.
 
All the UK cover versions of the series are so much more beautiful and interesting than the US.
 
Do you want to know more about this book ? Click here and you'll receive what your heart desires :
 
 
 
Before I Fall by Lauren Oliver £2 in British Heart Foundation
 
Whilst I was walking out of the shop I spotted this on the bottom shelf and couldn't believe I'd missed it during my thorough browsing.
 
Delirium,the authors popular series, has been produced into a TV series starring Emma Roberts so I really want to read her work so I can decide whether or not to tune in.
 
Before I Fall is her stand-a-lone novel and the concept is amazing so I'm scheduled to read this in June.
 
Do you want to know more about this book ? Click here and you'll receive what your heart desires :
 
 
 
Cheerleaders 5 - All the way by Caroline B. Cooney 30p in Cancer Research UK
 
My intention when I entered this shop was to purchase the Sweet Valley Twins book I hadn't but last time (WHY DIDN'T I BUY IT ?) unfortunately though it was gone. The sight of this prevented me from having a break down.
 
It's got to be the cheesiest cover ever but it's by Caroline who's one of my favourite authors so her name guarantees greatness.
 
Do you want to know more about this book ? Click here and you'll receive what your heart desires :
 
 
 
The Crush by Alex Shearer 50p on a Market Stall
 
Despite detesting this cover and never encountering this book before, I decided to pick it up because of the plot and the publisher (Bite) who've printed some really enjoyable novels.
 
Might read it this week.
 
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Need (#1) by Carrie Jones £1.50 in Scope
 
Don't really know anything about this novel other than that the plot sounds interesting and the cover is beautiful. The other two books in the trilogy were in the shop as well but ,as I've previously mentioned, I only buy if I know I'll like.
 
Do you want to know more about this book ? Click here and you'll receive what your heart desires :
 
 
 
Bumped (#1) by Megan McCafferty £1.50 in Scope
 
Someone had obviously donated some of their amazing YA collection today due to the amount of similar great finds. The plot sounds extremely unique and I've never read a dystopian before so hopefully this will set a high standard for the genre.
 
Do you want to know more about this book ? Click here and you'll receive what your heart desires :


 
 
 
Everneath (#1) by Brodi Ashton £2 in Scope
 
I couldn't believe it when I saw this.
 
The cover is one of my favourites, The texture is so heavenly when it's petted it's better than stroking the fluffiest kitten and I really wish the competition to win the dress was still open because I would wear it everyday (I'd refuse to wear my school uniform even).
 
Do you want to know more about this book ? Click here and you'll receive what your heart desires :

 
 
 
Watersong #1 - Wake by Amanda Hocking £1.99 in Oxfam
 
Never read anything about mermaids before but I adore the film Aquamarine (I've seen it like at least 500 times because my sister and I used to watch it every Friday for like a year) so if that's anything to go by this will be excellent.
 
Do you want to know more about this book ? Click here and you'll receive what your heart desires :
 
 
 
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Did you go Book shopping Today? Please Comment what you bought below and I'll certainly check them out.
 
Be back tommorrow with some BIG NEWS,
Mimi
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Friday, 10 May 2013

Review - Vampire Kisses #1 - Blood Relatives (Manga edition) by Ellen Shreiber

Long time no read I guess viewer,

I actually read this book yesterday but due to faulty Internet access (Storms suck and galvanise you to do that Geography essay you've been dodging for almost a fortnight) it's being posted today.I suppose this could be considered a good thing surrounding the terms that my friend was actually borrowing this book yesterday so a picture wouldn't have been included. I sincerely apologise though for any inconvenience posting a day late might have caused.

But anyway here the review-finally-is:


Book name : Blood Relatives

Series : #1 in Manga version of Vampire Kisses

Author : Ellen Shreiber

Page count : 98 pages

Time spent reading : 30 minutes between 8th - 9th

Review:

I borrowed this last Friday when I joined a new library service that has a massive section (5 2 metre length shelves) filled with Young Adult Manga. I hadn't read this genre often before (only about 10 times) due to the lack of availability at my other libraries but now I believe Manga novels could become part of my weekly reads.

The artwork throughout this novel was incredible and should be viewed by any Japanese art enthusiast - if they can handle continuity errors.

Unfortunately however I suffered many annoyances when it came to the plot.

Firstly the story started very suddenly and it seemed like the plot was rather like a sequel from all the story details that where briefly explained. Therefore I would have preferred an entire book to those things detailed rather than trying to cram it all in a careless manner.

In addition the whole thing pretty much lacked detail and suffered plot wise in the long run when it finished rather arubtedley before anything had really occurred and on the verge of a crucial scene - which is especially an inconvenience for me because the rest of the series isn't obtainable.

I think the plot would have been a lot more clearer and satisfying if I had read the book series that it's a manga of.

Therefore for unexpected issues within the plot and similarities to the Twilight saga (which I hate) I'm rating it :

  3 out of 5 stars

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I'll be back with another post tomorrow so stay tuned!,
Mimi xheartx




Wednesday, 8 May 2013

Review- Pretty little liars #6 Killer by Sara Shepard

Greetings again reader,
Today I finally write for you my first review of Pretty Little Liars #6 Killer.Spoiler Alerts will be forewarned.
Enjoy!!!!



Book Name : Killer
Series : #6 in Pretty Little Liars series
Author : Sara Shepard
Page count : 268 pages
Time Spent Reading : 5th May - 8th May
Review:

Borrowed from the library this book bizarrely  took me double the time it should have taken (2 days) to devour : however this doesn't mean I didn't adore it.

Continuing on directly from the concluding scene in the previous book (Wicked) this book revolves around what happens to the liars lives after the discovery on the final page aka some psycho stuff.

The plot line now has completely diverted from the show and contains copious unaired flashbacks.

*FOR DETAIL ON THE PLOT READ THE SPOILER ALERTS LISTED BELOW! READ IF YOU DARE -A*

Firstly,things that happened that don't have anything do with Alison's murder and -A ...

Spencer's family are being complete devils throughout this book. Her own grandmother excludes her from her will and her car being taken away for a non-plausible reason - Seriously? So she tries to find out if she's adopted and gets scammed by the women she believed to be her birth mother -Spencer's entire college savings has been stolen.Also she hooks up with Andrew for a while but it doesn't last for long. I felt most sympathetic to Spencer's plot during this book because everything that could go wrong in her life did.

Aria meets another older man/potential love interest but unfortunately he's already taken before she can bestow her love upon him - BY HER MOTHER!!!!!!!! That doesn't stop said love interest though and there's an array of creepy 'love' scenes between them before she moves in with her father and Meredith again. To forget her problems with the creep she decides to try and spawn a relationship with Jason Dilaurentes - BIG MISTAKE -  to try make her 6th Grade fantasies a reality. Predictably it doesn't work out as there's a series of scary angry Jason moments that ruin their possible chances of a relationship.

In other Aria related news, Hanna is competing against her spiteful step-sister Kate for Aria's Brother's ,Mike's, affection.Hanna wins but Kate doesn't care because it all turned out to be a ploy to get Hanna back for the Herpes rumour (in Wicked).Hanna had the most lacking storyline as this was all that really happened.

Emily confused me characterisation wise the most in this book because suddenly her sexuality changed - she went from kissing a girl in a photo booth to sleeping with a guy, named Issac, she'd only known for like 2 weeks. They break up shortly afterwards and to be honest Emily's not that it bothered her because Issac had a psycho mother who wanted to see her dead

Now it's to analyse what I believe is the most crucial part of the whole story - what we learnt about Alison's murder in the order we discovered it.

First the flashback at the start -that was already partially revealed in book #5 Wicked- where a mysterious crash occurred and 'Ali' was rapidly whisked off in a car after quickly talking to the girls explaining about the Time Capsule piece. I think the crash was Alison protesting about
*SPOILER ALERT IF YOU HAVEN'T READ WANTED DON'T READ THE REST OF THIS PARAGRAPH* having to visit her twin sister Courtney (I read a spoiler years ago about this so I know) again and why she was whisked away in the car. This is also why when Emily found that sign in book at the Cavalier dance that the visits Jason made stopped after this date.

It's also hinted at the end of that flashback that Alison's piece of the time capsule flag has something about her murder on it. Unfortunately I don't think we'll be able to learn what was on the flag because (right at the end of the book) ,when Aria had it in her back pocket, she fell so I think it will have fallen out and been burnt by the Barn Fire.

When Spencer saw somebody in the woods and thought it was Melissa I definitely think it was Alison.

I don't have a clue why Jason and Jenna were arguing but I have a feeling it's important.

When Aria asks Jason to go to The Radley dance I know that he gets all freaked out because *SPOILER ALERT IF YOU HAVEN'T READ WANTED DON'T READ THE REST OF THIS PARAGRAPH* he used to visit Courtney there.

I'm really confused at why -A has only been targeting Spencer and Emily. I think -A is Melissa because she seems to have secrets about the time Alison was alive and of course she'd want to target Spencer.

Hanna sees Alison again in a dream (why is it always only Hanna?) and receives all these seemingly cryptic clues from her.When she works them out they turn out to all point the finger to the Murderer of Alison being Jason and Wilden.

The scene at the end where Alison -Or is it?- reveals herself to the girls came as a shock to me as I don't see how the story can pan out for 6 or so other books now. But I guess that's the thing about Rosewood - there's always more secrets.

*SPOILER FREE FROM NOW ONWARDS -A*

The ending of this book has left me yearning for Heartless like someone who's drowning yearns for air it's my definite 2nd favourite of the series (after Unbelievable) so far therefore I'm granting it :




5 out of 5 stars


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As always thanks for reading!,
Mimi xheartx



Tuesday, 7 May 2013

Top 9 series I want to start but haven't yet ! - Converted from Youtube

Hello my fellow readers,

The previous evening I saw one of my favourite Booktubers doing this so I decided I'd do it quickly whilst I'm in the middle of drafting a really long post and finishing books so I can post reviews.You can either pick five or ten series for this but I picked 9 because I just have too many (it could have been more than 9 admittedly).To challenge myself I only picked books I own.

I'm starting with Series's that I own more than one book from because they make me feel extra guilty :( .

1. Matched trilogy (Matched, Crossed and Reached) by Ally Condie

 
I bought Crossed for 10p on my Library book sale in December and then bought Matched for the full price in Waterstones in February so they haven't been gathering dust yet. I'm not usually a fan of dystopian but the concept sounded incredibly unique so I couldn't resist for such a cheap price when I'd been contemplating the decision for a while.
 
If you wish to learn extra information on the series the link below shall guide you:
 
 
2. Hex Hall trilogy (Hex Hall, Raising Demons and Spell Bound) by Rachel Hawkins
 
 
I first heard of this series when I spotted it in the New book section of my school library last September. In December 2012 I purchased Simon & Schuster's Dark Romance book set containing four books including Raising Demons.Then in April I saw Hex Hall on a four for 99p deal in a nearby towns charity shop and couldn't resist. I really want to start this series soon as it's known for excellence.
 
If you wish to learn extra information on the series the link below shall guide you:


3.Splintered series (Splintered, Unhinged and ?) by A.G Howard

 
As this is rather recent series I haven't really heard it receive much attention.If the cover and the fact that it's a re-telling of Alice in Wonderland are anything to go by then I predict wondrous delusional things.I borrowed this from the library last weekend (along with 3 other 2013 releases) so at least it hasn't been sobbing due to neglect on my shelf.


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4. The Hollow trilogy (The Hollow, The Haunted and The Hidden) by Jessica Verday


Because it's based on Sleepy Hollow I have high expectations for this despite it's lack of a reputation. Bought for £2.50 in a Charity shop in October.

If you wish to learn extra information on the series the link below shall guide you:
http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2998814-the-hollow?ac=1


5.The Luxe series (The Luxe, Rumours,Envy and Splendour) by Anna Godbertson


From the same charity shop but different 4 for 99p deal as Hex Hall this series have some of the prettiest covers ever and the blurb describes it to be a historical Gossip Girl. Surely it's got to be good?The rest are all avaidible at my school library so I have easy access to them.

If you wish to learn extra information on the series the link below shall guide you:
http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1254951.The_Luxe?ac=1


6. Generation Dead trilogy (Generation dead, Kiss of Life and Passing Strange) by Daniel Waters
 
 
Same 4 for 99p deal as Hex Hall with a Plot line that sounds amazing therefore I'm surprised I haven't heard anything.

If you wish to learn extra information on the series the link below shall guide you:
http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3157877-generation-dead?ac=1


7. Across the Universe trilogy (Across the Universe, A Million Suns and Shades of earth) by Beth Revis

 
A cosmic cover that instantly enchanted me for the microscopic price of £2.25 in April.This beauty has been read and loved by practically everyone except me.
 

If you wish to learn extra information on the series the link below shall guide you:
http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/8235178-across-the-universe?ac=1

8. The Summer I Turned Pretty trilogy (The Summer I Turned Pretty,It's Not Summer Without You and We'll Always Have Summer) by Jenny Han

 
Bought for 90p in February my Sister borrowed this from me and loved it so I hope I share the same opinion.On  my current Summer TBR pile far up so will probably be read and reviewed in July or August.
 

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9. Hush, Hush series (Hush,Hush , Crescendo , Silence and Finale) by Becca Fitzpatrick
 
 
A series that has received mixed reviews from the same Dark Romance Box set as Raising Demons.Never read anything revolving around Angels before so it should be an interesting experience.
 
If you wish to learn extra information on the series the link below shall guide you:


http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6339664-hush-hush?ac=1



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