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Title: The Amaranth Enchantment Author: Julie Berry Publisher: Bloomsbury Publication Date: March 3, 2009 Synopsis: When Lucinda Chapdelaine was a small child, her parents left for the royal ball and never returned. Ever since, Lucinda has been stuck in perpetual servitude at her evil aunt’s jewelry store. Then, on the very same day, a mysterious visitor and an even more bizarre piece of jewelry both enter the shop, setting in motion a string of twists and turns that will forever alter Lucinda’s path. In this magical story filled with delightful surprises, Lucinda will dance at the royal ball, fall under the Amaranth Witch’s spell, avenge her parents’ death, and maybe — just maybe — capture the heart of a prince. Verdict: This book was an enjoyably fast and light paced read! A sort of Cinderella re-make. It kept you guessing till the very end. And even though I was rooting for Peter, I liked how things turned out between Lucinda and George! :)) Rating: 5/5 Stars -Kristen ♥

Title: Gone   Author: Michael Grant Series: Gone, #1 Publisher: Katherine Tegen Books Publication Date: June 24, 2008 Synopsis: In the blink of an eye. Everyone disappears. GONE. Except for the young. Teens. Middle schoolers. Toddlers. But not one single adult. No teachers, no cops, no doctors, no parents. Just as suddenly, there are no phones, no internet, no television. No way to get help. And no way to figure out what's happened. Hunger threatens. Bullies rule. A sinister creature lurks. Animals are mutating. And the teens themselves are changing, developing new talents—unimaginable, dangerous, deadly powers—that grow stronger by the day. It's a terrifying new world. Sides are being chosen, a fight is shaping up. Townies against rich kids. Bullies against the weak. Powerful against powerless. And time is running out: On your birthday, you disappear just like everyone else... Verdict: This book was ahhh-mazing!!! I loved it and could hardly put it down! I can’t wait to get ...

Title: To Catch a Pirate Author: Jade Parker Publisher: Point Publication Date: May 1, 2007 Synopsis: Once caught, it’s harder still to let a pirate go When Annalisa Townsend’s ship is set upon by pirates in search of her father’s treasure, one of the crew, James Sterling, discovers her in the hold. When he moves to take her necklace, she begs him not to, as it is all she has left of her mother. He accepts a kiss in exchange for the necklace. “A fair trade, m’lady,” he tells her afterward, before disappearing. A year later, with a forged letter of marque, Annalisa is intent on hunting down the wretched James Sterling and reclaiming her father’s treasure from him. But now she’s in danger of him stealing something far more vulnerable this time: her heart. Verdict: I loved this book!!! It was a great, fast-paced read filled with pirates, treasure, and true love. I zipped through this book and abosolutely loved the main characters; Annalisa Townsend and James Sterling. If you are a ...

Soul Surfer Starring: AnnaSophia Robb, Dennis Quaid, Helen Hunt, and Carrie Underwood Synopsis: A champion surfer loses her left arm in a terrifying shark attack, but summons the determination to make an incredible comeback in this inspirational sports drama based on an incredible true story. A lifelong surfer who always felt at home in the sea, Bethany Hamilton honed her surfing skills in Kauai, and went on to compete in numerous surfing competitions. Then, one fateful Halloween morning, the wave-riding teen was taking part in a national surf competition when a 14-foot-long tiger shark emerged from the depths and changed her life in the blink of an eye. By the time Bethany reached shore, her left arm was almost completely gone. But just when it started to look like she would never ride a surfboard again, young Bethany used her faith and determination to reclaim the title of champion while being cheered on by her supportive parents, and Sara, the kind-hearted leader of a local youth ...

Title: Slayed Author: Amanda Marrone Publisher: Simon & Schuster Publication Date: October 5, 2010 Synopsis: The Van Helsing family has been hunting vampires for over one hundred years, but sixteen-year-old Daphne wishes her parents would take up an occupation that doesn’t involve decapitating vamps for cash. All Daphne wants is to settle down in one place, attend an actual school, and finally find a BFF to go to the mall with. Instead, Daphne has resigned herself to a life of fast food, cheap motels and buying garlic in bulk. But when the Van Helsings are called to a coastal town in Maine, Daphne’s world is turned upside down. Not only do the Van Helsings find themselves hunting a terrifying new kind of vampire (one without fangs but with a taste for kindergarten cuisine), Daphne meets her first potential BF! The hitch? Her new crush is none other than Tyler Harker, AKA, the son of the rival slayer family. What's a teen vampire slayer to do? Verdict: This was a fun and f...

Title: First Grave on the Right Author: Darynda Jones Series: Charley Davidson, #1 Publisher: St. Martin's Press Publication Date: February 1, 2011 Synopsis : A smashing, award-winning debut novel that introduces Charley Davidson: part-time private investigator and full-time Grim Reaper. Charley sees dead people. That’s right, she sees dead people. And it’s her job to convince them to go into the light. But when these very dead people have died under less than ideal circumstances (i.e. murder), sometimes they want Charley to bring the bad guys to justice. Complicating matters are the intensely hot dreams she’s been having about an Entity who has been following her all her life...and it turns out he might not be dead after all. In fact, he might be something else entirely. Verdict: This book was ahhhh-mazing!!! I loved Charley Davidson's spunky attitude and sarcasm. There were certain things she said that had me laughing out loud and earning a few strange looks from the o...

Title: Virals Author: Kathy Reichs Series: Virals, #1 Publisher: Razorbill Publication Date: November 2, 2010 Synopsis : Tory Brennan, niece of acclaimed forensic anthropologist Temperance Brennan (of the Bones novels and hit TV show), is the leader of a ragtag band of teenage "sci-philes" who live on a secluded island off the coast of South Carolina. When the group rescues a dog caged for medical testing on a nearby island, they are exposed to an experimental strain of canine parvovirus that changes their lives forever. As the friends discover their heightened senses and animal-quick reflexes, they must combine their scientific curiosity with their newfound physical gifts to solve a cold-case murder that has suddenly become very hot if they can stay alive long enough to catch the killer's scent. Fortunately, they are now more than friends they're a pack. They are Virals. Verdict : I loved this book!!! It was so fast-paced and full of awesome that I whipped th...