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Title: The In Between Author: Olivia Pierce Genre: Young Adult Romance Published: November 2014 Medium Read In: E-book Pages: 313 Rating: 4.5 Why I Read It:  A big thanks to NetGalley and Full Fathom Five publishing for allowing me to read this book in exchange for an honest review. Synopsis:  Tara Jenkins and Justin Westcroft used to be childhood BFFs. Now in high school, Justin’s a popular, all-star athlete, and Tara spends her days admiring him from afar. But when Tara saves Justin from nearly drowning in a freak accident, he’s unable to get her out of his mind. In no time at all, Tara and Justin fall deeply in love. And even though it’s only high school, they seem destined for a Happily Ever After. Until tragedy strikes—and this time, Justin’s not so lucky. Tara passes through her days as a shell of her former self: Justin’s dead, but she can still feel his presence, and she can’t seem to let him go. But there’s a reason for that, and it’s not ...

Hey guys it's Natalie here with a little something different. I'm supporting a new author by putting her book trailer on here. I think I might do this more at the start of the new year, but I'll give you a sneak peek of what's to come. Well I hope you enjoyed this and that it makes you want to buy the book. Please support Martina Boone by buying and reviewing her book.

Title: The Young Elites (The Young Elites # 1) Author:  Marie Lu Genre: Fantasy Published: October 2014 Medium Read In: Hardcover Pages: 355 Rating: 5 Why I Read It: I love fantasy novels! Synopsis:  I am tired of being used, hurt, and cast aside. Adelina Amouteru is a survivor of the blood fever.  A decade ago, the deadly illness swept through her nation. Most of the infected perished, while many of the children who survived were left with strange markings. Adelina’s black hair turned silver, her lashes went pale, and now she has only a jagged scar where her left eye once was. Her cruel father believes she is a malfetto, an abomination, ruining their family’s good name and standing in the way of their fortune. But some of the fever’s survivors are rumored to possess more than just scars—they are believed to have mysterious and powerful gifts, and though their identities remain secret, they have come to be called the Young Elites. Teren Santor...

Title: Howl's Moving Castle (Howl's Moving Castle #1) Author: Diana Wynne Jones Genre: Fantasy Published: April 2008 Medium Read In: Paperback Pages: 429 Rating: 5 Why I Read It: I've seen the movie, so I thought that I'd read the book too. Synopsis:  Sophie has the great misfortune of being the eldest of three daughters, destined to fail miserably should she ever leave home to seek her fate. But when she unwittingly attracts the ire of the Witch of the Waste, Sophie finds herself under a horrid spell that transforms her into an old lady. Her only chance at breaking it lies in the ever-moving castle in the hills: the Wizard Howl's castle. To untangle the enchantment, Sophie must handle the heartless Howl, strike a bargain with a fire demon, and meet the Witch of the Waste head-on. Along the way, she discovers that there's far more to Howl—and herself—than first meets the eye. Review:  I loved the movie and I wanted to read this for ...

Title: Fated (Soul Seekers #1) Author: Alyson Noel Genre: Young Adult Paranormal Published: May 2012 Medium Read In: Hardcover Pages: 352 Rating: 2 Why I Read It: Trying to see if I would like a different series by Alyson Noel. Synopsis:  I shove through the crowd, knocking into girls and bouncing off boys, until one in particular catches me, steadies me. I feel so secure, so at home in his arms. I melt against his chest-lift my gaze to meet his. Gasping when I stare into a pair of icy blue eyes banded by brilliant flecks of gold that shine like kaleidoscopes, reflecting my image thousands of times. The boy from my dream. The one who died in my arms. Strange things are happening to Daire Santos. Crows mock her, glowing people stalk her, time stops without warning, and a beautiful boy with unearthly blue eyes haunts all her dreams. Fearing for her daughter’s sanity, Daire’s mother sends her to live with the grandmother she’s never met. A woman who reco...

Title: Princess of Thorns Author: Stacey Jay Genre: Fantasy Published: December 2014 Medium Read In: Harcover Pages: 400 Rating: 5 Why I Read It: I enjoy fairy tale retellings a lot. Thanks to NetGalley and Delacorte Press for allowing me to read this back in October. Synopsis:  Game of Thrones meets the Grimm's fairy tales in this twisted, fast-paced romantic fantasy-adventure about Sleeping Beauty's daughter, a warrior princess who must fight to reclaim her throne. Though she looks like a mere mortal, Princess Aurora is a fairy blessed with enhanced strength, bravery, and mercy yet cursed to destroy the free will of any male who kisses her. Disguised as a boy, she enlists the help of the handsome but also cursed Prince Niklaas to fight legions of evil and free her brother from the ogre queen who stole Aurora's throne ten years ago. Will Aurora triumph over evil and reach her brother before it's too late? Can Aurora and Niklaas break the cu...