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Young Adult Fiction
Reviewed by Kenny     January 31, 2013
Overall rating 
 
5.0
Plot 
 
5.0
Characters 
 
5.0
Writing Style 
 
5.0

The truth is ...

I loved this book and Sarah Dessen is such a great writer. Macy has her life all mapped out- to be the perfect daughter, perfect girlfriend, perfect student with perfect grades and for the summer, work in the boring library and study for the SATs to get a perfect...

Young Adult Fiction
Reviewed by Kenny     January 31, 2013
Overall rating 
 
5.0
Plot 
 
5.0
Characters 
 
5.0
Writing Style 
 
5.0

This story

I don't really read contemporary or general fiction type of books as i'm more of a paranormal kinda girl but whenever i see one of Sarah Denssen's books, i pick it up. her style of writing is different and not predictable and i love it. Remy likes control and...

Young Adult Fiction
Reviewed by Kenny     January 31, 2013
Overall rating 
 
4.3
Plot 
 
5.0
Characters 
 
4.0
Writing Style 
 
4.0

An Extra book !?!

Wasn't expecting another book in the series but this was brilliant. Things have changed in the world- whether it's for the better or worse depends on how you see it. What people care about is their face rank and who's invited to Nina Love's party. Aya is so obsessed...

Young Adult Fiction
Reviewed by Kenny     December 18, 2012
Overall rating 
 
5.0
Plot 
 
5.0
Characters 
 
5.0
Writing Style 
 
5.0

Kick a** ending.

The ending was the best part for me. I love the new Tally. Being the last special Special, I loved how she makes use of it. She and David will be the New smoke nemesis. David and Tally will be the ones to stand in the way of anyone who...

Young Adult Fiction
Reviewed by Kenny     December 18, 2012
Overall rating 
 
4.3
Plot 
 
5.0
Characters 
 
4.0
Writing Style 
 
4.0

So bubbly making!!!

This was so much better than the first book. I totally loved it. I loved the new pretty words- it was so bubbly making. I was heartbroken over David, I think that he and Tally are the perfect couple and not Zane(-la) who I think is cool by the...

Reviewed by Kenny     December 18, 2012
Overall rating 
 
5.0
Plot 
 
5.0
Characters 
 
5.0
Writing Style 
 
5.0

Woah first review!

Well, since no one has read it yet, I'm not going to ruin this for anyone. All I'm gonna say is that Jessica Shirvington did not disappoint, she certainly brought it. Violet and Lincoln are still trying to be together, we get to know what Phoenix is thinking in one...

Young Adult Fiction
Reviewed by Kenny     December 16, 2012
Overall rating 
 
4.7
Plot 
 
4.0
Characters 
 
5.0
Writing Style 
 
5.0

Great Sequel

Pierce is now in the place she never wanted to go back to: the underworld! John says is to protect her but who is going to protect her family? We got to know more about he lord of the underworld and what Pierce found out about him may be the...

Reviewed by Kenny     December 16, 2012
Overall rating 
 
4.7
Plot 
 
4.0
Characters 
 
5.0
Writing Style 
 
5.0

Amazing Sequel

Wow! Jessica Shirvington never failed to deliver. I totally loved this book and I can't help but continue to be head over heels with this series. I actually thought the sequel will never top the first one but it did and I loved it! Violet continues to learn what...

Young Adult Fiction
Reviewed by Kenny     December 15, 2012
Last updated: December 15, 2012
Overall rating 
 
3.3
Plot 
 
4.0
Characters 
 
3.0
Writing Style 
 
3.0

umm....

This book was can be totally unengaging to me at times. I've seen this book on bookshelves but i didn't feel like reading it but after passing by it so many times, i decided to give it a go. It started out alright- Tally tricking her room and sneaking out,...

Young Adult Fiction
Reviewed by Kenny     December 12, 2012
Last updated: December 15, 2012
Overall rating 
 
5.0
Plot 
 
5.0
Characters 
 
5.0
Writing Style 
 
5.0

A Fab Ending to a Fab Series

Whew! I couldn't have asked for a more perfect ending. This book is really light-hearted and to me, a break from serious life threatening situation books. Evie is still sassy, sarcastic and fun. I can't get enough of this book and i was sad when it ended.

Young Adult Fiction
Reviewed by Kenny     July 22, 2012
Last updated: July 22, 2012
Overall rating 
 
5.0
Plot 
 
5.0
Characters 
 
5.0
Writing Style 
 
5.0

Great ending

I couldn't wait to get my hands on this book and when i finally got it,i couldn't put it down. I wasn't expecting that end but it was even better. We finally get to know how Luce and Daniel first met, why they couldn't be together, what/ who Luce...

Reviewed by Kenny     June 18, 2012
Last updated: June 18, 2012
Overall rating 
 
3.7
Plot 
 
4.0
Characters 
 
3.0
Writing Style 
 
4.0

Neeeeeeeedy Kateeeeey!!!

Needy, Needy Kate. "Henry doesn't love me" "Henry is still in love with Persephone" it goes on and on and on and on. Why is Kate being so needy, so suddenly? I mean, she doesn't need anyone-she never had-(well except maybe her mum). She just went from "i don't date"...

Reviewed by Kenny     June 18, 2012
Overall rating 
 
5.0
Plot 
 
5.0
Characters 
 
5.0
Writing Style 
 
5.0

TIME OFF?

Kate is having her six month time off but instead off the perfect holiday- relaxing in a beach getting tanned- she gets sucked in the middle of an immortal feud going back millions of years. It doesn't help that Henry also plays a big part in this feud. She...

Reviewed by Kenny     June 18, 2012
Overall rating 
 
4.3
Plot 
 
4.0
Characters 
 
4.0
Writing Style 
 
5.0

modern twist on greek myths

I really enjoyed this book. this is my first ever greek myth book and so far i loved it. It kinda reminds me of picking up the pieces - a song by Paloma Faith The relationship between Kate, Henry and Persephone is just like that. I liked...

Reviewed by Kenny     May 24, 2012
Overall rating 
 
4.7
Plot 
 
4.0
Characters 
 
5.0
Writing Style 
 
5.0

good

I really loved this book. It wasn't what i expected but i loved it anyways. We get to know what is happening with Mara (the main character) and Noah and i was surprised to see that Noah also has secrets of his own. I loved how Michele...

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