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Reviewed by a reader     June 27, 2011
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Dakota Divided=Delicious Reading!

a review by Somekindofreader Dakota Divided by Josh Clark is one of the most refreshing YA books I've read in a long time. Dakota Lester is a social misfit who really wants to fit in. Obsessed with Addie Wilkins, the hottest girl in school, and trying...

Young Adult Fiction
Reviewed by a reader     June 27, 2011
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5.0

Good read!

a review by Joey B I really liked Dakota Divided. Not only is it funny, but it is the perfect snapshot of the ups and downs of being a teenager. Dakota's language and delivery is what makes the book so funny, and the way it takes...

Reviewed by a reader     June 27, 2011
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Out of this world

a review by G.Clyde I bought this book back in February when Alana and I went to the "Breathless Reads" tour. Let me start by saying that Beth Revis is such a sweet person, and hysterical to boot! I really could not stop laughing every time it was...

Young Adult Fiction
Reviewed by a reader     June 27, 2011
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Nightshade?? yess

a review by kayleahNichole Nightshade??? Yess!! I practically fell in love with Nightshade! It was absolutely AMAZINGG!!!!! Calla is always doing something for otyhers. Its kind of obvious that her and Ren arent very into eachother at the beginning. Then it almost seems as if they do....

Young Adult Fiction
Reviewed by a reader     June 27, 2011
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5.0
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5.0

My Inspiration

a review by KayleahNichole O my goodness. North of Beautiful is my Inspiration!! I never thought i'd rteally ever see true beauty in a book. It makes you realize that no matter what you look like on the outside. There is always going to be someone...

Reviewed by a reader     June 27, 2011
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4.0
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4.0

unusually interesting

a review by Lindz After reading the novel, I thought it was very interesting. The novel itself is an adventerous sci-fi plotline with a twist of romance. It also is very futurtistic, even though in the story the dont know if the world has "ended" yet. Overall, this...

Young Adult Fiction
Reviewed by a reader     June 27, 2011
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5.0
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5.0

fun to read

a review by alee I loved this book, even though I don't usually read realistic fiction. What I liked most about the book was it was easy to relate to. The beginning of the book talks about the main character, Auden,...

Young Adult Fiction
Reviewed by a reader     June 27, 2011
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Not suitable

a review by buttonsandbows Sorry, but I feel Ms. Aidinoff's story of Eden is horrible. To depict God as a big ol' meanie who is controlling, unthoughtful, unloving and is given to temper tantrums - that's just WRONG!! And having the Serpent somehow becoming a tender lover for...

Young Adult Fiction
Reviewed by a reader     June 27, 2011
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4.0
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4.0

Fun Romantic Read

a review by Courtney This is a hard book review to write because there were some things I just loved about this story and other things that drove me crazy!! To sum up what goes on in this story; Anna is forced to spend her senior year at...

Young Adult Fiction
Reviewed by a reader     June 27, 2011
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5.0
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5.0

Scandalous Rumors & Intriguing Writing: A Diamond of a Novel

a review by Angel Fish After leaving an especially tempting cliffhanger in The Luxe, I couldn't wait to get my hands on Rumours, and after reading the first page I was instantly devoured into the world of Elizabeth and Diana Holland, the Schoonmakers, and the Hayes. The switch...

Young Adult Fiction
Reviewed by a reader     June 26, 2011
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4.0
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4.0

An Entertaining Blend of Dystopia and Coming of Age

a review by Angel Fish Wither, a somewhat unique novel set in the future of the United States, is about a girl named Rhine Ellery who lives in a world where technicalities with experimenting have led to girls mysteriously dying at the age of 20 and men at...

Young Adult Fiction
Reviewed by a reader     June 26, 2011
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5.0
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Loved It

a review by G.Clyde After a tweet from Richelle Mead saying she read the book and enjoyed it, I decided I would give it a shot as well. When I picked it up I saw that it said on the cover "For fans of The Hunger Games" since...

Young Adult Fiction
Reviewed by a reader     June 26, 2011
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5.0
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Really LOVED this one

a review by G.Clyde I decided to read this book because it was on the Breathless Reads tour. When I went to the NYC stop I had never heard of this book (if I did I would have boughten it) I was a little iffy about reading it...

Young Adult Fiction
Reviewed by a reader     June 26, 2011
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5.0
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Loved this one!

a review by G.Clyde I knew straight out I was going to enjoy this book, I'm on a werewolf kick as of late, so when I finally got the book from the library (yes, I still go to that ancient place where they let you rent books for...

Young Adult Fiction
Reviewed by a reader     June 26, 2011
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5.0
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Great book

a review by G.Clyde I really enjoy this book. It's an original idea, I've never read anything like it. I never would have thought I would enjoy a romance book about zombies, I'm not usually a zombie lover, but this book is the exception. You will enjoy this...

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