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April 11, 2014
Overall rating 
 
4.7
Plot 
 
5.0
Characters 
 
4.0
Writing Style 
 
5.0
The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer (Mara Dyer #1)
Young Adult Fiction
What would you do if your whole world was turned upside-down?

This book is amazing. I love the plot twists, which are well thought out and explained. The whole concept is brilliant. One of my favourite books, and I bought this for my friends birthday and she loves it, and has even bought the next book. Great read,...

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April 11, 2014
Overall rating 
 
4.5
Writing Style 
 
5.0
Illustrations/Photos (if applicable) 
 
4.0
The Worst Girlfriend in the World
Young Adult Nonfiction
Will they re-unite, or be thrown apart forever?

The name of this book originates from "Alice Jenkins is the worst girlfriend in the world." which is scrawled on the boys public toilet wall. Franny and Alice have been best friends since they were babies, and have gone to the same primary and secondary school as each other....

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April 11, 2014
Overall rating 
 
4.7
Plot 
 
4.0
Characters 
 
5.0
Writing Style 
 
5.0
The Immortal Rules (Blood of Eden #1)
Young Adult Fiction
How hard would you fight for the ones you love?

I LOVE THIS BOOK I LOVE JULIE KAGAWA Allison's story is amazing, and in that world, is completely plausible. This book is written amazingly, and the plot is A M A Z I N G. One of my favourite books of all time.

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April 08, 2014
Overall rating 
 
5.0
Writing Style 
 
5.0
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The Worst Girlfriend in the World
Young Adult Nonfiction
Franny vs Alice

The name of this book originates from "Alice Jenkins is the worst girlfriend in the world." which is scrawled on the boys public toilet wall. Franny and Alice have been best friends since they were babies, and have gone to the same primary and secondary school as each other....

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