Review: Renegade - A MUST READ!

MY REVIEW: 

WOW LIKE WOW I WAS BLOWN AWAY!!!!         Ok at first I didnt know about this one.  I found it repetitive VERY repetitive BUT then we find out why (cant tell its a spoiler)  But it was worth the read.  We find out that our herioin is the Daughter of the People and that us people who live on the surface (suface dwellers) are the bad guys or so it seems.  We also find out that Evies world (Elysium)  is UNDER the ocean.  |Which gave me the creeps!  I don't even like being in the tubes at Sea world let alone live there.| When Gavin Hunter (yes a surface dweller) finds himself in Evies garden she finds herself drawn to him.  Her world is ruled by a woman known as Mother whom is a nasty lady!  Evie comes to find out with the help of Gavin that she has been put through the process called Conditioning (which is what they use on the enforcers who are supposed to protect their world) (IE. Enforcers start out at age 3 which kinda made me cringe I am a mom) Her memories have been altered and she is having trouble dealing with them flooding back.  So knowing that her mother is not going to let Gavin live they attempt to escape..........................................................................................................................................Ok so this book is one of those that it makes a great stand alone but an even better series which it is! (happy girly dance) This is the first book in a new series called Elysium Chronicles.  The ending of this book is uncertain but great. (cant give you more without giving it away) I can't wait for the next one and hope that Tor is nice enough to approve me for the next one!  AND YOU KNOW WHAT............MY LIFE IS ALMOST PERFECT!  LOL READ THE BOOK AND YOU WILL GET IT!

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Book Description

Release Date: November 13, 2012 | Series: Elysium Chronicles

• Hardcover: 368 pages
• Publisher: Tor Teen; First Edition edition (November 13, 2012)

Since the age of three, sixteen-year-old Evelyn Winters has trained to be Daughter of the People in the underwater utopia known as Elysium. Selected from hundreds of children for her ideal genes, all her life she’s believed that everything is perfect. Her world. Her people. The Law.

But when Gavin Hunter, a Surface Dweller, accidentally stumbles into Elysium’s secluded little world, Evelyn comes to a startling realization: Everything she knows is a lie.

Her memories have been altered.

Her mind and body aren’t under her own control.

And the person she knows as Mother is a monster.

Together with Gavin she plans her escape, only to learn that her own mind is a ticking time bomb...and Mother has one last secret that will destroy them all.

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Biography

J.A. Souders was born in the heartland with an overactive imagination and an over abundance of curiosity that was always getting her into trouble. She first began writing at the age of 13, when she moved to Florida and not only befriended the monsters under the bed, but created worlds for them to play together.

Because she never grew up, she decided she'd put her imaginary friends to work and started writing. She still lives in the land of sunshine and palm trees with her husband and their two children and is an active member of the RWA, CFRW, YARWA and SCBWI.

She is represented by Natalie Fischer Lakosil of the Bradford Literary Agency. Her debut book, RENEGADE, surfaces November 13, 2012 from Tor Teen (Macmillan).

Her short story TOOTHLESS is in the Mystery Times Ten anthology from Buddhapuss Ink.

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“I found it repetitive VERY repetitive BUT then we find out why (cant tell its a spoiler) But it was worth theread. ”

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This book was amazing! I loved it! You need to buy it! Yep just click above and be wisked away to amazon!


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Review: Keepers of the Zodiac

My Review:

I was lucky enough to have the author send me a copy of this in print (at the time my ereader died) I must say that I am VERY happy that I was sent this book.  I couldnt put it down.  Although this book is for the YA audience this book would please an adult as well.  The story was amazing and I cant wait to pick up something else that this author has written.  

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Young Adult Fantasy

Title: Keepers of the Zodiac

Author: Sharon Wood

Date Published: 9/24/12

The stars have shifted and the Earth is rapidly moving into the throes of chaos.
Four god-like beings known as the Zodiac High Council, send their winged herald, Syrie, out
with twelve sealed envelopes. His mission? To bring a chosen group of thirteen future Zodiac
Keepers, including a set of mesmerizing twins, to the Isle of Oriba for training. Syrie never
could have imagined that he would fall in love along the way—ultimately forcing him to choose
between betrayal and death. Keepers of the Zodiac is an enthralling tale of obligatory fate,
temporary hope, and impossible love.

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Sharon Wood is a married, mother of two boys. She was born and raised in Northern California, and attended college at San Jose State University, where she studied Marketing. A self-proclaimed Disney fanatic, Sharon enjoys collecting Vinylmations and talking about Disney related things to anyone that will listen. Besides writing, she enjoys playing and coaching volleyball, dancing, and reading. Keepers of the Zodiac is her first novel, and she is currently hard at work on the sequel!  

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Review: American Patriots

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My Review: 4 Stars

This book is so small. Its cute.  This book even with its size is so full of history that it will make you drool!  Its a very easy read and went by way to fast.  It is sure to become a classic. 

"*I received a copy of this book for free to review, this in no way influenced my review, all opinions are 100% honest and my own."

Book Description

Release Date: October 2, 2012

• Hardcover: 176 pages
• Publisher: Tyndale House Books (October 2, 2012)

The United States of America was founded and established by ordinary citizens just like you and me. In their struggle for independence, these heroic men and women willingly shed their blood, sweat, and tears--often sacrificing their own lives and fortunes in order to hand down the precious legacy of freedom we all enjoy today. Now is the time for a new generation of American patriots to rise up and join in the fight. Now is the time for every American to return to the virtues, values, and ideals that formed our foundation of freedom, and enable America to remain a great nation, a powerful democracy, and a beacon of hope for the world.American Patriots highlights the heroic men and women who valiantly fought to secure our God-given rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness--not only for themselves and their children, but for countless future generations. Their stories are a true reminder of the extraordinary faith, courage, and determination that set this country on the path to greatness centuries ago, and an inspiration for future generations of great American patriots.

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Review: Winning the City Redux

My Review:

This one turned into a 3 for me.  I did read it all although it is more for the sports fan.  This is a drama filled coming of age story.  But in the end it just wasn't for me. 

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Book Description

Publication Date: March 1, 2013

It's Detroit, 1961. Fifteen-year-old Dale Wheeler, the son of an unemployed, alcoholic autoworker, has big dreams of leading his team to the City Basketball Championship. But his dream is shattered when Dale, the co-captain and top point guard, is cut from the team to make way for the son of a big-money team sponsor. His life in a tailspin, Dale finds a helping hand in Miss Furbish, the beautiful homeroom teacher whose well-meaning kindness gradually builds into a potentially dangerous passion. And in his lowest times, Dale gets a final shot at his dream with a hardscrabble team of street-ballers that may have what it takes to win the City Championship. Winning the City Redux is now reimagined for a new generation of readers to discover. A perfect follow-on to Weesner's classic hit The Car Thief, Redux entertains as it examines new dimensions of classism, corruption, youth angst, and dangerous passion.
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Theodore Weesner, born in Flint, Michigan, is aptly described as "Writers' Writer" by the larger literary community. His short works have been published in the New Yorker, Esquire, Saturday Evening Post, Atlantic Monthly, and Best American Short Stories. His novels, including The True Detective, Winning the City, and Harbor Light, have been published to great critical acclaim in the New York Times,Washington Post, Harper's, Boston Globe, USA Today, Chicago Tribune, Boston Magazine, and the Los Angeles Times to name a few. He is currently writing his memoir, two new novels, and an adaptation of his widely praised novel retitled Winning the City Redux also to be published by Astor + Blue Editions. He lives and works in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.

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Review: Wilde's Meadow and Giveaway!

  My Review: See my highlights from my kindle
This is something new that I am doing so if it doesnt work let me know thanks

As soon as I seen this on Netgalley I jumped at the chance to read it.  I had toured the other two books and fell in love with them.  I hope to get a signed printed copy of this one soon to finish out my collection.  The covers are gorgeous the story beautiful and up lifting.  This book did loose me a little in the middle of it.  As we loose a lot of loved characters.  But, as all of these books say Death Is Only The Beginning.  I was disappointed by how many people loose their lives in this one. But I was happy about the ending.  This is an author to keep an eye out for.  And hopefully this isnt the last we see of Kate and her world.  

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Book Description

Publication Date: November 4, 2012

Happy endings are hard to find, and even though Katriona is in the middle of a war with someone who’s already stolen more than she can replace, she aches for a positive future with her Draíochtans.

Armed with hope, confidence in her abilities, and a strange new gift from her mother, Kate ventures into the Darkness to defeat a fallen god.

Losses add up, and new obstacles rise to stand in the way.

Is the one determined to bring Encardia light strong enough to keep fighting, or will all the sacrifices to stop those who seek domination be for nothing?

Product Details

• File Size: 1131 KB
• Print Length: 314 pages
• Simultaneous Device Usage: Unlimited
• Publisher: Curiosity Quills Press (November 4, 2012)
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
• Language: English
• ASIN: B00A1VXA5A
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• Lending: Enabled
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #70,050 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

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