Firespell -- BWB Review

As the new girl at the elite St. Sophia's boarding school, Lily Parker thinks her classmates are the most monstrous things she'll have to face.

When Lily's Guardians decided to send her away to a fancy boarding school in Chicago, she was shocked. So was St.Sophia's . Lily's ultra rich brat pack classmates think Lily should be the punchline to every joke, and on top of that, she's hearing strange noises and seeing bizarre things in the shadows of the creepy building.

The only thing keeping her sane is her roommate , scout, but even Scout's a little weird -- she keeps disappearing late at night and won't tell Lily where she's been. But when a prank leaves Lily trapped in the catacombs beneath the school, Lily find Scout running from a real monster( Goodreads.com )

I had read an adult novel by the same author previously. I did love her worlds that she does create for adults and teens.

I enjoyed the friendship of Lily and Scout. I could also see the relationships of love between Lily and Shepherd, and Scout and Michael. I liked Scout and Lesley as friends to Lily as navigates her 2 years at St. Sophia's school.

I enjoyed them working as a team and it reminded me of the Buffy gang or Scobby do Mysteries. This book has many 80's references like brat pack, mentioning of Reo Speed wagon. I did see Gilmore Girls and Sex and the City references. I kept wondering how old Scout was because the 80's references were odd, but liked her quirks and loved that she helped out in the community with the junior varsity and loved that there was variety of skills and people ...want to learn more about the team.

What I don't like is a girl being on her own at a boarding school and her parents are keeping secrets from her. I wanted to know more about the Parents and what they are doing , or there responsibility to Team.

I liked that Lily would do all that she could to save her friend whether she had any powers at all because that's friends do in times of need.

Book Review=4

BWB=4

I would let my daughter read this book if she wanted too.

This is my own book and my Honest review.

Questions: Lily & Jason-- what does the next book holds for them?? starting a new romantic relationship with dating/ and dealing with demons all the while being teenagers and going to school-- reminds me of Buffy Summers, curious if he bites her mmmmm

Lily & Scouts Friendship has a lot of secrets , so in the end who did you relate to lily or scout ?? What about Lesley or Veronica ? Would you hang out with the Brat pack or be the loner?? I think I tended to relate to Scout with her being so different in High School. But there are times I see myself wanting to be always studying like Lesley and helping my friends out  and studying , and there times I'm sure we all wanted to hang with the popular kids ...I know at times I did. I think I could relate to the girls because there was a part of me in the book.

What do you think of the overwhelming trend in YA lit , where the parents are either dead, shipping kids off to boarding schools? Do you think this is a real look at parents today and what teens are dealing with ?? As a Parent ..I don't like it, because if the parents don't know how to raise or deal with the children that they created or their short comings in raising them..sorta a pet peeve right with as many books doing this from Fallen, Twilight, etc. But as a teenager I can remember at times I thought my parents didn't understand me or my problems, and I can see why it Lit that stories do this. It creates drama and a teenager having to grow up, and face adult challenges.

Follow up parental question: Authors employ the missing parents to mature their teenage protagonist. The protagonist doesn't have the option to act as an irresponsible teen , because they do not have any parent supervision. Did you find Lily behavior normal for a teenager , or more mature ?? I actually found Lily to be more normal -- Granted she found out that she has a power..but she didn't whine too much which is refreshing. I also thought that the school was better on patrolling when students misbehaving or sent into the office. I think that knowing Lily family history and parents friendship with the Principal , she was chosen to live with Scout, Lesley, and Veronica. I actually enjoyed this writer and how she deals with characters. 

Whisper -- Book review

Joy is used to Hearing Whispers-- to walking down the street and instantly knowing people's deepest , darkest desires. She uses this talent for good, to make people happy and give them what they want.But for her older sister Jessica, the family gift is curse ans she uses it to make people's lives --especially Joy's miserable. Still when Joy Hears a mysterious and frightening Whisper from Jessica's own mind, she knows she has to save her sister, even it it means running away with a boy she barely knows--a boy who may have a dark secret of his own.( Back of the book).

This book was a fast read for me. This is a Young adult novel.

I was happy to see a family trying to solve the problem- not just a girl doing it all by herself.

I loved that it showed sisters with abilities and what can happen , whether good and bad and those choices.

I loved that there was some romance between some characters and then even more secrets are to be uncovered.

Joy does all that she help her sister even when they get into a huge fight at school. In this family all the girls have the gift.

I loved this book...and love the characters, and loved seeing a family work together because seeing that is pretty rare in books.

I would let my daughter read this book and talk about it.

Book Review=4


This book comes out in May and thanks to aroundtheworldtour for the book and this is my Honest review.

When Mike Kissed Emma-Book Review

Emma Landon has a plan she's going to be in the high school musical and sing the most romantic song possible to her boyfriend.She's not looking for the lead, just a decent part where she and Trevor can dance on stage.The Plan starts to unravel when she gets the starring role, and playing opposite her is not her perfect boyfriend, but the school loner, Biker Mike.When Mike kisses Emma at the school dance, everything changes. ( Back of the book)

What a cute young adult novel. I could totally relate because I did a play in high school.

Emma -- telling the story

Mike-- loner, also in play

Trevor-- boyfriend and in play

It was nice to see a family in a book and siblings sticking up for each other. Emma is trying for the part of Liesel in the musical -- Sound of Music but ends up as Maria. Biker Mike is a loner and tries out for the play too and he gets the lead of Captain Von Trap.

This was a great book about friendships, and getting to know someone in high school. Its amazing how perceptions of people change once you get to know them. I think that true in any relationship . This was a fast read for me, but Loved the cover and story. Its a cute story and I would recommend my daughter to read this book.

Book Review=4

Thanks to Aroundtheworld Book tour for the book and this is my Honest Review.

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Original Sin Book Review

Haunted by chilling memories of demonic possession and murder, Moira O'Donnell has spent seven years hunting down her mother , Fiona , whose command of black magic has granted her unprecedented control of the underworld. Now Moria global search has led her to a small California town that's about to be hell on earth. Tormented by his own terrifying past and driven by powers he can't explain , ex seminarian Rafe Cooper joins Moira's dangerous quest. ( Back of the book).

This story was tough to get into ..but once I understood all the back stories and characters I enjoyed it.

Interesting Family aspect of an mom who is a witch along her daughter , trying to bring the end of the world. She has another daughter Moira trying to stop her evil. The story takes place near San Luis Obispo area.

Fiona unleashes the 7 deadly sins upon the town and the towns people all go crazy. I wondered if there was a book about Anthony and Sky because I did like seeing the 2 couples relationships interwoven through out the book.

I will most likely read the next book in the series to see what happens with the crazy family of witches and demonlogists.

**interesting fact-- The author is local to me and also has 5 kids too. I got her address and will be sending a card to her.

The book is out and I saw it in my local grocery store.

Book review=4

Thanks to Tricia for the book and it was through Media Muscle and this is my honest review.

Our Love Story

This year will be 12 year married.

We met at a church dance and I had already called off 2 other engagements to some nice guys, but in the end they were not for me.

During the dance he invited for out for the next night for dinner and movies. This was in June . He made me dinner and we watched some movies..and he remembered the magic shell for the Ice cream. I came home late from that date, and my parents definitely wanted to meet him..On Sunday, my mom asked what his intentions toward me and had meet the whole family that night.

He proposed to me after went to the movies and saw Star ship Troopers. I know not quite a romantic movie-- he didn't have a ring yet..so he did it again at the house I was living at with room mates and than when he gave me the ring.

We got married in February and he also helped with the planning of the wedding reception. We then did the honeymoon in Lake Tahoe.

I'm thankful for him and the love he shows me and the kids. He works hard to provide so that I can be home with them. He likes to do their nails. He shows me many times over that he loves me. He understands I love to read, and even understood when I was totally into twilight-- I'm not as much as I was. My hobbies was collecting Beanie Babies and Twilight with an 10 year in between them.

I finally figured out what to get him for our Anniversary. We are going out on a Date for dinner and something afterwards.

I love my Husband very much.

Friday Fun

Okay last day of Vacation here--So ready for the kids to go back to school

We have been busy this week with Park, Dentist, Playing with friends

Taxes are done

Our Anniversary is this weekend-- 12 Years with my Sweetie
Yes we have a DATE Night already planned

Church on Sunday

Monday we are back to the routine

Reading /Reviews coming