Education & Closing Schools

I love my kids teachers , and that they do amazing work. But in my area , the school board wants to close down 2 or 3  schools because they are very  very old. My kids have been to the middle school , and now I am working there. I have only seen band aid fixes on both the elementary school, and middle school. These schools have been around for many many years. I can only wish that the district did more for this area , but that's the past. 

Also in this area , are many areas for the kids to play soccer, baseball, softball. If these schools close then these area's will be closed due to either moving a school or fixing up another one. The community will miss out if this area is gone. 

I think that the middle school should be rebuilt . I know that it's the most expensive one , but this community needs it. I am doing all that I can get the word out regarding this situation. I have emailed my board members, members of the City Council . The community needs this and the students need this. I will do all that I can for my kids and the incoming students to the Middle school. 

*** Not touching Common Core but that's another issue 

Thanks and getting off my soapbox. 

If you would like to help me -- you can email me for information. Please help me save these community of schools. 

Vault of Dreamers Blog tour & giveaway

Vault of Dreamers
1st in a series
Roaring book press
Sept 16

Rosie Sinclair comes from a small town. She is on this tv show , where they are rated . She meets a boy from the kitchen , and they become friends. She also decides not to take a pill at night time. She noticed that she seemed off from the taking the pill. During the night she notices things.

Rosie also starts making friends with the others at Forge. She also learns more about the Dean. Things aren't what they seem to be at this school. The Dean is doing something to them while they are dreaming.

Rosie also starts hearing things , and her friends think that she might be going crazy.

This book was a wild ride, and that ending. I have read her previous book series and I liked it too. I love how she brings up so many things in the book. It also reminded me of Matrix -- what is real ??

Book Review= C

THE VAULT OF DREAMERS Blog Tour

·         September 9 | Ex Libris Kate & The Book Monsters

·         September 10 | Book Hounds & Candace's Book Blog

·         September 11 | Mundie Moms & Word Spelunking

·         September 12 | My Bookish Ways & Working for the Mandroid

·         September 13 | Fiction Fare

·         September 14 | Icey Books & My 5 Monkeys

·         September 15 | SciFi Chick & Supernatural Snark

·         September 16 | YA Interrobang & I’d So Rather be Reading

·         September 17 | Fiktshun & Book Briefs

·         September 18 | Michelle & Leslie’s Book Picks & The Irish Banana Review

·         September 19 | Alice Marvels & Forever Young Adult

·         September 20 | Good Choice Reading & Step into Fiction

CARAGH O’BRIEN Bio

Caragh M. O’Brien is the author of the BIRTHMARKED trilogy and THE VAULT OF DREAMERS, both from Macmillan/Roaring Brook Press. Born in St. Paul, Minnesota, Ms. O’Brien was educated at Williams College and earned her MA from Johns Hopkins University. She recently resigned from teaching high school English in order to write young adult novels.

Thanks so much to Macmillan and this is my Honest Review a Rafflecopter giveaway

Adrenaline Crush

Adrenaline Crush
stand alone
Macmillan
Sept 23

Dyna is a adrenaline junkie. Her family is a bit different, but they are there for each other. She meets a boy at the river hole, and ends up hurting herself. She also ends up dating the boy. While in recovery she meets Pierce who helps her along. She also meets some crazy people in the center.

This book was okay . I enjoyed the family aspect a lot more. I know that there had to be a triangle in this book , to move the story along. This was a fast read.

Book Review= C

Thanks so much to Macmillan and this is my Honest Review

Rebel Nation

Rebel Nation
Berkley
for review
2nd in a series
July 1st

Clover Donovan and Jude are trying to figure things out with all the other's. West is still alive . There is some things that happen in this series. Clover is autistic  and tries to solve the problem. Secrets are being kept . The program really wants Clover . More things are happening for the rebels.

I had a tough time getting back into this series again. I loved the slight romance between Jude and Clover. I loved all the characters in this book. I can't wait to see what happens next in the story.

Book Review= C

Thanks so much to Berkley and this is my Honest Review

Trial by Fire

Trial by Fire
Macmillan
for review
1st in a series
young adult
Sept 2nd

Lily Procter is always sick . She finally starts having more than a friendship with Tristan. Juliet is her sister, and has been away at college. Samantha is her other sister , and she knows things about people in town. Her mom is also crazy.

Lily starts hearing her own voice and is transported to another Salem. She meets Lillian who is a witch , and she is in charge.

Lily tries to figure things out, and meets up with Rowan. He helps Lily along her journey. She also learns more about magic, claiming, and energy. She also learns more about the out lander & Covens and mind-speak. Lily also learns more about herself along with Tristan, Rowan, and Caleb. Lily and Rowan do have a connection. Her family is very important to her.

I have found  that this book was very good with the world building. I loved that this wasn't insta romance. I loved that this book mixed magic with science. This book did remind me of sliders. This book slowly grew on me along with Tristan, Rowan. Lily becomes a strong female , and she stands up for what she believes in. I have found that her 1st books area always great . I do love an author who writes something new and different.

Book Review= B+

Thanks so much to Macmillan and this is my Honest Review

Falling into Place

Falling into Place
Green willow books
debut
stand alone
Sept 9

Liz is the queen bee at her school. She is best friends with Julia & Kennie. They live in a small town. Her mom works a lot, and her dad has died.

Liz and her friends are all telling what happens up and around the accident. She wasn't a nice person, and see some of those effects of those things she has told others. She tries to commit suicide, and the only person who finds her is Liam. Liz also did something to him. Liz tries asking for help, and we see Others reaction to her being in the hospital.

This book was a fast read. Liz noticed what she did to others , and she wasn't happy. She was very lonely. This book was amazing and sad. I am still book hungover since reading this book. This book touched on friendship, depression, family, love. This book is amazing.

Book Review= B+/A

Rites of Passage & On the Edge

Rites of Passage
edelweiss
Harper teen
stand alone
Sept 9

Sam McKenna is from a military family. She enters the Denmark academy on a dare and is one of five girls . She has an older brother as a leader. She knows what's expected of her as a worm.
Sam while training finds friends and enemies. She also finds out that there is a secret society on campus. Sam becomes friends with her drill Sargent , but won't break the rules since he of a different rank.

This book was okay overall all. There was a slight romance, but more military issues were dealt with during the book .

Book Review= C

On the Edge
edelweiss
Harper Collins
stand alone
Nov 7

Maddie Diaz is a senior in high school. She witnesses a horrible crime, and she is going to testify. The guys she is going to put away are part of a gang. She is busy working at McDonald's, and gets jumped. She gets rescued by Lobo. Her other friends all have boyfriends. Maddie has her eye on a guy at this local shop. She has already gotten her acceptance into college.  Maddie see's Lobo again, and there are sparks between them. They do start dating , and she finds out what he does to help the community in regards to human trafficking.

This book reminded me of perfect chemistry but with more gang violence, drugs, and trafficking. This book did have a message, and there was some romance, and lot of drinking. I loved that Maddie had a normal life with a job, girlfriends. This was a diverse book.

Book Review= C