In My Mailbox is a post where I tell you the books that I received this week either by buying them from the bookstore, going to the library or from my mailbox. Check out The Story Siren to learn more!
Nada.
Absolutely nothing.
Here's hoping for a better next week.
-Amanda
Sunday, May 31, 2009
Saturday, May 30, 2009
Twenty Boy Summer by Sarah Ockler
****Twenty Boy Summer by Sarah Ockler****
Originality- 17/20
Characters- 19/20
Remembrance- 9/10
Quote-ability- 9/10
Entertainment- 18/20
Ending- 9/10
Recommend to read- 9/10
TOTAL- 90/100
Grade- A
According to her best friend Frankie, twenty days in Zanzibar Bay is the perfect opportunity to have a summer fling, and if they meet one boy ever day, there's a pretty good chance Anna will find her first summer romance. Anna lightheartedly agrees to the game, but there's something she hasn't told Frankie---she's already had that kind of romance, and it was with Frankie's older brother, Matt, just before his tragic death one year ago.
The story started out a bit sad for my taste but somehow it made me feel very eager to read. I wanted to get close emotionally to the characters and, thankfully, I did. Frankie and Anna are two very different friends that share the memories of a friend and brother who died. I felt bad for Anna through the entire book. My heart broke everytime she had to lie to Frankie.
Setting aside the sad parts the book was a very fun read. I really wanted to be on vacation with these girls. Laying on the beach and just having fun. Too bad the girls end up fighting. Usually when friends fight I end up wondering why they even put up with each other in the first place, but with these two I totally understood why they cared so much. It's great to read about a real friendship.
Ohhh, and the boys..it was hard to see Anna letting go of Matt, but it was something she had to do, and I'm glad she met Sam. With all of this said it's obvious that I loved Twenty Boy Summer and all of the characters it had to offer. This is a great summer read that you won't want to pass up.
-Amanda
Originality- 17/20
Characters- 19/20
Remembrance- 9/10
Quote-ability- 9/10
Entertainment- 18/20
Ending- 9/10
Recommend to read- 9/10
TOTAL- 90/100
Grade- A
According to her best friend Frankie, twenty days in Zanzibar Bay is the perfect opportunity to have a summer fling, and if they meet one boy ever day, there's a pretty good chance Anna will find her first summer romance. Anna lightheartedly agrees to the game, but there's something she hasn't told Frankie---she's already had that kind of romance, and it was with Frankie's older brother, Matt, just before his tragic death one year ago.The story started out a bit sad for my taste but somehow it made me feel very eager to read. I wanted to get close emotionally to the characters and, thankfully, I did. Frankie and Anna are two very different friends that share the memories of a friend and brother who died. I felt bad for Anna through the entire book. My heart broke everytime she had to lie to Frankie.
Setting aside the sad parts the book was a very fun read. I really wanted to be on vacation with these girls. Laying on the beach and just having fun. Too bad the girls end up fighting. Usually when friends fight I end up wondering why they even put up with each other in the first place, but with these two I totally understood why they cared so much. It's great to read about a real friendship.
Ohhh, and the boys..it was hard to see Anna letting go of Matt, but it was something she had to do, and I'm glad she met Sam. With all of this said it's obvious that I loved Twenty Boy Summer and all of the characters it had to offer. This is a great summer read that you won't want to pass up.
-Amanda
Friday, May 29, 2009
Contest: Twenty Boy Summer
Win Twenty Boy Summer by Sarah Ockler!!
According to her best friend Frankie, twenty days in Zanzibar Bay is the perfect opportunity to have a summer fling, and if they meet one boy ever day, there's a pretty good chance Anna will find her first summer romance. Anna lightheartedly agrees to the game, but there's something she hasn't told Frankie---she's already had that kind of romance, and it was with Frankie's older brother, Matt, just before his tragic death one year ago.
I have two (2) copies to give away. That means two very lucky people can win! U.S addresses only.
To enter: comment and tell me what you're planning on doing this summer.
For extra entries...
+2 for becoming a follower or if you're already following me.
+2 for posting about the contest, make sure to leave a link. Sidebar is fine.
+1 for commenting on my Twenty Boy Summer review, which will be posted tomorrow.
Contest ends June 30th. I'll announce the winners on July 1st.
-Amanda
According to her best friend Frankie, twenty days in Zanzibar Bay is the perfect opportunity to have a summer fling, and if they meet one boy ever day, there's a pretty good chance Anna will find her first summer romance. Anna lightheartedly agrees to the game, but there's something she hasn't told Frankie---she's already had that kind of romance, and it was with Frankie's older brother, Matt, just before his tragic death one year ago.I have two (2) copies to give away. That means two very lucky people can win! U.S addresses only.
To enter: comment and tell me what you're planning on doing this summer.
For extra entries...
+2 for becoming a follower or if you're already following me.
+2 for posting about the contest, make sure to leave a link. Sidebar is fine.
+1 for commenting on my Twenty Boy Summer review, which will be posted tomorrow.
Contest ends June 30th. I'll announce the winners on July 1st.
-Amanda
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Waiting On Wednesday: Killer
The book that I'm waiting on this week is...
In the sixth installment of the series, four pretty little girls get closer to the truth…including the identity of the killer whose actions have haunted the town for years. All the while, the new “A” is watching their every move, sending them vicious texts about the secrets they keep. Secrets like Emily’s ultra-serious relationship with Isaac. Spencer’s search for the truth about her family. Hanna’s vow to one-up her stepsister. And Aria’s blossoming relationship with someone she’s had a crush on for years. There’s one thing we know for sure about Rosewood—lives can turn inside out in a blink of an eye. People who seemed guilty are suddenly innocent, and vice versa. Alliances once thought inconceivable are now possible. And the biggest secret of all is something none of the girls could have imagined in a million years…
Except A, of course. Because A knows all.
Title: Killer (Pretty Little Liars #6)
Author: Sara Shepard
Release Date: June 30th
I know I've already had this book on a Waiting on Wednesday post but the summary is available and the release date is a lot closer.
In the sixth installment of the series, four pretty little girls get closer to the truth…including the identity of the killer whose actions have haunted the town for years. All the while, the new “A” is watching their every move, sending them vicious texts about the secrets they keep. Secrets like Emily’s ultra-serious relationship with Isaac. Spencer’s search for the truth about her family. Hanna’s vow to one-up her stepsister. And Aria’s blossoming relationship with someone she’s had a crush on for years. There’s one thing we know for sure about Rosewood—lives can turn inside out in a blink of an eye. People who seemed guilty are suddenly innocent, and vice versa. Alliances once thought inconceivable are now possible. And the biggest secret of all is something none of the girls could have imagined in a million years… Except A, of course. Because A knows all.
-Amanda
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