Cute Children's Story - The Mighty Heart of Sunny St. James

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The Mighty Heart of Sunny St. James

by Ashley Herring Blake

What they say: Twelve-year-old Sunny St. James navigates heart surgery, reconnecting with her lost mother, first kisses, and emerging feelings for another girl in this stunning, heartfelt novel--perfect for fans of Ali Benjamin and Erin Entrada Kelly. 

When Sunny St. James receives a new heart, she decides to set off on a "New Life Plan": 

1) do awesome amazing things she could never do before; 

2) find a new best friend; and 

3) kiss a boy for the first time.

Her "New Life Plan" seems to be racing forward, but when she meets her new best friend Quinn, Sunny questions whether she really wants to kiss a boy at all. With the reemergence of her mother, Sunny begins a journey to becoming the new Sunny St. James.

This sweet, tender novel dares readers to find the might in their own hearts. 

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Am Reading - Muse of Nightmares

Muse of Nightmares - Strange Dreamer #2

by Laini Taylor

What they say: In the wake of tragedy, neither Lazlo nor Sarai are who they were before. One a god, the other a ghost, they struggle to grasp the new boundaries of their selves as dark-minded Minya holds them hostage, intent on vengeance against Weep.

Lazlo faces an unthinkable choice—save the woman he loves, or everyone else?—while Sarai feels more helpless than ever. But is she? Sometimes, only the direst need can teach us our own depths, and Sarai, the muse of nightmares, has not yet discovered what she's capable of.

As humans and godspawn reel in the aftermath of the citadel's near fall, a new foe shatters their fragile hopes, and the mysteries of the Mesarthim are resurrected: Where did the gods come from, and why? What was done with thousands of children born in the citadel nursery? And most important of all, as forgotten doors are opened and new worlds revealed: Must heroes always slay monsters, or is it possible to save them instead?

Love and hate, revenge and redemption, destruction and salvation all clash in this gorgeous sequel to the New York Timesbestseller, Strange the Dreamer.

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INVICTUS - Review

INVICTUS

by Ryan Graudin

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Time flies when you're plundering history.

Farway Gaius McCarthy was born outside of time. The son of a time-traveling Recorder from 2354 AD and a gladiator living in Rome in 95 AD, Far's birth defies the laws of nature. Exploring history himself is all he's ever wanted, and after failing his final time-traveling exam, Far takes a position commanding a ship with a crew of his friends as part of a black market operation to steal valuables from the past. 

But during a heist on the sinking Titanic, Far meets a mysterious girl who always seems to be one step ahead of him. Armed with knowledge that will bring Far's very existence into question, she will lead Far and his team on a race through time to discover a frightening truth: History is not as steady as it seems.

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I received a copy from Hatchette Children's Group/BKMRK (via NetGalley) in exchange for an honest review!

What I say: So much love for this one! I do enjoy me some sci-fi but throw in some fab YA action and you're onto a winner!

Ryan Graudin has created a wonderfully clever story in Invictus. I loved all the jumps back into the past and wished I could join the team. The Latin student in me absolutely flipping loved the Roman and Latin references.

The book is full of action, drama and romance. Tonally it reminded me of an 80s or 90s adventure movie. Invictus has the solidarity of The Goonies, the action of Star Wars, a dash of the TARDIS action with the time travel and I throwback to Firefly, all written in a very Stranger Things meets Percy Jackson kinda way - I really enjoyed it!

The world building is pretty epic because it's not really just a world. We get multiverses people! I'd love to be able to hop on board the Invictus and journey back in history. The book is basically historical fiction mixed with sci-fi.

Farway Gaius McCarthy aka Far really won me over. I loved him. He's a cute and oh-so-brave action hero. I liked him a Priya together and would have enjoyed seeing more of them. Elliott was unexpected but I appreciated the direction Graudin takes the story. I loved Imogen and Gram - so cute!

A wonderful story I'm very glad to have read.

4.5 Stars in my Sky!

The 100 Book & TV Blitz

I am so excited that THE 100 returns to TV tonight (in America - us Brits have to wait a while longer *le sigh*)! 

To help celebrate the show's return Little Brown Books For Young Readers and Rockstar Book Tours are giving away 5 Boxed Sets of the Complete series below...! 

Title: THE 100 Box Set (Books 1-4)

Author: Kass Morgan

Pub. Date: January 3, 2016

Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers

Pages: 1360 Formats: Paperback

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All four thrilling novels in The 100 series, now available in a paperback boxed set! 

Ever since nuclear war destroyed our planet, humanity has been living on city-like spaceships hovering above the toxic surface. As far as anyone knows, no one has stepped foot on Earth in centuries--that is, until one hundred juvenile delinquents are sentenced to return and recolonize the hostile land. The future of the human race rests in their hands, but nothing can prepare the 100 for what they find on this strange and savage planet. 

Read the series that inspired the hit TV show. The 100, Day 21, Homecoming, and Rebellion are gathered together for the first time in this striking box set, perfect for fans and series newcomers alike.

Author Spotlight:

Kass Morgan
  Oxford, and now resides in Brooklyn, where she lives in constant fear of her Ikea bookcase collapsing and burying her under a mound of science fiction and Victorian novels. Kass is currently working on the sequel to The 100, which she’ll finish as soon as she finds a coffee shop that allows laptops on the weekend.

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Giveaway Details:

5 winners will receive the complete boxed set of THE 100 Series, US Only.

Ends on February 8th at Midnight EST!

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New Release - The Chemist

The Chemist by Stephenie Meyer

Released this week - Have you read it yet? 
We all know Twilight and The Host but this sounds really different...

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What they say: In this gripping page-turner, an ex-agent on the run from her former employers must take one more case to clear her name and save her life.
She used to work for the U.S. government, but very few people ever knew that. An expert in her field, she was one of the darkest secrets of an agency so clandestine it doesn't even have a name. And when they decided she was a liability, they came for her without warning.

Now, she rarely stays in the same place or uses the same name for long. They've killed the only other person she trusted, but something she knows still poses a threat. They want her dead, and soon.

When her former handler offers her a way out, she realizes it's her only chance to erase the giant target on her back. But it means taking one last job for her ex-employers. To her horror, the information she acquires only makes her situation more dangerous.

Resolving to meet the threat head on, she prepares for the toughest fight of her life, but finds herself falling for a man who can only complicate her likelihood of survival. As she sees her choices being rapidly whittled down, she must apply her unique talents in ways she never dreamed of.

In this tautly plotted novel, Meyer creates a fierce and fascinating new heroine with a very specialized skill set. And she shows once again why she's one of the world's bestselling authors.

Published November 8th 2016 by Little, Brown and Company

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