Review – Starcursed by Nandini Bajpai

Title: Starcursed Author: Nandini Bajpai Release Date: November 3, 2013 Pages: 284 Goodreads Rating: 4.08/5 Stars My Rating: 5/5 Stars My Content Rating: YA (Nothing more than kissing) Summary from Goodreads: In the ancient city of Ujjayani, the planets align to decide the fate of two starcursed lovers. Born under the curse of Mars, brilliant and beautiful Leelavati, daughter of the famed astronomer Bhaskarya Acharya of Ujjayani, knows she can never wed. But when her childhood playmate, the handsome and rich Rahul Nagarseth, […]

Posted May 27, 2014 in Reviews / 1 Comment

Review – These Broken Stars by Amie Kaufman and Meagan Spooner

I won this book back in December and have been dying to read it ever since. Don’t know why it took me so long! This book was awesome! These Broken Stars is an amazing YA sci-fi/fantasy romance. The story follows Lilac and Tarver as they struggle to survive after their spacecraft crashes. They are left to make their way across a hostile planet, completely alone, searching for rescue. But the planet seems to be […]

Posted May 26, 2014 in All-Time Favorites, Reviews / 0 Comments

Sunday Post & Giveaways Galore – 5/25/14

The Sunday Post is a weekly meme hosted by Kimba @ Caffeinated Book Reviewer ~ It’s a chance to share news~ A post to recap the past week on my blog and share news about what’s coming up in the week ahead. Last week on FYFA:It’s been so nice to finally see the sunshine here in Chicagoland! I’ve been working hard to get ready for BEA and I CAN’T WAIT! Here’s what you may have missed this […]

Posted May 25, 2014 in Sunday Post / 0 Comments

Feature & Follow Friday – Convince Your Friends!

Gain new followers and make new friends with the Book Blogger Feature & Follow! This is a blog hop that allows bloggers to gain new followers and find some awesome new blogs to follow themselves! The Feature & Follow is hosted by TWO hosts, Parajunkee of Parajunkee’s View and Alison of Alison Can Read. Each host has a blog that they feature each week! So, if you’re a blogger, come join in on the fun! Here’s […]

Posted May 23, 2014 in Feature and Follow / 0 Comments

Review & $25 Giveaway – Missing Lily by Annette K. Larsen

Tour Schedule Title: Missing Lily Author: Annette K. Larsen Release Date: May 15th, 2014 Pages: 259 Goodreads Rating: 4.32/5 Stars My Rating: 4/5 Stars My Content Rating: PG (Nothing more than kissing; Some mild violence) Summary from Goodreads: “You don’t know who I am,” I whispered. He didn’t move—either away from me, or closer—and after an interminable moment, I stepped back and hurried out of the house. He didn’t follow me as I fled into the night. Lylin is not used to being alone—much […]

Posted May 21, 2014 in Giveaways (Ended), Reviews / 0 Comments

Review – Falling from the Sky by Nikki Godwin

Title: Falling from the Sky Author: Nikki Godwin Release Date: February 21, 2014 Pages: 217 Goodreads Rating: 4.47/5 Stars My Rating: 4.5/5 Stars My Content Rating: YA (LGBT; Nothing more than kissing between the main characters; Sex is discussed by other characters, but not shown) Summary from Goodreads: All stability in sixteen-year-old Ridge McCoy’s life crashed and burned in the plane crash that killed his dad. This summer-long basketball camp is his chance to improve his skills and escape his problems back home. But […]

Posted May 19, 2014 in Reviews / 1 Comment

Sunday Post & Giveaways Galore – 5/18/14

The Sunday Post is a weekly meme hosted by Kimba @ Caffeinated Book Reviewer ~ It’s a chance to share news~ A post to recap the past week on my blog and share news about what’s coming up in the week ahead. Last week on FYFA:Here’s what you may have missed this past week on FYFA: Blog Tour Sign Up – Still spots open on the tour, so join us if you enjoy NA! Cinder by Marissa Meyer (review) […]

Posted May 18, 2014 in Sunday Post / 0 Comments

Review – Time Trap by Micah Caida

Title: Time Trap Series: Red Moon #1 Author: Micah Caida Published: January, 2013 Pages: 338 Goodreads Rating: 3.96 Stars My Rating: 4.5/5 Stars My Content Rating: YA (Nothing more than kissing, Some violence) Summary from Goodreads: Micah Caida’s stunning debut young adult book TIME TRAP is like nothing before it, according to early readers. Time Trap, book one in the Red Moon series Her memory is blank. Her future’s in question. Her power is dangerous. Waking up in an unknown world, Rayen learns […]

Posted May 18, 2014 in Reviews / 1 Comment

FREE YA (and Classic) Audiobooks this Summer!!

Want a chance to check out some awesome YA books (and classics!) for free this summer? Charlie over at Girl of 1000 Wonders pointed out this amazing deal and I needed to share it too!Head over to SYNC, an outreach program that’s sponsored by AudioFile Magazine. This program is designed to introduce teens to audiobooks, which I think is a fantastic idea!Every week during the summer, SYNC is providing two FREE audiobooks — one […]

Posted May 17, 2014 in Uncategorized / 8 Comments

Let’s Discuss – How soon do you review?

Okay, so I’ve been noticing lately that my ratings vary somewhat based on how soon I review a book after I’ve read it. I usually review books relatively quickly once I’ve read them. Sometimes I have so many feelings about a book that I just have to get them out! They’re impossible to hold inside! Or sometimes I have to review it right away because I’ve read it for a tour and waited until the […]

Posted May 16, 2014 in Let's Discuss / 7 Comments